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
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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.
Festive Glowing Critters
What’s more festive than twinkling lights on a late December eve? Why, a swarm of rats glowing in the infrared, of course! Let these radiant rodents brighten your night, and for the science behind the sparkle, check out our video about the social lives of New York City rats.
Whichever ambience you choose, the Scientific American staff wishes you a cozy holiday season and a Happy New Year!
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