8 minute lesson
Conservation Success! How Out of the Box Thinking Saved an Adorable Fox
When the Island Fox nearly went extinct, scientists had to ask, why? This conservation story is a great example of how we can solve complex problems!
6 minute lesson
Meet the Rescue Dogs Saving the Environment!
Rescue dogs are getting a new opportunity in life, saving endangered wildlife and helping us preserve some of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems!
8 minute lesson
Teeth: the Most Underrated Marvel of Nature?
Do you know how teeth grow? It’s actually a fascinating process that started before you even had a brain! Learn more about this marvel of our biology!
4 minute lesson
Masterful Mimics of the Natural World
Bugs that look like twigs? Mantises that look like dead leaves? Moths with snake heads for wings? Nature’s awe-inspiring ingenuity so often points to the fact that almost anything is possible! When it comes to some of the most remarkable ways creatures have found to survive, the tactics of camouflage and mimicry that the insect… Read more »
6 minute lesson
Could Flies Change the Future of Farming?
Black soldier flies could change the future of farming by helping us create closed-loop systems for our food! Find out how!
2 minute lesson
Snake Robots: Can You Watch This Without Squirming?
The snake robot takes inspiration from the way snakes move to find new ways to explore the world. Check out how biomimicry combines engineering and nature!
8 minute lesson
What are Dolphins Trying to Say to Us?
Is it possible to communicate with dolphins? Researchers are discovering ways to understand the communication between these animals, and now how to talk back!
13 minute lesson
How Music Reshapes Our Brains
Music is a human universal and has a deep impact on us. Here’s how music affects our brains and the ways it reshapes us at a fundamental level.
6 minute lesson
The Bacteria that Lights Up This Squid’s Life
The bobtail squid has made friends with an unlikely organism, a bacteria that helps it glow at night. Together they are a remarkable example of how life finds a way to survive through symbiosis.
4 minute lesson
Giant Crystal Cave: An Underground Wonder!
Mexico’s Crystal Cave is home to some of the planet’s most remarkable crystal formations. After its accidental discovery, it has become a wonder to see!
5 minute lesson
Decoding Dinosaur Feathers
Did you know we can figure out the color of dinosaur feathers? Using physics and biology together, scientists are able to see dinosaurs as they once were!
9 minute lesson
Exploring the Salween River Before It’s Too Late
How do you save an environment if you don’t know anything about it? Meet the organization helping people experience waterways before they disappear forever!
3 minute lesson
What Happens When Athletes and Scientists Team Up?
Adventure Scientists is training outdoor enthusiasts to become citizen scientists to help researchers understand some of the world’s most remote regions!
6 minute lesson
The Unbelievable World of the Birds-of-Paradise
Birds-of-Paradise are some of the most distinct and beautiful species on Earth. Learn about the project that is documenting these magnificent birds.
3 minute lesson
Detecting Malaria with Magnets
Can low-tech solutions solve major medical problems? Find out how scientists are developing a technology that can detect malaria using magnets!
4 minute lesson
Turn Your Phone Into a Microscope!
You have a device in your pocket that can help you access the microscopic world. Here’s how you can create your own DIY smartphone microscope!