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Title: Why The Sahara Desert Flooded
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: In September 2024, parts of the Sahara Desert flooded. But isn't the Sahara supposed to be one of the driest places on Earth? (That's a rhetorical question). So why did this happen? Will it happen again? What does it mean? Maiya May explains

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Title: What Was Play-Doh Originally Used For?
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Play-Doh wasn't always a kid's toy. It was originally created by a cleaning product company and used to pick up dirt from wallpaper! But how and why did its use change over time? Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger shares the origin story!

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What’s it like to fly THROUGH a hurricane? I found out

Title: What’s it like to fly THROUGH a hurricane? I found out
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Hurricane Hunters collect as much data as possible by flying INTO hurricanes. But what surprised Maiya May the most when visiting these intrepid pilots and scientists was just how seemingly normal their planes are.

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The Story Of The World’s Deadliest Surgery

Title: The Story Of The World’s Deadliest Surgery
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Dr. Robert Liston was known as one of the fastest surgeons in the world. He was also known for conducting one of the DEADLIEST surgeries with a 300% mortality rate! Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger shares his story! #Surgery #anesthesia

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The Most Dangerous Wildfires All Have ONE THING in Common

Title: The Most Dangerous Wildfires All Have ONE THING in Common
Runtime: 12:09
Date posted: 2 years ago
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Fires are getting bigger and more homes are burning each year. In January 2025, 14 out of control wildfires tore through parts of Los Angeles and burnt over 18,000 structures and left at least 29 people dead. Firefighters are having to change tactics when it comes to the most destructive fires, but why? Jennifer Blach, Ph.D., just released a new study in the journal, Science, and her findings point to a new type of fire that is the culprit for all this destruction.

In this episode, we dive into this groundbreaking new study to learn why fires are getting more dangerous to humans and what we can do about it. Plus we have never-before-seen animations from NASA that show us exactly how these new fires behave. So tune in to learn about the future of fires and how to protect yourself and your home as fires c...

Were The Salem Witch Trials Caused by a Fungus?

Title: Were The Salem Witch Trials Caused by a Fungus?
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Experts have blamed Ergot, a deadly parasitic fungus known for causing hallucinations and convulsions as the reason for the Salem Witch Trials, but the science says otherwise. Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger returns to break down the story!

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Coal Plant Explosion Knocks Me Off My Feet

Title: Coal Plant Explosion Knocks Me Off My Feet
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Weathered's Maiya May visited a coal power plant as it was being decommissioned. Experts predict that coal use will peak globally in 2024, and begin to decline quickly as renewable energy is deployed. And blowing them up is the easiest way to get rid of the coal plants.

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The Toxic Beach Where Giant Ships Go to Die

Title: The Toxic Beach Where Giant Ships Go to Die
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: This is the wild and complex reality of the world's largest ship-breaking yard on the Arabian Sea.

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Why Are These Huge Cracks Appearing in the Desert?

Title: Why Are These Huge Cracks Appearing in the Desert?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: In Arizona, fissures are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon due to lack of rain and groundwater depletion. Weathered's Maiya May explains.

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Title: Who Killed the Colorado River?
Runtime: 18:01
Date posted: 2 years ago
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This episode explores the mystery of the vanishing Colorado River Delta. Once a lifeline for the American Southwest, it's now a shadow of its former self. What happened? Outdated water laws? Excessive urban development and agriculture? Is there a possibility for restoration? Let's investigate.

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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Just How Much Hotter are Treeless Streets?

Title: Just How Much Hotter are Treeless Streets?
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Urban heat island effects are caused by building materials like pavement and concrete absorbing more heat than natural surfaces like plants, making cities much warmer than their surroundings.

In Medellín, Colombia, Weathered's Maiya May found out how much of a difference trees can make to mitigate this effect.

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Title: Hottest. Oceans. Ever.
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Sea surface temperatures have been generally trending warmer each year, but 2023-2024 saw a huge increase over the previous record holder.

Maiya May explains what these higher temperatures mean for our world's oceans, especially coral reefs.

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What Will Our World Look Like at 4 Degrees?

Title: What Will Our World Look Like at 4 Degrees?
Runtime: 13:11
Date posted: 2 years ago
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Hurricane Helene and Milton are painful reminders that our oceans are changing. Warmer ocean waters are acting on higher sea levels, causing catastrophic damage to our coastal communities. And what’s scarier is that the sea level rise we’ve witnessed over the past 30 years is nothing compared to what we’ll see in our lifetimes.

In this episode, we take a peek at brand-new flood imagery created by Climate Central’s FloodVisio...

Why Young Lions Get Kicked Out of Their Pride

Title: Why Young Lions Get Kicked Out of Their Pride
Runtime: 8:51
Date posted: 2 years ago
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In this episode, young lions are taking their first steps into becoming adults. They’ve made it through a dangerous part of life, being a cub, where the odds are stacked against them.

