TED Talks
Cary Fowler: One seed at a time, protecting the future of food
The wheat, corn and rice we grow today may not thrive in a future threatened by climate change. Cary Fowler takes us inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a vast treasury buried within a frozen mountain in Norway, that stores a diverse...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of bananas | John Soluri
In December 1910, the exiled former leader Manuel Bonilla boarded a borrowed yacht and set sail for Honduras in hopes of reclaiming power by whatever means necessary. Bonilla had a powerful backer: the notorious organization known...
Wonderscape
Natural Selection and Charles Darwin's Legacy
Explore the concept of natural selection, a cornerstone of evolutionary biology, through Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work. Learn how Darwin's observations of finches and other species during his voyage on the HMS Beagle led to his...
Wonderscape
Fossils and the Fossil Record: Uncovering Earth's Past
Dive into the fascinating world of fossils and paleontology. Learn how fossils, the preserved remains and traces of ancient organisms, provide crucial insights into the history of life on Earth. Understand the role of the fossil record...
Wonderscape
Adaptations: How Species Evolve to Fit Their Environment
Explore the concept of adaptations, crucial for the survival and evolution of species. Learn how organisms develop physical and behavioral traits in response to environmental changes. Understand the importance of adaptations through...
Curated Video
Latvia, Kemeri National Park
Kemeri National Park is special for its great biological diversity, the unique Kemeri Bog, mineral waters and therapeutic mud found here. Kemeri National Park is also special in that the interaction between the dolomite bedrock and the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biodiversity Hotspot Case Study: Philippines
Learn about biodiversity hotspot case study, the Philippines. [2:05]
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Khan Academy: Biodiversity Hotspot Case Study: Mesoamerica
Join a discussion about biodivdersity hotspot case study of Mesoamerica. [1:57]
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Khan Academy: Biodiversity Hotspot Case Study: Sao Tome
Learn the biological importance of biodiversity hostpot, Sao Tome. [2:19]
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Khan Academy: Biodiversity Hotspot Case Study: Madagascar
Learn about biodiversity global hotspot, Madacascar. [1:47]
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Khan Academy: Biodiversity Hotspot Case Study: Gaoligongshan
Learn about biodiversity hotspot case study, Gaoligongshan. [2:02]
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Khan Academy: Biodiversity Hotspot Case Study: California
Learn about the biological diversity of global hotspot, California. [2:12]
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Khan Academy: Biodiversity Hotspot Case Study: Galapagos
A quick look at Galapagos, and its biodiversity. [2:08]
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Khan Academy: Biodiversity Expeditions Past and Present
See how biodiversity fieldwork expeditions from past and present compare. [8:07]
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Khan Academy: Ecology: Exponential and Logistic Growth in Populations
Learn about population growth rates and how they can be modeled by exponential and logistic equations. [7:32]
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Khan Academy: Protecting Biodiversity: Local and Global Policies
Learn how local and global policies affect the protection of biodiversity. [10 min, 40 sec]
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Khan Academy: Protecting Biodiversity: The Power of the Individual
Learn some steps individuals can take to protecting biodiversity. [10:08]
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Khan Academy: Ecology: How Does Climate Change Affect Biodiversity?
Learn about effects of climate change on biodiversity. [12:07]
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Khan Academy: Ecology: Conservation and the Race to Save Biodiversity
Different approaches to conservation and how they can protect species and habitats. [12:04]
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Khan Academy: Ecology: What Is a Biodiversity Hotspot?
What a biodiversity hotspot is, and why these locations are important to preserve.
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Khan Academy: Ecology: Human Activities That Threaten Biodiversity
Learn about the human activities that cause a loss of biodiversity. [12:51]