The article "Does Our Solar System Have a Protective Wall?" from BBC's Science Focus explains the concept of the "heliopause," the boundary where the solar wind from the Sun meets the interstellar medium. This boundary, sometimes described as a "wall," plays a crucial role in protecting Earth from harmful cosmic rays.
In The Grand Tour of Voyager 1, Professor Brian Cox discusses how the Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, continues to send signals back to Earth from its journey to the outer reaches of our Solar System. Learn about the groundbreaking space exploration efforts of the Voyager missions, especially its role in mapping the solar wind’s reach and helping scientists understand the auroras occurring on distant planets like Jupiter and Saturn. Using images from the Hubble Space Telescope and data from Voyager 1, scientists are unraveling the mysteries of the Solar System's farthest edges.
In Two Planets, Two Paths, Professor Brian Cox explains what happened 4.6 billion years ago when Mars and Earth formed. The formation set these two planets, which were made of similar material, on very different paths. Learn how the magnetic field around Earth provides protection and how Mars’s magnetic field died out. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time, a series that seeks to explain our place in the Universe. Professor Brian Cox looks back on decades of discovery and toward the next frontier in space, pondering the question: What’s next?
In The Dancing Lights of the Auroras s, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how auroras are formed at the North and South Poles. Watch these amazing dancing lights move through the sky. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In honor of his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, this special playlist brings together 10 unforgettable videos from landmark BBC series including Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Frozen Planet. Journey from the deepest oceans to frozen polar landscapes and some of the wildest places on Earth, encountering extraordinary animals and the remarkable behaviors that help them survive.
Over a broadcasting career spanning more than seven decades, Attenborough has transformed the way audiences experience nature on screen. His distinctive narration and passion for the natural world have brought viewers closer to wildlife while drawing attention to biodiversity, conservation, and the environmental changes affecting our planet.
Explore some of the spectacular moments that have made his work so enduring — and celebrate a century of curiosity, discovery, and wonder.
In Shifting Toward Greener Renewable Energy, scientists discuss the development of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. They explore advancements in the efficiency of capturing, storing, and utilizing energy, and the need for technological innovation to overcome challenges related to energy production and sustainability. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change - The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
In Neptune, Ice Giant, Professor Brian Cox explains how Neptune is unique because of its atmosphere, cold temperatures, weather, and wind speed. Learn how the pressure and lack of features on Neptune create the highest wind speeds in the Solar System. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Planets, a series that explores the dramatic lives of the eight planets in our Solar System.
Every cloud, gust of wind, and raindrop has a story. Dive into the science behind weather and explore the forces that keep Earth's atmosphere constantly in motion. Watch the BBC videos linked below, then take the Kahoot! to put your weather knowledge to the test.
Explore how solar heating, air pressure, humidity, and global wind patterns work together to shape the weather we experience every day. From the formation of clouds to the movement of storm systems, uncover the science behind Earth's ever-changing atmosphere.
Explore the most powerful weather in the solar system in this Kahoot! about planetary storms, extreme environments, and the forces that shape other worlds. From Jupiter's Great Red Spot to planet-wide dust storms on Mars, discover how weather behaves in places far different from Earth.
This Kahoot! explores winds, clouds, atmospheres, and storms across the solar system while revealing some of the largest and longest-lasting weather events ever observed.
Watch the Planets of Our Solar System playlist and related videos linked below, then take the Kahoot! and see how much you know about the extreme weather in our cosmic neighborhood.
This BBC video playlist travels from forests and wildlife habitats to communities developing new solutions to environmental challenges. Discover how healthy forests support life on Earth, see conservationists working to protect endangered species and restore damaged habitats, and explore how renewable energy can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Along the way, meet people taking action to address real environmental problems and discover how science, technology, conservation, and everyday choices can all play a role in protecting the planet.
Earth Day is a chance to appreciate the natural world, understand the challenges it faces, and imagine what a healthier future could look like. Whether it’s Earth Day or any day of the year, these BBC videos show that caring for our planet starts with understanding how it works — and how our actions can make a difference.