When male lions grow up, their presence is seen as a threat to their fathers. As they start growing larger, their manes start to appear, and they begin thinking about having cubs of their own, and this isn’t tolerated within the pride. And so it becomes time to leave and take on the world alone. And the new world they find themselves in is full of challenges they’ll need to overcome in order to lead their own prides one day. Things may not be as simple as they seem however. The Xudum pride is enormous, and how long it can continue growing without fracturing into pieces is unsure. Could this new generation of subadults be the trigger for the Xudum pride to split, or will they join the ranks in this huge...

Title: What is causing Brazil's wildfires?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Brazil's wildfires have doubled since last year, causing severe damage to the Amazon rainforest. But what conditions are causing these fires, and what will happen if the rainforest reaches its tipping point? Weathered: Earth's Extremes host Maiya May explains more.

Have hurricanes always caused this much rain?

Title: Have hurricanes always caused this much rain?
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Hurricane Helene caused tons of rain across parts of North Carolina and the Southeastern U.S., but was this much rain normal? Weathered host Maiya May breaks down what caused double digits of rain, and will we be expecting more?

What are these 10,000 mirrors in the desert?

Title: What are these 10,000 mirrors in the desert?
Runtime: 0:50
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: This futuristic looking array is a cutting edge solar farm - using super-heated molten salt to churn our power, even in the dark.

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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Has Earth Already Crossed MAJOR Tipping Points? | Full Episode | Weathered: Earth’s Extremes

Title: Has Earth Already Crossed MAJOR Tipping Points? | Full Episode | Weathered: Earth’s Extremes
Runtime: 27:34
Date posted: 2 years ago
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The Weathered crew traveled all over the US and abroad to answer pressing questions about our changing climate in our new series, Weathered, Earth's Extremes. Maiya and the team worked so hard on this show -- we can't wait for you to watch it!

Maiya May is on a mission to understand the impacts of climate change and how to stop it. She brings viewers along to learn where we are and where we’re going as greenhouse gasses reach record levels. Have we crossed major climate tipping points? And are there positive tipping points that will help sl...

Title: Why Is Survival So Hard for Lion Cubs?
Runtime: 9:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
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Lions, leopards and cheetah are breeding successfully in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, but how? (Plus cute newborn cubs!!)

In this episode, we meet the huge Xudum lion super pride has been doing very well lately, and therefore have had the opportunity to further expand their family. With 15 cubs currently in this pride, these brand new lions are stumbling their way through their first stage of life. But the path is fraught with peril, and the odds are against these little cubs’ survival.

The Big Cats 24/7 crew has been following a leopard who has just given birth, footage of leopards this young is very rare. If anything, leopard cubs are even more vulnerable than lion cubs, and they only have a single mother to defend them. She needs to use different tactics to make sure the little ones have a chance of survival.

We also meet a cheetah mother who’s young has...

What Causes Hurricane Rapid Intensification?

Title: What Causes Hurricane Rapid Intensification?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: In a very short period of time Tropical Storm Helene quickly gained energy as it moved north over the Gulf of Mexico, and shortly after Hurricane Milton went from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in less than 24 hours, a process known as rapid intensification. Rapid Intensification is becoming increasingly more common as sea surface temperatures continue to rise. Weathered's Maiya May says more about why this happens, the dangers it poses, and why we can expect it to continue.

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Title: Weathered Made a TV Show!
Runtime: 4:06
Date posted: 2 years ago
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The first episode will also premiere here on Terra at 8pm ET on 10/2, and Maiya and the Weathered team will be there in the chat! Head over to this link to get notified when the first episode goes live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEH9nX5sudk

The Weathered team has been working so hard over the last year on this show -- we can't wait to share it with you all!

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Why This Unusual Pattern May Save the Rainforests

Title: Why This Unusual Pattern May Save the Rainforests
Runtime: 9:35
Date posted: 2 years ago
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The Choco region in northwest Ecuador is hosting a groundbreaking experiment to try and help it’s rainforests recover from rampant deforestation. A multinational team is planting small “tree islands" to attract natural seed dispersers. It’s an innovative approach that we’ll take a close look at, from above and within.

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Title: Swim in this lake if you want to die
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: These apocalyptic ponds in Canada are one of the nastier byproducts of fosile fuel production.

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How Otters Are Saving Earth’s Underwater Forests

Title: How Otters Are Saving Earth’s Underwater Forests
Runtime: 10:07
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Hidden beneath the surface of our coastal seas are towering forests - of kelp. These underwater ecosystems are as crucial to our environment as their land-based counterparts. We’ll explore them alongside conservationists who are working to restore these threatened habitats. We'll also meet some adorable sea otters and learn about the role they play in maintaining the balance in this sensitive environment.

