When many individual organisms come together and move as one entity, that's a swarm. From a handful of birds to billions of insects, swarms can be almost any size. They have no leader, and members interact only with their neighbors or...

Are humans really Earth's most dominant species? Let's put all of the planet's living things on a scale and see what has amassed the most mass. This week we break down the concept of "biomass" to judge Earth's living things from top to...

A song of ants and fire and ant-decapitating flies.

New ReviewWe hear about the Maya Myth of the discovery of corn. In the Museum, the Professor explains how cultures mythicise what they value most. We also learn about the structure of the Maya Universe and world.

New ReviewAcross the world, humans have used insects in ways that defy belief. From venomous stings… to rituals that push the body past its limits. In today’s video, Mark uncovers the most painful insect rituals ever documented — including one he...

Oh Dear Poem from A Great Big Cuddle

This video emphasizes the importance of teamwork in achieving common goals, using examples from various contexts such as music bands, animal colonies, and sports teams. It highlights how individuals contribute their unique skills and...

This Science 6 instructional video discusses natural selection and evolution.

This Science 6 instructional video discusses population density and dispersion.

Science Kids Bugs - Varieties, Life Cycles, and “Creepy-Crawly” Fun Facts

This video explores the world of crawling bugs, highlighting the diversity and fascinating characteristics of insects such as ants, crickets, and spiders....

While most young kids are looking forward to playing with friends or going to birthday parties, this 7-year-old is working to help others. Maia Bastianelli is an artist who is using her artwork to raise money for children with...

Howcast - Learn the difference between pesticides and insecticides in this Howcast pest control video with expert Jeff White.

Howcast - Keep ants from intruding on your picnic or invading your home by using a few common household products that will naturally stop ants in their tracks.

Howcast - If you see an ant in your home, don’t run for the spray -- you will need a more thorough elimination process to say goodbye to these pesky little creatures.

Howcast - There are over 12,000 species of ants. Try one of them in these great recipes.

The Picnic Game is a great memory-building game that's a fun classroom activity and perfect for long road trips with little ones.

You don't have to bring poison into your home to get rid of bugs. Try one of these nontoxic killers.

You can also get a bug's eye view of the ants' underground nest at the San Diego Zoo's Children's Zoo, something you wouldn't be able to see in the wild.

Acanthaspis petax hide from predators by wearing its victim’s carcasses as a “mask.”

Learn where their name comes from.

You can also see the ants' underground nest at the Children's Zoo at San Diego Zoo, something you wouldn't be able to see in the wild.

You can also see the ants' underground nest at the Children's Zoo at San Diego Zoo, something you wouldn't be able to see in the wild.

Meet Anggun and Pangolina, two members of one of the most endangered species in the world.

An anteater tongue is super weird, but