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Inspirational Women In Science
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- Inspirational Women In Science
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In celebration of Women’s History Month, Insectarium host Dr. Jessica L Ware shares stories about three women in science who have inspired her throughout the years.
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- Why Is NASA Interested In This Upside Down Cave?
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- 5:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Below the Chihuahuan Desert in southeastern New Mexico, lies an extensive system of limestone caves, among them the pristine Lechuguilla Cave and the famed Carlsbad Cavern, home to one of North America's largest underground chambers. But there’s more to this subterranean world than gigantic geological formations. It's also ground zero for a microbial war that’s been raging for thousands of years, right beneath our feet.
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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- Is the Population ACTUALLY Booming?
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Our demographics are shifting. Across the world, the total fertility rate is dropping as people have less children, even as our total population is expanding. Combine that with an aging population that could put a strain on social systems, and we may have a big problem on our hands. Far Out host Sinéad Bovell explains.
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- This Weather Trend Is Overpowering Global Warming - Storm of the Century
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- 14:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/PBSWeathered?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
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.
Read Judah Cohen’s study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/...
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- Why Are These Urban Lizards Evolving In Overdrive?
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- 10:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint
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.
#evolution #PuertoRico #lizards
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- The Incredible Discoveries of The Shark Lady
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Dr. Eugenie Clark's six-decade career as a groundbreaking shark scientist
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- How Is The Legacy Of Slavery Written Into DNA?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- What is genetic data revealing about connections between present-day populations in the Americas and West Central Africa? Human Footprint host Shane-Campbell Staton meets with geneticist Steven Micheletti to examine the biological impact of slavery in America.
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- How To Accidentally Save the World (with Fungus)
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- 19:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- How did a famous lab accident end up saving more than half a billion lives…and is it even true? How did a moldy melon from Peoria, Illinois save more than half a billion lives? And what does this all have to do with using killer viruses to make people better when they’re sick?? Curiosity in the face of failure is what gave us modern antibiotics…and the viruses that just might save us from superbugs.
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.
Original Production Funding Provided by National Science Foundation - Grant No. ...
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- What Happens When Demographics Change Forever?
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- 6:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Are we on the brink of population collapse? Some economists and tech billionaires (like Elon Musk) think so. As noted in a recent NY Times article about Peak Population, birth rates are declining, and some argue an aging population could strain social services and hurt the economy. (On the other hand, some say, slower population growth could be more sustainable for our environment.) Whichever argument you sympathize with, here's a key thing to understand about this trend: Demographers predicted it. In fact, they've been expecting for years. Their advice? Don’t freak out. Here’s what changing demographics might mean for our planet and the future.
Please note: In this episode, we're using the word "woman" as shorthand for “people who ovulate.” But it’s important to note that some women don’t ovulate, have XX chromosomes, or a uterus — whether they’re queer, intersex, and, or, have a condition that affects their reproductive traits.
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- Was This Really a 1 in 700,000,000,000 Year Event?! - Antarctic sea ice melting fast
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- 12:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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For decades, Antarctic sea ice trends seemed to defy climate change, until…they didn’t. In just two years, Antarctica lost as much sea ice as the Arctic lost in three decades. Statistics say that the record low sea ice in 2023 was a 1 in 700 BILLION year event, suggesting that the models in this case may be broken, or that this anomaly was caused by climate change. And a new study asked the question: does this represent a STATE CHANGE? And what would that mean for one of our most iconic species, the emperor penguin? And what does reduced sea ice mean for Thwaites, the Doomsday Glacier? With summer sea ice hitting the third-lowest extent in recorded history, it's time to check-in. Watch this episode to find out.
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- Spot The Difference: Butterfly Or Moth?
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- At a glance, you might think you can easily distinguish a butterfly from a moth. But take a closer look. There are colorful moths and day-flying moths that can throw you for a loop! Next time you come across a member of the Order Lepidoptera, use these tips from Insectarium host Dr. Jessica L Ware.
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- What Did The Big Bang Sound Like? Pets React!
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Is it bird poop? Is it a bomb? Nope. It’s the Big Bang! A hiss heard only by accident. Is this what you or your pet thought it would sound like!?
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- These Sharks Eat Plants (And It Gets Weirder.)