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Title: What's the deal with SPF?
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Some people sunburn easily while others don’t. How does this impact which sunscreen we should use? Is sunscreen necessary at all, especially for those with more melanin in their skin? Dr. Tina Lasisi explains.

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Can depressions be treated with... magnets?

Title: Can depressions be treated with... magnets?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Curing depression with magnets seems like science fiction, but is there actually some truth to this? How much more research is needed? Dr. Tina Lasisi explains

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Title: The dangers of BBLs
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Brazilian Butt LIfts (aka: BBLs) have the highest mortality rate of any aesthetic surgical procedure. What is the cause of this mortality? Why do we STILL keep getting BBLs? Dr. Tina Lasisi explains.
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Title: Debunking the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Did human evolution actually feature a period where our ancestors lived in the water? Short answer: no. Longer answer (but still short enough for a YouTube Short) is in this in this video where Dr. Tina Lasisi unpacks the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis and explores why humans (perhaps unfortunately depending on your POV) did not have their own “mermaid era”.

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Title: Was Elizabeth Holmes on to something?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The allure of Theranos was its claim to detect numerous diseases from just a drop of blood.
While Elizabeth Holmes' ambitions ended in scandal, the science she was pursuing wasn't
entirely fantasy. Tina dives deep into the challenges of bloodwork, the technologies like mass
spectrometry that could someday make Theranos' dream a reality, and introduces us to Iollo, a
new company promising what Theranos couldn't deliver.

Dr. Tina Lasisi breaks down the story.

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Can anyone explain this giant structure in the Sahara?

Title: Can anyone explain this giant structure in the Sahara?
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: It's not aliens. It's not Atlantis. It is a geological wonder called the Richat Structure.

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Title: How Corn Took Over the World 🌽
Runtime: 11:30
Date posted: 2 years ago
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As one industrialized strain of corn is dominating the market, it's rapidly replacing thousands of indigenous and local varieties. But what does this transformation mean for our food security and the preservation of agricultural diversity?

In Mexico, Human Footprint host Shane Campbell-Staton explores around a maize vault, a treasure trove of genetic diversity. He joins geneticist Sarah Hearne to unravel the intricate genetic landscape of corn. In a tortilla factory, Shane meets with local Mexican chefs Santiago Muñoz and Daniela Moreno, who are committed to reviving the sacred heritage of maize and preserving cultural traditions through corn.

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The Fungus Behind This Mysterious Disease

Title: The Fungus Behind This Mysterious Disease
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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.

Title: The Strain Of Corn That Rules Them All
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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.

Earth’s History Is Hidden in These Strange Maps

Title: Earth’s History Is Hidden in These Strange Maps
Runtime: 10:20
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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

Title: The 6 weirdest colored bodies of water on Earth
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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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Title: How Moldy Bread Can Change Your Brain
Runtime: 19:39
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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

Title: The Accidental Discovery Inside Sea Urchin Poop
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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!

Title: Did Golf Turn Us Into Grass Lovers?
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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.

Finding the *BIGGEST* Reason To Feel Hopeful About Climate Change

Title: Finding the *BIGGEST* Reason To Feel Hopeful About Climate Change
Runtime: 13:03
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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!

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How a Kitchen Mishap Changed Science Forever

Title: How a Kitchen Mishap Changed Science Forever
Runtime: 16:17
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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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Title: Grass: America’s Thirstiest Addiction
Runtime: 11:35
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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?

Title: What Are Scientists Learning About Sharks?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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.

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2024 Is Going to Be a Bad Year for Hurricanes…But Why?

Title: 2024 Is Going to Be a Bad Year for Hurricanes…But Why?
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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

Your Allergies Are Getting Worse…But Why?

Title: Your Allergies Are Getting Worse…But Why?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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

How Mantises Became Nature’s Strangest Assassins

Title: How Mantises Became Nature’s Strangest Assassins
Runtime: 10:51
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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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Title: The Genetic Diversity Of Purebred Dogs
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: 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!

Is The Cicada Double Emergence Actually A Big Deal?

Title: Is The Cicada Double Emergence Actually A Big Deal?
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: 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!

Title: Can You Get Rid Of Pet Allergies?
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: Turns out, you can train your immune system to love pets! Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger tells us how.

The First Martians: How Polar Explorers Taught Us to Conquer the Stars

Title: The First Martians: How Polar Explorers Taught Us to Conquer the Stars
Runtime: 13:41
Date posted: 3 years ago
Description: 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

Title: Truffles Are Hiding a Dirty Little Secret
Runtime: 8:03
Date posted: 3 years ago
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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.

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