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Tree of life branches out online

Exploring the evolutionary tree of life is now as easy as navigating an online map, thanks to a new interactive website.

A straight line without hitting land from Pakistan to Russia

The longest straight line only touching water, just under 20,000 miles. Who would have guessed you could sail in a straight line from Pakistan to Russia?

How Long Do Animals Live?

One Day on Earth

“One Day On Earth” is the documentary new media project about the amazing diversity, conflict, tragedy, and triumph that occurs in one 24-hour period on this planet . More than a film, “One Day on Earth” is a multi-platform participatory media project. The flagship of this project is a documentary to be released theatrically. Through a creative commons we will establish a community that not only watches but participates. One Day on Earth - Film on 12.12.12 from One Day on Earth .

The Evolution of Life on Earth

What would it look like if we took Earth's 4.5 billion year history, and stuffed it into a normal day's 24 hour time-frame? Follow the magnificent journey of life; where it began, and how it eventually led to humanity as we know it.

Detox Fashion

They say you can tell next season's hottest trend by looking at the colour of the rivers in Mexico and China. That's because global fashion brands like Calvin Klein, GAP and Victoria's Secret are using hazardous chemicals and dyes to make our clothes. These chemicals poison our rivers, and traces of these hazardous chemicals also end up remaining in many of the garments people buy.