PBS Terra
The Story Behind This Giant Rock in the Middle of a Field
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- The Story Behind This Giant Rock in the Middle of a Field
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- 7:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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Devil’s Tower, also known as Mato Tipila or Bear’s lodge, was formed over 50 million years ago. Rising dramatically from the Wyoming plains, this spellbinding monolith is a pillar of Lakota Sioux mythology, and an enduring challenge to rock climbers worldwide. But through thousands of years of human fascination, one critical question remains unanswered: how did it get here?
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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- Can Ancient Wisdom Save the Forests?
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- 11:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Find America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston here: https://to.pbs.org/3uKw6b8
Around the world, forests are in trouble. Thanks to climate change and modern logging practices, they are being harvested faster than we can replenish them. It’s a critical problem of our modern age, but some believe traditional knowledge could be the answer.
An indigenous community in Wisconsin is setting an example for a better way. Host Baratunde Thurston journeys into the Menominee nation, where hundreds of thousands of acres of forest are tended according to ancient traditions. And those traditions have guided the local logging industry for generations.
Can the Menominee's sustainable practices be adopted elsewhere? Discover the wisdom of their timeless approach to logging, the unique culture that sustains it, and why outside visitors are coming to study the Menominee way.
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- We Found the WORST Weather on Earth
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- 12:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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As viewers of our show and most inhabitants of planet earth probably already know, the weather down here can get pretty crazy. But we got curious and asked: just HOW EXTREME can weather actually get on earth? So we decided to travel the world in search of answers and discovered not only some fascinating answers, but some pretty interesting questions along the way. Like, how do you even measure the most extreme weather anyway? Is it according to precipitation? Or wind? Or temperature? Some combination of these elements? Or something else entirely?
Well, in this episode of Weathered, we dig into all of these questions. And we actually found a place that many experts agree is, indeed, home to the world’s worst weather. And ...
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- How We Turned One Animals Poop into Luxurious Coffee ☕️ 💩 #FoodScience #HungryPlanet #Coffee
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Civets poop out the world’s most expensive coffee: could we replicate that process in the lab without the civets? Hungry Planet host Niba explains.
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- How Talking With Animals Would Change Our World
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- 10:13
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- In 1970, a recording of a whale song changed the world. The album, “Songs Of The Humpback Whale,” helped launch a movement to ban commercial whaling and protect endangered species. Today, scientists are getting closer and closer to understanding and imitating animal communication. Will we use this newfound power to protect our planetary neighbors? Here’s what we know.
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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 #communic...
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- How Can Dark Skies Save Birds? #birds #birdmigration #birdseason #ecosystem
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Artificial light in cities can cause birds to become distracted and collide with it, often killing them. Here’s how cities are working to reclaim the darkness in order to save birds, while also saving money and experiencing a better view of our night skies. For more with Baratunde Thurston, watch America Outdoors Understory on Terra
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- Something Strange Is Happening With These Leopard Sharks
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- 13:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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Shark scientists Jasmin Graham, A-bel Gong, and Andrew Nosal head over to La Jolla to investigate a natural “shark spa.” This unique part of the California coast is a favorite spot for leopard sharks and guitarfish. After studying them from afar, the team is heading out to check on the health of these elasmobranchs and see if they can gain insight into a new, strange behavior.
All research activities performed under a California Department of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Collecting Permit.
On Sharks Unknown, host Jasmin Graham goes on a mission with shark scientists to investigate mysteries, the wonders of shark migration, explore what warming waters actually mean for these animals, and much more.
Original Production Funding Provided by National Science Foundation - Grant No. 2120006
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in t...
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- Why and How Do We Treat Sick Bees 🐝 ? #bees #bee #HungryPlanet #honey
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Honeybees are under threat from a bacterial disease called American foulbrood. Now, researchers are developing a new vaccine that can be administered via a queen and protect entire colonies. Hungry Planet host Niba explains.
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- We’re Running Out of Sand (and It’s a Huge Problem)
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- 13:08
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Find America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston here: https://to.pbs.org/3uKw6b8
From skyscrapers, to paint, to cell phones, we depend on a seemingly unremarkable substance: sand. But behind sand's mundane existence lies a looming crisis. The modern world is built on sand, and we are running out.
