Discovery

Tornadoes are the most violent storms on Earth, with wind velocities that can exceed 200 miles per hour.

Uncover the sunken remains of a 4th-century basilica in Turkey. Submerged beneath the waters of Lake Iznik for hundreds of years, the church could reveal crucial insights into the early days of Christianity. Join a team of international researchers as the...

For decades, students learned that our solar system had nine planets—with Pluto as the mysterious icy world at the edge. But in 2006, scientists made a surprising decision that changed textbooks everywhere: Pluto was no longer classified as a planet.

The Outer Banks, known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," is home to thousands of shipwrecks, including Blackbeard’s infamous Queen Anne’s Revenge. But beyond the maritime history, this fragile coastline is rapidly changing—threatened by shifting sands,...

The single longest linear feature on Earth--the "Ring of Fire" circles almost the entire Pacific. It is a ring of active volcanoes from White Island just north of New Zealand.

Ship anchors are feats of engineering that rely on complex physics rather than just hooking onto the seabed. In this video, we explain how anchors actually work, the critical role of the chain weight, and the operational procedures used by captains, using...

Think the eggs on your plate are just “ordinary”? Uncover the astonishing science behind how a chicken can lay an egg almost every single day—a process that’s far from simple and more incredible than you might imagine.

Puerto Rico is paradise. Beaches, lush mountains, rich culture. But beneath the beauty—something is very wrong. In 2006, nearly 4 million people lived here. By 2100? It’ll be one million.

Paganism is a diverse, nature-centered spiritual movement reviving polytheistic and animistic traditions that emphasize a sacred connection to the Earth and cyclical, often decentralized, worship.

In this episode of Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.

Unravel the mysteries of lunar eclipses and the captivating Super Blood Moon! This educational video explores the moon's orbit and its relationship with Earth and the sun, explaining why eclipses occur. Learn about supermoons, penumbras, and umbras, and h...

The March 3, 2026 Blood Moon brings a total lunar eclipse. Learn when to watch, why it turns red, and where it will be visible.

Hades is one of the most feared gods of Greek mythology, yet also one of the least understood.

Do you know what a stalagmite or a stalactite is? Well, if you've been to a cave, you're likely to have seen one. They're the icicle-looking rocks hanging from the ceiling, or growing from the floor, and they can be as big as 15 double-decker buses high!

Discover the incredible history of Chichen Itza, the crown jewel of the Mayan civilization. From the precision of the El Caracol observatory to the brutal rituals of the Great Ball Court, this documentary explores how a city of 50,000 people thrived in th...

Oysters, clams, and mussels are often treated like they’re interchangeable, but beneath their shells, they live very different lives. They grow in different environments, anchor themselves in different ways, and even shape ecosystems differently — all whi...