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- 11:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Check out Insectarium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOvZ2ELfN3E&
The tiny bonnethead shark might be holding a secret or two. Host Jasmin Graham joins her former mentee Kathy Liu to uncover why male and female bonnetheads may be exhibiting sexual dimorphism and whether cryptic speciation is another phenomenon found in this mini shark.
On Sharks Unknown, host Jasmin Graham joins her peers in shark science to investigate mysteries including shark migration, and the effects of climate change. Jasmin and her guests connect on how their lives inform and impact their research.
Original Production Funding Provided by National Science Foundation - Grant No. 2120006. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Series Funding is provided by the National Aquarium and the New England Aquarium.
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- Why Are Hammerhead Sharks Shaped Like That?
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Hammerheads have functional faces used to help them gather electrical signals to catch prey! Sharks Unknown host Jasmin Graham explains more.
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- How An Ancient Ocean Shaped US History
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- 17:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint
From ancient seas to fertile soils, evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton explores the remarkable journey that transformed the Cretaceous coastline into the fertile “Black Belt” region of the American South. He joins oceanographer Craig McClain, professor Sven Beckert, and geneticist Steven Micheletti to learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
Human Footprint explores the impact of humans on the planet. Join Shane as he travels from farms to restaurants, from high-tech labs to street markets, and from forests to cities to uncover the consequences of our unique human history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- Butterfly Effect: Can Monarchs Avoid Extinction?
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- 11:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Check out Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3fd9YjZXFU
Why are monarch butterflies disappearing? You may know them for their amazing transcontinental migration, but over the past few decades, monarch butterflies have been part of a vanishing act that has scientists worried. Conservation biologists Ashley Fisher and Isis Howard show us what it takes to track monarch butterfly populations at one of their favorite overwintering spots.
Join our host and museum curator Jessica Ware, Ph.D. for a close look at this iconic insect, its incredible lifecycle, and its multigenerational migration. Then, follow scientists who are working at a monarch butterfly roosting site in the western U.S. to figure out what’s behind the monarch butterfly population plunge. The series is produced for PBS by the American Museum of Natural History.
#Butterflies #MonarchButterfly #Migration #InsectScience
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- Can Bacteria Eat Trash?
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Scientists have discovered organisms that evolved to eat plastic. Can we harness their enzymes to solve our recycling problem? Far Out host Sinead Bovell explains.
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- Winter storms are getting SHARPER!
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- As the climate warms, the West coast of the US is going to be seeing bigger and wetter storms on average. But the PNNL put out a study that projects they will also be getting SHARPER! So what on earth does this even mean? Weathered host Maiya May explains.
https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/wettest-winter-storms-western-us-growing-wetter
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- How Pigeon Poop Helped Unlock the Universe’s Secrets
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- 16:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Is it bird poop? Is it nuclear fallout? Nope. It’s the Big Bang!
The sound that gave us the answer to one of the universe's biggest mysteries was discovered...completely by accident. This noise let science move on to explore what the heck our universe is doing today, and spoiler alert: we only understand what a measly 5% of our universe is made of.
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.
Original Production Funding Provided by National Science Foundation - Grant No. 2120006 Any opinions, findings, and concl...
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- Plastic Recycling is a Myth – Here’s How We Fix That
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- 7:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Globally, only 9% of plastic is ever recycled, and even that tiny amount requires some virgin plastic to maintain quality. But scientists have discovered a new way to address this issue: “plastivores”, organisms that have evolved to eat plastic using enzymes in their bodies. Can we harness these enzymes and use them on the macro scale? Or will it not be enough to keep up with plastic production?
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Curious about the future? With the help of a diverse cast of innovators, researchers, and dreamers, FAR OUT explores the future of humanity on this big, messy planet called Earth -- and maybe beyond!
Hosted by futurist Sinéad Bovell, Far Out invites viewers to get informed about what’s to come. The series is produced for PBS by PBS North Carolina, the team behind the award-winning PBS series Overview.
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- What's the ONE THING You Can Do To Survive a Tsunami? Cascadia Subduction Zone
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- 13:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/PBSWeathered?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
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While tsunamis happen all over the world, really big ones are rare. But, they can be truly devastating. And what’s more, the West Coast of North America is overdue for a subduction zone earthquake and tsunami that has the potential to be the biggest disaster the U.S. has ever seen. So, what is the single most important factor determining whether or not YOU survive a tsunami? Watch this episode to find out.
