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Peer into the universe’s deep unknowns to explore the mysteries of dark matter and energy. Premiering May 30, 2018 at 9/8c on PBS The universe is hiding something. In fact, it is hiding a lot. Everything we experience on Earth, the stars and galaxies we see in the cosmos—all the […]
Among the stars in the night sky wander the eight-plus worlds of our own solar system—each home to truly awe-inspiring sights. Volcanoes three times higher than Everest, geysers erupting with icy plumes, cyclones larger than Earth lasting hundreds of years. Each of our celestial neighbors has a distinct personality and […]
The History of Life on Earth in Three Minutes Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Kirk Johnson delivers a complete history of life on Earth in 3 minutes. ———————————————————————————- Kirk Johnson: Kirk Johnson is the Sant Director of the […]
Disclaimer: The point of this video is not to accurately predict the future, but to illustrate potential ideals for the future. If it can be imagined, who’s to say it cannot be obtained at some point? At the current rate, a lot can happen in the next 100 years, so […]
In this two-hour special, renowned paleontologist Kirk Johnson takes us on an epic adventure through time at the polar extremes of our planet. Following a trail of strange fossils found in all the wrong places—beech trees in Antarctica, hippo-like mammals in the Arctic—Johnson uncovers the bizarre history of the poles, […]
Trees have an environmental record etched into their wood, which means they’re living records of Earth’s climatic past. Play NOVA’s Polar Lab to learn how trees grow by simulating how they respond to different environments: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/polar/ Hosted by: Caitlin Saks Production by: Ari Daniel & Lorena Lyon Camera: Emily Zendt […]
This cave in Canada remains frozen every summer—and it’s been frozen since the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago. What can it tell us about Earth’s future climate? Stream “Polar Extremes” online to learn more: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/polar-extremes/ PRODUCTION CREDITS Polar Extremes Director: Lucy Haken Assistant Producer: Sacha Thorpe Digital Production: Angelica […]
When it comes to our planet’s fluctuating temperatures over the last 34 million years, a lake in the Russian Arctic has lots to show. Play NOVA’s Polar Lab to see how! https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/polar/ Hosted by: Caitlin Saks Production by: Ari Daniel & Lorena Lyon Camera: Emily Zendt NOVA Labs Editorial Director: […]
