Explore Science & Nature

Please enjoy this collection of must-watch bird documentaries for new and longtime birders alike.

The evolution of planet Earth over 4.5 billion years.

Jump inside a lion pride to learn how these big cats live, work and play in their natural habitat!

Warming temperatures are causing extreme weather patterns across the country. But communities are pushing back with solutions old and new.

Learn dinosaur facts, history and information about fossils in this collection of dinosaur documentaries.

Rust Belt cities could be the perfect place to develop this renewable energy solution.

From the stinky Corpse Flower to fuzzy Marimo Moss Balls, explore 8 of the weirdest and coolest flowers on Earth.

Even the Romans noticed that cities are engineered to be heat islands. But that means we can do something about it.

Explore the untold stories of pioneering women inventors whose breakthroughs in food science, kitchen engineering, and culinary technology revolutionized everything from cold storage to convenience cooking and sustainable nutrition.

How did our solar system form? And when did Earth come to be?

Millions of Americans turn to PBS for the solid, reliable reporting that has made PBS NewsHour one of the most trusted news programs in television.

Seawater might seem like an obvious solution to water scarcity, but it comes at a cost.

Greenland's magnificent glaciers are melting -- faster and faster. A team of NASA scientists are trying to find out the reasons why.

Discover powerful horse documentaries on PBS that celebrate Native American heritage, Appalachian history, mythological tales, and the deep cultural bond between humans and horses across generations and continents.

A series that explores the urgent and complex threat of climate change, and efforts to adapt, mitigate, and reverse the tide of a warming world.

The oldest DNA ever retrieved, preserved in sediments in northern Greenland, reveals that Arctic and temperate species once commingled in an ecosystem unlike anything that exists today.

Documentaries and programs that show environmental stewardship from Indigenous perspectives.

Many plants form mutually beneficial relationships in the wild. Learn about 6 examples of symbiosis featured in The Green Planet.

The ancient history of Earth’s deep blue sea.

A Michigan oral history project is collecting the stories of farmers and gardeners from working class communities and communities of color.

Many residents are trying to rebuild their homes that burned down, while others have moved to different parts of Maui or Hawai‘i.

Stream 17 must-see wildlife documentaries that showcase extraordinary animals, their habitats, and survival stories.

The familiar sky we see today wasn’t always blue.

From art to architecture, there are plenty of ways to think about our shared humanity and what that means for the future we’re building together.

Discover rare and bizarre plants, exotic insects, and resilient wildlife featured in The Green Planet with Sir David Attenborough.

Dr. M. Sanjayan shares insights on climate solutions, Indigenous wisdom, and surprising conservation breakthroughs—from fire practices in Australia’s Gibson Desert to blue carbon ecosystems and coral reef acoustics in the Maldives.

Spark curiosity in kids and adults alike with wildlife documentaries, climate stories, and inspiring STEM adventures perfect for family learning and quality screen time.

It takes skill and strategy for African lions to bring down a kill. Learn how these clever kitties work together to hunt a meal and feed the lion pride.

Dive into the best shark documentaries streaming now—exploring over 500 species, ancient Megalodons, and cutting-edge shark science. Learn the truth behind shark myths and meet the scientists working to protect these vital ocean predators.

As wildfires escalate in Western states, authorities are embracing once-outlawed burning practices.

These resources, aligned with NGSS Earth and life science disciplinary core ideas, offer a range of options for engaging middle and high school students with key questions in climate science.

Find videos and classroom resources that illustrate how people are marshaling ancient wisdom and developing innovative solutions to build resilience to a changing climate and extreme weather events.

Bring host Maiya May into your classroom to uncover the science behind extreme weather events and rapid climate change and the innovative solutions to these challenges.

Introduce students to the groundbreaking work of dedicated individuals who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our planet while saving our oceans.

Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet.

This series highlights the intersectionality of environmental education, geography, and anthropology. Inspire student civic action with the global examples presented in each episode.

These resources show the real-world effects of our actions on the environment and were designed to support teachers integrating environmental education into existing Life and Earth Science curricula.

Learn about the science of climate change and hear from people whose work helps us understand our changing planet. Explore strategies for curbing and adapting to climate change.

In this 1-hour special, The Kratt Bros disagree on what’s better: blue oceans or green forests. Can Martin and Chris get back in sync in time to save Planet Earth from villainous plans?

When Chris and Martin go in search of an obscure rainforest creature to add to their Life Lists, the Wild Kratts become embroiled in the complex relationships of a tropical rainforest.

There’s so much to explore when you’re outside! Daniel is going on a nature walk in the forest with O the Owl and Uncle X. They see frogs, worms and even spot a rainbow in the sky!

Nature Cat and his pals go on a perilous, action-packed journey through the waterways where they see more plastic waste! They learn that Earth Day is every day.