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.
Tsunami Evacuation Map for Oregon and...
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- Why Do Some Cockroaches Fly?
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Have you ever had a cockroach fly in your direction? While many species of cockroach possess wings as adults, few of them actually use them to fly. Learn why with Insectarium host Dr. Jessica L Ware!
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- This Gigantic Shark is a HUGE Mystery
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- 10:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Jasmin joins PhD student and Minorities In Shark Sciences co-founder Jaida Elcock on her mission to find and tag a massive and mysterious shark: the basking shark. If Jaida can succeed at tagging the endangered animals, then she can understand where these animals hide out and how to protect them. But it won’t be easy, so an international collaboration with friends in Ireland might hold some answers.
On Sharks Unknown, host Jasmin Graham joins her peers in shark science to investigate mysteries including shark migration, and the effects of climate change. Jasmin and her guests connect on how their lives inform and impact their research.
Original Production Funding Provided by National Science Foundation - Grant No. 2120006. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Series Funding is provided by the...
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- 🧠 Can we keep our aging brain SHARP with a mediterranean diet? #foodscience #nutritionfacts
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A 12-year European study, including over 800 seniors, revealed that older individuals who stick to a Mediterranean diet have a lower chance of experiencing cognitive decline. Niba, host of Hungry Planet, explains.
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- What Was Surgery Like In The 1800s?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Before the mid-1800s, surgery was unsafe and unsanitary. Thankfully times have changed, and we now have the modern anesthesia that keeps us under during surgery because of...parties!? Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger unravels this unique origin story!
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- We Broke 1.5C! Did the Paris Agreement Fail?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 2023 saw global temperatures rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius. What does this mean for the Paris Climate Agreement? Weathered host Maiya May explains.
Berkeley Earth Global Temperature Report: https://berkeleyearth.org/global-temperature-report-for-2023/
James Hansen's bulletin: https://mailchi.mp/caa/groundhog-day-another-gobsmackingly-bananas-month-whats-up?e=a524aa228f
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- 🐝 Why should we care about what honeybees eat? #climatechange # #foodscience
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Scientists found that honeybees are picky eaters! They choose specific flowers based on the unique nutrients they need. Understanding their diet is the first step to safeguarding our food supply and keeping those grocery bills in check. Niba, host of Hungry Planet, explains.
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- For Your Consideration: The Incredible… Roach!
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- 10:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- You need roaches in your life. No, not the few pest species you might recognize scurrying across the floor, but some of their amazing, underrated cousins. Cockroaches are surprisingly diverse (there are even beautiful ones!), and they’re crucial contributors to ecosystems worldwide. Entomologist and pest control field supervisor Megan Wilson, Ph.D., helps us change our perspective on these six-legged frenemies.
Join our host and museum curator Jessica Ware, Ph.D., as she and her guest reveal surprising facts about the order Blattodea—roaches and termites. (Yeah, that’s right, termites are roaches, too!) We’ll also meet one of Jessica’s science heroes—termite expert Margaret Collins, the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. in entomology. The series is produced for PBS by the American Museum of Natural History.
#Cockroaches #Termites #InsectScience #AwardWorthyInsect
Image: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab
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- Your Jaw-Dropping Shark Questions Answered!
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Sharks Unknown team answers questions about shark biology from our viewers
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- Inside the World's Only Chile Pepper Institute
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- 10:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Chile peppers spice up cuisines around the world, from Chile Rellenos to Hunan Kung Pao, but they can be surprisingly tricky to grow and harvest.
In this episode of Hungry Planet, Niba chats with two teams increasing access to chile peppers: New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute whose researchers are breeding mechanically-harvestable chile peppers; and the Transplanting Traditions, a community farm in North Carolina providing space and support to refugee farmers.
Learn more:
Danise Coon: https://aces.nmsu.edu/directory/person.php?person_id=463
Chile Pepper Institute: https://cpi.nmsu.edu/
Stephanie Walker: https://eps.nmsu.edu/faculty/stephanie-walker.html
Transplanting Traditions: https://www.transplantingtraditions.org/
*additional credit: Production Assistant - Mo Beatty
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- Is Clean Energy ACTUALLY Clean?
