Ailsa and Paul, like many other #vanlifers, took a year off of their jobs and spent 12 glorious months traveling Europe in a very adorable converted van they named Hank. After their year of traveling, they were ready to upgrade to...

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Former economic advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi, Sean Turnell, explains life for Burmese people under the ruling military junta.

Aung San Suu Kyi's economic advisor, Sean Turnell, explains the circumstances leading up to his detention by Myanmar's military junta following their coup and what life was like for the 22 months he spent in prison.

Birds are incredibly successful animals that have adapted to suit unique environments on all of Earth's continents. But not all birds can fly.

By 2050, the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion, so we’ll need to produce twice as much food. New farming technologies like robot harvesters, drones, sensors, lab-grown meat, and genetically modified crops are helping...

Deep sea mining, seafloor vents, underwater drones, bioluminescent sharks, and the disturbing effects of ocean acidification highlight the near future of oceanographic discovery.

This video highlights the top 10 countries that do the best job of preventing extreme wealth from collecting at the top. Countries like Hungary, Belgium, and Japan use government programs, fair wages, and smart tax policies to keep...

North Korea’s growing missile and nuclear tests are creating serious tension with the United States, which fears an attack on American cities. The U.S. has tried cyber attacks, missile defense systems, and working with China to stop the...

The top ten countries on the prosperity index, determined by rankings across nine key categories: Economic Quality, Natural Environment, Health, Social Capital, Personal Freedom, Safety and Security, Education, Governance, and Business...

The 10 countries that export the most military weapons to the rest of the world. US President Trump wants to boost defense spending by 10% and China will nearly double its military expenditures by the end of the decade. The world is...

The 200-year history of democracy, told through an animated time-lapsed map showing how government systems have evolved over time.

The top ten countries on the World Giving Index, determined by a worldwide poll of three factors: helping a stranger, donating money, and volunteering. A study by the Charities Aid Foundation.

The East Australian Current (EAC) is a powerful marine river that shapes the climate and supports biodiversity. Scientists aboard the research vessel Investigator explore how this current interacts with underwater mountains to create...

Australia has been shaped by 30 million years of isolation, adaptation, and evolution, creating a land of extraordinary creatures found nowhere else. At its heart is a cultural legacy upheld by Aboriginal people who have cared for the...

The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are living relics of a prehistoric world, remnants of ancient forests that once blanketed over half the Earth’s surface and are now preserved along Australia's east coast. In these sacred...

As Australia drifted into warmer waters, ideal conditions formed for the creation of the Great Barrier Reef—the world's largest living structure, rich with marine life and spanning an area the size of the UK. But beyond this iconic reef,...

Australia’s tropical north is a land of climatic extremes, swinging from dry winters to rain-drenched monsoons that fuel explosive plant and insect growth. This abundance sustains a diverse food web, including the Jacana—a bird where the...

As Australia drifted into tropical latitudes, its northern regions became an evolutionary hotspot, bursting with biodiversity shaped by intense heat and monsoonal rains. In the Sea Country of the Dambimangari people, extreme tidal swings...

Unique adaptations of the Red Kangaroo and Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby make them excellently suited to thrive in the rugged desert peaks of Adnyamathanha Country in South Australia. Learn how these interesting animals navigate their...

Over 80% of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth, a result of its ancient separation from Antarctica during the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana. As Australia drifted northward into warmer, drier climates, its...

Explore how the US AFL Combine recruits tall American athletes to play Australian rules football, offering them a unique shot at professional sports.

Take a trip around Earth’s seven continents and discover what makes them unique, from Asia's towering Mount Everest to the native wildlife of Australia to the frozen expanse of Antarctica.

Discover Earth's five oceans – from the vast Pacific to the icy Southern Ocean – uncovering unique features, marine life, and geographic features like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.