Michael Schnabel is the author of Daddy’s Girl, a memoir about the challenges and struggles of parenting through a medical crisis. A graduate of Northern State University Michael developed his passion for writing and story telling...

A glimpse into the lives of three Greenlanders: a hunter, a ship’s captain and a fisherman, individuals whose very existence and heritage is intertwined with the Arctic Ocean. Like many who live in the polar north, their fortunes...

How, when, and where wildfires happen, with a focus on safety. Wildfires need fuel and heat, so they can happen in any dry place. They are a natural part of Earth and they do have benefits. Most are caused by human activity. Wildfires...

For an activity that mostly involves sitting and staring, microscopy is a surprisingly high stakes task. On the other side of the lens are drops full of potential, a multitude of worlds to unravel and examine. But they’re also fragile...

We recently discovered some Holospora infecting one of our Paramecium samples. How does that happen? How does the Holospora get in there? And how are they so successful at infecting?

Located in the Vineyards Valley, this fortified church was built in 1263 in gothic style and was enlarged and fortified in the 15th and 16th centuries by adding a range of 26-foot-tall and five-foot- wide walls. A unique element is the...

Let’s go to Venus! This year, two NASA missions were chosen to explore Earth’s “twin” planet, Venus. But with extreme temperatures and toxic clouds, these missions have to prepare for a difficult journey. Join Venus experts Jim Garvin,...

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of mammals. From humans to whales and primates, mammals are a diverse group of organisms with unique characteristics. We delve into their evolutionary history, examining their jaw joint,...

In this week’s episode of NSF Science Now, we explore Bigfoot, body language and, finally, Antarctic subglacial lakes.

We all love watching movies where mankind gets wiped out by asteroids or volcanos. But in reality, humanity has survived its fair share of world ending cataclysms. From murderous plagues to world shaking earthquakes, here are 10...

This video explores Nietzsche's explanation for how ethics develop and the consequences for master types living in a world dominated by the morality of a slave. It delves into the origins of slave morality and how it becomes part of a...

Chernobyl part 4/7: This video explores the construction of the world's largest land-based movable object, the arch that covers the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. It covers the challenges faced by the French engineering consortium that won...

How do barnacles survive environmental changes? Long-term work by a Brown University research team, with funding from the National Science Foundation, has confirmed that a central metabolic protein Mpi and the gene encoding the protein...

The Complicated Relationships of the Microcosmos

In which John discusses the strangely hopeful history (and future?) of avocado trees and their extraordinary fruit. It's a tale of coevolving with mammals that no longer exist, and yet finding a way to go on.

Monarchies around the world are surviving—many are thriving. What is the secret to their success?

The FT's political columnist Janan Ganesh and editor Lionel Barber discuss a campaign that turned out to be something quite different from what people expected.

n an incredible true story of survival, Steve Callahan managed to stay alive for a shocking 76 days adrift on the Atlantic Ocean in just a liferaft. Today we're exploring just what happened.

This video explores the fascinating history and resilience of the ancient grain, amaranth. From its origins in Mesoamerica and its importance to the Aztec civilization, to its condemnation by the Spanish conquistadors and subsequent...

With the right methods and technology, it is possible we could one day live on Mars. Here's 10 Ways You Could Survive On Mars.

Some Eggs Don't Need Sperm to Make Babies

The magician Prospero, stranded on a remote island, is out for revenge! He whips up a violent storm, shipwrecking some Italian nobles and their servants on the island. What kind of revenge plot has Prospero planned?

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In this video, Daniel Lubetzky, founder of Kind Snacks, discusses how his father's experiences during the Holocaust inspired him to launch a business with a mission of bringing more kindness to the world through healthy snacks. He shares...

The video features Mitchell Modell, the CEO of Modell's Sporting Goods. He talks about how his company has survived various crises and intense competition through their mission statement and core values. He shares anecdotes about...