The Dance of the Dung Beetle
Explore the fascinating intelligence of dung beetles as they navigate using celestial cues, handle competition, and adapt to extreme environments in their quest to transport dung.
Time-Lapse Proof of Extreme Ice Loss
Stunning time-lapse imagery reveals alarming glacial retreat, offering vivid evidence of climate change through James Balog's Extreme Ice Survey network of cameras across various locations.
Fighting a Contagious Cancer
Explore the unique case of contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils, its impact, and ongoing research efforts to combat this unusual disease and gain insights into cancer biology.
The Voice of the Natural World
Explore 45 years of wild soundscapes, from insect larvae to mourning beavers, revealing nature's symphonies and human impact on ecosystems through Bernie Krause's unique audio journey.
My Friend Richard Feynman
Leonard Susskind shares personal anecdotes about his friendship with the brilliant physicist Richard Feynman, offering insights into Feynman's unique problem-solving approach and unconventional personality.
Shape-shifting Dinosaurs
Paleontologist reveals surprising discoveries about dinosaur growth and development through fossil skull analysis, challenging long-held beliefs about species classification.
Can We Domesticate Germs?
Explore the potential for domesticating harmful germs and making them benign with evolutionary biologist Paul Ewald, using diarrhea as a fascinating case study.
A Plant's-Eye View
Explore plant consciousness and its impact on human evolution through Michael Pollan's thought-provoking perspective on nature's intelligence and agricultural practices.
On Exploring the Oceans
Dive into underwater worlds with ocean explorer Robert Ballard as he reveals unexpected discoveries, hidden resources, and new mountains beneath the waves, making a case for extensive ocean exploration.
Breaking the Illusion of Skin Color
Explore how skin color is an adaptation to climate and UV exposure, challenging Darwin's views with modern scientific insights from NASA data.
Retrofitting Suburbia
Explore sustainable urban design through retrofitting suburbia, transforming dying malls, reinhabiting big box stores, and converting parking lots into thriving ecosystems.
CERN's Supercollider
Explore the Large Hadron Collider with physicist Brian Cox as he takes you on an engaging tour of CERN's massive project, explaining big science concepts in an accessible way.
Shedding Light on Dark Matter
Explore dark matter and dark energy with physicist Patricia Burchat, uncovering their immense influence on the universe despite being undetectable through direct measurement.
The Beautiful Math of Coral
Explore the mesmerizing intersection of mathematics and marine biology as Margaret Wertheim recreates coral reef creatures, revealing the hyperbolic geometry underlying their intricate structures.
A Faster Way to Get to a Clean Energy Future
Technologist Ramez Naam discusses overcoming obstacles to renewable energy adoption, emphasizing the need for rapid infrastructure development to create a reliable, sustainable energy grid and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
What Women Athletes Need to Unlock Their Full Potential
Sports scientist Kate Ackerman advocates for a dedicated medical system to study and develop women athletes, supporting their health, well-being, and lifelong success beyond just equipment and apparel.
The Optimism Bias
Explore the fascinating concept of optimism bias and its impact on human behavior, decision-making, and well-being through groundbreaking research and insights.
How to Live to Be 100+
Discover the 9 diet and lifestyle habits of world's longest-living communities, revealing secrets to longevity and vitality beyond 100 years old.
A Future Beyond Traffic Gridlock
Bill Ford envisions a sustainable future for transportation, addressing global gridlock through smart roads, advanced public transit, and eco-friendly innovations in the automotive industry.
Why I Must Speak Out About Climate Change
Top climate scientist James Hansen shares his journey in climate change research, presenting compelling evidence of global warming and expressing deep concern for the future of our planet.
The Earth is Full
Explore the concept of Earth's resource limits and potential consequences, while discovering unexpected hope for our planet's future in this thought-provoking talk by Paul Gilding.