Baratunde Thurston goes in search of this little-known crisis and discovers why it matters. Vanishing sand means disappearing coastlines and beaches, depletion of ocean floors and vital ecosystems. The stuff we lie on at the beach is becoming so precious, there’s even a black market for sand! Fortunately, a few passionate innovators are looking for solutions.
Travel to the disappearing coast of Louisiana to learn how conservationists are working to replenish sand, and the difficult choices they are forced to make. Meet an entrepreneur who’s recycling glass bottles to create more sand. And learn why solving the sand crisis matters to the future of th...
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- Is the AMOC Already Broken?
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Brand new research has come out that shows WHY the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is no longer considered a low-probability tipping point. And it’s terrifying. Weathered host Maiya May explains how the world's largest heat transfer, which affects systems like the Gulf Stream, is at the risk of shutting down by 2050.
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- How This Frog Changed Science 🐸
- Runtime
- 9:07
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: https://youtu.be/m36E3n7y3mY
What happens when frogs become indispensable? Meet Xenopus, the African Clawed Frog: a strange creature that has opened a window into understanding ourselves in unexpected ways. Join Shane in this episode of Human Footprint as he talks to scientists Jim Hanken, Kelsey Tyssowski, and Marko Horb to find out how one frog become one of the world's most versatile laboratory animals.
Human Footprint is a show that delves into 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 history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- How Does This Native Tribe Use Tradition To Save Trees?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Menominee Nation in Wisconsin follows tradition to showcase how we can still use trees as a valuable resource, without decimating forests. For more with Baratunde Thurston, America Outdoors: Understory now on PBS Terra! and don't miss new episodes of #AmericaOutdoorsPBS every Wednesday at 8/7c!
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- How This Disease Could Wipe Out Citrus...Unless We Stop It
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- 11:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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Citrus trees are threatened by a devastating disease called Huanglongbing. In this episode of Hungry Planet, Niba visits Southern California, where she learns what UC Riverside researchers are doing to stop it. She also speaks with Food Forward, an organization that connects excess food to people who need it in California communities, including in areas hit by HLB. Hungry Planet showcases how scientists and communities are working to keep food on our plates for future generations.
Learn more:
Christopher Drozd https://microplantpath.ucr.edu/image/christopher-drozd
Food Forward https://foodforward.org/
Tracy Kahn https://medium.com/ucr-magazine/tracy-kahn-a-love-affair-with-citrus-f2467f82ea0b
*additional credit: Production Assistant - Nora Bradford
Hungry Planet is a joint production between Helicase Media LLC and STEMedia Inc. Original Production Fundin...
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- Why Does This Sea Glow in the Dark?
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- 8:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Humankind’s effort to understand bioluminescence spans thousands of years. Even though it’s one of the oldest fields of scientific study, answers remain elusive. In this episode of Untold Earth we get in the water with the bioluminescent algae of the Salish Sea, experiencing and asking: what is it about this inscrutable mystery that inspires such obsession?
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 NYC Became a Rat Kingdom 🐀
- Runtime
- 13:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: https://youtu.be/m36E3n7y3mY
When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king of the urban jungle — and we made it that way! Find out why with host and evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton in this episode of Human Footprint.
Human Footprint is a show that delves into 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 history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- The Movement to Save Our Night Skies
- Runtime
- 13:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Find America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston here: https://to.pbs.org/3uKw6b8
For most of human history, darkness meant danger. Humans sought out light to stay safe and extend our active hours. Centuries later, we’ve succeeded so well in our illumination efforts, we have literally dimmed the stars.
Join host Baratunde Thurston in exploring one small town’s mission to become a Dark Sky Community and reclaim the darkness of night. Follow researchers in Western Colorado to discover how the darkness of night is not just important to experience the wonders of the cosmos, it’s vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems—and saving the epic migrations of America’s birds.
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- What If Our Clothes Could Disrupt Surveillance Cameras?
- Runtime
- 9:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- What do you get when you combine mass surveillance with A.I.? It’s a dystopia that’s already a reality in places across the world. Fashion designers are pushing back, crafting clothing and accessories that trick facial recognition software into mislabelling a person as something else, like…a giraffe or a zebra. How much do THEY know about us? How can you escape constant surveillance? Sinéad Bovell takes a closer look.
Thumbnail image courtesy of Cap_able
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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 ...
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- How Does De-Extinction Work?
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Scientists are resurrecting extinct species using a field of research known as de-extinction! There are a few major implications. Here’s how the process works.
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- These Diseases LOVE a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry About?
