Tired of an Old-Fashioned Yule Log Video? Try These Scientific Alternatives Instead

Happy holidays from all of us at Scientific American By Kelso Harper & Tom Lum Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Sure, a crackling yule log in a digital fireplace may be cozy, but it’s been done. This year try one of these science video alternatives to create the perfect holiday ambience in your home. Snow-white Seal Pups On supporting science journalism If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today. For the gray seals in Norfolk, England, winter is pupping season. And for the first few weeks of their life, the baby seals sport a festive snow-white coat. Tune into this live stream to glimpse unreasonably adorable pups snoozing and galumphing o’er a wintry shore. Sparkling Space Views For many, the holiday season is a time to reflect. And how better to contemplate our lives on this planet than by peering down at Earth from the International Space Station (ISS)? Check out one of NASA’s two ISS live streams to get a fresh perspective on the world as we enter a new year.
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