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Artist Ken Murphy wanted to create artwork that drew on the patterns of nature. So he took 8,640 pictures of the sky every day for one year to create a mosaic of time-lapse movies.
Time-Lapse Sky Project Explained Artist Ken Murphy wanted to create artwork that drew on the patterns of nature. So he took 8,640 pictures of the sky every day for one year to create a mosaic of time-lapse movies. Earth 03:11 December 01, 2011 6918 -
Multiple videos of bioluminescent waves off the coast of California have us wondering: What kind of otherworldly phenomenon is this? To find out, Jorge Ribas talks to a marine biologist.
Bioluminescent Waves Explained Multiple videos of bioluminescent waves off the coast of California have us wondering: What kind of otherworldly phenomenon is this? To find out, Jorge Ribas talks to a marine biologist. Earth 02:15 November 07, 2011 6006 -
Ever wonder why some people are more likely to take risks than others? Why some can catapult themselves off giant slip and slides, and others get scared on roller-coasters? Jorge Ribas gets the answer.
Extreme Sports Risk-Taking Explained Ever wonder why some people are more likely to take risks than others? Why some can catapult themselves off giant slip and slides, and others get scared on roller-coasters? Jorge Ribas gets the answer. Adventure 02:52 September 15, 2011 9097 -
Nothing beats draping a wet towel on your face to cool off on a hot summer day. And this orangutan heartily agrees. So how did she learn to do this? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Orangutan Uses Towel To Cool Off Explained Nothing beats draping a wet towel on your face to cool off on a hot summer day. And this orangutan heartily agrees. So how did she learn to do this? Jorge Ribas finds out. Animals 02:39 September 01, 2011 6252 -
A cat that barks? What is going on here? Yasmin Gazelle finds out the truth behind this canine-impersonating feline.
Barking Cat Explained A cat that barks? What is going on here? Yasmin Gazelle finds out the truth behind this canine-impersonating feline. Animals 01:48 August 25, 2011 12363 -
Zola the Gorilla has got some serious b-boy moves. But what's really going on here? Jorge Ribas talks to zookeeper Garth Irvine from the Calgary Zoo to find out.
Breakdancing Gorilla Explained Zola the Gorilla has got some serious b-boy moves. But what's really going on here? Jorge Ribas talks to zookeeper Garth Irvine from the Calgary Zoo to find out. Animals 02:09 August 12, 2011 12315 -
A restaurant in Japan is serving up some very fresh sushi. The "dead" squid begins to squirm as soy sauce is poured over it, but why? Martin Berman speaks with a chemist to find out what's going on.
Dancing Zombie Squid Explained A restaurant in Japan is serving up some very fresh sushi. The "dead" squid begins to squirm as soy sauce is poured over it, but why? Martin Berman speaks with a chemist to find out what's going on. Animals 02:24 August 09, 2011 27838 -
NASA's robotic lander autonomously launches, hovers, and lands. And it could be the future of planetary exploration. Martin Berman finds out how it works.
NASA Hover Test Flight Explained NASA's robotic lander autonomously launches, hovers, and lands. And it could be the future of planetary exploration. Martin Berman finds out how it works. Space 02:14 July 26, 2011 10700 -
A family outing on a small river gets wild when Asian carp begin jumping out of the water by the dozens. Martin Berman talks with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission for information about these invasive carp.
Jumping Carp Attack Explained A family outing on a small river gets wild when Asian carp begin jumping out of the water by the dozens. Martin Berman talks with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission for information about these invasive carp. Animals 02:07 July 15, 2011 13533 -
New videos appear to show UFOs hovering over London. But our resident skeptic Ben Radford shares five reasons why he thinks it's probably a hoax. Martin Berman reports.
UFOs Over London Explained New videos appear to show UFOs hovering over London. But our resident skeptic Ben Radford shares five reasons why he thinks it's probably a hoax. Martin Berman reports. Space 02:34 July 14, 2011 25378 -
The newest Transformers movie features an extreme sport called wingsuit flying. To learn more about this form of human flight, Martin Berman talks to a pro who's been jumping off cliffs for years.