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- 10:59
- Date posted
- 3 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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As our world gets warmer and our climate gets more extreme, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing and becoming more dangerous. Disease vectors are also spreading and becoming riskier to humans. In this episode of Weathered, we delve into some of the world’s biggest killers, like Malaria and Dengue, but also discuss some smaller, and creepier threats that are becoming more common.
And PBS Vitals co-host, Dr. Alok Patel, helps us understand the measures we can all take to keep ourselves as safe as possible amid this ever-changing landscape of infectious disease.
Weathered is a show hosted by weather expert Maiya May and produced by Balance Media that helps explain ...
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- Your Cat’s Secret Life (as a Deadly Predator) 🐈
- Runtime
- 10:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: https://youtu.be/m36E3n7y3mY
Cats have been winning the hearts of humans since ancient times – millions around the world are living proof! But our adorable companions are also extremely efficient hunters, with the ability to devastate ecosystems and decimate wild prey populations. Get the full scoop when Shane Campbell-Staton meets the scientists behind the world’s largest animal tracking study that is hoping to curb this problem - and meet a few charming felines along the way in this episode of Human Footprint.
Human Footprint is a show that delves into 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 history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- Trillions of Animals Rely On This Lake (And It's Drying Up)
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- 9:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Learn more about Mono Lake's incredible alkali flies on @KQEDDeepLook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T88hBWlxuMQ
Many of the big saline lakes of the Americas are on the brink of collapse due to climate change and water diversions. Nestled at the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada in California, Mono lake’s survival is a testament to the work of scientists, activists, and locals who have fought for decades to preserve it. Home to a unique ecosystem of brine shrimp, alkali flies, and migratory birds, punctuated by otherworldly tufa towers, Mono Lake’s desiccation would be detrimental to the wildlife and humans who call it home.
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 produce...
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- Is Earth's Largest Heat Transfer Really Shutting Down?
- Runtime
- 13:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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With unprecedented heat waves and record-breaking global temperatures, it’s hard to believe that there might be a place on earth that has actually COOLED since the industrial revolution. But, it turns out, there is such a spot. The COLD BLOB off of Greenland mystified scientists for years, but new studies have uncovered a scary reality - this cool patch might be a warning of the impending collapse of a vital earth circulation system. And the consequences would be dire.
In this episode of Weathered, we travel to the Gulf Stream with the new PBS Terra show Sharks Unknown to experience the AMOC first hand. And we ask, what is the likelihood that the AMOC will collapse, and what would the consequences be?
Weath...
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- What This Accident Revealed about the African Clawed Frog
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Meet Xenopus, the African Clawed Frog: a strange creature that has opened a window into understanding ourselves in unexpected ways. Join Human Footprint host, Shane Campbell-Staton, as he explores how this species became one of the world's most versatile laboratory animals.
Have a Human Footprint question for Shane? Let us know in the comments!
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- Singapore: Designing a Megacity in Harmony with Nature 🌳
- Runtime
- 13:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: https://youtu.be/m36E3n7y3mY
Who says a densely populated city can't be a green paradise? Not in Singapore! Shane Campbell-Staton visits visionary architect Pearl Chee and legendary urban planner Professor Cheong Koon Hean to find out how creators like them have woven nature into the fabric of the city. Green spaces aren't just an afterthought here - they're mandatory!
Human Footprint is a show that delves into 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 history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- The Problem(s) With Modifying Human Genes
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- You may have heard of the process of editing human embryos, but are designer babies actually possible? Far Out host Sinead Bovell explains how our genes work, and why designer babies are unethical.
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- How Rice is Preserving History and Rethinking Nutrition Science
- Runtime
- 10:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Take the 2023 PBS Survey: https://to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023s
Hungry Planet showcases how scientists and communities are working to keep food on our plates for generations to come. In this episode, Niba visits Charleston, South Carolina, where she learns how Carolina Gold Rice became a staple of the U.S. thanks to the Gullah/Geechee community. Niba also talks to Dr. Terri Long to explore how her research on iron uptake in plants could fight malnutrition and anemia by revealing a path toward creating staple crops like rice that contain more iron.
Learn more:
Luana Graves Sellars https://lowcountrygullah.com/
Rollen Chalmers https://rollensrawgrains.com/
Akua Page https://www.futnuss.com/
Dr. Terri Long https://cals.ncsu.edu/plant-and-microbial-biology/people/talong/
*additional credit: Production Assistant - Ariel Traylor
Hungry Planet is a joint production between Helicase Media LLC and STEMedia Inc.
