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25 minutes
[ Creativity ]
What if Mass Media was Used for Good?
By Sam Burns
There’s more power in positive media than just making us feel good! Sharing stories that celebrate progress around the world has the ability to change lives. Check out this collective of creators redefining the way we tell the stories about some of our world’s biggest issues, and the people working to alleviate them.
7 minutes
[ Creativity ]
“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!
Have you ever been captivated by the magic of an “I SPY” book? Let us introduce you to Walter Wick, the photographer behind these imaginative works of art!
10 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Can the Photos You Share Really Make a Difference?
By Sam Burns
Do your shares on social media really mean anything? We’re taking a look in the history books to see how sharing photographs has changed the world before, and how you can have a hand in making a difference today!
20 minutes
SeaLegacy: Celebrating Our Oceans and Saving Our Future
By Dr. Lynda
If we were waiting for just the right organization to lead us all to a better future, they may have arrived! Here’s how we bring people together to celebrate and save some of the planet’s most precious resources. Take a look!
22 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
What if We Celebrated What’s Right with the World?
By Dr. Lynda
As a National Geographic photographer, Dewitt Jones learned a lot about reframing the way he looks at the world. Here are the remarkable insights he has on what we can do to find what’s right with the world and start to see beauty more often.
16 minutes
[ TED Talks ]
Aging Gracefully Alongside Your Loved Ones
What if love and laughter could replace some of the struggles we face as our loved ones age and their memories decline? Could we see them and ourselves in new ways? Here are some insights from caretakers who have found ways to bring their relationships to life with a little creativity.
4 minutes
[ Art ]
Taking a Quiet Moment for Wonder
Need a little break in your day? Take a moment to appreciate a little bit of wonder and let us introduce you to one of the most beautiful videos we’ve come across thus far!
9 minutes
[ Art ]
Turning Pollution into Paint: A Kickstarter Success Story!
By Dr. Lynda
Here’s an update on a project we featured two years ago when it was still a primordial concept. Now it’s an inspirational story with all the elements of the best kind of progress!
9 minutes
[ Art ]
Where Could the Beauty of Science Take Us?
By Sam Burns
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!
14 minutes
[ Creativity ]
ISAAW: Share a Photo that Tells a Story!
By Dr. Lynda
Want to take really remarkable photos with your phone? There are easy tricks that most of us don’t know! Here are some of the best tips on the web and you can use them to share your photos with the world here with ISAAW!
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.
19 minutes
Paragliding: Seeing a Place, Leaving No Trace
By Dr. Lynda
Want to walk a little taller today? Keep in mind that things are often only as bleak as our singular perspective is narrow! Here’s wonder exposed by a new point of view!
19 minutes
[ Animals ]
How Photography Can Impact Conservation
Head to Yellowstone National Park to get an up-close look at one of America’s great migrations as nobody had ever seen it before!
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
Live Cams: Peering into the Secret Lives of Animals
By Dr. Lynda
Live cams can take us on small journeys we might never imagine. Today we point you to a place where you can get lost in the wonder of nature, up close and personal, in real time!
14 minutes
The Breathtaking Seasons of Norway
Join us as we take a moment of pause and let the natural world speak for a moment as we celebrate the breathtaking beauty of the seasons of Norway!
6 minutes
[ Art ]
Great Photographers on What Makes an Iconic Image
What makes an image iconic, even life changing? Hear some of the world’s best photographers talk about powerful photography and how it connects us!
7 minutes
[ Art ]
Capturing the Liquid Mountains of Lake Erie
Meet Dave Sandford, a photographer capturing stunning images of Lake Erie’s liquid mountains. His work is a beautiful, and awe-inspiring reminder of our planet’s power.
4 minutes
[ Art ]
Painting with Light
Explore the mindbending and magical work of the remarkable light painter Hannu Huhtamo. His work reminds us that possibility is everywhere!
7 minutes
Peering into Space: The Image that Changed Everything
Have you heard of the Hubble Deep Field Image? Let us introduce you to the image that changed the way we look at space and possibility!
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
An Adventure in Urban Wildlife
The words “urban wildlife photography” may seem boring, perhaps pictures of squirrels or pigeons. It turns out, the animals that call our cities home have a lot to teach us!
7 minutes
[ Art ]
100 Photographers, 24 Hours: A Powerful Legacy
What happens when 100 photographers are sent out for 24 hours to photograph “extraordinary images of everyday life” in one place? Here is the remarkable story behind one of the world’s most iconic photography projects.
14 minutes
Hubble: An Actual Time-Machine
By Dr. Lynda
Nothing captures the human imagination quite like space, and it’s easier than ever to find a lot of space-related wonder! Take a little trip through the galactic high points with the Hubble Telescope!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Beauty Beyond Our Perception
By Dr. Lynda
Take a few minutes to witness the beauty around us, yet beyond our wildest imagination. Here’s a thought leader working at the intersection of technology, art, and science. See what you think…
25 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Chasing Rivers: An Adventure on the Colorado
Think about your nearest river. Where did it come from? Where is it going? Here’s a remarkable story from a National Geographic photographer about how his adventure to chase the Colorado River reshaped his perspectives.
60 minutes
[ Art ]
Exploring Our Human Connection
Join us on a journey into our own humanity. Here’s the remarkable cinematic masterpiece “HUMAN”, a film that delves into the threads of connection that run through us all…
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
Celebrating Our Similarities
What if we spent more time celebrating our similarities? Here’s a National Geographic Photographer’s tale of how connected we really are to even the world’s most remote populations!
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Bettering our World: Lessons From an Ocean Photographer
Here are some insights from a marine conservation photographer about how we can have a greater positive impact on our planet, whether we are saving our seas or changing the dialogue about our world!
28 minutes
[ Culture ]
We Are What We Eat
What does dinner look like around the globe? Matthieu Paley, a National Geographic Photographer set out to document the culture of food in places untouched by supermarkets…
24 minutes
[ Culture ]
Everest: Still a Peak Experience?
By Dr. Lynda
Mt. Everest! Considered the pinnacle of physical achievement. It’s a breathtaking place, both literally and figuratively, but it can also teach us a thing or two about how we formulate our goals. Take a look…
