We're living in a brief window of time where our planet isn't frozen underneath a giant layer of glaciers. How much longer will the moderate climate that we've come to know as "normal" continue? This episode looks at how the changes in...

It's freezing outside and cold weather makes Jessi think of glaciers!

When you think "sand dunes" you probably wouldn't think to look up in the northern reaches of Canada, but there lies one of earth's most unique habitats.

So you know about Freshwater and Saltwater now and you know that there's not that much Freshwater for us (and other life) to get to. So how do different animals deal with different amounts of water where they live? In this episode of...

Glacier ice is weird. It's solid. Solid things aren't supposed to flow. But glacier ice flows like a liquid, and it does that without melting! How is this possible? I traveled to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska to find out.

In this hilarious, whirlwind tour of the last four billion years of evolution, paleontologist and TED Fellow Lauren Sallan introduces us to some of the wildly diverse animals that roamed the prehistoric planet (from sharks with wings to...

Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about glaciers, and the clues they leave behind when they melt!



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In the Zagros Mountains of Iran lie some strange, multi-colored glaciers that don’t melt, even in the heat of summer. But, in a rainstorm, these glaciers will start to dissolve away.

Glaciers might look like just lifeless frozen wastelands, but they are not! There are unique ecosystems hidden inside of them.

At 8,850 meters above sea level, Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, has the highest altitude on the planet. But how did this towering formation get so tall? Michele Koppes peers deep into our planet's crust, where continental...

The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is the world's third-largest repository of ice, after the North and South Poles -- and if current melting rates continue, two-thirds of its glaciers could be gone by the end of this century. What will...

Over the years, lots of explanations have been proposed as the origin of Stonehenge, including lost technologies, outright magic, and — of course — aliens. What do we actually know about this prehistoric mystery?

Paul Andersen details examples of natural selection in the world. He starts by explaining how changes in global temperatures are causing plants to adapt. He explains how mutations cause changes in phenotype which give organisms varying...

Hurricane Helene and Milton are painful reminders that our oceans are changing. Warmer ocean waters are acting on higher sea levels, causing catastrophic damage to our coastal communities. And what’s scarier is that the sea level rise...

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The melting of the Thwaites Glacier, driven by human-caused global warming, is contributing to rising sea levels. If the entire glacier were to melt, it could result in a...

Enterprise Island, formerly Nason Island, has a fascinating history since its charting in 1898. Located in Wilhelmina Bay, it is 1.5 nautical miles long and became known to whalers in the early 1900s. The island attracts scientists and...

102-years of life experience all mashed into a hilarious 2 minute video!



Old age has never been funnier or looked better! Great quotes like "Hey, you said you wanna come back to my room?!"..."It's like you're in...

Athabasca Glacier Melting and Climate Change. This is a clip from the Simba Creative documentary, Without Leaving Anyone Behind.

In this video, the teacher explains the size and characteristics of Antarctica, the coldest and windiest continent on Earth. They also discuss the North Pole and the Arctic region, highlighting the differences in temperature and wildlife...

This video provides a fascinating overview of the Himalayas, exploring their geological formation, cultural significance, and rich biodiversity. From the majestic mountains and glaciers to the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife, this...

In this video, the teacher discusses the concept of ice ages and explains that there have been five major ice ages in Earth's history. The current period is an interglacial period within the Quaternary Ice Age, which started 2.6 million...

Iceland:"Then, we move to northeastern Europe, to see contrasting places between impressive icebergs and beautiful black sand beaches that characterize Iceland. We will get in touch with the interior of Iceland traveling to Thingvellir,...

Greenland:"To finish, we go to the surprising Island Country of Greenland. To admire some of the most incredible glaciers on earth. This land with 80% of ice has fantastic places to explore."

Patagonia, Argentina:Finally, we’ll conclude our adventure with a thrilling exploration in Patagonia, Argentina. We'll discover this immense land full of wonders, where we will climb a large mass of ice in Los Glaciares Park to witness...