Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
What actually are planets, asteroids and dwarf planets? Here, Dr. Robert Hurt from the Spitzer Science Center in California, touches upon this intriguing question. In addition, he addresses the status of Pluto and how it recently came to pass that, what was once considered our solar system's most distant planet, has recently been demoted and... why? Enjoy!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
A film about the global sustainability work of The Prince's Charities, founded by HRH The Prince of Wales.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Switzerland, USA
It is some men's great dream to explore the world. Today we present Solar Impulse 2, an aircraft, powered only by the sun that will attempt the first solar flight around the world. What is Solar Impulse? The only airplane of perpetual endurance, able to fly day and night on solar power, without a drop of fuel. Get more information here about the project.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The Prince of Wales' Accounting for Sustainablity project is offering two concrete intervention options for companies and their policies, which lead not only to tangible profits, but also help to reduce the supply chains.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Switzerland, USA
The solar airplane Solar Impulse 2 was presented on April 9th, 2014. The construction of the experimental solar aircraft didn't happen in a day. Watch this video about the construction of Solar Impulse 2 and understand the steps that had to be taken to attempt the first solar flight around the world!
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Wild Sharks, a film by Sigurd Tesche, follows Professor Samuel Gruber who has been researching sharks for more than fifty years. He founded the Bimini Biological Field Station, called the Sharklab, on Bimini Island in the Bahamas.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Wild Sharks continues in the mangroves of Bimini Island, the islands most valuable asset, as we learn about and follow mating nurse sharks and other ocean wildlife, including eagle rays and remoras.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
During the night, Sam Gruber's team of biologists has captured a young tiger shark, a perfect candidate for their scientific research.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Sam Gruber's team of biologists capture, tag and release a juvenile tiger shark. Then they track it electronically into the mangroves, an ideal location for their research.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Gruber's team of researchers work day and night. In this episode they record a shark's vital statistics while it's in a state of tonic immobility. Before releasing it, they take a DNA sample. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
At times, Doc Gruber's research requires the team to dive right into shark-infested waters! Their line of work certainly isn't for the faint of heart! Enjoy.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Nathalie and Jim get up close and personal with tiger and lemon sharks, trying to get the best footage while taking care not to disturb or excite the dangerous animals.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The team's divers conclude their filming and come back to the surface unharmed. We learn more about current developments in the prevention of shark attacks.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
In this episode, Doc Gruber and a colleague are testing a shark repellent. If effective, it could help save the lives of divers, swimmers and surfers all over the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Here's some more stunning underwater footage. This time it's hammerhead sharks and stingrays, a wahoo and some striped eels, all filmed near the Cocos Island in the Caribbean. Take a look!
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