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The Fungus Behind This Mysterious Disease
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- The Fungus Behind This Mysterious Disease
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- 2 years ago
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- Ergot fungus caused a mysterious disease with terrible symptoms. But ironically, the fungus also has a ton of medical benefits! Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger shares more.
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- The Strain Of Corn That Rules Them All
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- 2 years ago
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- Corn may be one of the world’s top crops, but its success has made it unexpectedly vulnerable to changes in the market. On a video call, Human Footprint host Shane Campbell-Staton and food historian Abeer Saha dive into corn’s past and its use over time. They reveal how the industrialization of agriculture can offer more insight into human nature.
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- Earth’s History Is Hidden in These Strange Maps
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- 2 years ago
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- The Channeled Scablands of the Pacific Northwest hide an astonishing secret. Evidence of a massive flood that shaped the entire region lies just beneath its landscape. But it can only be seen with cutting edge LIDAR technology. Join Joe as he learns how scientists are using lasers to reveal details that may help us predict the paths of potential megafloods of the future.
Hosted by Joe Hanson from Be Smart, Overview uses stunning 4k drone footage to reveal the natural and human made marvels shaping our planet--from a 10,000-foot view--literally.
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- The 6 weirdest colored bodies of water on Earth
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- 2 years ago
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- When seen from space, Earth’s water appears in vibrant shades other than the deep blue that we’re used to. What’s up with that?
Hosted by Joe Hanson from Be Smart, Overview uses stunning 4k drone footage to reveal the natural and human made marvels shaping our planet--from a 10,000-foot view--literally.
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- How Moldy Bread Can Change Your Brain
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- 2 years ago
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- A grisly medieval plague of holy fire. An experiment gone wrong. And…the CIA? All of these unlikely elements weave together in the story of accidental discovery that gave us LSD. Plus, how scientists today are studying how psychedelics could be used to treat mental illnesses like depression, addiction, OCD, and more.
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- The Accidental Discovery Inside Sea Urchin Poop
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- 2 years ago
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- Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger chats with Dr. Reina Veenhof about what she accidentally discovered inside sea urchin poop, and why baby kelps love it so much!
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- Did Golf Turn Us Into Grass Lovers?
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- 2 years ago
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- In Palm Springs, golf courses are an oasis - but what does it take to keep it alive and flourishing? Straight from a golf cart on the course, Shane Campbell-Staton chats with Jonas Conlan about the resources used for turf grass and some history on golf’s origin.
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- Finding the *BIGGEST* Reason To Feel Hopeful About Climate Change
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- 2 years ago
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- Join Joe in this exploration of a true titan of modern engineering: the world's largest crane. With a lifting capacity of 5,000 tons—equivalent to hoisting a SpaceX Starship Heavy—this giant ring crane at Rotterdam's Mammoet headquarters is a true powerhouse that plays a crucial role in the renewable energy revolution, building massive offshore wind turbines that help combat climate change. And yes, they may let Joe drive it.
CLARIFICATION (Aug. 7, 2024): In this video, we used "largest" to describe the physical size of the crane. We understand from subject matter experts that cranes are more usually classified based on lifting capacity, so we wanted to note here that there are a few cranes with higher lifting capacities. We all have even more reason to feel hopeful about climate change and the potential positive impact of enormous cranes!
Hosted by Joe Hanson from Be Smart, Overview uses stunning 4k drone footage to reveal the natural and human made mar...
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- How a Kitchen Mishap Changed Science Forever
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- 2 years ago
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- Whoever said baking is a science definitely knew what they were talking about. In this episode of Fascinating Fails, we explore how a kitchen tip that changed science forever owes its accidental beginnings to ancient cooking traditions. Plus…a trip to a seaweed farm?!
Unfortunately, there is a typo in the credits on this video. Genevieve Blaise, who is listed as a Researcher & Writer for this episode, should be credited in her role as Field Producer.
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- Grass: America’s Thirstiest Addiction
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- 2 years ago
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- Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint
Step into the world of manicured lawns and desert golf courses to discover the surprising reality behind turf grass: America's most resource-intensive plant, yet one of its least productive crops. Shane Campbell-Staton, host of Human Footprint, visits Palm Springs and examines the environmental impact of our fixation on lawns, which historically symbolized as power and status.
This episode also examines Palm Springs' golf courses, beautiful but thirsty artificial oases, and the impressive engineering needed to keep their lush greens, well, lush and green. Grass may be all around us, but the cultural and resource costs might be more than you've ever realized. Let's tee off and take a look at the real cost of that perfect green lawn. Fore!
