Using Biology to Make Better Animation
Explore how biological principles enhance animation techniques, creating lifelike digital characters with realistic movement and behavior.
A Hero of the Congo Basin Forest
Botanist Corneille Ewango shares his heroic efforts to protect Congo Basin's Okapi Faunal Reserve from poachers, miners, and civil war, highlighting the challenges and successes in preserving biodiversity.
Exploring the Ocean's Hidden Worlds
Dive into underwater exploration with oceanographer Robert Ballard as he reveals unexpected discoveries, resources, and new mountains in the ocean's hidden realms.
Can We Domesticate Germs?
Evolutionary biologist explores the potential to tame harmful germs, examining diarrhea as a case study to understand pathogen behavior and possible interventions.
6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the World
Discover how fungi can revolutionize environmental restoration, medicine, and sustainable technologies. Mycologist Paul Stamets reveals groundbreaking applications of mycelium for global challenges.
CERN's Supercollider
Explore the Large Hadron Collider at CERN with physicist Brian Cox as he explains its significance in understanding the universe and shares insights from his work on this massive scientific project.
Making Sense of String Theory
Explore the evolution of our universe understanding, from Einstein's theories to superstring theory, with physicist Brian Greene's clear explanation of complex concepts in 11 dimensions.
Earth in Its Final Century?
Renowned cosmologist explores humanity's pivotal role in shaping Earth's future, urging scientists to act as moral guides in confronting coming developments and our place in the universe.
One Seed at a Time - Protecting the Future of Food
Explore the global seed bank in Norway, preserving diverse food-crop varieties to safeguard against climate change and ensure future food security.
Breaking the Illusion of Skin Color
Explore how skin color is an adaptation to climate and UV exposure, challenging Darwin's theory with modern scientific insights from NASA data.
Wiring a Web for Global Good
Gordon Brown discusses leveraging global interconnectedness to develop a shared ethic and address challenges like poverty, security, climate change, and economic issues in our unique historical moment.
Life in Biosphere 2
Jane Poynter shares her experience living in Biosphere 2 for two years, exploring sustainable life in extreme environments and inspiring innovative solutions for future space habitation.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Orgasm
Explore 10 surprising facts about orgasms, from historical beliefs to scientific research, in this entertaining and informative talk by author Mary Roach.
The Business Logic of Sustainability
Discover how sustainable practices can increase profits and revolutionize industry. Learn from a business leader's vision for eco-friendly commerce and its positive impact on sales and the environment.
Louise Fresco on Feeding the Whole World
Explore how large-scale industrial farming and food production can sustainably feed 9 billion people, challenging perceptions of mass-produced foods like supermarket white bread.
Rethinking the Way We Sit Down
Explore the innovative approach to ergonomic design as Niels Diffrient shares his journey in revolutionizing office chairs based on human body data.
The Beautiful Math of Coral and Crochet
Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics, marine biology, and crochet as Margaret Wertheim recreates coral reef structures, revealing the hyperbolic geometry underlying their intricate forms.
To Upgrade Is Human
Explore the future of biotech and human evolution with Gregory Stock as he discusses controversial technologies like customizable babies and their potential impact on society.
A New Ecosystem for Electric Cars
Visionary plan to revolutionize transportation with electric cars, aiming for oil-free countries by 2020. Explores innovative solutions to reduce emissions and transform the automotive industry.
A Theory of Everything
Hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of interconnectedness in science, math, and society. Challenges fixed ideas and reveals hidden truths through clever humor and insightful observations.
The Secret, Social Lives of Bacteria
Discover how bacteria communicate and coordinate using chemical language, with implications for medicine and industry. Explore bacterial quorum sensing and its potential for new antibiotic approaches.