This week, we're starting our discussion of Mythical Creatures with the WORST creatures. Monsters. What makes a monster monstrous though? Mike Rugnetta will guide you through the fine line between a magical creature and a monster....

Hank gets into the dirty details about vascular plant reproduction: they use the basic alternation of generations developed by nonvascular plants 470 million years ago, but they've tricked it out so that it works a whole lot differently...

If you looked at a male and female brain side by side, would you be able to see any differences?

New ReviewA video entitled “Life Cycle of a Whale” explores the unique life cycle of a whale.

The sun conure, a parrot species, is very social and has some fascinating features. Distinguishing between males and females, however, may come as a challenge.

See what happens when Pygmy hippos and Wolf's guenons interact in one of the world's few mixed species exhibits.

Not so long ago, everyone in China wore Mao jackets—loose-fitting, high-collared cotton jackets in somber colors like dark blue and green. They were practically a uniform for Chinese citizens, regardless of their job, rank, or sex, at...

Under the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), men and women in Germany are guaranteed equal rights. In reality, women and men don’t receive equal pay. In addition, only a handful of women make it to senior management positions. As in most other...

Germany is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. In fact, in the Rhine-Ruhr Valley, there are no obvious boundaries between cities. It’s just a mass of urban sprawl. Explore commonalities among German cities, which tend...

In France, what's left unsaid is often more eloquent than what is verbalized. Curious about how to read French body language and interpret gestures such as smiles or eye contact? Learn more about how the French subtly use body language...

South Africa’s liberal constitution grants all people equal status, regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. In practice, though, a large segment of the society is committed to preserving...

Although women represent a sizeable percentage of Singapore’s workforce, relationships between men and women on the island tend to be fairly traditional. Learn more about gender roles and the male-female dynamic.

In general, men in Mexico rule in matters of public affairs and women dominate in domestic and private matters. Like many things in Mexico, this dynamic is changing, especially in the cities and in middle-class families. More women are...

Like the beautiful handwoven blankets made in Mexican villages, the Mexican people are a blend of Spanish and Indian characteristics. They are known for being friendly, generous, and loving. In the cities, it is common to see men and...

Women have advanced in the Mexican workplace over the past few decades, but they still face many professional obstacles. Advancing to senior management remains a challenge, as does receiving equivalent compensation to their male...

Do men and women in Japan still treat each other as they traditionally did in the past? Is the dramatically increasing number of women in the workplace affecting male-female relationships? Are Western influences undermining traditional...

The importance of relationships, both physical and emotional, is evident in every aspect of Brazilian life. Brazil has been and remains a traditional patriarchal culture, much like its Latin neighbors. In the upper class, men have...

Science Kids Koalas - Anatomy, Habitat and “Crikey” Fun Facts

Koalas, known for their distinctive appearance and sedentary lifestyle, are solitary animals with unique features such as fingerprints and comb-like claws. These...

It's time for some more Latin Vocabulary! Let's learn how to name some wild animals in Latin.

Science Kids Animal Parenting V1-0003

This video explores the fascinating and diverse birthing styles of male seahorses and octopuses. Male seahorses undergo a unique process where they carry and give birth to fully formed...

"I love to run. It makes me feel great. But some of my non-runner friends keep warning me that I'm ruining my knees."

If you're a runner like me, you know that hitting the trail can be great for your heart—and your head. But...

Ever feel like you are literally wilting when the weather's hot? We droop like a houseplant that needs to be watered. When the plant gets a good long drink it bounces back to life and the same goes for humans who are...

"I use my hands-free device when I'm in my car so that I can always pay attention to the road and keep my hands on the steering wheel and not be distracted."

If, like me, you took a Driver's Ed course, one of the first...

Cholesterol is something everyone talks about, but how much do we really know? To find out, we visited a farmer's market to chew the fat, the good fat that is, and put shoppers to the test, Follow along and see how well you do with this...