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- What Are Scientists Learning About Sharks?
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- 2 years ago
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- Happy World Oceans Day! Shark scientists Dr. Lauren Eve Simonitis, A-bel Gong, and Jaida Elcock share some surprising things they've learned in their shark research! Catch up on episodes of Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham on PBS Terra.
This video has been re-uploaded due to a color correction.
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- 2024 Is Going to Be a Bad Year for Hurricanes…But Why?
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- 2 years ago
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- 2024 is predicted to be a bad year for hurricanes, but why? It has something to do with naturally occurring climate known as La Niña… Weathered #shorts
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- Your Allergies Are Getting Worse…But Why?
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- 2 years ago
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- Climate change is making our allergies worse, but what does this really mean? Let’s get into the weeds to better understand the future of pollen. Weathered #shorts
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- How Mantises Became Nature’s Strangest Assassins
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- 2 years ago
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- Mantises may be some of the most out-of-this-world-looking critters on Earth, but they’re uniquely adapted to life on this planet. These incredible hunters have repeatedly evolved into “ecomorphs”—groups that aren’t closely related, but share amazing adaptations to similar habitats. Mantis expert and grad student Lohit Garikipati says this happens so consistently in their history that “it’s almost baffling.” These dazzling displays of convergence may have something to tell us about evolution…
Our host, entomologist Jessica Ware, Ph.D., visits Lohit at the Towson University Mantis Lab to see how researchers are using high-speed infrared cameras to track the movements of mantis prey capture. The similarities (and differences) in hunting techniques can help reveal how environments shape the animals that live in them.
#mantis #evolution #ecomorph #ethology
Image: Stagmomantis sp., © Lohit Garikipati
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- The Genetic Diversity Of Purebred Dogs
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- 2 years ago
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- Did you know that kennel clubs introduced rules that standardized characteristics of different dog breeds? At the Westminster Kennel Club, find out how doggy DNA comes into play with Human Footprint host Shane Campbell-Staton and geneticist Adam Boyko. A single genetic change in the distinctive features of purebred dogs can alter size, shape, color, and more!
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- Is The Cicada Double Emergence Actually A Big Deal?
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- 2 years ago
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- Brood XIX and Brood XIII are making their way to center stage! Join Insectarium host Dr. Jessica L Ware as she debunks some myths you may have heard and explains what these insects are up to during their time above ground.
Have you started seeing cicadas in your neighborhood? Let us know in the comments!
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- Can You Get Rid Of Pet Allergies?
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- 2 years ago
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- Turns out, you can train your immune system to love pets! Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger tells us how.
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- The First Martians: How Polar Explorers Taught Us to Conquer the Stars
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- 2 years ago
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- Space: The Longest Goodbye on Independent Lens: https://pbs.org/longestgoodbye | #LongestGoodbyePBS
In 1897, the Belgica set sail for Antarctica on the first true science mission to the end of the world,. But within 200 days, the crew found themselves trapped in sea ice, battling disease and insanity during the unending polar night. How did the extreme Antarctic winter affected the Belgica's crew? And what can their trials teach us about maintaining sanity in the harsh environments of space as humanity plans for it’s first crewed mission to Mars?
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- Truffles Are Hiding a Dirty Little Secret
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- 2 years ago
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- Learn more about Surfshark VPN at: https://surfshark.deals/terra
In kitchens around the world, truffles represent culinary excellence and prestige, but in the forest they’re just another flora fighting to exist, using somewhat…unusual methods. In the lush woodland of the Pacific Northwest, these modest mushrooms’ adaptation strategies are promoting not only their own survival, but that of their forest ecosystem at large.
Untold Earth explores the seeming impossibilities behind our planet’s strangest, most unique natural wonders. From fragile, untouched ecosystems to familiar but unexplained occurrences in our own backyard, this series chases insight into natural phenomena through the voices that know them best.
Untold Earth is produced in partnership with Atlas Obscura and Nature.
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- How Dogs Are Shaping The Future Of Medicine
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- 2 years ago
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- Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint
For thousands of years, dogs have been our loyal companions, adapting alongside humans in a sensational journey. However, it wasn't until the 1800s that a significant shift occurred when breeding became a competitive sport. The result? A staggering array of nearly 400 dog breeds, each varying in almost every trait imaginable.
