3 minute lesson
Replacing DEET with Ducks
Instead of using dangerous chemicals, this vineyard has been using ducks to keep pests away from their crops.
8 minute lesson
Helping the Blind See With Their Tongues
The BrainPort V100 is making it possible for people without sight to navigate the world better…by using their tongues.
5 minute lesson
Combining Geometry, Science, and Art to Create Crystal Nanoflowers
The natural world is filled with the beauty of geometry. Meet some scientists using chemistry to create crystal nanoflowers that push the limits of nature and explore new frontiers of science.
3 minute lesson
The Power of Flamingo Milk
Flamingos aren’t born pink! Here’s how they get that stunning color in their feathers…
5 minute lesson
Getting Energy from Our Food Scraps!
Meet the HORSE, a powerful machine combining technology and bacteria to help us better manage our food waste while generating energy!
6 minute lesson
Rewilding: What if We Had the Giants Back?
What if we brought back the animals we’ve lost? What kind of effect would they have on the planet? ‘
4 minute lesson
Exploring Mexico’s Underwater Caves
Cenotes might seem like nothing more than big pits, but these underground caves are central to the vibrant ecological health of the Yucatan jungle.
4 minute lesson
How Paper Microscopes Can Change the World
Foldscope, a paper microscope, takes about one dollar to create, but it’s changing education and medicine around the world.
4 minute lesson
Ghosts in the Night: How Owls Fly Silently
Learn about what makes owls so quiet and deadly.
9 minute lesson
Can Video Games Be Good For You?
Did you know video games could potentially be used as medicine? Researchers are finding ways to use gaming to help treat things like ADHD, autism, and depression!
6 minute lesson
An Astronaut’s Perspective on Earth
What do you think it’s like to see Earth from space? Let’s hear from some astronauts.
5 minute lesson
Fintastic Shark Facts!
How are sharks such amazing, powerful predators? Evolution has done some pretty impressive work. Let’s learn about it!
11 minute lesson
A Quick History of Robots
How are robots changing our lives? How long have we been making robots? Should we even be afraid of them?
6 minute lesson
Fungi, the Technology of the Future?
Could this natural material actually be the technology of the future? Let’s see how fungus could become a bigger part of our lives!
3 minute lesson
Reading Earth’s History With Sand
If we want to look at earth’s history, we may want to look at some of the smallest pieces. Let’s see what sand can teach us!
4 minute lesson
The Remarkable Intelligence of Octopus Tentacles
Did you know that an octopus can smell through their tentacles?