SciShow
How Pandas Got Such a Bad Reputation
Look, we've all heard the rumors that giant pandas are an evolutionary dead end. But we are here to set the record straight and show you that these adorable fluff balls are a lot tougher than they seem.
PBS
The Fuzzy Origins of the Giant Panda
How does a bear -- which is a member of the order Carnivora -- evolve into an herbivore? Despite how it looks, nothing about the history of the giant panda is black and white.
TED Talks
TED: The tree-growing movement restoring Africa's vital landscapes | Wanjira Mathai
2023 Audacious Project grantee Wanjira Mathai is at the forefront of re-greening the planet. Through the forest restoration initiative Restore Local, she's working to help both Africa's people and its landscapes flourish. Learn more...
SciShow
Meet Nell: The Skeleton Rocket That Flew
In 1926, Robert Goddard launched Nell — the very first (successful) liquid fuel rocket. But Nell wasn't built like other modern rockets, including a notable lack of casing and an exhaust nozzle suspended above the propellant tanks.
SciShow
Not All Carnivores Eat Meat
The name of the order Carnivora means "meat-eaters," and while most of the members of Carnivora live up to that name, there is at least one cute and curious exception.
TED Talks
John Hardy: My green school dream
Join John Hardy on a tour of the Green School, his off-the-grid school in Bali that teaches kids how to build, garden, create (and get into college). The centerpiece of campus is the spiraling Heart of School, perhaps the world's largest...
SciShow Kids
5 Animal Valentines! | Valentine's Day | A SciShow Kids Compilation
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Jessi and Squeaks got Valentines from their awesome animal friends all over the world! Hang out with them as they read some silly Valentine poems and learn about the animals that sent them!
TED Talks
TED: How to restore a rainforest | Willie Smits
By piecing together a complex ecological puzzle, biologist Willie Smits believes he has found a way to re-grow clearcut rainforest in Borneo, saving local orangutans — and creating a thrilling blueprint for restoring fragile ecosystems....
TED Talks
TED: The warmth and wisdom of mud buildings | Anna Heringer
There are a lot of resources given by nature for free -- all we need is our sensitivity to see them and our creativity to use them, says architect Anna Heringer. Heringer uses low-tech materials like mud and bamboo to create structures...
TED Talks
Mechai Viravaidya: How Mr. Condom made Thailand a better place for life and love
Thailand's "Mr. Condom," Mechai Viravaidya, retells the country's bold plan to raise its standard of living, starting in the 1970s. First step: population control. And that means a lot of frank, funny -- and very effective -- talk about...
TED Talks
Elora Hardy: Magical houses, made of bamboo
You've never seen buildings like this. The stunning bamboo homes built by Elora Hardy and her team in Bali twist, curve and surprise at every turn. They defy convention because the bamboo itself is so enigmatic. No two poles of bamboo...
SciShow
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Why are pandas so chonky? #shorts #science #SciShow
SciShow
How Do Pandas Exist?
Adorable, sure, but how are you alive?? Giant pandas present a conservation challenge like no other. Find out how the bears eke out an existence in the wild, and why they're proving so hard to save.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider | Emily Zobel Marshall
Long ago, all stories belonged to Nyame, the all-seeing Sky God. But one creature, Anansi, was determined to bring the stories down to Earth. Anansi went to Nyame and requested to take ownership of the world's stories. The Sky God told...
SciShow
Not All Carnivores Eat Meat
The name of the order Carnivora means "meat-eaters," and while most of the members of Carnivora live up to that name, there is at least one cute and curious exception.
SciShow Kids
The Problem With Pandas | Animal Science for Kids
What's black and white, big and fuzzy, and likes to eat bamboo all day? A panda! Join us to learn all about this rare bears and the challenges they face as their habitat disappears.
MinuteEarth
The Fastest-Growing Plant In The World
Bamboo is the world’s fastest growing plant thanks to the cell elongation process it shares with all grasses and its unique cell wall layering adaptation, allowing it to shoot up to 100 ft (30m) in just 8 weeks.
Curated Video
The Endangered Giant Panda: An Icon of China's Wildlife Conservation
The video provides a fascinating insight into the life of the endangered giant panda, highlighting their dwindling numbers and unique eating habits. Despite their carnivorous nature, pandas mainly consume bamboo, resulting in a...
Curated Video
Only In Malaysia 6 - Nail Dancer
Nail Dancer:A dance artist aims for a record by performing on a bed of 10,000 nails, showcasing the fusion of artistry and physical endurance.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Bamboo House?
This video is answering the question of what is a bamboo house.
Curated Video
Bang Bang Phi: Thailand's Vibrant Rocket Festival Celebrating Fertility and Rain
Every year in a small town in Thailand, thousands of people gather to celebrate the raucous and noisy Bang Bang Phi rocket festival. This centuries-old fertility festival marks the start of Thailand's rainy season, with the belief that...
Food Farmer Earth
Innovative Trellis Designs for Enhancing School and College Gardens
Explore three easy and effective trellis ideas to elevate your garden layout. Learn how to construct these supports from inexpensive materials, perfect for educational projects in horticulture.
Curated Video
Recycling Plastics
The differences between thermosetting, thermosoftening and partially biodegradable plastics, and how they can be recycled. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. We throw away a lot of plastic and most is non-biodegradable....
Curated Video
Where do animals live?
Animals use their homes to raise their young, keep safe from enemies and stay protected from the weather. Living things - Animal kingdom - Where do animals live? Learning Points Different animals have different homes. Animals use their...