Genetics 101 | National Geographic
What is a genome, and how are traits passed from generation to generation? Learn how pea plants helped launch the study of genetics and how the field of genetics research has evolved over time.
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See How NASA Helped An Artist Create Stunning Drawings of Glaciers | Short Film Showcase
Contemporary Artist Zaria Forman accompanies NASA’s Operation IceBridge on their 2017 flights over the Greenland ice sheet.
Dark Universe 101
Of all the great unknowns in outer space, the dark universe might just be the most mysterious. Learn the basics of dark energy and dark matter and how scientists study this nearly undetectable realm of the cosmos.
Most Annoying Sound on Earth Finally Explained by Science [Video]
One of the most ubiquitous and annoying sounds in the world finally has an explanation. Using high-speed cameras, scientists from the University of Cambridge studie…
Hydrothermal Ocean Vents Found in Surprisingly Shallow Water | National Geographic
Scientists discovered a new field of hydrothermal vents in the Atlantic Ocean, 60 miles off the Azores islands. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists,…
Magnets Control These 3-D Printed Robots
Researchers used 3-D printing technology to embed magnetic microparticles into silicone rubber. By applying magnetic fields, they can make the robots move. In the future, the robots may be deployed inside your body to deliver medicine or take tissue samples.…
These Robots Use Living Muscle Tissue to Mimic Human Fingers [Video]
Researchers are designing artificial muscles that will more closely imitate human movement.
Mars 101 | National Geographic
From its blood-like hue to its potential to sustain life, Mars has intrigued humankind for thousands of years. Learn how the red planet formed from gas and dust and what its polar ice caps mean for life as we know…
This Is What It’s Like to Be a Space Rocket Launcher in Alaska | Short Film Showcase
In the Gulf of Alaska, idyllic Kodiak Island is famous for its sockeye salmon, king crab, and roaming bison. However, this picturesque location is also home to the Pacific Spaceport Complex, a world-class rocket-launching facility since its opening in 1998.…
Students’ Ice Pops Bring Plastic Pollution to (Unappetizing) Life | National Geographic
Ice pops usually look delicious, but these are completely inedible. Give one a lick and you might taste a plastic pollutant or oozing trash. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration,…