Human Footprint host Shane Campbell-Staton meets these posh pooches and unlocks the secrets of the canine code. In this digital episode, we examine how the Westminster Kennel Club played a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich diversity of dog breeds – resulting directly from the hand of human intervention. We unravel how genes and selective breeding shape these remarkable creatures, with some mutations linking dogs and humans more than expected.
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- Can Humans Get to Mars Without Going Insane?
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- 2 years ago
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- Space: The Longest Goodbye on Independent Lens: https://pbs.org/longestgoodbye | #LongestGoodbyePBS
Humanity's first Martian explorers will face extreme confinement, isolation and disruption of all bodily rhythms. The psychological stress from all of this could lead to a breakdown of social order among those on the mission – even mutiny. How can future astronauts best prepare themselves to face these challenges? And are there lessons that can be learned about this from terrestrial explorers of the past?
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- Allergies: The Science of Why Your Body Hates You
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- 2 years ago
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- Did you know that one of the biggest discoveries in our understanding of allergies was thanks to a completely failed experiment?
From pollen to peanuts, allergies can be the bane of our existence. Hold on tight for this wild ride of an episode that takes us through time. By the end, you'll see how Paris, sea anemone toxin, Prince Albert I of Monaco, and eczema are all linked to allergies...and what we can do about preventing and treating them in the future.
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- How Ants Make Our Cities Healthier
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- 2 years ago
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- In pavement cracks, roadside medians, and parking lots, there are incredible miniature civilizations booming within our concrete jungles: ants! We don’t often think of urban areas as having “ecologies” but Amy Savage, Ph.D. studies the amazing diversity of ants making their way in the city. Their combined efforts make our urban landscapes greener places to live, but their newfound love of carbs is also changing things for them...
Our host and museum curator, Jessica Ware, Ph.D. joins Amy in a search for some tiny neighbors. They're managing surprisingly well in New York and other cities by adapting to human food. But without the access to easy protein (e.g., other insects to prey on), they're doing things a bit differently in street medians than they would in a more rural setting.
#ants #cities #nyc #ecology #insects
Image: Julian F, CC BY-NC, iNaturalist
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- What an Antarctic Disaster Can Teach Us About Getting to Mars
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- 2 years ago
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- Space: The Longest Goodbye on Independent Lens: https://pbs.org/longestgoodbye | #LongestGoodbyePBS
A manned mission to Mars presents a huge array of challenges for scientists and explorers to figure out. Chief among them: how to keep humans sane and relatively content on the isolating, confining, and potentially years long journey to the red planet and back. Turns out, explorers from generations ago here on Earth — particularly those like Ernest Shackleton and his famed Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition aboard the Endurance — survived similar challenges that tomorrow's astronauts can learn from.
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- Save the Planet? In THIS Economy? Pffft
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- 2 years ago
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- We often hear industry and political leaders talk about how we need to balance the economy with the environment. The thinking goes something like this: environmental destruction is necessary to earn a living and make the things we need. But is this really true? Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores how we can approach the economy and the environment differently.
Based on the book by Jenny Price.
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- Floods are increasing WAY faster than we expected
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- 2 years ago
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Flooding is getting worse, and not just from hurricanes or rising tides, but from increased heavy rainfall. In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of flood hazards. First, we journey to New York, to visit Hoboken, New Jersey, and Hollis, Queens, two communities facing different flood challenges. Then, we explore First Street's groundbreaking new risk map, pinpointing high-risk areas. Want to take action against flooding in your area? Watch this episode for insights and solutions.
Weathered is a show hosted by weather expert Maiya May and produced by Balance Media that helps explain the most common natural disasters, what causes them, how they’re changing, and what we can do to prepare.
First Street Study: https://assets.firststreet.org/uploads/2020/06/first_street_foundation...
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- How Big Business Broke Recycling (And Blamed You)
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- 2 years ago
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- Recycling has been the gold standard for fighting pollution for decades. But most plastics can’t be recycled and the companies that push for recycling are the ones often generating the most emissions and waste in the first place. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant looks at how we have been told to “reduce, reuse, recycle” to shift the responsibility from companies to the individual.
Based on the book by Jenny Price.
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- These Invasive Fish Eat Sewage... On Purpose?!
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- 2 years ago
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- What does it take for us to keep our rivers safe? One invader is running the place. Dial into the phone call between Human Footprint host Shane Campbell-Staton and journalist Andrew Reeves, to hear how Asian carp got to America to begin with.
