Curated Video
Exploring the Wonders of Aurora
In this video, we explore the fascinating natural phenomenon of auroras, where swirling lights appear in the sky. We learn about the science behind auroras, how they are formed near the Earth's polar regions, and the interaction between...
NASA
NASA Spacecraft Uncover Mystery Behind Auroral Beads
A special type of aurora, draped east-west across the night sky like a glowing pearl necklace, is helping scientists better understand the science of auroras and their powerful drivers out in space. Known as auroral beads, these lights...
NASA
NASA | The Mystery of the Aurora
With spring right around the corner it is the season for auroras. The beautiful and mysterious auroras are spectacular to watch, but they are actually a manifestation of violent space weather. This weather can create big problems here on...
NASA
The Aurora Named STEVE
For the first time, scientists have ground and satellite views of STEVE (short for Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement), a thin purple ribbon of light. Scientists have now learned, despite its ordinary name, that STEVE may be an...
Ancient Lights Media
Iceland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Iceland.
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Alaska Purchase
This video provides an overview of the state of Alaska, highlighting its size, natural wonders, indigenous peoples, historical events such as the purchase of Alaska from Russia, the Klondike Gold Rush, and the journey towards statehood....
Next Animation Studio
How the Northern Lights are formed
Ongoing geomagnetic storms have led to sightings of the Northern Lights across North America this week, the result of a coronal mass ejection from the Sun that occurred on Sunday, sending a stream of charged particles toward Earth.
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Introduction and Coastal Regions
This clip looks at the physical features and climate of Russia's coastal regions.
Curated Video
Exploring Space Weather
In this video, we explore the weather in space, focusing on the sun and its impact on Earth. We learn about solar wind, auroras, solar storms, and their effects on our communication systems and astronauts in space. The video highlights...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Alaska
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: California
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Norway
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Norway.
Visual Learning Systems
Magnetism: Auroras
This video explores the force of magnetism and how it affects our everyday lives. The atomic nature of magnetism is illustrated, and then applied in principle to common magnets. The video highlights how magnetic fields are created, and...
Apalapse
The Science Behind the Aurora
Learn about the science behind nature's most spectacular light show. Caused by the sun, solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetic shield and reacts with gas molecules creating the visible aurora.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Pacific Region
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Wonderscape
Geography Kids: Seven Natural Wonders of the World
The video highlights the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, including Guanabara Bay in Brazil, the Grand Canyon in the United States, Parícutin Volcano in Mexico, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Victoria Falls in Zambia and...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Washington
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Oregon
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Hawaii
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Curated Video
NASA says the sun is at its 'solar maximum'
NASA says the sun is at its 'solar maximum,' and said the sun's polarity is part of an environment that brings more visibility for the northern lights. (Scripps News)
Bridgeman Arts
1950s: Valley vista with northern lights in sky
1950s: Valley vista with northern lights in sky. Man in toga rubs amber against wool. Hands use amber to pick up feathers from table.
Curated Video
Lisbon fashion week kicks off.
New blood and legacy, young and established designers presented their summer collections as Moda Lisboa - Lisbon Fashion Week - kicked off in the Portuguese capital.
Legacy is the theme for the 43rd edition of ModaLisboa - Lisbon Fashion...
Bloomberg
Where Should You Ski This Winter?
Oct. 11 -- This winter, resist the habit of skiing your local mountain for weekends on end. (Unless you live in Aspen or Zermatt.) Instead, ski down fjords and glaciers. Aprés while watching the northern lights or at an Italian...
Press Association
Sir Philip Pullman on Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, lockdown and the 'villainy' of Brexit
Sir Philip Pullman discusses how the coronavirus lockdown has affected him, the UK generally and how he looks forward to seeing an official report into the Government's handling of the crisis.
Sir Philip says he believes Boris Johnson...