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Scientists Fighting Disinformation About Climate Change

The scientific consensus on human-induced climate change is robust. But the debate has divided the population thanks to concerted efforts on behalf of the fossil fuel industry to derail the advice of scientists and leading academics.

Follow Dead whale found with almost 6 kg of plastic in its stomach Nov. 21, 2018 - A dead sperm whale washed ashore in eastern Indonesia with almost six kilograms of plastic in its stomach. The trash included 115 drinking cups, 25 plastic bags, plastic bottles, two flip-flops, and more than 1,000 pieces of string. The whale’s exact cause of death is unknown, but observers say the whale may highlight the global plastic pollution problem.

Dead whale found with almost 6 kg of plastic in its stomach

Follow Orcas and beluga whales at risk of death February 7, 2019 - The “whale jail” is in legal limbo while Russia’s government scrambles for answers.

Orcas and beluga whales at risk of death

Follow Exclusive video reveals half-male, half-female cardinal February 4, 2019 - Birdwatchers in Erie, Pennsylvania, found an incredibly uncommon bird—in their backyard.

Exclusive video reveals half-male, half-female cardinal

Follow Go behind the scenes with illustrator Christoph Niemann Illustrator Christoph Niemann travelled the Mekong, documenting the experience in his sketchbook.

Go behind the scenes with illustrator Christoph Niemann

Follow Protecting Paradise Corona, has joined forces with National Geographic as part of its 100 Islands Protected initiative, to showcase how the global marine plastic pollution issue is impacting some of our most pristine and remote paradises. This documentary is sponsored by Corona in partnership with Parley.

Protecting Paradise

Follow Lion pride try to slay a full-grown giraffe January 29, 2019 - A pride of lions stalks its prey. Instead of going for easier prey like a gazelle, this pride ambitiously took on an adult giraffe. An adult giraffe can stand up to 5.8 metres tall and weigh up to 1,270 kilograms. Young giraffes are more likely to fall prey to lion attacks, but as they grow they become more difficult to take down. Witnesses say the giraffe was able to shake the lions off.

Lion pride try to slay a full-grown giraffe

Follow Free Solo | Trailer Alex Honnold's stunning scramble up the 914-metre granite wall known as El Capitan, in less than 4 hours, came after meticulous planning and training.

Free Solo | Trailer

Follow Beetles battle for a prized ball of dung January 17, 2019 - Two individuals fighting over a ball of dung sounds like a metaphor for a bad love triangle. But for dung beetles, it’s survival. Dung is a valuable resource, used as food and as a nursery for beetle babies. Each beetle is trying to throw the other off-balance. When one beetle is thrown off, balance it becomes vulnerable to injury because its wings are exposed. One species, the bull-headed dung beetle, has astounding strength for its size. They can pull up to 1,141 times their own weight. After each beetle takes a turn in control of the dung, one eventually concedes and scampers off.

Beetles battle for a prized ball of dung

Follow Jaguar Cubs Born in Argentina On June 6, 2018, a rare birth was celebrated at the Ibera National Park in Argentina. First-time Jaguar mother Tania gives birth to three cubs.

Jaguar Cubs Born in Argentina

Follow Filming Valley Of The Boom "Let's make this show as disruptive as the guys who are making this technology" - Matthew Carnahan

Filming Valley Of The Boom

Follow Battle Of The Browser Wars Shooting Valley Of The Boom is anything but ordinary. It's creator Matthew Carnahan asks himself " how can we illustrate some of these slightly petty topics, like what is a browser and what is a browser?" Of course, a rap battle is the answer!

Battle Of The Browser Wars

Follow Explore Edinburgh Edinburgh stands as a beacon of culture in Europe with a lust for life you cannot ignore. Tim Jarvis goes deep into the underbelly of Edinburgh's vaults. What secrets lies beneath the surface?

Explore Edinburgh

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