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- This Sacred Canyon Is Alive. And It's Changing Shape
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- 2 years ago
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- Check out Indie Alaska: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypl2HAcbgnw
And the full PBS Earth Month Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnNZYWyBGJ1F8ofFm4H9UTrHxqU8zngK4
Antelope Canyon might be the most visited and photographed slot canyon in the world, but there is more to this ancient sandstone structure than meets the eye. Formed millions of years ago, and revered as a spiritual site for the Navajo Nation, the origins of this geologic wonder are as fascinating as its beauty is renowned. Existing in a perpetual state of flux, Antelope Canyon is constantly being altered by relentless forces of nature - what does it mean to preserve something that is defined by it's impermanence?
Untold Earth explores the seeming impossibilities behind our planet’s strangest, most unique natural wonders. From fragile, untouched ecosystems to familiar but unexplained occurrences in our own backyard, this series chases insight into natural phenomena through th...
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- Insect Decline Impacts You. Here's How You Can Help
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- 2 years ago
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- Insects are critical to the survival of most other animals, including humans. But many insect species, from beetles to dragonflies to butterflies, are declining in abundance due in part to human activity. For Earth Month, Insectarium host Dr. Jessica L Ware gives tips on small things each of us can do to make a lasting impact and help insects thrive for years to come.
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- Carbon Offsets Don't Work. Here's Why
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- 2 years ago
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- Individuals, companies and governments “offset” carbon emissions by paying to plant trees or fund solar panels in one place, so they can emit them elsewhere. Carbon credits are exchanged in the open market with the idea that carbon prices will go up – forcing companies to emit less. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant looks at why carbon offsets may not solve the climate crisis.
Based on the book by Jenny Price.
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- Invasive reptiles & amphibians are taking over...where!?!?
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- 2 years ago
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- Did you know that Florida is home to 180 species of non-native reptiles and amphibians—and that’s JUST reptiles and amphibians! Luckily, there are a few ways to get things under control. Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger tells us how!
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- You Can't Shop Your Way Out of Climate Change
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- 2 years ago
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- We have seen a boom in “eco-friendly” products marketed to consumers’ concerns about the impact of the stuff we buy. But this "shop ‘til you drop” approach doesn’t solve the bigger issue: overconsumption and overproduction are the key drivers of pollution and climate change. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant looks at how “greenwashed” products might be doing more harm than good.
Based on the book by Jenny Price.
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- Can Sharks Sleep?
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- 2 years ago
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- Some species of sharks appear to sleep on the ocean floor. But while they've solved the problem of breathing at a standstill, it's an open question whether or not sharks can experience a REM-like sleep state. Sharks Unknown host Jasmin Graham explains more!
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- We Brought This Fish To America. Now We Can't Get Rid Of It
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- 2 years ago
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- Earth Month from PBS Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnNZYWyBGJ1F8ofFm4H9UTrHxqU8zngK4
The invasive Asian carp, once introduced as a solution, is now disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations across rivers, streams, and lakes along the Mississippi River Basin. Join Shane as he visits a safeguarded battlefront in a laboratory, gears up for an exhilarating fishing tournament, and chows down on a gourmet delicacy.
Through these escapades, he learns the different ways that people are combatting the invasive carp problem. We discover how innovative solutions – whether it’s gamified, walled in, or fried up – are emerging in the conundrum against this invasive aquatic intruder.
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- Why Bumble Bees Are the Fuzzy Heroes We Need
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- 2 years ago
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- If the insect world has a fuzzy, charismatic cutie, it’s surely the humble bumble bee. While insect populations are declining around the globe, bumble bees face unique threats that make them particularly vulnerable. Surveying projects across the U.S. are combining the forces of researchers and community scientists to help protect these critical native pollinators.
Our host and museum curator, Jessica Ware, Ph.D. dives inside the hive to explore why honey bees aren’t the coolest pollinator in town. And Hillary Sardiñas, the pollinator coordinator for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife shows us how to net a queen bumble bee and explains how you can get involved in the mission to save imperiled insects! The series is produced for PBS by the American Museum of Natural History.
Image: © Oregon Zoo / photo by Michael Durham
#Bumblebees #InsectDecline #SaveTheBees
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- Does "Every Little Thing" REALLY Stop Climate Change?
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- 2 years ago
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- Recycling, planting trees, and going vegan are just a handful of the many ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Companies and countries do it too, performing small individual tasks anywhere at any time to “save the planet.” But these small actions have little impact when compared to the vast polluting and emissions-intensive systems that underpin modern society. In this episode, join Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant to explore how making individuals fully responsible for reducing emissions can be counterproductive to combat climate change.
