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Why Does A Disco Clam Light Up?

Youth Animals Environment Science Nature Biology

Our curator of benthic molluscs Dr. Katie Collins explains this clam’s clever party trick.

The Science Of Snowflakes

Youth Environment Science Weather Nature

Join us for a festive deep dive into the wonderful world of snowflakes voiced by Professor Brian Cox.

COP28: Climate Summit Updates

Youth Environment Global Warming World Politics

For the first time a new deal to reduce the use of fossil fuels has been agreed by all countries at the UN climate summit, COP28 in Dubai. Watch to find out more.

Huge Volcano Erupts In Iceland

Youth Environment Nature World Science Geology

A huge volcano has erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula of south-west Iceland after weeks of intense earthquake activity.

A Lot About Axolotls

Youth Animals Biology Education Nature Environment

Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn about why axolotls have feathery gills and live in water, and how to protect their natural habitat.

Solar Eclipse

Youth Science World Space Environment

Isabelle MacNeil breaks down what happens in space during a solar eclipse, and why it can be unsafe to look at it without the proper eye protection.

Partula Snails

Youth Animals Environment

Learn about these endangered snails.

Coastal Geohazards

Youth Environment Nature World Science Geology Natural Disasters

Did you know that one geohazard can domino into another, creating a cascade of chaos?

How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Body

Youth Global Warming Health Nature Science Environment

Isabelle MacNeil spoke to two doctors and an air pollution expert to find out how wildfire smoke can affect our bodies.

Social Studies: Farmers

Youth Education Environment World History

Learn all about farmers.

The Ozone Layer

Youth Global Warming Science Environment

What's going on with the hole in the ozone layer?

How Fish Get Away With Being Colourful

Youth Environment Nature Science Biology

Coral reef fish get away with being colourful thanks to a weird quirk of underwater optics.

Are Our Allergies Getting Worse?

Youth Global Warming Health Environment

Kids News contributor Arjun Ram investigates how issues like global warming may have impacted allergy season and what kids can do to get help.

Can Zoos Save Species From Extinction?

Youth Animals History Science Environment

Dig into the breeding program that saved Takhi horses from extinction, and explore the role of zoos in animal conservation.

Greenwashing

Youth Environment Global Warming Society

Do you ever see companies using terms like “sustainable” or “eco-friendly?” It could be a clue that they are doing something called greenwashing.

Microworlds: Unsung Pollinators

Youth Animals Environment Facts Nature Ecology

When it comes to pollinating flowering plants, bees and butterflies tend to get all the glory, but ants, flies, wasps, beetles, and more are also hard at work.

Ice Age Mummies

Youth Environment History Science

Discover what scientists have found buried in the Arctic permafrost, and find out the far-reaching effects of its melting.

Climate Types

Youth Education Environment Science

Let's learn about the different climate types on our planet!

A Love Letter To The Ocean

Youth Global Warming Nature World Environment

Learn about the vital role the ocean plays in the carbon cycle and in regulating Earth’s climate with this poem.

Accepting Change Through Colour

Youth Environment Nature Life Psychology

A story of change in nature, helping us cope with change in life and acknowledge it as a constant part of our experience.

When Will The Continents Collide?

Youth History Science World Environment Geology

Dig into the science of plate tectonics to find out when the next supercontinent will emerge— and how it could affect Earth’s environment.