How is it possible to have cataclysmic eruptions without any real cataclysm?

A marathoner needs a lot of energy to make their long distance treks, and this is no different for migratory birds. But how are these marathon flyers getting that energy from the mud they’re slurping off of beaches along the way?

It's difficult to talk about African theater thanks to colonialism. Pre-colonial Africa was home to many spoken languages, and not nearly as many written languages. The chain of oral tradition was broken by colonial policies, and so many...

Tim Brown says the design profession has a bigger role to play than just creating nifty, fashionable little objects. He calls for a shift to local, collaborative, participatory "design thinking" -- starting with the example of...

In the peat flats of Western Australia, a peculiar fish lies in wait: salamanderfish spend several months buried underground until the dry sand they live in fills with water again.

A marathoner needs a lot of energy to make their long distance treks, and this is no different for migratory birds. But how are these marathon flyers getting that energy from the mud they’re slurping off of beaches along the way?

The Great North American Locust Plague

Hank describes three of the whackest weather phenomena on Earth: atmospheric rivers, fire tornadoes, and ball lightning. Super interesting and super weird.

Although the Communists declared universal equal rights when they took over in 1949, Chinese society has remained riddled with inequality. Many Chinese women still fulfill traditional roles at home and at work. The situation is gradually...

When it comes to communication, cultures can be high-context or low-context—and this is one of the key ways that cultures differ. In low-context cultures, people tend to be explicit and direct in their communications. In high-context...

With the signing of its constitution in 1993, South Africa was divided into nine provinces, each with its own capital, legislature, and unique characteristics. The four provinces of the greatest economic importance and with the highest...

Although most Singaporeans are influenced by Western popular culture and media, they are Asian in their social etiquette and customs. They tend to be kind and courteous. Humility, reserve, and modesty are valued. Rarely are they...

One major difference between Japanese and Western companies is that in Japan, no one person is usually identified as the personality or power behind a company’s policy or business strategy. Instead, ideas and strategies usually are...

Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More!

The pronghorn antelope, also known as the American antelope, is a remarkable species native to North America known for its incredible...

Howcast - Learn how to use a back saw in this Howcast woodworking video featuring Makeville Studio.

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Howcast - Whether you're interested in Western- or English-style horseback riding, some simple information can help you learn to ride a horse fast.

Howcast - Let tennis pros Joe Perez and Kirk Moritz teach you the four basic ways to grip a tennis racket in this Howcast video.

There are two species of meadowlarks in North America: eastern and western. Although difficult to tell apart, these guidelines will help you identify either one.

We chat with Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen about directing, composing, and starring in his latest film, The Dead Don't Hurt.We discuss what makes the perfect Western, what he learnt from working with heavyweight directors, and...

Pupil outcome: I can infer meaning from images in ‘Mirror’. Key learning points: - In the Western story, panels are designed to be read from left to right; the Moroccan story is read from right to left. - Looking for contextual clues...

Pupil outcome: I can make connections to and from the text, 'Mirror'. Key learning points: - There are examples of Western and traditional Moroccan clothing represented within both stories. - Connections are ways in which you connect...

Papua New Guinea:"Finally, we will go to one of the largest islands in the world, where a country rich in cultural diversity awaits us, Papua in New Guinea. An island, full of mystery and wonder and one of the least explored places to...

Fast Food Freddy sneaks into the Lunch Lab and sabotages its plumbing system by stuffing the pipes with his greasy Freddy Burgers. Sully introduces us to a pair of Fiber Cowboys herding toxins in the intestines.