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Electric Vehicles are supposed to be the future of clean energy, but building them requires six times the amount of rare minerals as conventional cars. Do the potential benefits outweigh the environmental impact? Far Out host Sinéad Bovell explores the topic.
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- Anesthesia Started As A Party Drug
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- 18:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Before general anesthesia, surgery was a gruesome affair. The main reason we now have effective pain relief during medical procedures is because of...parties?! Maren Hunsberger follows the story of anesthetic gasses from the Old Operating Theatre in London through to today's science of modern anesthesia.
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.
Original Production Funding Provided by National Science Foundation - Grant No. 2120006 Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thos...
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- Meet The Indigenous Team Decolonizing Roller Derby
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Team Indigenous was created to combat the racial imbalance in the sport of roller derby. Here's how the sport is helping raise awareness of issues throughout the community while healing members and building resilience. Catch up on episodes of America Outdoors Understory with Baratunde Thurston now on PBS and PBS Terra.
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- The Dirty Truth About Our Clean Energy Future
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- 11:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- In order to develop clean energy technology, specific rare earth metals like cobalt and nickel need to be harvested. These often come at a steep human and environmental cost– but what if there was another way? Some propose sourcing these metals from the ocean floor or asteroids, but these solutions come with additional considerations and concerns.
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Curious about the future? With the help of a diverse cast of innovators, researchers, and dreamers, FAR OUT explores the future of humanity on this big, messy planet called Earth -- and maybe beyond!
Hosted by futurist Sinéad Bovell, Far Out invites viewers to get informed about what’s to come. The series is produced for PBS by PBS North Carolina, the team behind the award-winning PBS series Overview.
#animal #communication #FarOutPBS
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- Why Are There Ladybugs in Your Home This Winter?
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Have you seen any ladybugs on your windowsill this winter? Find out what makes your house the ideal winter getaway for these insects with Insectarium host Dr. Jessica L Ware!
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- And If Yellowstone Erupts...?
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- There are only around 20 supervolcanoes in the entire world. And when they erupt, they are among the most cataclysmic events on earth. And there is one simmering under Yellowstone. So, just how bad would it be if it exploded? Weathered's Maiya May explains.
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- Can Sharks Really Smell Blood from a Mile Away?
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- 14:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- What does a shark's olfactory system look like? What smells are they attracted to? In this episode, Jasmin joins Dr. Lauren Simonitis to learn more about how shark noses work and how natural chemicals found in ink produced by their prey could unlock the secret to the ultimate shark repellent.
3D print your very own shark olfactory rosette with this link: http://tinyurl.com/SharksUnknownOnPBS
On Sharks Unknown, host Jasmin Graham joins her peers in shark science to investigate mysteries including shark migration, and the effects of climate change. Jasmin and her guests connect on how their lives inform and impact their research.
Original Production Funding Provided by National Science Foundation - Grant No. 2120006. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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- What Ancient Leftovers Reveal to Scientists 🕵️🍛 #foodscience #hungryplanet #history
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Scientists looked at microscopic plant matter found on ancient tools from Southern Vietnam. They compared the plant matter with over 200 starchy plants and 26 spices and figured out that these bits were eight different spices. Niba, host of Hungry Planet, explains.
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- Earth was frozen for MILLIONS of years. What does that teach us about today?
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- 11:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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If you take a look at global temperature graphs that span millions or billions of years, you can see that our planet’s temperature has made wild swings. In fact, the Earth used to be completely covered in snow and ice! So, what’s the big deal about a few degrees of warming today? In this episode of Weathered, we take a deep dive into Earth’s climate history in order to better understand our current moment.
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.
Thumbnail image credits: NASA, Ian Webster and C.R. Scotese
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- Bacteria Can Help Fashion Clean Up Its Act
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- #bacteria are one creative solution to the textile industry's pollution problem. To learn more about environmentally friendly ways to use color, check out the latest episode of Fascinating Fails on Terra!
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- 2023's Craziest Weather Records
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- 2023 has not only been the hottest year on record. But with that record heat have come a long list of other climate and weather records. Here are just a few of the most extreme. Weathered's Maiya May explains.
