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.
Posts Tagged: science
This Plan to Save a Rare Albatross From Extinction Just Might Work | National Geographic
Five hundred miles off the coast of New Zealand live the last 5,000 breeding pairs of the Chatham Island albatross.
Want stratospheric success? Here’s how astronauts utilize diversity. | Scott Parazynski
I guess the best advice that I could give to creating really successful teams is to constitute them with people that don’t think like…
Why Are Wild Parrots Disappearing in Miami? | Short Film Showcase
In Miami, conservationist Daria Feinstein is on a mission to save the beautiful Blue-and-yellow Macaw—before it’s too late.
A Rare Look at the Secret Life of Orangutans | Short Film Showcase
In the vanishing lowland rainforests of Borneo, new research is underway to uncover and understand the unique cultural behaviors in wild orangutans.
Complex History of Russian Community Shown in Vintage Photos | National Geographic
As skilled warriors and horsemen, the Don Cossacks have a long military tradition. On his World Cup tour of Russia, Sergey Gordeev dives deep into the National Geographic archives to tell the story of this community. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About…
Medieval Forts Restored as Spectacular Hunza Valley Builds Its Future | National Geographic
Two medieval forts tower over Pakistan’s Hunza Valley, a region known for its traditional culture, as well as for forward-thinking views on opportunities for women.
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A Russian City’s Surprising German Roots | National Geographic
When people think of Kaliningrad, Russia, they often picture beautiful beaches or a quaint fishing village. But during this stop in his World Cup tour of Russia, National Geographic reporter Sergey Gordeev discovers that the city’s German roots—from its architecture…
Dinosaurs 101
Over a thousand dinosaur species once roamed the Earth. Learn which ones were the largest and the smallest, what dinosaurs ate and how they behaved, as well as surprising facts about their extinction.