Mashable Originals

Mashable's short documentaries feature compelling individuals, innovations, and movements from around the world.

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A collage shows a group of people in an immersive 'Electric Dreams' room (left) and a composite of Palestinian-American artist Samia Halaby as she draws (right)
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How drones are changing the way we fight wildfires
A drone hovering over a wildfire

Why is the world's newest country facing an existential threat?
An image of Wendy Ahonda in a life jacket juxtaposed with an aerial shot of a submerged area in South Sudan


‘Rye Lane’ includes the ultimate scene of meeting up with an ex
The director and two stars of Rye Lane embrace in a colourful room.


A revolutionary VR map is changing how we look at tumors
split screen: on the left, 3D cancer cells flood the screen as a woman wears a VR set in the left image; caption reads: VR tumor mapping



How an oval school in the Thar desert empowers young girls
Aerial shot of the oval school amid the desert, solar panels seen on the roof. Caption reads:  school oasis

Why aesthetics are the secret weapon we need to popularise solar energy
A man climbs a ladder to ascends a giant plant-made column in a room lit by soft pink light. The room's glass ceiling is covered with semi-transparent colourful solar panels which bathe the room in pink and yellow shades.

The secret life of biofluorescent sea creatures
A close-up of a green biofluorescent jellyfish glowing in the dark. Caption on the right reads "Fish Glow!"

Rooftop dancer turns NYC skyscraper into personal dancefloor with mesmerizing views
By Nikolay Nikolov and Lily Kartiganer
Rooftop dancer turns NYC skyscraper into personal dancefloor with mesmerizing views

In Nepal, a woman treks over mountains to bring COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable
In Nepal, a woman treks over mountains to bring COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable


Lego-like house seeks to transform how we build (and live in) our homes
Lego-like house seeks to transform how we build (and live in) our homes


Why are we so obsessed with fantasy football? – Mashable Originals
Why are we so obsessed with fantasy football? – Mashable Originals



Photographer's viral photo strikes a chord with protestors worldwide – Mashable Originals
By Danica D'Souza and Tulika Bose
Photographer's viral photo strikes a chord with protestors worldwide – Mashable Originals

A wounded journalist speaks out — Mashable Originals
A wounded journalist speaks out — Mashable Originals



How people around the world are dealing with coronavirus lockdown – Mashable Originals
How people around the world are dealing with coronavirus lockdown – Mashable Originals


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