You stand on a planet that feels massive, yet Earth is a microscopic speck floating inside a star system that is virtually invisible against the backdrop of the cosmos. Every familiar boundary you know vanishes once you realize just how massive reality actually is: from the crushing pressure beneath our […]
Some people love spiders, most people hate them. Journey down the spider iceberg, from adorable peacock spiders to the cordyceps spider disguised as zombie fungus, the Brazilian wandering spider with brutal venom, and the Goliath bird-eater, the biggest spider that’s ever lived. Plus, camel spiders and whip spiders aren’t even […]
Which worlds could humanity actually call home beyond Earth? From ancient Mars and a future Moon city to moving billions of people off our planet and reaching an Earth-like world, these scenarios explore the places humanity might one day be able to live. 00:05 What If You Lived on Mars […]
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Earth may seem perfectly designed for life, but beneath the surface lies a world of terrifying possibilities. From the unimaginable depths of the oceans to a planet without oxygen, from Earth’s ancient past to a future without humanity, how fragile is the world we call home? Enjoying this video? Dive […]
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Earth may seem perfectly designed for life, but beneath the surface lies a world of terrifying possibilities. From the unimaginable depths of the oceans to a planet without oxygen, from Earth’s ancient past to a future without humanity, how fragile is the world we call home? Enjoying this video? Dive […]
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