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6 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Bad Drawings Bring Big Smiles: A Portrait of Paw-fect Imperfection!
Can a drawing of a cross-eyed dog better the lives of those less fortunate? We’re embracing our flaws and finding humor within the wonderful work of pet-portrait artist, Hercule Van Wolfwinkle!
6 minutes
[ Nature ]
The Secret Survival Kit of the World’s Smallest Fox
We’re headed off to the Sahara Desert to spy on the world’s tiniest (and arguably, it’s cutest) little hunter. Let’s learn the secrets to surviving in the desert and explore the superpowers that nature has given to each of us, with help from the fennec fox!
5 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
A New “Twist” on Embracing Your Hidden Talents
By Sam Burns
Was there something that you just naturally did as a child that you stopped doing because of the critique or lack of support from others? What if that gift is just waiting to take you to your zone of genius! This unusually flexible guy shows us what’s possible!
23 minutes
[ Nature ]
Can Squirrels Outsmart a NASA Engineer?
By Sam Burns
These fuzzy backyard bandits are breaking into bird feeders across the globe! But can this former NASA engineer design a squirrel-proof bird feeder? Check out this ingenious course he came up with, meet the contenders, and prepare for the most amazing—and hilarious—look at how our squirrel friends work their magic!
20 minutes
[ Science ]
Where Do Those Psychedelic Images of Space Come From?
You’ve probably seen those psychedelic images from space; colorful clouds of swirling dust, galaxies colliding, and stars being born. But where do those images come from? How are they made? And does space seriously look like that?!
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
Meet the People at the Festival Hollering Out for Bigfoot!
By Sam Burns
Warm-up your bellowing lungs and get out your hiking boots, because we’re going on an adventure to track down the elusive Sasquatch! With the help of a few communities dedicated to celebrating the Big Foot legend, fun and adventure are just around the corner.
8 minutes
[ Creativity ]
What if Art Was Meant to be Touched?
By Sam Burns
Ever wanted to touch the art in a museum? Artists like these fellows are encouraging all of us to! Here’s a touching story about the power that tactile art can have across many communities.
15 minutes
[ Nature ]
All Hail the Great Hellbender Salamander!
Snot otter, lasagna lizard, grampus, whatever you call it, this gigantic, slimy, and loveable creature could be the unlikely superhero saving the world’s amphibians. How, you ask? Well, let’s get to know them a little better and find out!
5 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The 14-Year-Old Entrepreneur Bringing Sweetness to Everyone!
By Sam Burns
14-year old Michael Platt is making life a little better for someone in need, one cupcake at a time. For every dessert he sells through his business, he’s donating one to shelters in his community—bringing some sweetness to those who could most use it. Here’s his amazing story!
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
Helping Students Find Confidence by Helping Others!
Could there be a simple way to change the lives of young people around the world? They may be on to something at Tilden Middle School—helping their students build confidence, empathy, and kindness towards other people in just a single day. Here’s how it works! (And how it can benefit you, too!)
13 minutes
[ Nature ]
How TurtleCams are Enlisting Turtles to Protect their Ocean!
By Sam Burns
Do you remember the viral video of the sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nose? It changed the way many people saw our ocean plastic problem. And now, the scientists behind that video are keeping the positive momentum going—this time turning to the turtles themselves for footage of how we can help make a difference!
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
How Do You Become a World Champion Pizza Spinner?
Pizza spinning is mesmerizing, but what if you added fire, multiple flying doughs, and the occasional behind-the-back spin? That’s how world champion spinner Justin Wadstein does it! Get ready—you’ve never seen dough spun quite like this before.
5 minutes
[ Nature ]
The Fabulous World of Flies!
If you like chocolate and avocados, you have flies to thank for it! Flies are everywhere and may be some of the coolest creatures on our planet. So, let’s get to know these remarkable little creatures.
11 minutes
[ Culture ]
What Makes You Special?
How do you make your life long dreams a reality? Why not start with embracing what makes you unique? Sports announcer Jason Benetti has been doing this from a young age, and now, as the White Sox announcer and Cerebral Palsy advocate he’s helping others achieve their dreams too!
