In 2011, journalist Bruno Torturra covered a protest in São Paulo which turned ugly. His experience of being teargassed had a profound effect on the way he thought about his work, and he quit his job to focus on broadcasting raw,...

Rice University engineers have demonstrated the first system that allows wireless data transmissions over UHF channels during active TV broadcasts. If the technology were incorporated into next-generation TVs or smart remotes, it could...

A massive new study has just been released showing that human activities are threatening Earth’s other life forms in some very bad ways. One million species may be at risk of extinction. Just let that sink in. Isn’t the Anthropocene...

The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...

NASA Scientist Holly Gilbert discusses recent sunspot activity during Live Shot. This is a Canned Interview.<b<b<br/>r/>r/>

The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...

The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...

The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...

The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...

The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...

Today we visit artist Allison Smith in her Oakland, California studio. Her work focuses on historical reenactment and how the past influences the present -- and now she wants to know what YOU are fighting for. Sarah discusses how there...

This week we're talking about a group of supremely awesome and unapologetic artists who take risks, question art world practices, and also happen to be women -- we're calling them Fierce Women of Art. These are truly inspirational...

New York City October 30, 1973 A radio station, owned by Pacifica Foundation, broadcasts George Carlin's "Filthy Words" monologue. You know, the one where he famously proclaimed the seven dirty words that tend to make society the most...

“I’m a mother. And I don’t know what to say.” As active shooter drills become integrated into schools across the country, students must grapple with the threat of school shootings. This is the case for ten-year-old Dezmond Floyd, who has...

Bat echolocation reveals more on how mammals use sensory information to thrive



Description: Neuroscientist Cindy Moss is investigating how animals use sensory information to guide their behavior. Her team at...

This year’s annual diversity conference will explore how inclusive environments can be created and maintained within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), in order to maximise innovation, creativity, and career...

What do pineapples, piranhas and poisonous beans have to do with your favourite footwear? We all rely on biodiversity, which is the incredible variety of life on our planet. Without it, we wouldn't have many of the things we love and use...

Charles Fadel is a global education thought leader and futurist, author and inventor, with several active affiliations; his work spans the continuum of Schools, Higher Education, and Workforce Development/Lifelong...

Did you know that it's fish scales that make some make-up shimmer? Tree-climbing goats also play a special role in the production of some hair care products! We all rely on biodiversity, which is the incredible variety of life on our...

If you're a fan of chocolate ice cream, did you know that you have seaweed and tiny flies to thank for it? This chilly treat wouldn't be the same without them. We all rely on biodiversity, which is the incredible variety of life on our...

The Norfolk Brecks is a unique landscape, created over centuries by the interaction of human activity with nature. Its distinctive habitats offer a home to many rare species. Join Nick Acheson, Wildlife Ambassador for Norfolk Wildlife...

Frankincense has been a treasured substance for thousands of years, but human activities are causing populations of the trees it comes from to decline rapidly. Museum Curator Jovita Yesilyurt explains. Discover more about how climate...

Join us in honouring this year's best nature photography at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards, broadcast live from the Museum's magnificent Hintze Hall. Hosted by BBC presenters and wildlife experts Chris Packham CBE and Megan...

On Tuesday 22 June, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the Museum to hear about how the Urban Nature Project will redevelop the Museum's Wildlife Garden and work with organisations across the UK to inspire the next generation to care for...