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40 maps that explain World War I

Why the war started, how the Allies won, and why the world has never been the same

Why the war started, how the Allies won, and why the world has never been the same

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BBC Earth - Are birds as smart as mammals? Crow tool use (2 mins)

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The hidden side of everything

The hidden side of everything

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This tiny fish can recognize itself in a mirror. Is it self-aware?

The cleaner wrasse joins humans, chimpanzees, dolphins, and a select few other animals that can pass a long-standing intelligence test.

The cleaner wrasse joins humans, chimpanzees, dolphins, and a select few other animals that can pass a long-standing intelligence test.

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In Controversial Study, Tiny Fish Appears as Self-Aware as Chimps, Dolphins

Some scientists refuse to accept it.

Researchers observed the cleaner wrasse trying to clean marks off itself and exhibiting signs of self-recognition while looking in a mirror. In doing so, the fish appears to pass the test for "mirror self-recognition," a test that has long been considered a hallmark of self-awareness in animals. Not everyone agrees.

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Cleaner wrasse perform a cleaning service for coral reef fish -- namely eating parasites off their customer's skin. However, what the females of some species actually want is to lure in clients and 'cheat' them by biting off some tasty mucus before escaping.

Cleaner wrasse perform a cleaning service for coral reef fish -- namely eating parasites off their customer's skin. However, what the females of some species actually want is to lure in clients and 'cheat' them by biting off some tasty mucus before escaping.

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Mirror-Induced Behavior in the Magpie (Pica pica): Evidence of Self-Recognition

The European magpie, a bird with a large brain and highly developed perspective-taking skills, shows evidence of mirror self-recognition.

The European magpie, a bird with a large brain and highly developed perspective-taking skills, shows evidence of mirror self-recognition.

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The Invisible Paw (Ep. 329 Rebroadcast) - Freakonomics

Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?

Humans, it has long been thought, are the only animal to engage in economic activity. But what if we've had it exactly backward?

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Cleaner wrasse perform a cleaning service for coral reef fish -- namely eating parasites off their customer's skin. However, what the females of some species actually want is to lure in clients and 'cheat' them by biting off some tasty mucus before escaping.

Cleaner wrasse perform a cleaning service for coral reef fish -- namely eating parasites off their customer's skin. However, what the females of some species actually want is to lure in clients and 'cheat' them by biting off some tasty mucus before escaping.

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This tiny fish can recognize itself in a mirror. Is it self-aware?

The cleaner wrasse joins humans, chimpanzees, dolphins, and a select few other animals that can pass a long-standing intelligence test.

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Should a young woman with incurable cancer reveal the name of her daughter’s movie star father?

I think it might be George Clooney.

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CJ’s first step into the professional world faltered a bit. It was a misstep he had no intention of revealing, ever, until a remarkable coincidence 8 months later forced his hand.

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Louise’s brother Jessie was everyone’s best friend. So she had to conceal her happiness when he died. Louise tells us about their complicated relationship and the unexpected things that have happened since he passed.

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A look at the beautiful scenery, wildlife and diverse cultures that make up Canada. Full playlist.

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Andrew Marr's - History of the World

BBC All 8 Episodes Playlist

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The Toilet An unspoken History

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Borneo Death Blow - full documentary