Machu Picchu 101 | National Geographic
AdultsNatureTravelWorldHistoryCulture... Machu Picchu is a testament to the power and ingenuity of the Inca empire. Built without the use of mortar, metal tools, or the wheel, Machu Picchu stands as an archaeological wonder of the ancient world. But why was it built—and deserted?
The Future of Machines That Move like Animals | Robert Katzschmann | TED
AdultsExperimentsLifeTechnologyNature... Imagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kind of machine that TED Fellow Robert Katzschmann's lab builds: soft-bodied robots that imitate natural movements with artificial, silent muscles.
Adorable Seal Pup Starts to Explore
AdultsAnimalsLifeNature Starting with a doggy paddle, this curious seal pup is taking his first dip into the icy Arctic waters, with a close eye from mum.
Primitive Technology: Rock-Throwing Catapult (Trebuchet)
AdultsCreativityEducationNatureDIYEngineeringScience... I built a trebuchet, a type of catapult that uses a counter weight to store gravitational potential energy which is then used to fire a projectile via a sling.
World’s Grumpiest Cat I Frozen Planet II I BBC Earth
AdultsAnimalsLifeNature Dinnertime is a gamble for Pallas’s cats, and this one’s hangry. Relative to their body size, they have the shortest legs of any cat, which makes attacking prey in a timely fashion somewhat tricky…
Underground Labyrinth Of Badgers
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureWildlife... Badgers are secretive creatures who have been seen by few. So how do these elusive animals live their lives?
The Deadliest Virus on Earth
AdultsHealthHumanScienceNatureHistory... In the 1970s thousands of Chickenheads rained from the sky in Europe, making foxes and other wildlife confused and very happy. Why?
Tagging Tiger Sharks | SharkFest | National Geographic
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureScience... To uncover the secret gathering of Maui tiger sharks, a team of scientists dive in and collect crucial data to help crack the case.
Woman Becomes Part of Elephant Herd | Wild Thailand | BBC Earth
AdultsAnimalsHumanLifeNatureWildlife... Lek has rescued many abused and domesticated elephants in Thailand. She looks after them in her sanctuary and has formed a deep and personal bond with the elephants she helps.
Harvesting Wild Honey in the Amazon
AdultsLifeNatureWorldAdventure... While traveling through the Amazon Rainforest, survivalist Hazen Audel locates a colony of bees and harvests honey for the 500 mile journey to come.
Dolphin Gang War | Ocean Giants | BBC Earth
AdultsAnimalsLifeNature There is a darker side to dolphin communication... Watch as two gangs of male dolphins face off against each other, using synchronised clicks and jaw-clapping to intimidate the other gang.
How Horses Save Humans From Snake Bites
AdultsAnimalsNatureScienceHealth... To make antivenom, you first need to collect venom from the world’s most deadly snakes.
How pigeons took over the world - Elizabeth Carlen and Joanna Moles
AdultsHistoryNatureWorldAnimals... Trace the ancient history of the pigeon, and discover how these birds became one of the most abundant species on the planet.
Protecting the Okavango Ecosystem | National Geographic
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureEnvironmentGlobal Warming... The Okavango Delta is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. But threats of climate change and deforestation upstream are risking its delicate balance.
The rise of the planet of the trilobites - Nigel Hughes
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureHistoryBiology... Discover the creatures known as trilobites, one of Earth’s most successful early animals, and find out what led to their extinction.
Why Sharks Are Covered In Teeth
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureBiology... Sharks wouldn’t be known for their fierce teeth today if it weren’t for their ancient scales.