When Trees Go Nuts
Adults EnvironmentEvery once in a while, all the oaks or spruces or other plants in a region suddenly produce a tremendous bounty of seeds – up to 100 times more than usual. But why do they do it, and how do they all manage to sync up?
A brief history of plastic
Adults EnvironmentTrace the history of the invention of plastic, and how the material ushered in what became known as the plastics century.
Is the weather actually becoming more extreme?
Adults EnvironmentExplore the differences between weather and climate – what they are, how we predict them, and what those predictions can tell us.
Last Wild Places: Iberá | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentIberá National Park in northeastern Argentina is part of one of the largest wetlands in South America, but much of its wildlife went extinct in the 20th century due to widespread hunting and habitat loss.
What makes volcanoes erupt? - Steven Anderson
Adults EnvironmentDig into the science of how new volcanoes form, and what causes their unpredictable eruptions.
Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections
Adults EnvironmentWe have a bunch of new stuff, from the long requested bacteriophage infographic poster to a new Optimistic Nihilism poster that lets you enjoy some existential dread in style.
This Atom Can Predict The Future
Adults EnvironmentMany of the bewildering correlations in our world - like that between Beryllium-7 and the Asian monsoon - are a result of huge and unseen forces that tie them together.
Introducing Earth School
Adults EnvironmentAnnouncing the launch of Earth School, a 30 day interactive adventure for students around the world to celebrate, explore, and connect with nature.
MinuteEarth Explains: Water
Adults EnvironmentIn this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at one of Earth’s most critical - and unique - features.
What happens if you cut down all of a city's trees?
Adults EnvironmentExplore what makes trees a vital part of cities, and how urban spaces throughout history have embraced the importance of trees.
Jane: The Hope – Trailer | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentThe next chapter of Dr. Jane Goodall’s life’s work unfolds in “Jane Goodall: The Hope,” premiering on Earth Day, April 22, at 9/8c on Nat Geo, Nat Geo WILD and Nat Geo Mundo.
How one scientist took on the chemical industry
Adults EnvironmentDiscover the groundbreaking environmental work of Rachel Carson, whose book “Silent Spring” explores how human actions threaten the balance of nature.
Where Does One Ocean End And Another Begin?
Adults EnvironmentEarth's ocean water is continuous. How can we divide it into sections that are more useful?
What Mud From Glacial Lakes Can Tell Us About Our History
Adults EnvironmentSee what challenges face a team of scientists gathering core sediment samples from a glacial lake in the Himalayas.
The Fastest-Growing Plant In The World
Adults EnvironmentBamboo is the world’s fastest growing plant thanks to the cell elongation process it shares with all grasses and its unique cell wall layering adaptation, allowing it to shoot up to 100 ft (30m) in just 8 weeks.
The urgent case for antibiotic-free animals | Leon Marchal
Adults EnvironmentThe UN predicts that antimicrobial resistance will be our biggest killer by 2050. "That should really scare the hell out of all of us," says bioprocess engineer Leon Marchal. He's working on an urgently needed solution: transforming the massive, global animal feed industry.
Volcanoes 101 | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentAbout 1,500 active volcanoes can be found around the world. Learn about the major types of volcanoes, the geological process behind eruptions, and where the most destructive volcanic eruption ever witnessed occurred.
What Mud From Glacial Lakes Can Tell Us About Our History | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentSee what challenges face a team of scientists gathering core sediment samples from a glacial lake in the Himalayas.
How To Turn Poop Into Power
Adults EnvironmentWe could generate a lot of usable energy from human and animal poop through greater adoption of a process for using microbes to break down poop into methane gas.
The Great Acceleration
Adults EnvironmentWe’re in the middle of a rapid, unprecedented, and world-changing increase in the intensity and scale of human activity on this planet.
How Wildlife Is Bouncing Back In This African Park
Adults EnvironmentWhen Tizola Moyo started as a ranger in 1993, Majete Wildlife Reserve was devoid of any wildlife. Now, with the help of the park’s rangers and community collaboration, it's flourishing.