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7 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Getting Energy from our Food Scraps!
This innovation is giving our table scraps value! Impact Bioenergy has created a zero waste system to turn our food scraps into energy and nutrient-rich biofuels, all with the help of microbes.
5 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Happy Birthday Mae Jemison!
The story of Mae Jemison’s life is one about pursuing your dreams and striving for better. And tomorrow’s her birthday! So let’s celebrate.
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Dressed for Survival
To avoid being eaten, decorator crabs have developed quite the unique ability to disguise themselves! Discover how they do this, and then stay tuned for a final, very flashy, guest crab.
9 minutes
Going to Venus Before Mars? Think Actual “Cloud Cities”!
By Dr. Lynda
When we consider the first manned missions to colonize another planet, there are some fascinating reasons to consider Venus over Mars. See what you think!
55 minutes
Why Are So Many Dinosaur Bones Found in North America?
By Dr. Lynda
Did you know that 80 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed the ever changing landscape at the edges of an inland sea, covering most of the middle of the North American continent? This make for some very interesting dinosaur finds!
14 minutes
[ Art ]
When It All Comes Together in a Musical Artist (UPDATE)
By Dr. Lynda
Here’s what happens when musical genius weaves the fabric of many genres together in a compelling tapestry. Meet Angelique Kidjo!
38 minutes
[ Culture ]
History of Daylight Savings Time: Is Time a Pathless Tradition?
By Dr. Lynda
The history of daylight savings time has nothing to do with the urban legend of making more time for farm work. The truth is much more interesting!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Could Something Called “Slime Mold” Be Smart?
By Dr. Lynda
Just when you thought you could call your enemy an “ignorant piece of slime mold,” scientists have discovered “intelligence” that rivals some of the lapses in the teenage mind! Check this out!
48 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the Coywolf
By Dr. Lynda
Can we adapt too as we push into places where wildlife should have a right of way? A new hybrid – part coyote and part wolf – may be finding a niche we might want to work with! Take a look…
11 minutes
[ Education ]
The Secret Lives of Scientists: Space Explorers Edition
Where do astronauts get their start? What inspired Neil deGrasse Tyson to become an astrophysicist? Here are the origin stories of some of our greatest scientific and cultural icons!
5 minutes
[ Business ]
Boosting Our Creative Sparks
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever had one of those moments in the shower when a light bulb goes on in your brain, on something you’ve been wrestling with? Turns out our creative brain can be boosted! Remarkable fun insight here today!
4 minutes
[ Animals ]
Puffins: Ready for Their Close Up!
How can a plush toy help us capture nature at its best? Here’s a whole new look at puffins (the other amazing black and white bird), and how we are filming their lives up-close!
56 minutes
[ Animals ]
Koko Turns 44!
Do you remember the beautiful documentary from the 1990’s about Koko the Gorilla and her kitten? Koko learned sign language and has been teaching us about the world through her eyes ever since!
8 minutes
Seeing the Brain…With Diapers (What?!)
In a strange twist of fate, neuroscientists discovered that they could be using diapers to see the details of the brain better! Take a look…
18 minutes
[ Animals ]
Otters: Much More Than Cute!
By Dr. Lynda
Sea otters and thier caregivers have a lot to teach us about coping with stress, even if its just for 18 minutes while you take a look at todays video-shares.
48 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
The Inner Beauty of Landscape
By Dr. Lynda
If you are looking for something a little deeper than Facebook video clips and Twitter comments, we have a great recommendation: a weekly podcast that I rarely miss. Give this a listen!
45 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Evolution of Flight
By Dr. Lynda
Only 4 times in the history of animal evolution did creatures take to a completely new element. After water and land,… they took to the air! The evolution of how and why is amazing, and the photography breathtaking!
