SciShow
6 Ways to Accessorize Animals for the Sake of Science
Decking out your pets with miniature hats is a sure recipe for a great photo. But scientists are accessorizing animals with various technological trinkets to help us learn more about the animals themselves and the places they live.
Curated Video
Farmers create terraces alongside volcano in attempt to stop heavy rains eroding their crops
Farmers in Costa Rica are using an ancient technique dating back thousands of years to fight soil erosion and water shortages that they say is caused by climate change.
Terrace farming, which some experts say was developed by the Incas,...
Curated Video
Many dead as rain-sodden hillside collapses on homes
4 November 2010
1. Wide shot of church where people sought shelter
2. Mid of residents outside church
3. Wide of police bringing out coffin
4. Various of people filling up with water
5 November 2010
5. Wide of area affected by...
Curated Video
Latest on crisis as talks start in Costa Rica
July 18, 2009
1. Pro-Zelaya supporters blocking road with rocks
2. Various of wife of Zelaya, Xiomara Castro in crowd of supporters
3. Mid shot of supporters waving Honduran flag (blue and white)
4. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Xiomara Castro,...
SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: Ecology Project International & Serpentina the Rubber Boa
This week on the SciShow Talk Show Haley Hanson joins us from Ecology Project International to talk about how they bring high school students into the field to help with research and learn about ecology and conservation. Then Jessi from...
TED Talks
TED: A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels | Monica Araya
How do we build a society without fossil fuels? using her native Costa Rica as an example of positive action on environmental protection and renewables, climate advocate Monica Araya outlines a bold vision for a world committed to clean...
TED Talks
Nic Marks: The Happy Planet Index
Statistician Nic Marks asks why we measure a nation's success by its productivity -- instead of by the happiness and well-being of its people. He introduces the Happy Planet Index, which tracks national well-being against resource use...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What's the best country to live in? | TED-Ed
What's the best country to live in? Is it the one with the best food? The longest life expectancy? The best weather? For the past 70 years, most governments have relied heavily on a single number: the Gross Domestic Product, or GDP. But...
TED Talks
TED: How we can make the world a better place by 2030 | Michael Green
Can we end hunger and poverty, halt climate change and achieve gender equality in the next 15 years? The governments of the world think we can. Meeting at the uN in September 2015, they agreed to a new set of Global Goals for the...
TED Talks
TED: Conserving the canopy | Nalini Nadkarni
A unique ecosystem of plants, birds and monkeys thrives in the treetops of the rainforest. Nalini Nadkarni explores these canopy worlds -- and shares her findings with the world below, through dance, art and bold partnerships.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of bananas | John Soluri
In December 1910, the exiled former leader Manuel Bonilla boarded a borrowed yacht and set sail for Honduras in hopes of reclaiming power by whatever means necessary. Bonilla had a powerful backer: the notorious organization known...
Crash Course
What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about the forces that affect a country’s stability. We’ll take a closer look at Costa Rica, Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil and examine how the cohesiveness of these Latin American countries varies dramatically even...
TED Talks
Karen Lloyd: The mysterious microbes living deep inside the earth -- and how they could help humanity
The ground beneath your feet is home to a massive, mysterious world of microbes -- some of which have been in the earth's crust for hundreds of thousands of years. What's it like down there? Take a trip to the volcanoes and hot springs...
Curated Video
The Power of Humor: A Story of Laughter and Understanding
In this video, Max the Monkey teaches us about the power of humor and laughter. Through a heartwarming story about a boy named Jose Daniel who discovers the joy of laughter, Max emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting...
Curated Video
Lapa Rios: Supporting Education and Sustainable Development
Lapa Rios eco-lodge invests in the local community by funding education for staff's children and building schools. Discover the stories of Lima and her son Davis, and learn about the lodge's commitment to conservation and sustainable...
Curated Video
Maradona: A Football Legend's Impact on the World
This video highlights the post-retirement contributions of legendary footballer Diego Maradona. From sharing his knowledge with Boca Juniors to participating in charity events and friendly matches, Maradona's impact on and off the field...
Curated Video
Exploring the Volcanoes and Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
Costa Rica:"We begin our trip in Central America to immerse ourselves in the heat of Costa Rica through its volcanoes, its beaches, and its people, and we will make an extreme hiking tour that lasts approximately 10 hours, to reach the...
Curated Video
Let's go shopping!
Take a trip back in time and discover how shopping has changed over the years. People and places -Human geography - Shopping Learning Points People who buy goods are called consumers. Consumers contribute to the world's economy and...
Brave Wilderness
STUNG by a Costa Rican Bush!
The wild man is at it again, as he takes on another brutal stinging plant... Urera Baccifera, AKA "The Scratchbush". What starts as an accidental sting, turns into something much bigger when Coyote SMASHES this nightmare onto his arm,...
Brave Wilderness
STUNG by a Warrior Wasp!
Mark is about to enter the sting zone with the legendary Warrior Wasp! How will it rank on the Brave Wilderness Bite Sting Index against the likes of the Cow Killer, Bullet Ant, and Fireworm? We're about to find out.. but first he'll...
Brave Wilderness
BITTEN by Giant Soldier Ants!
Coyote ventures deep into the heart of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula to get up close with one of the most complex, coordinated, and physically strong insect species on the planet... the leafcutter ant. These incredibly intelligent creatures...
Brave Wilderness
Stung by a Bullet Ant (Truth Revealed)
Is the legend of the Bullet Ant sting real? In this video, Marks takes us on an unabridged adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica as he tracks down, catches, and tests the sting of the bullet ant in real time! Then, he ranks it on the...
Brave Wilderness
Monster Ant Chews to the Bone!
It's time for the massive mandibles of the Leaf Cutter Ant to be put to the test! In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica as he tracks down, catches, and experiences the bite of the leaf cutter ant!...
Brave Wilderness
Stung by a Mud Dauber Wasp
How bad does the mud dauber wasp sting?! In this video, Marks takes us on an unabridged adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica as he catches and tests the sting of the mud dauber wasp in real time! Then, he ranks it on the all-new Brave...