8 minutes
[ Sports ]
An Amazing Journey to the Olympics: An Underdog Story of Hope
Why do we love a good underdog story? Maybe it says a little bit about the way we connect with others through shared determination and grit. If you love to root for the underdog, prepare to meet the Zambian National handball team; a truly inspiring underdog on a journey to the 2020 Olympics.
6 minutes
[ Science ]
Your Dog is Traveling Through Time… With Their Nose!
By Sam Burns
From finding missing people, sniffing out bombs, and even detecting health problems, dogs’ remarkable sense of smell continues to impress. But what’s actually going on inside those beloved noses?
11 minutes
[ Culture ]
Here’s How Seizure Detecting Dogs are Changing People’s Lives
Can dogs really be life-savers? Meet the dogs that are helping their owners detect seizures up to 45 minutes before they occur! It’s a fascinating story. These pups are making life safer and easier for people who suffer from seizures.
26 minutes
[ Nature ]
Explore the Unseen Depths of our Oceans on One Breath Around the World
Often the most extraordinary windows are opened for us when someone takes us on a journey we could never have gone on without them. Here is an extraordinary view of the unseen 70% of our planet. The video feels like a breathtaking freefall into wonder.
25 minutes
[ Animals ]
What Are Animals Trying to Say to Us?
By Sam Burns
What if animals have been trying to tell us things all this time… and we just can’t hear them? What if we could? What sort of insights could we glean from their experience in the world? Here’s a look at how technology is bringing us closer to them.
7 minutes
[ Culture ]
How A Game of Chess is Changing Lives
By Sam Burns
The most impactful innovations in the world often combine two things no one ever thought to bring together. Here’s what we get when we let young girls loose on the game of chess! It challenges many notions all at once.
8 minutes
[ Nature ]
How Fossilized Poo Changed Our View on Dinosaurs
Fossilized dinosaur dung is one really precious gem! From these wonders (really, they are quite beautiful) we can understand the lives of animals that died millions of years ago and the details of their ecosystems. Not to mention, these fossils played a role in the life of one of the most notable women in paleontology!
6 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Fascinating Story Behind Why We Dance!
By Sam Burns
We seem to be born to do it and it may even be a key to our success as a species! So why was it that dancing became engrained in the fabric of being human? This video clues us in on how dance has shaped human life throughout our evolution. And we can’t help but ask: could dance actually help us through difficult times now?
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
Say Hello Best Way to Get Around in the Snow
By Sam Burns
Think you know all you need to know about dog sledding? Our relationship with these pups has altered history and has been one of the most unfailing and versatile forms of transportation for thousands of years. Here are a few fascinating stories…
5 minutes
[ Creativity ]
This Art Was Created by Bugs!
By Sam Burns
Sometimes, if we can keep innovating, we can keep doing what we love for the rest of our lives. And as for Steven Kutcher, well, his passion for bugs has taken him on some creative insect adventures! And you may have been connected to a few of them.
9 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
Helping Kids Find Community Even Without a Home
How do we give millions of kids stability and community in the face of homelessness? Girl Scout Troop 6000 has found a way to start in New York City’s Shelter system.
10 minutes
[ Design ]
Sadie McCallum Shows Us Why Invention is for Everybody
Meet Sadie McCallum, a young inventor who is taking the unique problems she faces with Cerebral Palsy and building innovative solutions to help others!
8 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Insects Have Never Looked So Good!
By Sam Burns
The amazing, intricate structures of insects are something that belongs in museums—oh wait, they’re already there! Photographer Levon Biss has teamed up with one exhibit to bring us closer than we’ve ever been to these tiny creatures with his Microsculptures. You’ll never look at a bug the same way after you see these.
8 minutes
Visit the Water Park of an Inspired Future!
Morgan’s Inspiration Island is the world’s first ultra-accessible water park, and this remarkable place not only connects kids with the power of fun but is spurring on meaningful innovation!
14 minutes
[ Kid Friendly ]
Have a Question? Ask an Astronaut!
By Sam Burns
Want to know if you’ll really get taller if you go to space? Or where we’re at with warp speed? We know you definitely want to know what it smells like up there. Astronaut Chris Hadfield discusses all of this and more in this awesome video.
