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Witness the final projects of Harvard's computer science studentsStep into the CS50 Fair 2019 to see how students apply the art of programming to create their own original works.
Witness the first color footage of a total solar eclipse from the 1937 expedition.In 1937, a team from the American Museum of Natural History traveled to the Peruvian Andes to capture a rare celestial event. Their journey resulted in some of the earliest color …
Witness the first moments of a new life in the wildExperience the delicate process of an owl chick emerging from its shell. This footage from BBC Earth's Super Powered Owls captures the arrival of two new owlets under the care of …
Witness the first public unveiling of a rare Egyptian pharaoh's funeral maskExplore the Battersea Power Station Exhibition, where curators reveal long-hidden artifacts from Ancient Egypt. This exclusive look features the funeral mask of Amenemope, display…
Witness the hidden mechanical dance inside a transparent combustion engine in slow motion.This video provides a rare, high-speed look inside a functioning engine, revealing the precise mechanical movements that power modern vehicles. By using a transparent engine, the …
Witness the hidden, dramatic world of birds through fifty years of natural history footage.This curated collection explores the avian world, showcasing everything from vibrant displays to intense hunting behaviors. Drawing on five decades of BBC Earth archives, the vide…
Witness the high-stakes struggle for survival during nature's most epic animal migrations.This video highlights intense moments from the natural world, featuring orphaned elephants searching for new families and caribou herds evading wolf packs. It captures the dramati…- Witness the high-stakes tension of life in the world's frozen landscapesExperience the most intense moments of survival captured on film. This collection showcases rare, dramatic encounters where predators and prey collide in the extreme conditions of…
Witness the immense scale of fin whales in the North AtlanticExperience the mesmerising world of the dark ocean as underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan moves within metres of four massive fin whales during a deep-sea exploration.
Witness the intense effort of rounding up wild zebrasStep into the field with the Vet Safari Family to observe the complex process of managing zebra populations. This footage captures the natural wonder and the logistical challenges…
Witness the intense survival struggles within the wildThis BBC Earth feature explores the high-stakes interactions between lion cubs, elephants, and alligators, showcasing the raw reality of life in the natural world.
Witness the intersection of ancient Maya heritage and 1940s Guatemalan religious traditions.This 1940 documentary captures daily life and ceremonial practices in Guatemala. From archaeological excavations at Chicun to the unique Good Friday rituals in indigenous villages…
Witness the intricate architecture of a spider web in motionExperience the breathtaking process of web construction through this stunning time-lapse footage from BBC Earth, capturing the natural wonder of arachnid engineering.
Witness the invisible physics of cannon shock waves captured in extreme slow motion.This video explores the rapid, high-energy dynamics of cannon fire using ultra-slow-motion footage. It offers a rare look at the shock waves generated during the firing process, p…
Witness the largest gathering of mammals on Earth at Bracken CaveThis video explores the massive congregation of bats at Bracken Cave, recognized as the largest gathering of mammals on the planet. It offers a look at this natural phenomenon and…
Witness the mesmerizing feeding frenzy of the North Atlantic's deep-sea giantsUnderwater cameraman Ken O'Sullivan free dives into the dark depths of the North Atlantic to capture whales and dolphins hunting a massive shoal of fish.
Witness the moment Earth rises over the Moon during the Artemis I missionThis footage captures Earth emerging from behind the lunar horizon. Recorded by the Orion spacecraft during its uncrewed Artemis I flight, the video provides a unique perspective …
Witness the most endearing moments from the BBC Earth tiger archivesThis video compiles the most charming footage of tiger cubs ever released by BBC Earth. It offers a rare look at these young predators through decades of high-quality natural hist…
Witness the most endearing moments from the world of penguinsExperience a curated collection of penguin life, from the messy process of cleaning muddy feathers to the milestone of a chick's very first steps.