Transformers: Wingsuit Flying Explained The newest Transformers movie features an extreme sport called wingsuit flying. To learn more about this form of human flight, Martin Berman talks to a pro who's been jumping off cliffs for years. Adventure 02:24 July 01, 2011 8475 -
A curious baby gets a look inside a lion's mouth, with a thick piece of glass safely separating them. But was the lioness really looking for a snack, or just being playful? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Lioness Tries to Eat Baby Explained A curious baby gets a look inside a lion's mouth, with a thick piece of glass safely separating them. But was the lioness really looking for a snack, or just being playful? Jorge Ribas finds out. Animals 02:16 July 01, 2011 11431 -
What looks like a violent mash-up of rugby, king of the hill and capture the flag is a competition played in some Japanese schools. Martin Berman learns more about the unique sport.
Weird Japanese Sport Botaoshi Explained What looks like a violent mash-up of rugby, king of the hill and capture the flag is a competition played in some Japanese schools. Martin Berman learns more about the unique sport. Adventure 02:15 June 28, 2011 5411 -
BMX rider Jed Mildon completed the world's first triple backflip on his bike, seemingly defying the laws of gravity in the process. Martin Berman talks to Mildon to find out how he prepared himself for the record-breaking feat.
First BMX Triple Backflip Explained BMX rider Jed Mildon completed the world's first triple backflip on his bike, seemingly defying the laws of gravity in the process. Martin Berman talks to Mildon to find out how he prepared himself for the record-breaking feat. Adventure 02:16 June 23, 2011 9352 -
A gaggle of geese float down the Colorado River and onto a giant, man-made wave! Are they surfing or just trying to survive (or maybe a little bit of both)? Jorge Ribas gets the answer.
Surfing Geese Explained A gaggle of geese float down the Colorado River and onto a giant, man-made wave! Are they surfing or just trying to survive (or maybe a little bit of both)? Jorge Ribas gets the answer. Animals 02:28 June 16, 2011 19009 -
Four years after being paralyzed in a car accident, UC Berkeley graduate Austin Whitney was able to walk again thanks to a new robotic exoskeleton. Jorge Ribas finds out how it works.
Exoskeleton Helps Student Walk Explained Four years after being paralyzed in a car accident, UC Berkeley graduate Austin Whitney was able to walk again thanks to a new robotic exoskeleton. Jorge Ribas finds out how it works. Tech 02:14 June 06, 2011 13451 -
An otter and human child appear to be playfully interacting in this video taken at the San Diego Zoo. Is this the beginning of a life-long friendship between two different species? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Boy Playing with Otter Explained An otter and human child appear to be playfully interacting in this video taken at the San Diego Zoo. Is this the beginning of a life-long friendship between two different species? Jorge Ribas finds out. Animals 01:53 May 27, 2011 20425 -
The daring rescue of an elderly woman from a flooded river in Missouri is caught on video. Jorge Ribas interviews one of the Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers to get the details of the mission.
Dramatic Flood Rescue Explained The daring rescue of an elderly woman from a flooded river in Missouri is caught on video. Jorge Ribas interviews one of the Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers to get the details of the mission. Earth 02:25 May 10, 2011 7853 -
These animatronic eyes are so realistic they're almost creepy! So how do they work? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Animatronic Eye Mechanism Explained These animatronic eyes are so realistic they're almost creepy! So how do they work? Jorge Ribas finds out. Tech 02:27 April 07, 2011 8906 -
A video from the earthquake aftermath in Japan appears to show a muddy, shivering dog loyally waiting by an injured friend. Jorge Ribas finds out what the dog might be going through in the midst of this tragedy.
Japan Earthquake Dog Explained A video from the earthquake aftermath in Japan appears to show a muddy, shivering dog loyally waiting by an injured friend. Jorge Ribas finds out what the dog might be going through in the midst of this tragedy. Animals 02:10 March 25, 2011 20648 -
Babies are cute. Even cuter? A baby that laughs hysterically while his father tears up pieces of paper. But just what is so funny about it? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Baby Laughing Hysterically Explained Babies are cute. Even cuter? A baby that laughs hysterically while his father tears up pieces of paper. But just what is so funny about it? Jorge Ribas finds out. Human 02:31 March 18, 2011 24804 -
Born in a tree, Almond the Cat now makes it her home. To find out if the cat will ever come down, Jorge Ribas talks to an expert in animal behavior.
