Watching a movie at home isn't quite the same experience as seeing it at a movie theater -- but why? Learn how changes in aspect ratio affect every film, and why your television might not be delivering the whole picture.

Want to help map the world? Community builder Rebecca Firth explains how the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is using open-source software powered by volunteers to put one billion people on the map in the next five years. (This...

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greenhouse gases, climate change, radiative forcing,

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is a prime example of science being ignored, unknown, or even misused. Here's the chemistry behind how so many things went wrong.

When he learned of the threat that rising sea levels posed to his coastal hometown of Miami, Florida, eco-artist Xavier Cortada founded a movement around beautifully designed elevation markers highlighting the risk of flood damage. The...

How to Build a Better City

Beginning in the 1800s, people began writing clauses into property deeds that were meant to prevent all future owners from selling or leasing to certain racial groups, especially Black people. These racial covenants spread like wildfire...

Megafires, individual fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are on the rise in the western United States -- the direct result of unintentional yet massive changes we've brought to the forests through a century of misguided management....

More than a century after first emerging into the fogbound, gaslit streets of Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes is universally recognizable. And yet many of his most recognizable features don't appear in Arthur Conan Doyle's original...

There are more insects in the world than any other kind of animal! In this episode of SciShow Kids, Jessi and Squeaks show you how to identify an insect, in three easy steps!

New ReviewThis program investigates the concept of why biodiversity is important by comparing ecosystems which are healthy and those that are less healthy. High and low biodiversity help explain these ideas. The idea of species extinction is also...

New ReviewAn extended compilation of our best tours of shared family spaces.

Drying your clothes is trickier in the winter so we’ve looked at a couple of alternatives to the washing line, a dehumidifier and tumble dryer - to find out which one is cheaper

Being a caregiver is tough, but you might be missing out on some big tax breaks. Here’s how caregivers can save more this tax season.

Relocating to France? You'll find many options for housing ranging from multistory apartments to quaint cottages. It probably comes as no surprise that rents are higher for smaller spaces in Paris. The French tend not to mix public and...

Entertaining at home is an extremely important part of the social life of South Africa. To participate fully, you need to be comfortable visiting people in their homes and adept at reciprocating. In keeping with the country’s generally...

It’s important to remember that Singapore is a young multiracial and multicultural society. Over time, the locals have become accustomed to dealing with members of different races and cultures. As a result, adherence to behaviors and...

While Japan has long been considered extremely safe, no country, of course, is 100 percent safe. Economic problems have led to greater unemployment, and, according to the Japanese, relatively lower moral standards. A few years ago, any...

The Trail of Tears is a sad and important part of American history. Long ago, the U.S. government forced Native American tribes—like the Cherokee, Creek, and others—to leave their homes and move far away to new land. The journey was long...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature on the daily life of one of the 5,000 Indian Dabbawalas efficiently running one of the world’s most efficient meal delivery services as they serve 200,000 people on a daily...

In the Salt District of Syracuse, New York, there is initiative to re-vitalize the community with new homes, and to build a healthier community by design. Through collaboration between Industries and Universities, new innovations achieve...

This video provides a detailed overview of the archaeology of the Mayan ruins, focusing on the challenges faced by archaeologists in uncovering and studying these ancient structures. It discusses the historical context of the Mayan...

Dogs are amazing - big or small... young puppies or older rescue dogs. Doesn't matter. Dogs make you feel better about yourself. They are therapeutic and just holding and petting one - or more - can alleviate the stress and strain of...

Not only did Spring arrive this week, but on Saturday, March 23, there is even more to celebrate - it's "National Puppy Day".



The founder of this special day is Colleen Paige. "Puppies are the most...