The article "Does Our Solar System Have a Protective Wall?" from BBC's Science Focus explains the concept of the "heliopause," the boundary where the solar wind from the Sun meets the interstellar medium. This boundary, sometimes described as a "wall," plays a crucial role in protecting Earth from harmful cosmic rays.
In The Grand Tour of Voyager 1, Professor Brian Cox discusses how the Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, continues to send signals back to Earth from its journey to the outer reaches of our Solar System. Learn about the groundbreaking space exploration efforts of the Voyager missions, especially its role in mapping the solar wind’s reach and helping scientists understand the auroras occurring on distant planets like Jupiter and Saturn. Using images from the Hubble Space Telescope and data from Voyager 1, scientists are unraveling the mysteries of the Solar System's farthest edges.
In Two Planets, Two Paths, Professor Brian Cox explains what happened 4.6 billion years ago when Mars and Earth formed. The formation set these two planets, which were made of similar material, on very different paths. Learn how the magnetic field around Earth provides protection and how Mars’s magnetic field died out. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time, a series that seeks to explain our place in the Universe. Professor Brian Cox looks back on decades of discovery and toward the next frontier in space, pondering the question: What’s next?
In The Dancing Lights of the Auroras s, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how auroras are formed at the North and South Poles. Watch these amazing dancing lights move through the sky. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In honor of his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, this special playlist brings together 10 unforgettable videos from landmark BBC series including Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Frozen Planet. Journey from the deepest oceans to frozen polar landscapes and some of the wildest places on Earth, encountering extraordinary animals and the remarkable behaviors that help them survive.
Over a broadcasting career spanning more than seven decades, Attenborough has transformed the way audiences experience nature on screen. His distinctive narration and passion for the natural world have brought viewers closer to wildlife while drawing attention to biodiversity, conservation, and the environmental changes affecting our planet.
Explore some of the spectacular moments that have made his work so enduring — and celebrate a century of curiosity, discovery, and wonder.
In Shifting Toward Greener Renewable Energy, scientists discuss the development of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. They explore advancements in the efficiency of capturing, storing, and utilizing energy, and the need for technological innovation to overcome challenges related to energy production and sustainability. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change - The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
In Neptune, Ice Giant, Professor Brian Cox explains how Neptune is unique because of its atmosphere, cold temperatures, weather, and wind speed. Learn how the pressure and lack of features on Neptune create the highest wind speeds in the Solar System. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Planets, a series that explores the dramatic lives of the eight planets in our Solar System.
Every cloud, gust of wind, and raindrop has a story. Dive into the science behind weather and explore the forces that keep Earth's atmosphere constantly in motion. Watch the BBC videos linked below, then take the Kahoot! to put your weather knowledge to the test.
Explore how solar heating, air pressure, humidity, and global wind patterns work together to shape the weather we experience every day. From the formation of clouds to the movement of storm systems, uncover the science behind Earth's ever-changing atmosphere.
Explore the most powerful weather in the solar system in this Kahoot! about planetary storms, extreme environments, and the forces that shape other worlds. From Jupiter's Great Red Spot to planet-wide dust storms on Mars, discover how weather behaves in places far different from Earth.
This Kahoot! explores winds, clouds, atmospheres, and storms across the solar system while revealing some of the largest and longest-lasting weather events ever observed.
Watch the Planets of Our Solar System playlist and related videos linked below, then take the Kahoot! and see how much you know about the extreme weather in our cosmic neighborhood.
This BBC video playlist travels from forests and wildlife habitats to communities developing new solutions to environmental challenges. Discover how healthy forests support life on Earth, see conservationists working to protect endangered species and restore damaged habitats, and explore how renewable energy can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Along the way, meet people taking action to address real environmental problems and discover how science, technology, conservation, and everyday choices can all play a role in protecting the planet.
Earth Day is a chance to appreciate the natural world, understand the challenges it faces, and imagine what a healthier future could look like. Whether it’s Earth Day or any day of the year, these BBC videos show that caring for our planet starts with understanding how it works — and how our actions can make a difference.