Cat Living in Tree Explained Born in a tree, Almond the Cat now makes it her home. To find out if the cat will ever come down, Jorge Ribas talks to an expert in animal behavior. Animals 01:42 February 22, 2011 29695 -
How does this drooping, wilted houseplant spring back to life so quickly after a little watering? Jorge Ribas gets the explanation.
Amazing Plant Recovery Explained How does this drooping, wilted houseplant spring back to life so quickly after a little watering? Jorge Ribas gets the explanation. Earth 01:50 February 11, 2011 15153 -
This video shows a resident of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in Canada throwing boiling water into very, very cold air. A fellow Yellowknife resident and high school chemistry teacher explains the surprising results.
Evaporating Water in -22 Fahrenheit Explained This video shows a resident of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in Canada throwing boiling water into very, very cold air. A fellow Yellowknife resident and high school chemistry teacher explains the surprising results. Earth 02:00 February 04, 2011 10543 -
Tennis balls are supposed to bounce. So what happened to this ball during a match at the Australian Open? Jorge Ribas explains.
Dead Spot on Hisense Arena Explained Tennis balls are supposed to bounce. So what happened to this ball during a match at the Australian Open? Jorge Ribas explains. Earth 01:31 January 27, 2011 23261 -
If ducks can fly, then why can't they stand through the wind in this viral video? James Williams gets an explanation.
Ducks Blown Off Their Feet Explained If ducks can fly, then why can't they stand through the wind in this viral video? James Williams gets an explanation. Animals 01:40 December 15, 2010 18529 -
Birds attacking cats! Cats attacking each other! What's going on in this viral video? James Williams gets the explanation.
Crows vs Cat vs Cat Street Fight Explained Birds attacking cats! Cats attacking each other! What's going on in this viral video? James Williams gets the explanation. Animals 01:33 December 02, 2010 38784 -
When a cat meets an alligator in a viral video...the cat wins? How is that possible? James Williams talks to an alligator expert to find out.
Cat vs Gator Explained When a cat meets an alligator in a viral video...the cat wins? How is that possible? James Williams talks to an alligator expert to find out. Animals 01:22 November 22, 2010 38856 -
When an epic trick play during a Driscoll Middle School football game went viral on YouTube, we wanted to know why it worked in the first pace. James Williams gets an explanation.
Trick Football Play Explained When an epic trick play during a Driscoll Middle School football game went viral on YouTube, we wanted to know why it worked in the first pace. James Williams gets an explanation. Human 01:58 November 16, 2010 12699 -
Is that a time traveler chatting on a cell phone in an old Charlie Chaplin film from 1928? James Williams gets two possible explanations on what's happening in this viral YouTube video.
Chaplin's Time Traveler Explained Is that a time traveler chatting on a cell phone in an old Charlie Chaplin film from 1928? James Williams gets two possible explanations on what's happening in this viral YouTube video. Tech 02:30 November 05, 2010 31015 -
Why did a Brooklyn man send his iPhone soaring towards outer space? Discovery News' James Williams finds out.
iPhone In Space Explained Why did a Brooklyn man send his iPhone soaring towards outer space? Discovery News' James Williams finds out. Tech 01:55 October 28, 2010 12459 -
BeenerKeeKee19952 amasses millions of views with his lip synching videos on YouTube. What makes him so watchable? James Williams gets an explanation.
DJ Got Us Falling In Love Explained BeenerKeeKee19952 amasses millions of views with his lip synching videos on YouTube. What makes him so watchable? James Williams gets an explanation. Human 02:08 October 19, 2010 8626 -
Why are these ants walking to death in this YouTube video? James Williams gets an explanation from a fire ant expert.
Ant Death Circles Explained Why are these ants walking to death in this YouTube video? James Williams gets an explanation from a fire ant expert. Animals 01:14 September 24, 2010 17495 -
Fire tornadoes are rare in nature, but when they do start spinning they're even hotter than a regular fire. James Williams gets an explanation on how and why they occur from a fire protection expert.
