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[ Business ]
Finally: Net Neutrality Explained Simply (with No Politics)!
By Dr. Lynda
I know: we are all tuning out the news these days. Sometimes though, it’s worth tuning back in to help change the course of history. Here’s an amazing “no politics” look at Net Neutrality!
18 minutes
ISAAW: Unbelievable Robots!
By Dr. Lynda
Do you have any robots in your life yet? Maybe at your workplace? How about in your home? If not now, you soon will! While pop culture makes that future seem dark, there is actually so much wonder in what’s going on right now! Take a look…
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Jellyfish Lake: An Otherworldly Place
On this Saturday Around the World, we take you to one of the most incredible underwater places in the world: Jellyfish Lake! Home to millions of beautiful, virtually stingless Golden Jellyfish, this is quite the aquatic marvel.
7 minutes
Need to Solve a Problem? Turn to Nature!
The natural world is a remarkable problem solver. So, why aren’t we turning to nature to find more answers to our complex problems? Here’s how biomimicry is helping us build a better future!
8 minutes
Litterati: Connecting Us All and Changing Paradigms!
By Dr. Lynda
Have you heard of the amazing social media project that can eliminate litter from our planet? It’s bringing together ordinary people, brands, governments and the power of big data–all with a novel artistic magnetism!
9 minutes
Where Could the Beauty of Science Take Us?
Could this combination of art and science inspire a fascination for the sciences in more people? This education brand brings another level to science class!
5 minutes
Where Artistry Meets Athleticism
Combining artistry, athleticism, and tradition the Georgian National Ballet is a true cultural marvel, and an incredible reminder of how art can transcend culture!
7 minutes
Strides Towards Combating the Deadliest Organism on the Planet
Dare we propose that it could be possible that humans and mosquitos can actually become… friends? Here’s a little insight that could point the way to beating one of the most deadly and pervasive diseases in the world!
4 minutes
[ Business ]
Hack Your Way to a Better Day!
Can we hack our biological clock to be more productive, sleep better, and be healthier? There’s no need to jump on the next big health craze. To get started, all we need is some simple science!
17 minutes
CRISPR: Start at Any Level of Understanding!
By Dr. Lynda
What do “glow in the dark” mice have to do with the cure for cancer or genetic defects? Turns out, they are pointing us in amazing directions. Here’s a new technology that may change everything for all of us!
10 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Problem-Solving Through Reinventing “Normal”
Dominic Wilcox is an inventor and creative genius whose work is an inspiring reminder of why creativity will almost always save the day! Here is his incredible story, and some of the amazingly fun work he has inspired!
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
Fire Ants: The Material of the Future?
Did you know that a colony of fire ants can act as a liquid and a solid? We know, it sounds crazy, these little guys have a lot they can teach us!
5 minutes
A Collection to Inspire Endless Curiosity!
Are natural history museums the best place to inspire curiosity? Maybe we shouldn’t archive them just yet. Here’s Sir David Attenborough to tell us why!
14 minutes
[ Art ]
Exploring the Wonders of Cardistry
Have you heard of cardistry? This incredible art combines dexterity with endless possibility to turn an ordinary deck of cards into a medium for remarkable feats of artistic expression!
16 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
The Wonder of the Salish Sea
By Dr. Lynda
There are places on the planet where millions of people still live with natural wonders that span thousands of years. We take you to one of them today, closer than you think!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
How a Tiny Creature Makes Us Ask Better Questions…
The jerboa may look like the tiny rodent cousin of the t-rex, but the skeletons of these strange creatures are helping us answer questions with major implications in medicine.
16 minutes
Not Your Average Museum Specimens
Ever wanted to be a part of a museum? Not just a donor or visitor, an actual living part of the museum! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is making that dream a reality with an innovative program that brings the museum and its collections to life!
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
How to Survive a Rhino Charge
By Theo Allofs
Have you ever wondered, “How did they get that photograph?!” Today we introduce you to a professional nature photographer who will tell us a fantastic tale and share some of his breathtaking images.
16 minutes
The Story Behind Cassini’s Remarkable Dive Into Saturn
By Dr. Lynda
Now here’s a remarkable source of wonder that the 24-hour news cycle could barely find time to show us! But if you want to be transformed, and wear a broad smile every time you look up at the night sky, dive into this article. (There are a few real miracles in this story!)
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Very Human Origins of the Modern Computer
Did you know, before the invention of programmable computers there were human computers? Let us introduce you to one of those human computers who also played an important role in shaping computers as we know them today!
14 minutes
[ Culture ]
There’s Nothing Like Sitting Down to a Good Meal!
Food comes in all shapes, sizes, textures, and flavors, and for all its diversity it is still a constant that connects us all! Take a moment to celebrate some extraordinary meals around the world, and answer the age old question “Can you make sushi with crickets?”
12 minutes
Welcome to a Happier, Less Stressed You!
Did you know that in five to ten minutes a day you can improve the way your brain process the world around you? This simple technique is a great way to help reduce your stress and increase your happiness. Give it a try!
19 minutes
Practicing Practical Compassion with the Shoe That Grows
Have you seen The Shoe That Grows? This genius idea is changing lives across the globe and it didn’t come from a millionaire or a world-renowned inventor but a real person just like us! Here’s his story!
6 minutes
A Story Told in Millions of Fossils
The La Brea Tar Pits are home to some of the world’s richest fossil deposits. So, what unique insights can we glean those millions of specimens? Why is having one more dire wolf skull in a collection of thousands so important?
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Orchid That’s Actually an Insect
The Orchid Mantis may look like a gorgeous flower, but behind that beauty is a deadly assassin. Check out how these remarkable creatures use their camouflage to its most deadly–and beautiful–best.
8 minutes
Discovering the Life Flowing through the Grand Canyon
The natural wonders of the world have a lot more to offer than just beauty! Let’s discover what we can learn from the river that flows through the Grand Canyon and the people who live in its surrounding area. How are they connected?
13 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Inspiring Joy with Musical Marvels from the Past
The world can seem complex, but what if we look to the wonders of yesteryear for a reminder that joy and creativity will always be an abundant resource?
20 minutes
Could “Connection” Start at the Level of Our Five Senses?
By Dr. Lynda
Are we starting at the right level when we strive to understand each other? What if videos about new technologies that correct sensory disabilities can point us to a new starting point for connection?
6 minutes
[ Art ]
Endless Possibility in Embracing Your Constraints
Have you ever thought of the obstacles you face as a good thing? Reframing and embracing the obstacles in our lives may actually lead us to better and more creative answers!