Witness the most intense battles for survival in the animal kingdomExplore a collection of high-stakes confrontations, ranging from resilient underdogs to families fighting for their lives. This film captures the raw drama of nature's most lethal…
Witness the powerful forces and perfect adaptations of the natural worldExperience high-definition footage of animals navigating extreme environments. This collection, featuring scenes from A Perfect Planet, showcases how life survives against the wor…
Witness the profound journey of Joey in Ho'omauExperience a National Geographic special that follows the path of Joey. This film offers an intimate look at the natural world through the lens of world-class filmmaking and story…
Witness the quiet resilience of turtles surviving the deep freezeThis BBC Earth compilation explores the extraordinary lives of turtles and tortoises, documenting their survival from icy habitats to sandy shores.
Witness the raw intensity of Africa's most formidable predators in high definition.This collection of footage captures high-stakes encounters between Africa's apex predators and their prey. It offers a glimpse into the dramatic, natural history of the continent,…
Witness the raw intensity of an oceanic whitetip shark attackExperience a rare and dramatic moment of predator and prey from the BBC natural history epic, Planet Earth. This footage captures the breathtaking reality of life in the open ocea…
Witness the raw intensity of lion survival in the wild through rare footage.This collection of footage captures high-stakes encounters from the natural world. From a lone lion facing a massive clan of hyenas to the precision of a hunt, these moments highl…
Witness the raw power of a crocodile's strike in slow motionExperience a rare, high-speed look at the mechanics of a predatory strike. This footage captures the intense moment of a crocodile bite, revealing the sheer force behind one of na…
Witness the raw struggle for survival across the vast African wilderness.This collection of wildlife footage highlights the intense competition and fragile beginnings of life in Africa. From giraffes battling for dominance to the perilous first moments…
Witness the raw, color-captured reality of Germany's final surrender in May 1945.This footage, filmed by Hollywood director George Stevens, documents the closing chapter of World War 2 in Europe. It offers a rare, uncensored look at the liberation of Pilsen, t…
Witness the raw, unfiltered drama of Yellowstone's wild inhabitants in action.This collection of clips highlights intense encounters within Yellowstone National Park. From territorial disputes between otters and bald eagles to the industrious work of nature…- Witness the raw, unfiltered struggle for survival across the African continentThis collection of footage captures the intense realities of African wildlife, from giraffes battling for dominance to the precarious first moments of newborn hatchlings. It offer…
Witness the release of a crocodile into a hidden lagoonExperience a moment of wildlife conservation as Matt and his dog, Nash, return a crocodile to its natural habitat in a reptilian paradise.
Witness the remarkable development of a chicken embryo inside a live egg.This video offers a rare, intimate look at a living chicken embryo. Filmed at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, it captures the awe-inspiring process of life unfolding, providin…
Witness the sun’s violent beauty through ultra-high-definition solar imageryExperience an intimate view of our nearest star. This video uses 4K imagery from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory to reveal the immense, energetic forces that drive our solar sys…
Witness the sunrise over Northern Ireland's unique coastal fjordExperience the transition from night to day in Carlingford Lough. This footage captures the natural sounds and visual beauty of Northern Ireland's only fjord, offering a moment of…- Witness the transformation from egg to baby penguinStep inside the remarkable biological journey of a penguin. This BBC Earth feature explores the intricate process of how a single egg develops into a newborn penguin.
Witness the transformation of a newborn dolphin in Shark BayFollow the life of Samu, the newest member of the 'Beachies' clan. This live stream captures the journey of a baby dolphin as he grows from a newborn calf into a fully-grown adult.
