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The Future of Ocean Exploration
Deep sea mining, seafloor vents, underwater drones, bioluminescent sharks, and the disturbing effects of ocean acidification highlight the near future of oceanographic discovery.
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World's Most Equal Countries
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...
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Nuclear North Korea: Options for the US President
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...
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World's 10 Most Prosperous Countries
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...
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Top 10 Weapons-Producing Countries
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...
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World's 10 Most Generous Countries
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.
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The Evolution of World Democracy: an Infographic Time-Lapse
The 200-year history of democracy, told through an animated time-lapsed map showing how government systems have evolved over time.
Curated Video
How Ocean Rivers Feed Life on Earth
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...
Curated Video
The Gondwana Rainforests: Remnants of a Prehistoric World
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...
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The Great Coral Reefs of Australia
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,...
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The Jacana Bird of Northern Australia
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...
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Australia's Toughest Coral Reefs
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...
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The Red Kangaroo and Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby
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...
Curated Video
Ecology and Culture of Australia
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...
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Australia: Evolution’s Isolated Masterpiece
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...
Great Big Story
From the US to the AFL, Scouting Tall Talent for Australian Rules Football
Explore how the US AFL Combine recruits tall American athletes to play Australian rules football, offering them a unique shot at professional sports.
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Continents
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.
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Oceans
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.
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The Dory dilemma, conservation fears from a movie
Learn how Finding Dory may impact Blue Tang populations and conservation efforts.
Curated Video
Antarctica: The 5th Largest Continent and Glaciers Explained
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...
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Protecting the Great Barrier Reef: A Crucial Step Towards Conservation
The Great Barrier Reef is a World Heritage area and the largest living organism on Earth. It is home to an extraordinary diversity of marine life, including turtles, whales, sharks, and thousands of species of fish and coral. However,...
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Discovering Wisdom: The Importance of Learning from Others
In this video, Otto the Owl teaches children about wisdom and the importance of seeking knowledge from real sources, such as family and teachers, rather than relying solely on the internet. Through the story of Mia, a girl who only...
Curated Video
The Power of Mindfulness
In this video, Kendall the koala teaches the concept of mindfulness to Jade and the audience. Kendall shares a story about a distracted child named Thomas and how mindfulness helped him become more aware of his surroundings. Through the...
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Melbourne: Sports, Wildlife, and Marine Life
Melbourne, Australia:"Then, we will visit the Australian continent to discover all the adventures that the city of Melbourne hides, with all the ingredients to be one of the most attractive and interesting cities in the world: top...