Based on the Jenny Price book, "Stop Saving the Planet!"
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"Stop Saving the Planet" is part of PBS' Earth Month celebration. Check out more videos about our planet here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnNZYWyBGJ1F8ofFm4H9UTrHxqU8zngK4&si=gqfRWE1gJUwD2Fm4
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- Invasion of the Toxic Toads: Nature's Most Successful Failure
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- 2 years ago
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- They prefer suburban living, they’ll eat anything in sight (including each other), and…they’re taking over the world?
This Earth Month, say hello to the Cane Toad: the epitome of failing upward. Wishfully introduced as a solution to a problem, cane toads have become the problem themselves. They’ve established themselves as an extremely successful invasive species… by doing nothing? Join the Fascinating Fails team as we look into how Cane Toads keep taking over ecosystems and what an ‘invasive species’ means in the era of climate change. Plus, find out ways YOU can help fight the climate crisis—it’s as simple as taking a picture!
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Check out PBS Digital Studios' special series "Stop Saving the Planet?"! https://youtu.be/mH2aE0lk2XM
For more videos about our amazing planet, check out the ful...
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- Why It's Time to Stop Saving the Planet*
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- 2 years ago
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- We care about the planet. But what if it's time to stop "saving it"?
Western cultures — and even some climate scientists and sustainability advocates — often share the idea that there is the “natural world” and the “human world.” The natural world is seen as pristine and untouched, while the human world is chaotic and ever changing. But all living things change the world around them in order to build homes, eat, drink and move around. In this first episode, join host Rae Wynn-Grant, Ph.D., as she explores how humans can think differently about the way we change the environments around us, how we can do it better, and why doing so could be a key foundation for addressing climate change.
Based on the Jenny Price book "Stop Saving the Planet!"
Correction:
A previous version of this video had onscreen text that mistakenly identified the speaker as "Voice of Joshua Johnson, The Week, MSNBC." The speaker is actually Dominic Waghorn, a...
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- Catching Anoles With A Fishing Pole And String
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- 2 years ago
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- Why limit the study of anoles to the wild, when you can explore their secrets right in the heart of bustling cities? Catch these lizards in action with Human Footprint host Shane-Campbell Staton and urban evolution expert, Kristin Winchell. In San Juan, find out how anoles have evolved and adapted to their urban playground, showcasing their unique traits all around the Puerto Rican city.
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- Penicillin comes from where?!?!
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- One of the world's most important medicines comes from a lab accident. Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger shares the story!
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- Inspirational Women In Science
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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Untold Earth explores the seeming impossibilities behind our planet’s strangest, most unique natural wonders. From fragile, untouched ecosystems to familiar but unexplained occurrences in our own backyard, this series chases insight into natural phenomena through the voices that know them best.
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2024 was the warmest winter on record, so big winter storms are a thing of the past, right? Not quite…a new study reveals that there is a winter-weather trend that OVERPOWERS CLIMATE CHANGE. To better understand this, we are taking it back to March of 1993 to look at The Storm of the Century, which brought record breaking cold temperatures and 20 INCHES OF SNOW to ALABAMA! By going back, we can better answer questions like: What causes this set up to occur in our atmosphere? And why are we still seeing extreme cold and SNOW IN THE SOUTH? Buckle up as our experts talk the jet stream, polar vortex, and this stubborn cold exception so we can answer the ultimate question: Are these winter storms here to stay? Watch this episode to find out.
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Puerto Rican Crested Anoles are a prime example of adaptation in action. In just a few decades, these city-dwelling lizards have undergone remarkable evolutionary changes to thrive in an urban landscape. Longer limbs, stickier toe pads, and higher heat tolerance are just a few of the adaptations they've developed. Step into the captivating world of urban lizard discoveries with Shane Campbell-Staton and anole enthusiast, Kristin Winchell. Join us on a journey into the heart of Puerto Rico to witness the transformation of anoles, and understand what it means for their survival in our human-altered world.
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Fascinating Fails tells the stories of accidents in history that have resulted in some of our biggest discoveries, inventions, and breakthroughs. Following those often jaw-dropping (and sometimes hilarious) fails through time to today, host Maren Hunsberger asks: "What's next?". By talking to today's innovative young scientists, engineers, artists, and other big thinkers, we see how the mistakes of the past are leading us into the science of tomorrow...and toward a better future.
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