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2:41 | SHORT FILM SHOWCASE       Get Lost in Hong Kong on a 3-Minute Trolley Adventure Who doesn’t love cheap and convenient public transportation? In Hong Kong, their iconic streetcar system has been popular with locals and tourists for more than 100 years. Hop on board some of these legendary trams and explore the city's vibrant streets with filmmaker Brandon Li. — Lauren Leadmon, associate producer WATCH NOW SHARE

0:43 | NEWS       The Railroad Worm Glows in the Dark, as a Warning I've had the pleasure of producing videos on bioluminescent animals in the past and am still excited to see more of nature's glowing creatures. The railroad worm is aptly named because it looks like the lights one would see on the side of railroad or subways tracks. It's not actually a worm, but the larva of the beetle species Stenophixothrix fusca. Its glow serves as a survival mechanism, which makes the phenomenon much more fascinating. — Jennifer Murphy, producer/editor WATCH NOW SHARE

4:41 | NEWS       How Engineers Hack Cameras to Photograph and Study Sharks and Lions Hidden deep below National Geographic’s HQ in Washington, D.C., lies one of its most important and unique departments: engineering. The engineers are tasked with creating, hacking, and modifying cameras that can fit onto a wide range of wild animals in order to capture critical research and stunning visuals. In this video, hear from some of the engineers about their experiences working at Nat Geo, including when one fell into the water while attempting to attach a camera to a great white shark. — Nick Lunn, producer/editor WATCH NOW SHARE

2:47 | 101 VIDEOS       Explore Mysteries of the Dark Universe I have always been equal parts enamored and overwhelmed with the cosmos. Filled with seemingly endless possibilities, trying to understand the universe often produces more questions than answers. In this short explainer, our team explores what is perhaps one of the largest space mysteries: the dark universe. Take a minute to question the unknown and catch up on what we do know about dark energy and dark matter. — Crystal Berg, associate producer WATCH NOW SHARE

5:07 | MAGAZINE       This Plan to Save a Rare Albatross From Extinction Just Might Work For most people, seabirds are out of sight and out of mind. But climate change, fisheries, pollution, habitat loss, and invasive species have led to a shocking decline of nearly 70 percent since the 1950s. Of 360 species of seabirds, 110 of them are under threat. But this microcosm within the larger story is a sign of hope. We don’t often get to report on positive environmental news, but when we do, it’s remarkable. — Gabbi Ewing, associate producer/editor WATCH NOW SHARE

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