The Economist
Can California make cannabis go mainstream?
Cannabis can now be sold legally for recreational use in California. It’s the sixth American state to legalise the drug, but the change in law in the Golden State is set to have a global impact on the war on drugs.
Next Animation Studio
Secret Air Force space plane preparing for return to Earth.
he Air Force's top secret X 37B space plane that has been in orbit above the Earth is set to return to Earth. The X-37B was launched on March 5, 2011 and has exceeded its maximum duration in orbit by around 6 months. Little is known...
NASA
NASA Satellites Keep Watch on U.S. Food Supply
Since 2008, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, or NASS, has drawn on Landsat data to monitor dozens of crops in the lower 48 states as part of NASS's Cropland Data Layer program. The Cropland Data layer uses Landsat and...
Cerebellum
American Transformation And Industrialisation: 1868-1890 - Introduction
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, documents conceived...
The March of Time
1953: CALIFORNIA ECONOMY
MOT 1953: CALIFORNIA ECONOMY: HA XWS Long freight train moving on curved mountain track, XHA WS San Francisco-Oakland Bay bridge w/ ships docked below. AIR TRAVEL: VS Busy airport w/ aircraft in terminal, men inside control tower, United...
NASA
A Drier Future Sets the Stage for More Wildfires
Droughts can create ideal conditions for wildfires. Dry trees and vegetation provide fuel. Low soil and air moisture make it easier for fires to spread quickly. In these conditions, a spark from lightning, electrical failures, human...
Curated Video
Idioms and IELTS Speaking are a Match Made in Heaven: IELTS Podcast 1110
Get Band 8 vocabulary and a sample Part 2 answer all about weddings for your next IELTS Speaking Exam.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Nevada
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
The March of Time
1939: CALIFORNIA PARKS: VS River & mountains. BEACHES: Cove beach w/ people in Pacific Ocean water, umbrellas on sand shore. VS People sunbathing, young brunette sitting, smoking. Children playing in surf, some w/ inflated inflatable rafts.
MOT 1939: CALIFORNIA PARKS: VS River & mountains. BEACHES: Cove beach w/ people in Pacific Ocean water, umbrellas on sand shore. VS People sunbathing, young brunette sitting, smoking. Children playing in surf, some w/ inflated inflatable...
Next Animation Studio
SpaceX Dragon capsule splashes down in Pacific
The first commercial space mission has made a successful return to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific off the coast of California. SpaceX's dragon capsule lifted off from Earth on May 22 before docking with the International Space...
Next Animation Studio
San José shooter held big grudges
An employee carrying multiple guns opened fire on co-workers at a Valley Transportation Authority light rail facility in San Jose on Wednesday morning, killing nine and injuring several other workers.
Science360
When Nature Strikes - Volcanoes
Volcanoes are one of the most powerful natural hazards on Earth, but supervolcanoes are so large that they have the ability to alter the world's climate. Michael Manga from the University of California, Berkeley is investigating a...
NASA
NASA | Megadroughts Projected for American West
NASA scientists used tree rings to understand past droughts and climate models incorporating soil moisture data to estimate future drought risk in the 21st century.
Jack Rackam
From Sea to Shining Sea | The Life & Times of James K Polk
I told you I'd get around to Polk eventually, didn't I? Yes that's right it's time to learn about the man who incorporated Oregon Country, Texas, and almost the entire American Southwest into the US of A, and dive head-first into...
AllTime 10s
10 Cities That Could Be Wiped Out By 2020
As time goes by, the risk of natural disasters is getting higher around the world. From LA to Manilla, here's 10 Cities That Could Be Wiped out by 2020.
The March of Time
1948: CALIFORNIA RANCH HOME: WS Single level ranch style house w/ fireplace & open car port. SPANISH STYLE HOME: Two-story modern Hacienda house w/ steep stairs, balcony, fireplace, tile roof. MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME: Single story, flat roof.
MOT 1948: CALIFORNIA RANCH HOME: WS Single level ranch style house w/ fireplace & open car port. SPANISH STYLE HOME: Two-story modern Hacienda house w/ steep stairs, balcony, fireplace, tile roof. MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME: Single story,...
The March of Time
1948: CALIFORNIA MOUNTAINS: HA XWS Valley & mountains. Sedan pulling off road. Family in car, mother, father, two boys in matching striped shirts looking out windows. WS Valley w/ mountains BG. Boys at windows. Iconic, vacation, sightseeing.
MOT 1948: CALIFORNIA MOUNTAINS: HA XWS Valley & mountains. Sedan pulling off road. Family in car, mother, father, two boys in matching striped shirts looking out windows. WS Valley w/ mountains BG. Boys at windows. Iconic, vacation,...
The March of Time
Makeup artist works on gorilla makeup
MOT 1939: BEHIND THE SCENES: 'Gorilla' playfully bites at the artist.
NASA
NASA | Laser Comm: The Next Generation of Space Communications
NASA is looking for the next generation of space communications technology and Laser Comm may be the answer. Optical communications provide higher bandwidth, which allows for faster data flow and even opens the door to streaming high-def...
The March of Time
1953: CALIFORNIA FOREST: REVERSE PAN Woods, Angled TU Tall trees, possibly park. TIMBER: MS Two men using axes, cutting at angle into large tree. HA XWS Large tree in forest falling left. Lumberjacks, loggers, felling, Sequoia, redwood, fir, pine
MOT 1953: CALIFORNIA FOREST: REVERSE PAN Woods, Angled TU Tall trees, possibly park. TIMBER: MS Two men using axes, cutting at angle into large tree. HA XWS Large tree in forest falling left. Lumberjacks, loggers, felling, Sequoia,...
The March of Time
Townsend Plan clubs, Dr. Wonder
MOT 1935: TOWNSEND PLAN: EXT Townsend club. INT Club w/ elders signing papers receiving lapel pin CU pin 'Youth for Work Age for Leisure' people gather for meeting preacher Dr. Clinton Wonder saying '...God on side...18 million voters...
Brave Wilderness
Stinging Ant Swarm vs Coyote's Feet!
Time to get SWARMED by 500 ANGRY Harvester Ants! We revisited Arizona and found the mound where Coyote's climb up the Pain Sting Index all began. But this time, Coyote puts his feet to the test! Time to get stung by a swarm of 500 angry...
TLDR News
America's Weird, Small Political Parties Explained - TLDR News
While US Politics is dominated by the Democrats and Republicans, they aren't the only two political parties you might see on the ballot. And while parties like the Libertarians and Greens get some press, they're unlikely to gain any...
The March of Time
1945: CALIFORNIA: DOWNTOWN: Center of street WS Bus moving down, cars moving up street. MS 'Sacramento Chamber of Commerce' sign. VS Businessmen in meeting. MS Chart showing California as fastest growing state in nation as of July 1, 1945. Post WWII.
MOT 1945: CALIFORNIA: DOWNTOWN: Center of street WS Bus moving down, cars moving up street. MS 'Sacramento Chamber of Commerce' sign. VS Businessmen in meeting. MS Chart showing California as fastest growing state in nation as of July 1,...