Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at ecosystems.

In this week's episode of NSF Science Now we explore Arctic walrus habitats, Cave2, Pandas and finally Algae and biofuels.

Discover the incredible speed, strength, and feeding habits of this apex predator, as well as its unique anatomy and adaptations for survival. Learn about the life cycle and habitat of great white sharks, and the important role they play...

Have you heard of Alexander von Humboldt? Not likely. The geologist turned South American explorer was a bit of an 18th century super scientist, traveling over 24,000 miles to understand the relationship between nature and habitat....

In this brief talk from TED U 2009, Jonathan Drori encourages us to save biodiversity -- one seed at a time. Reminding us that plants support human life, he shares the vision of the Millennium Seed Bank, which has stored over 3 billion...

Squeaks and Mister Brown pretend to go back in time to learn more about Trilobites, using special clues from fossils!



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Squeaks built a pretend time machine, and he and Mister Brown use their imaginations to travel back in time to learn all about the very first living thing!



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Jessi and Squeaks are learning more about the redwoods, and all the different animals that live in the different layers!



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Last week we went up up up a mountain. Well, today we're going down down down into the ocean to see what habitats await us there. Yep, the ocean has layers and the types of things we encounter there change the deeper we go.

With vibrant video clips captured by submarines, David Gallo takes us to some of Earth's darkest, most violent, toxic and beautiful habitats, the valleys and volcanic ridges of the oceans' depths, where life is bizarre, resilient and...

For sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, the ocean is more than a muse -- it's an exhibition space and museum. Taylor creates sculptures of human forms and mundane life on land and sinks them to the ocean floor, where they are subsumed by the...

Is space the “final frontier” — or the perfect place to revolutionize life on Earth? Space architect Ariel Ekblaw reveals how self-assembling structures could build orbiting real estate in space dedicated to solving humanity’s greatest...

Human beings are everywhere. With settlements on every continent, we can be found in the most isolated corners of Earth's jungles, oceans and tundras. Our impact is so profound, most scientists believe humanity has left a permanent mark...

How do coral reef conservationists balance the environmental needs of the reefs with locals who need the reefs to survive? Joshua Drew draws on the islands of Fiji and their exemplary system of protection, called "connectivity", which...

A video entitled “Life in a Rain Forest” which explores the parts of a rain forest and how the animals that live there have adapted to that environment.

We're going to be building on the Moon this decade -- and next will be Mars, says space architect Melodie Yashar. In a visionary talk, she introduces her work designing off-world shelters with autonomous robots and 3D printers and...

Invasive animals are often most abundant in habitats impacted by humans, especially man-made habitats, such as roadsides, suburban and urban developments, and areas of intensive agricultural activity. Understanding why this...

This video introduces viewers to the concept of biomes, ecosystems, and habitats, focusing on the tundra biome. It explains how the harsh conditions of the tundra, both alpine and arctic, shape the life there, including animals like...

In this video, we learn about the fascinating world of ducks. From their diverse sounds across different cultures to their adaptability in various habitats, ducks are true international citizens. We explore their anatomy and physiology,...

From treetops to rivers to the bedrock below, there is constant activity going on in what we can think of as the “skin” of our planet. It’s called the critical zone, the active layer of the Earth where life-forms, from microbes to...

This video describes the fascinating world of frogs, highlighting their surprising abilities and unique characteristics. It emphasizes their role in the ecosystem, their diverse habitats, and their incredible life cycle. The video also...

This video introduces the viewer to biomes, ecosystems and habitats. With a clear explanation of what makes them different and how they are connected. Biotic and Abiotic factors are explained and discussed.

In this video, we explore the endangered Raffles Banded Langur, a large tree-dwelling monkey found in Malaysia and Singapore. With only a few hundred individuals remaining, this species faces the threat of habitat destruction. Narrated...

In this video, you will learn fascinating facts about owls, including their stealth flying abilities, excellent eyesight, and unique adaptations such as their swivel necks and specialized feathers. You will also discover the different...