short-clips

Crane style Kung Fu fighters are known for keeping perfect balance, even while evading lethal attacks. (5 min)

A severe summer drought followed by an extra harsh winter has decimated the livestock in Mongolia and may inextricably end Mongolian nomadic culture. (4:17 min)

The Mekong river, which supports the livelihoods of about 60 million people in Southeast Asia, is at record-low water levels. China has built four of its planned eight hydroelectric dams on the upper Mekong. (2:44 min)

Fight Science tests Ninja Woman Mindy’s strength and flexibility against one of the best security systems modern technology can offer. (3:44 min)

What if sensors on the street knew exactly which parking spots were free and your phone could direct you straight to a free space? San Francisco is trying the idea. If it works, it’ll be good for motorists, for the city, and for the environment. (4:46 min)

R.I.P. Howard Zinn (1922 -2010). (6:30 min)

Terrified residents throughout Chile were awakened by an 8.8. magnitude earthquake. As Seth Doane reports, aid is already making it’s way to the country. (2:47 min)

Shibam Yemen is home to some of the world’s oldest skyscrapers - contiguous mud-brick tower buildings rising five to nine stories high that have stood for seven centuries, but their preservation could prove difficult. (3 min)