Most of us take sunset as the cue to start winding down our day, but what if the sun never sets? The remote city of Inuvik, Canada, is so far north that it experiences non-stop sunlight in the summer, followed by round-the-clock darkness in the winter. Inuvik resident Adi Scott details what it was like to move to this unique part of the planet, and the uniqu ... Show More
Nov 2025
Ep.179 When The Sun Checks Out Early, So Do We
The sun’s calling it a day early… and honestly, same. In this episode, we’re talking about that time of year when the daylight disappears faster than your motivation after 5 p.m. Why does the early sunset make us want to hibernate, snack more, and even cancel plansssss? Does anyb ... Show More
47m 46s
Nov 2024
Making sense of the sun
The sun rises and sets every day of our lives, but it still holds many mysteries. This hour, TED speakers share the latest in probing, replicating, and harnessing the power of our massive star. Guests include astrophysicist Nour Rawafi, fusion physicist Tammy Ma, renewable energy ... Show More
49m 40s
Nov 2024
Journey to the Northern Lights (Encore) | 204
Scotty Phillips is afraid of the dark. Which is tricky, because he just so happens to live in Juneau, Alaska, where in winter, the sun is only out for a few hours a day! With the help of his trusty moose Gus, Scotty sets out on an adventure to reach the Northern Lights before the ... Show More
12m 46s