Name: A Curious World (Season 1) |
Uploaded: 2015-03-27 00:00:00
Duration: 5 min 26 s
Description: A recent study found that the eruption of a so-called "super-volcano" is hundreds of times more powerful a than conventional volcanic eruption. What are "super-volcanoes" and where are they found? What consequences could the eruption of one of these super-volcanoes have for the populations nearby?

These original, short-form shows explore subjects ranging from gravity to the Pyramids to human aging. Be curious!

This original, short-form show explores the engineering marvels created by ancient civilizations from the Pyramids to Machu Picchu.

Ancient Builders

This original, short-form show explores the force of gravity and its importance to our existence. What happens to the body in space? Can we ever truly live long-term outside of Earth's atmosphere and in zero gravity?

Beyond Gravity

This original, short-form show explores the reality of black holes and the most recent controversy surrounding the essence of their existence. Do we know what is at the bottom of a black hole?

Black Holes

What new technologies and scientific breakthroughs are providing insights into the history of human migration? Geneticists are tracking strains of viruses and other diseases through our DNA to confirm ancient human migration routes.

Human Migration

There are a number of new theories on the origins of life on Earth and other planets - which one is the most plausible? Explore the world of microorganisms and evolution at the molecular level.

First Life On Earth

How are plate tectonics changing land mass and reshaping the Earth? Is the Earth literally changing beneath our feet? This original short form show explores the way the Earth is still actively changing and the effects of those changes.

Changing Earth

This original, short-form show explores the world of dreams. Why do we need sleep? What does our brain do when we dream?

Why Do We Dream?

This short-form show explores the outer reaches of space to answer one of the great questions of all time: Are we alone in the Universe?

Extraterrestrials

This original, short-form show explores the potential to augment our human lifespan. How does the human body age?

Live Long & Prosper

A recent study found that the eruption of a so-called "super-volcano" is hundreds of times more powerful a than conventional volcanic eruption. What are "super-volcanoes" and where are they found? What consequences could the eruption of one of these super-volcanoes have for the populations nearby?

Super-Volcanoes

This original, short-form show unravels the mysteries of the Universe. What is it made of?

The Universe

This short-form show explores the earliest technologies that enabled humans to keep track of their day. Discover how ancient civilizations marked the passage of time.

Time Tellers

This original, short-form show dives into the science of personality. What traits most likely lead to success in life?

Traits

The ocean covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface, but scientists say they still know shockingly little about the mysterious, deep blue sea. What lies at the bottom of our oceans?

Underwater Worlds

Hurricanes, super storms and tornadoes all wreak havoc on human populations across the globe. Will we ever develop the technology to control extreme weather and minimize its damage?