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|     0:49    |     NEWS    | See Hawk Rescued From Hurricane Harvey Set Free William Bruso rode out Hurricane Harvey with an open apartment door, a glass of liquor, and a hawk. The two became an unlikely pair after the hawk, exhausted from storm winds and torrential rains, flew into his taxi cab and wouldn't leave. Nicknamed “Harvey the Hurricane Hawk,” the female raptor has since been set free. For many, hers is a story of hope and resilience amidst a terrible disaster. —Sarah Gibbens, online writer WATCH NOW SHARE

|     1:25    |     NEWS    | This Biologist Braves Eel Shocks in the Name of Science Kenneth Catania was once a professor of mine, and ever since, I've been fascinated by his quest to understand the biology behind animals' most astounding abilities. His work often puts him in close quarters with unusual creatures: For his latest study, he let an electric eel shock him as he measured the jolt. It's impressive work—and remarkable footage! —Michael Greshko, staff science writer WATCH NOW SHARE

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|     3:01    |     101 VIDEOS    | What Is Green Energy, Exactly? As I was making this video, I thought back to what I learned about renewable energy in elementary school. Even 20 years ago, solar or wind power seemed like more of a novelty than an affordable or attainable source of electricity for average people. It's amazing how much has changed since then. Now, green energy is capable of providing large amounts of electricity to the power grid—and it's more affordable. The amazing advances in renewable technology have really given me hope for a more sustainable future. —Rebekah Barlas, producer/editor WATCH NOW SHARE

|     3:17    |     NEWS    | See North Korea’s Secretive Capital From Above North Korea—and its capital, Pyongyang—are fascinating, enigmatic places. Any glimpse of daily life within the secluded nation is rare and tightly controlled. National Geographic has explored life in the city and even a luxury ski resort. This is a view that I had never seen before: from the air. It’s hard not to imagine what life might be like there, and to even feel a sense of normalcy, from the lofty vantage point. —Nick Lunn, producer/editor WATCH NOW SHARE

|     13:02    |     SHORT FILM SHOWCASE    | Take a Tour of a Soviet-Era Ghost Town at the Edge of the World Aleksandr Romanovsky, better known as “Sasha from Pyramiden,” always goes outside with a rifle—to protect himself from the polar bears that wander into this town deep within the Arctic Circle. Sasha, a tour guide, is one of only six people who live in this remote former mining town, developed in the 1930s and abandoned in the 1980s. This short film is a quiet, surreal look at what life is like here, somewhat frozen in the past. —Rachel Brown, associate producer WATCH NOW SHARE

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