Primitive Technology: Cane Water Filter/Siphon
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I made a water filter from cane that siphons clean water from a dirty water while simultaneously using the xylem present in the the cane as a filter.
The Stickiest Non-Sticky Material
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Adhesives based on gecko skin can hold huge weights – without sticking to anything.
Pet Shop Breakout Sparks Chameleon Invasion
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When dozens of Jackson chameleons escaped a Hawaiian pet shop in 1972, they started to wreck havoc on the local ecosystem.
Treasure hunting
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Treasure hunting has captured our imaginations for centuries. Draining the oceans reveals the richest wrecks ever found.
Machu Picchu 101 | National Geographic
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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?
Are Arctic Bees in Trouble? I Our Frozen Planet I BBC Earth
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Warming climates are causing Lapland bumblebees to change their behaviours. But why is this happening - and what are the wider implications for our planet?
The Real Reason Leaves Change Color In the Fall
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Want to learn more about the topic in this week’s video? Here are some keywords to get your googling started:
Leaf senescence, chlorophyll, carotenoid, anthocyanin
Adorable Seal Pup Starts to Explore
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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.
Protecting the Okavango Ecosystem | National Geographic
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From the air to the ground, innovations in science and technology are helping scientists explore an ecosystem of rivers that supply water to the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
Primitive Technology: Rock-Throwing Catapult (Trebuchet)
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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.
Why Weather Forecasts Suck
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There are two types of rain, and one of them is almost impossible to forecast.
World’s Grumpiest Cat I Frozen Planet II I BBC Earth
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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…
Filming a Black Bear Swamp Crossing | America the Beautiful BTS | National Geographic
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Louisiana black bears den in cypress trees above dangerous swamps, but how do these bears get their cubs from the tree to dry ground?
Seal Pup Starts To Explore
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Starting with a doggy paddle, this curious seal pup is taking his first dip into the icy Arctic waters.
Underground Labyrinth Of Badgers
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Badgers are secretive creatures who have been seen by few. So how do these elusive animals live their lives?
Photographing the Grand Canyon's Mountain Lions
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Watch as our crew navigates the Grand Canyon to capture incredible, never-before-seen footage of the elusive mountain lion population, using sly surveillance and complex camera trappings.
Tagging Tiger Sharks | SharkFest | National Geographic
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To uncover the secret gathering of Maui tiger sharks, a team of scientists dive in and collect crucial data to help crack the case.
Harvesting Wild Honey in the Amazon
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While traveling through the Amazon Rainforest, survivalist Hazen Audel locates a colony of bees and harvests honey for the 500 mile journey to come.
The Ocean’s Weird Temperature
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The temperature at the ocean's surface varies widely, but down below, the ocean is pretty much all one temperature. Why?
Dolphin Gang War | Ocean Giants | BBC Earth
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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 pigeons took over the world - Elizabeth Carlen and Joanna Moles
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Trace the ancient history of the pigeon, and discover how these birds became one of the most abundant species on the planet.