The greatest mathematician that never lived - Pratik Aghor
Adults History
Dig into the mystery of Nicolas Bourbaki— one of the most influential mathematicians of all time… who never actually existed.
Will Gas Stations Survive?
Adults History
Although it’s not likely to happen soon, someday gas stations may be replaced by (or turn into) another type of fueling station, because no fuel or mode of transportation is forever.
The Sky Table | Barkskins
Adults History
About Barkskins:
A group of outcasts and dreamers battle to escape their pasts while navigating the brutal frontier and tangled loyalties of the New World.
What Happens To Nuclear Waste?
Adults History
Nuclear waste is an extremely dangerous substance and must be disposed of by professionals, dressed head to toe in safety gear.
A day in the life of a teenage samurai - Constantine N. Vaporis
Adults History
Follow Mori Banshirô, a young samurai in training, as he studies the twin paths of literary learning and the martial arts.
Why Bats Aren't as Scary as You Think | Nat Geo Explores
Adults History
When we think of bats, an unfavorable image often comes to mind.
Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections
Adults History
We 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.
Seven Wonders of the New World | Cosmos: Possible Worlds
Adults History
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the 1939 World's Fair and how it inspired the late Carl Sagan.
Why You Can't Build A Clone Army... (Yet)
Adults History
Because of the way genetic reprogramming works, it’s hard to make one clone based on an adult cell, and it’s almost impossible to make a second-generation one.
What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat?
Adults History
Explore the science of why opioids are addictive and what can be done to reverse the growing rates of addiction and overdose.
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors | Cosmos: Possible Worlds
Adults History
What makes us uniquely human? Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the forms of heroism found in the animal kingdom outside of humans.
What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials - Brian A. Pavlac
Adults History
Dig into how the infamous Salem Witch Trials began and why they remain a cautionary tale of the dangers of groupthink and scapegoating.
The dark history of IQ tests - Stefan C. Dombrowski
Adults History
Explore the history of IQ tests; how they measure a person’s intelligence and the ways they have been used to justify scientifically baseless ideologies.
What happens if you cut down all of a city's trees?
Adults History
Explore what makes trees a vital part of cities, and how urban spaces throughout history have embraced the importance of trees.
Throwback: Elon Musk With First 2008 Tesla Roadster - Jay Leno’s Garage
Adults History
We take a look into our archives at a younger Jay Leno and Elon Musk and see Jay's first impressions of Tesla's first production car!
What’s the point(e) of ballet? - Ming Luke
Adults History
How does ballet convey narrative, emotion, and character? Dive into “The Sleeping Beauty” to see how a ballet creates its essential elements.
The art forger who tricked the Nazis - Noah Charney
Adults History
Discover how the notorious art forger Han van Meegeren tricked the world— and the Nazis— with his counterfeit Vermeer paintings.
MinuteEarth Explains: Cats vs Dogs
Adults History
In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we learn more about the planet’s two favorite pets.
Jane: The Hope – Trailer | National Geographic
Adults History
The 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.
The art forger who tricked the Nazis - Noah Charney
Adults History
Discover how the notorious art forger Han van Meegeren tricked the world— and the Nazis— with his counterfeit Vermeer paintings.
How the world's longest underwater tunnel was built
Adults History
Discover how the English Channel Tunnel was built and the engineering challenges of building a 200 kilometer long tunnel underwater.