How much land does it take to power the world?
AdultsIndustryTechnologyWorldEnergyEnvironmentExplore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.
How much electricity does it take to power the world?
AdultsEducationTechnologyWorldEnergyEnvironmentDiscover how much electricity humanity uses, and how clean energy sources could help revolutionize our energy supply in the future.
How Wildfires Generate "Never-Ending" Storms
AdultsEcologyEnvironmentNatureNatural DisastersUnder the right conditions, wildfires can form clouds and generate firestorms, which last far longer than normal thunderstorms.
How Many People Did Nuclear Energy Kill? Nuclear Death Toll
AdultsEducationEnvironmentHistoryEnergyHealthScienceNuclear energy creates an uneasy feeling of danger for many people: ancient and dangerous minerals are concentrated to awaken seemingly unnatural powers, creating toxic elements that, if they escape, can and have killed people in horrible ways. How many people has nuclear energy killed and how?
Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant - Alex Gendler
AdultsConstructionDesignIndustryEngineeringEnvironmentEnergyExplore the creation of China’s Three Gorges Dam, and find out how the hydroelectric plant generates its power.
The Search for History’s Lost Slave Ships | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic
AdultsEnvironmentHistoryHumanJusticeSocietyOn the bottom of the world’s oceans lie historic treasures—the lost wrecks of ships that carried enslaved people from Africa to the Americas. Only a handful have been identified so far, but National Geographic explorer and Storytelling Fellow Tara Roberts is documenting the efforts of Black scuba divers and archaeologists to find more, hoping to finally bring their stories to light.
Can we build a "perfect" forest? - Jean-François Bastin
AdultsHumanNatureScienceEnvironmentHow can trees help in the fight against climate change? Dig into the efforts to rebuild damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions.
Is It Too Late To Stop Climate Change? Well, it's Complicated.
AdultsNatureScienceWorldEnvironmentThis video is part of a series about climate change supported by Breakthrough Energy – a coalition founded by Bill Gates, that is working to expand clean-energy investment and support the innovations that will lead the world to net-zero carbon emissions.
Slow Down With Snow Monkeys
AdultsAnimalsEnvironmentNatureTake 3 minutes and slow down with snow monkeys, with this extract from Mindful Escapes.
A brief history of plastic
AdultsEnvironmentHistoryHumanScienceTrace 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?
AdultsScienceWeatherWorldEnvironmentExplore the differences between weather and climate – what they are, how we predict them, and what those predictions can tell us.
What makes volcanoes erupt? - Steven Anderson
AdultsEnvironmentNatureScienceDig into the science of how new volcanoes form, and what causes their unpredictable eruptions.
Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections
AdultsHistoryScienceSpaceEnvironmentWe 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
AdultsEnvironmentLifeScienceMany 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.
MinuteEarth Explains: Water
AdultsEnvironmentNatureScienceIn this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at one of Earth’s most critical - and unique - features.
Introducing Earth School
AdultsEducationEnvironmentWorldAnnouncing the launch of Earth School, a 30 day interactive adventure for students around the world to celebrate, explore, and connect with nature.