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Moon 101 | National Geographic

What is the moon made of, and how did it form? Learn about the moon’s violent origins, how its phases shaped the earliest calendars, and how humans first explored Earth’s only natural satellite half a century ago. ➡ Subscribe: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through […]

'Zombie' Parasite Takes Over Insects Through Mind Control | National Geographic

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a parasitic fungus called cordyceps infect ants and other insects in order to reproduce. ➡ Subscribe: #NationalGeographic #Zombies #Cordyceps About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories […]

See How Termites Inspired a Building That Can Cool Itself | Decoder

How do you cool a building without air conditioning? Using an approach called biomimicry, see how architect Mick Pearce harnessed the ingenuity of termites to design a natural cooling system for the largest commercial building in Zimbabwe. ➡ Subscribe: #NationalGeographic #Decoder #Termites About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, […]

Fossils 101 | National Geographic

Fossils are echoes of an ancient past. Find out about the two major categories of fossils, how fossilization occurs, and how fossils can help paint a picture of the planet’s history. ➡ Subscribe: #NationalGeographic #Fossils #Educational About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, […]

Earth 101 | National Geographic

Earth is the only planet known to maintain life. Find out the origins of our home planet and some of the key ingredients that help make this blue speck in space a unique global ecosystem. ➡ Subscribe: #NationalGeographic #Earth #EarthDay About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. […]

We Are What We Eat: Greenland | Nat Geo Live

(Part 2 of 7) The Inuit of Greenland have survived for generations eating almost nothing but meat. Photographer Matthieu Paley captures the bloody job of securing a meal in this remote territory. ➡ Subscribe: ➡ Get More Nat Geo Live: #NationalGeographic #Greenland #NatGeoLive About Nat Geo Live (National Geographic Live): Thought-provoking presentations by today’s leading […]