Fire Tornado Explained Fire tornadoes are rare in nature, but when they do start spinning they're even hotter than a regular fire. James Williams gets an explanation on how and why they occur from a fire protection expert. Earth 01:29 September 07, 2010 10871 -
When Paul Vasquez reacted to a giant double rainbow outside his California home, he asked: "What does it mean?" We have an answer. Discovery News' James Williams and Ian O'Neill explain.
Giant Double Rainbow Explained When Paul Vasquez reacted to a giant double rainbow outside his California home, he asked: "What does it mean?" We have an answer. Discovery News' James Williams and Ian O'Neill explain. Earth 02:05 July 14, 2010 10488 -
Vuvuzelas let the fans be heard during soccer matches in a big way. James Williams finds out if the sounds this instrument makes are really that annoying - and why.
World Cup 2010: Annoying Vuvuzelas Explained Vuvuzelas let the fans be heard during soccer matches in a big way. James Williams finds out if the sounds this instrument makes are really that annoying - and why. Human 01:53 June 11, 2010 14584 -
In June 2010, a mysterious light was seen in the early morning skies over Australia. Was it a UFO? Can it be explained? James Williams speaks with Discovery News Space producer Ian O'Neill to find out.
UFO Over Gold Coast Explained In June 2010, a mysterious light was seen in the early morning skies over Australia. Was it a UFO? Can it be explained? James Williams speaks with Discovery News Space producer Ian O'Neill to find out. Space 01:45 June 08, 2010 39762 -
When Damian Aspinall reconnects with a gorilla he cared for 5 years ago, the gorilla has an almost human-like reaction. Is that reaction what it really looks like? James Williams gets an explanation.
Extraordinary Gorilla Encounter Explained When Damian Aspinall reconnects with a gorilla he cared for 5 years ago, the gorilla has an almost human-like reaction. Is that reaction what it really looks like? James Williams gets an explanation. Animals 02:30 May 20, 2010 15377 -
An octopus grabbed Victor Huang's video camera from his hands as he was spearfishing - then took off. Why would an octopus do this? James Williams gets an explanation.
Octopus Steals Video Camera Explained An octopus grabbed Victor Huang's video camera from his hands as he was spearfishing - then took off. Why would an octopus do this? James Williams gets an explanation. Animals 02:17 April 23, 2010 8087 -
A YouTube video shows a girl's hair standing on end, jumping to the beats of a loud sound system. Can a subwoofer REALLY cause hair to dance? James Williams gets the explanation.
Hair-raising Subwoofer Explained A YouTube video shows a girl's hair standing on end, jumping to the beats of a loud sound system. Can a subwoofer REALLY cause hair to dance? James Williams gets the explanation. Earth 01:33 April 07, 2010 5442 -
A YouTube video shows a dog seemingly howling a baby to sleep. Is that what's really going on? James Williams gets the real story.
Dog Howls Baby To Sleep Explained A YouTube video shows a dog seemingly howling a baby to sleep. Is that what's really going on? James Williams gets the real story. Animals 01:36 March 26, 2010 15742 -
A chimp appears to perform for a human audience in a recent YouTube video, but is that what's really going on? James Williams finds out.
Chimp Goes Crazy Explained A chimp appears to perform for a human audience in a recent YouTube video, but is that what's really going on? James Williams finds out. Animals 01:17 February 22, 2010 12976 -
When a dump truck plowed through a pedestrian highway bridge in Turkey, we wondered how it was that nobody was seriously hurt. James Williams gets the explanation.
Dump Truck Destroys Highway Bridge Explained When a dump truck plowed through a pedestrian highway bridge in Turkey, we wondered how it was that nobody was seriously hurt. James Williams gets the explanation. Tech 01:27 January 29, 2010 12859 -
Death Metal Rooster - a viral video on YouTube - shows a rooster screeching loudly for almost 30 seconds. James Williams found out how it's able to keep it up for as long as it does.
Death Metal Rooster Explained Death Metal Rooster - a viral video on YouTube - shows a rooster screeching loudly for almost 30 seconds. James Williams found out how it's able to keep it up for as long as it does. Animals 01:17 January 19, 2010 15414
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- Discovery News' James Williams digs deep into the science behind what's really happening in some of YouTube's weirdest and wackiest videos.
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