PBS
When Dinosaurs Chilled in the Arctic
All told, the Arctic in the Cretaceous Period was a rough place to live, especially in winter. And yet, the fossils of many kinds of dinosaurs have been discovered there. So how were they able to survive in this harsh environment?
SciShow
Why Some Frozen Lakes Catch Fire
Did you know that, despite their serene, picturesque appearance, some frozen lakes can catch fire? Why are climate scientists studying the explosive gas bubbles trapped in lake ice?
SciShow
5 Things We Can Learn From Alaska
Science probably isn’t the first thing that pops into your head when you think about Alaska, but it has a lot to offer when it comes to learning about the world, from cold corals to our behavior.
SciShow
Why Some Frozen Lakes Catch Fire
Did you know that, despite their serene, picturesque appearance, some frozen lakes can catch fire? Why are climate scientists studying the explosive gas bubbles trapped in lake ice?
TED Talks
TED: The joy of surfing in ice-cold water | Chris Burkard
Anything that is worth pursuing is going to require us to suffer, just a little bit, says surf photographer Chris Burkard, as he explains his obsession with the coldest, choppiest, most isolated beaches on earth. With jawdropping photos...
TED Talks
TED: The renewable heating system right below your feet | Kathy Hannun
Of all the mundane yet astonishing marvels of human ingenuity, knowing what it takes to heat a room to a comfortable temperature is TED Fellow Kathy Hannun's favorite. She takes us on a journey across the planet and under the sea to...
Crash Course
How Does Air Temperature Shape a Place Crash Course Geography
Today, we’re going to visit Siberia and take a closer look at how temperatures there (and around the globe) impact the way cultures, communities, and landscapes form. Air temperature plays a much bigger role than just helping us decide...
Curated Video
Temperate zones
The regions of the Earth in between the Tropic of Cancer and arctic circle in the northern hemisphere, and the Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctica in the south, that have less extreme temperatures than the poles and equatorial regions. A...
Great Big Story
Pyramiden, A Soviet Ghost Town Frozen in Time
Explore the abandoned Soviet mining town of Pyramiden in Svalbard, preserved by the Arctic cold.
Curated Video
Midnight Sun: Why Sun Never Sets in Alaska for Months?
The reason the sun does not set in Alaska for more than two months is because of Earth’s axial tilt. The axial tilt causes the seasons and determines when places like Alaska are exposed to the sun. When the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere is...
Weird History
The Diomede Islands
For a few dozen Alaskan Iñupiat natives, it is possible to see Russia from their house. Just below the Arctic Circle lie two land masses between Russia and Alaska, the Diomede Islands. Small, rugged, and surrounded by ice and harsh seas,...
Physics Girl
I survived 48 hours in the most isolated camp on earth
What does it take to survive in a camp on the arctic sea ice?
NASA
On a Mission: Season 3, Episode 8: Fueled by Fire
From fires in outer space to raging wildfires on Earth, fire experts Gary Ruff and Natasha Stavros reveal how fingers of flame reach out around our world.
Curated Video
Biome
This live-action video program is about the word biome. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word biome through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Interior Regions
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the interior regions of Russia.
Science360
Navigating the New Arctic: Dr. France Córdova Presentation Interactive 2019 SXSW
Director of the National Science Foundation Dr. France Córdova took the stage at SXSW 2019 to describe the next generation of research happening in the new Arctic, from learning more about shipping routes in iceless summers to autonomous...
Ancient Lights Media
Finland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Finland.
Ancient Lights Media
Iceland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Iceland.
NASA
Arctic Greening Driven By Warmer Temperatures
As Arctic summers warm, Earth’s northern landscapes are changing. Using Landsat satellite data to track global tundra ecosystems over decades, a new study found the region has become greener, as warmer air and soil temperatures lead to...
Next Animation Studio
Volcanic eruption in Alaska may have helped end the Roman Republic: study
According to new research, a powerful volcanic eruption in modern-day Alaska around 44 B.C. may have contributed to the Roman Republic’s downfall on the other side of the globe.
Mazz Media
Day and Night
This live-action video program is about the words day and night. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the words day and night through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
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.