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Tom O'Brien designs custom camera gear in the National Geographic basement, including a wolf-proof camera trap for photographing arctic wolves.
80 percent of all species in the rainforests of Sulawesi are endemic, found nowhere else on earth, according to research on the Wallace Line.
Genital plastic surgery is increasingly sought by women for aesthetic reasons, raising concerns about physical risks and the impact on self-image and health.
A hammer and a feather dropped simultaneously on the moon in 1971 confirmed Galileo's theory that all objects fall at the same rate in a vacuum.
A 142-meter tall spire crowns Strasbourg Cathedral, the tallest building in the Christian world until the 19th century, completed over 400 years.
A fireball was seen by thousands on January 18, 2010, as meteorite hunters Jeff Notkin and Steve Arnold search for valuable space rocks.
Pyroman, a life-size mannequin, is subjected to over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit to illustrate the effects of extreme heat on materials and objects.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft detected water vapor above Enceladus' South Pole during its 2005 flyby, revealing unique geological activity on the moon.
In Alberta and British Columbia, a new generation of paleontologists is making significant discoveries, including mummified armored dinosaur fossils with bones in original positions.
Voyager 1 has left the influence of the solar wind and is heading for interstellar space after more than 40 years in operation.
The current UFO phenomenon is examined through scientific analysis and expert insights from figures like Brian Dunning and Hal Bidlack, addressing questions about potential extraterrestrial visits.
Biomedical scientist Zoltan Takacs studies venomous species worldwide, aiming to develop novel medicines from their toxic substances.
NASA's enhanced film footage of the Apollo moon landings provides a new perspective on lunar exploration and the evidence collected about Earth's origins.
60,000 tons of steel and 260,000 cubic meters of concrete are used to construct the Shanghai World Financial Center, which stands nearly 500 meters tall.
Naked Science follows Randy Jibson investigating the causes of deadly landslides throughout history.
NASA's Mars 2020 mission, featuring the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter, aims to search for signs of past life and collect samples for future return to Earth.
A forensic geologist uses sand analysis to link a murderer to a crime scene in the Arizona desert, where a woman's body was discovered in 1992.
Ancient Aliens examines the controversial theory that extraterrestrial beings have influenced human history and technology, including concepts of time travel.
Five to ten times the size of Earth, a hypothetical planet may exist at the edge of the solar system, prompting an international search by astronomers.
MDMA was discovered in 1912, while psilocybin has been used in mushrooms for thousands of years, reflecting a long history of psychedelic substances.
A black hole at the center of the Milky Way, with a mass of 2.8 million solar masses, devours everything that comes close, including light.
Professor Brian Cox explores the Earth's atmosphere from the heights of Alaska, contrasting it with Saturn's moon Titan and emphasizing its vital role in the solar system.
Three children undergo experimental treatments over two years in the fight against cancer, risking their lives for potential breakthroughs in therapy.
Astrophysicist Gernot Grömer leads the Austrian Space Forum's AMADEE-24 mission in 2024, simulating Mars conditions to prepare for future space travel.
Apollo 13's 1970 mission faced a life-threatening oxygen leak, prompting NASA teams to innovate solutions for the crew's safe return to Earth.
Kevin Fong gains exclusive access to the final preparations of the last space shuttle mission.
A Mars colony could become a reality within the next decade, with plans for crewed flights and cargo missions already in development.
Surtsey, formed by a volcanic eruption in 1963 off the southern coast of Iceland, has been a protected natural conservation area since its inception, allowing biologists and geologists to study its evolution over the past 50 years.
This revealing program shows how money corrupts science and the importance of integrity.
The Coordination Centre for the Study and Protection of Marine Species in Luarca houses the world's largest collection of giant squid, totaling 19 specimens.
Season Five of Cosmic Vistas explores the formation of stars, their colors, temperatures, and how they create matter, featuring stunning views of the sun and planets.
On February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated into thousands of pieces during re-entry, killing all seven crew members aboard.
A two-pound meteorite found in a dry lake bed in Nevada is valued at approximately three thousand dollars, contributing to the duo's total haul of eight thousand dollars.
In 1939, scientists first noted uranium fission, leading to the potential for self-sustaining chain reactions and the release of energy.
3,000 buildings were damaged and nearly 1,500 people were injured when a meteor exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, in February 2013.
Geoff and Steve search for meteorites at a 63,000 year-old crater near Odessa, Texas.
Domestic cats lead a double life, exploring their hunting grounds and exhibiting natural instincts outside their homes, as revealed by behavioral scientists and technology.
This episode features a clash between Darwinism and creationism, highlighting their key arguments.
A bull shark chased and killed a 12 to 13-foot great hammerhead in a rare encounter captured on video in spring 2021.
Scientists in the 1960s separated twins at birth to study their development without informing their adoptive families or the twins themselves.
A solar storm in March 1989 caused a blackout in Quebec, leaving 6 million people without power for 12 hours due to a massive explosion on the sun.
In 1805, Professor Giovanni Alini was expelled from Britain for attempting to resuscitate the dead using electricity during a public demonstration.
Scientists reveal that play is a vital component for survival and development in various species, including lizards and fish.
Thirty-nine people died in the Mont Blanc Tunnel fire of March 1999, leading to significant changes in tunnel safety regulations across Europe.
Voyager 1, launched in 1977, is now 22 billion kilometers from Earth and continues to transmit data from outside the solar system.
Space debris poses a significant threat to astronauts aboard the International Space Station and satellites, with hundreds of thousands of fragments orbiting Earth.
The solar system, with its eight planets and the protective heliosphere created by solar wind, showcases the beauty and complexity of cosmic dynamics.
An 85-foot blue whale skeleton, weighing over 150 tons, is reconstructed for display at the University of British Columbia's biodiversity museum.