Witness the vibrant transformation of Kew Gardens as spring officially arrivesExplore the seasonal awakening at Kew Gardens, where the spring equinox triggers a spectacular display of ground-level blooms and blossoming tree canopies. This guide highlights t…
Witnessing a cosmic collision through the lens of virtual realityImagine standing in the silent void of space, watching a spacecraft slam into an asteroid moon at 6 km/s. While we cannot physically travel to these distant systems, new immersive…
Witnessing a rare moment of predation in the Arizona desertNaturalist Nick Baker travels to Arizona to capture an incredibly rare sight: a close-up view of a rattlesnake feeding on its prey.- Witnessing a total solar eclipse from the perspective of orbitExperience a total solar eclipse from an impossible vantage point. This 360-degree virtual reality video allows you to observe the celestial alignment from space, offering a persp…
Witnessing our planet's spin through high-resolution orbital imageryExperience a continuous, silent loop of Earth rotating over the course of an hour. This isn't just an animation; it is constructed from real data captured by NASA's DSCOVR satelli…
Witnessing the birth of an ocean in Earth's most extreme landscapeDeep within the Danakil Depression, the ground is literally pulling apart. This vast Ethiopian valley is a geological laboratory where tectonic plates are drifting away from each …
Witnessing the dramatic confrontation between lions and elephantsThis footage from Planet Earth captures a rare and intense moment of conflict between two of nature's most iconic species: the lion and the elephant.- Witnessing the dramatic life of the world's largest land carnivoresExplore a curated collection of rare and dramatic polar bear encounters from the BBC Earth library. This compilation showcases the beauty and natural wonder of these apex predator…
- Witnessing the invisible precision of fuel injectors at 28,000 frames per secondThis video explores the intricate mechanics of fuel injectors by capturing their operation in extreme slow motion. By filming at 28,000 frames per second, the footage reveals the …
Witnessing the most violent collision in the periodic tableWatch the historic first video of the reaction between the periodic table's most reactive metal and its most reactive non-metal. This extraordinary experiment was conducted under …
Witnessing the profound process of ecological regeneration in BrazilExplore the vital work of restoring ecosystems through this National Geographic feature. This film examines the active efforts to build a lasting environmental legacy within the B…
Witnessing the rare total solar eclipse at the La Silla Observatory in ChileOn July 2, 2019, the La Silla Observatory in the Chilean Atacama Desert experienced a total solar eclipse. This video documents the event, highlighting the gathering of scientists…
Witnessing the raw, unscripted struggle for survival in Earth's last untouched frontiersGo behind the scenes of the Eden: Untamed Planet series to see how filmmakers capture the intense, life-and-death battles occurring in the world's most isolated ecosystems.
Witold Lutosławski: How a Polish Composer Used Randomness to Outsmart Totalitarian ControlWitold Lutosławski, widely considered the greatest Polish composer since Chopin, navigated the suffocating constraints of Stalinist censorship by inventing a unique musical langua…
Wittgenstein admired Otto Weininger's book most for how wrong it wasOtto Weininger published one book, Sex and Character, and died by suicide months later at 23 in the Vienna house where Beethoven had died. The dramatic death made the book famous.…
Wittgenstein gets credit for the truth table, but Peirce sketched one decades earlierLudwig Wittgenstein is usually credited with inventing the truth table, in the Tractatus he finished in 1918. Yet research by Irving Anellis points to Charles Sanders Peirce drawi…
Wittgenstein thought he had solved philosophy, then spent decades dismantling his own answerHeir to one of Europe's largest fortunes, Ludwig Wittgenstein gave his money away, taught village school, and published one slim book claiming to settle every philosophical proble…
Wittgenstein used games to show definitions can lack one essenceA game sets a challenge inside rules, usually for play, contest, or learning—solo or social, with or without gear. The Royal Game of Ur and Senet reach back to at least 2600 BCE. …
Wiz Khalifa paid for studio time as a teenage internAt 15, Cameron Thomaz was recording regularly at a small Pittsburgh studio called I.D. Labs. Its owner, a local hip-hop veteran known as E. Dan, was so impressed that he offered t…
Wizzard was the ultimate glam rock spectacle, but studio costs destroyed the band.Roy Wood’s Wizzard defined the British glam rock aesthetic with warpaint, roller-skating angels, and custard pies. Yet, behind the theatrical chaos, the band was a financial disas…
Władysław the Short: The exiled duke who reunited a fractured Polish kingdomBorn into a divided Poland, Władysław I Łokietek spent decades as a wandering, often defeated prince. From fleeing his own country to losing his territories to the Teutonic Knight…
Wolf-Rayet stars reach surface temperatures near 210,000 kelvinMost stars show dark absorption lines in their spectra. In 1867, Charles Wolf and Georges Rayet found three stars in Cygnus whose spectra glowed with bright, broad emission bands …
Wolfenbüttel: A German town defined by its timber-framed legacy and intellectual historyOnce a ducal seat and a powerhouse of Enlightenment thought, this Lower Saxony town remains a remarkably preserved time capsule. Beyond its famous half-timbered architecture and t…