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- Can this crop out survive corn, wheat, and rice? 🌾 #foodscience #hungryplanet
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Sorghum could be the superhero of grains. It can adapt to all kinds of intense climate changes, which may vital for the future. This means it could be a game-changer for disaster relief when other crops just can't make it, Niba from Hungry Planet explains.
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- This Volcano Won't Stop Erupting
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- 10:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
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Kilauea, a shield volcano in Hawaii, has been in a state of near-constant eruption for decades providing researchers with a uniquely reliable setting to study one of our planet’s most unpredictable and destructive forces. In a time of climate panic and tangible ecological destruction, what can we learn about the survival of our planet from one of the harshest environments on Earth?
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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- Title
- Pssst: Ladybugs Have a Killer Secret
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- 11:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Ladybugs aren’t just cute nursery rhyme stars. Beneath the charming spots and vibrant colors lie killer instincts. They’re effective predators and sometime agricultural allies in their hunger for plant pests like aphids. Entomologist Sara Hermann, Ph.D. is investigating how ladybugs’ “perfume”—the chemical cocktail that makes up their odor—might even become a tool for sustainable agriculture.
Join our host and museum curator Jessica Ware, Ph.D., to find out how the delicate dance of predator-prey interactions in the insect world could help protect our crops and gardens. The series is produced for PBS by the American Museum of Natural History.
#Ladybugs #InsectScience #SustainableAgriculture
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- How Tomatoes are Revolutionizing Urban Farming
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- 8:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Having a garden full of fresh food has multiple benefits, from nutrition to mental health. However, gardens take up space that many people in dense urban areas cannot access.
In this episode of Hungry Planet, Niba speaks with two groups trying to change this: Dr. Zachary Lippman at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, who is using genetic approaches to make dense tomato plants for cities and outer space; and Raleigh City Farm, a nonprofit that is growing traditionally cross-breed tomatoes from the Dwarf Tomato Project and reminding people that food comes from dirt… even city dirt!
Learn more:
Raleigh City Farm: https://www.instagram.com/raleighcityfarm
Dr. Zachary Lippman: https://www.cshl.edu/a-new-tomato-ideal-for-urban-gardens-and-even-outer-space/
*additional credit: Production Assistant - Danielle Clardy
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- Shark Scientist Answers: Is Your Favorite Shark Movie Accurate?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Jasmin Graham of Sharks Unknown breaks down the scientific accuracies and inaccuracies of shark movies
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- Can This Space Umbrella Slow Climate Change?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In order to address our changing climate, we need big and out-of-the-box ideas. Could a giant reflective "umbrella" be the solution? Far Out host Sinead Bovell explains.
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- Geoengineering: The Riskiest Way to Save the Planet
- Runtime
- 7:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- How do we reduce the impact of climate change, and could geoengineering be the solution? Host Sinead Bovell is joined by sci-fi writer Kim Stanley Robinson and other experts to examine the goal of Global Net Zero Emissions, direct air capture strategies, and why geoengineering is a risky strategy – that may be our only hope.
Thank you to Romany Webb, Maria Lopez-Nuñez, Gregory Nemet, and Ugbaad Kosar for contributing to this piece.
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Curious about the future? With the help of a diverse cast of innovators, researchers, and dreamers, FAR OUT explores the future of humanity on this big, messy planet called Earth -- and maybe beyond!
Hosted by futurist Sinéad Bovell, Far Out invites viewers to get informed about what’s to come. The series is produced for PBS by PBS North Carolina, the team be...
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- Can Eating Crickets Save The Planet?! #foodscience #HungryPlanet
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Crickets use much less water than cows and emit a mere fraction of the greenhouse gases. They’re about 65% protein by weight, whereas beef is just 17% and tofu is 10%. Seems we've unlocked the secret to food sustainability. But there's a twist – Niba, host of Hungry Planet, explains.
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- Why do Dragonflies Change Colors?
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- You might know that octopuses and chameleons can change their colors, but did you know that dragonflies can alter their hues too? Here are a few extraordinary facts behind dragonflies’ color-changing abilities from Insectarium host Dr. Jessica L Ware!
