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?
What Is Ocean Stratification?
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The ocean has layers that mix—sometimes. What are the layers made of? And why is it bad news when they don’t?
Plants In Space!
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Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul and Dr. Robert J. Ferl put weeds in unique situations to study their behaviour on a molecular level.
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
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Explore how oysters use calcium carbonate to create pearls, and how this chemical compound creates a vast array of other materials.
Saying Hello To A Sloth
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Sir David Attenborough gets up close to a sloth in the forest.
A Chameleons Race Against Time
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Discover how a Labord’s chameleon learns how to hunt for a meal and find a potential mate, all in a short lifespan of just four months.
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?
How To Turn Stuff From Your Yard Into Insect Sculptures
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Raku Inoue is taking you through the steps you need to know to try to create your own fantastical insect sculptures.
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
Meet A Baby Okapi
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Have you ever heard of the Okapi? This relative of the the giraffe only live in dense rainforests but are now endangered.
The Raven Who Solves Puzzles
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Chris puts Bran the Common Raven to the test.
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…
Batnado - Weird But True!
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Learn cool facts you didn’t know about these flying mammals.
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?
Vertical Farming
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Vertical farming is one solution that's been implemented around the world.
Is Spider Silk Stronger Than Steel?
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In Spider Silk vs. Steel, Elijah, Cannan, and Allie test the age-old eight-legged myth that spider silk is stronger than steel.
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.