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- How to Turn Skin Cells Into a Baby
- Runtime
- 9:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Take the 2023 PBS Survey: https://to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023l
When two people love each other very much, they bring their skin cells to a lab, turn those cells into sperm and eggs, then put them together to make a baby… Wait, what? This is the future scientists are working on through a process called IVG. It’s already been done in mice. Are we on the verge of eliminating infertility? Is this a slippery slope toward designer babies? Sinéad Bovell breaks it down.
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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 P...
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- Giant Pythons Have Overrun Florida. Here’s Why.
- Runtime
- 13:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: https://youtu.be/m36E3n7y3mY
Ever heard of the phrase "when pet pythons outgrow their owners"? Well, host Shane Campbell-Staton is about to take us on an adventure to find out what happens next in this episode of Human Footprint. Join Shane as he meets bounty hunter Donna Kalil, exotic animal trader Hillary Dupont, and biologists Matthew McCollister and Kristen Hart as they battle the invasive Burmese Pythons of the Everglades.
Human Footprint is a show that delves into 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 history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- The Most Dangerous Part of the Wildfires #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Enormous wildfires have been raging across Canada all summer, and the impact has had a far reaching effect, with smoke inundating large parts of the US. And the smoke is actually often far more dangerous than the fire itself. In this episode we'll explain why. And how to protect your health.
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- Sled Dogs: The Most Extreme Distance Athletes on Earth
- Runtime
- 15:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: https://youtu.be/m36E3n7y3mY
In the Arctic, it's not just about muscle power, but brainpower too. The bond between humans and sled dogs goes beyond physical strength. It's a testament to our shared intelligence and teamwork throughout history. Keep watching to learn how sled dogs have evolved over millennia to become the ultimate Arctic warriors.
Human Footprint is a show that delves into 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 history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- Title
- What Are The Top Sharks Near Miami?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Jaida Elcock, a shark scientist, shares the most common shark species right outside of Miami, FL! Watch Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham now on Terra.
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- The Insurance Industry Can't Weather Another Wildfire Season Like This UNLESS...
- Runtime
- 12:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/PBSWeathered?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Wildfire seasons have gotten more and more destructive, culminating in the catastrophic Lahaina disaster with a death toll of over 100 people making it the most deadly disaster in Hawaiian history. The Lahania fire is also the most deadly wildfire in a century, eclipsing the Camp Fire, Paradice, California tragedy only 5 years later. Now, the insurance industry which was already nearing collapse in many mainland US states is reassessing insurance in Hawaii. So, what does all this mean?
Remember the 2008 Financial Crisis? Experts warn that the same thing may be happening again, but this time, CLIMATE CHANGE is the culprit. Increasing natural hazards, from wildfires and hurricanes to rising sea levels and catastrophic flooding are threatening the very foundation of our real estate system in huge swaths of ...
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- Extreme Heat Threatens More Than Just Humans
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The weather has been, quite literally, off the charts this summer, with massive heatwaves across much of the US. Excessive heat warnings, watches, and advisories have seemingly become the norm. Death Valley is already the hottest place on the entire planet and this summer it almost broke the all time heat record. Such extreme temperatures pose severe risks to people. But it's not just humans that suffer when temperatures reach such astronomical temperatures. Weathered host Maiya May explains.
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- Here’s How You Can Grow Potatoes At Home
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Michelle Week, an Indigenous farmer outside of Portland Oregon shares how she grows potatoes by letting them dry up, and then using them to regrow more potatoes! Watch Women of the Earth now on Terra.
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- Shark "Traffic Jam": Inside a Biscayne Bay Shark Survey
- Runtime
- 12:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Take the 2023 PBS Survey: https://to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023i
Shark scientists Jasmin Graham and Amani Webber-Schultz teach students how to collect data from wild sharks on a shark biodiversity survey off the coast of Miami. They are leading a workshop for Diversifying Ocean Sciences, an initiative to provide research experience to women and gender minorities of color. At sea, the students race to capture and release as many sharks as possible in order to provide data for long-term studies of Biscayne Bay’s ecosystem.
All research performed under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Permits.
On Sharks Unknown, host Jasmin Graham goes on a mission with shark scientists to investigate mysteries, the wonders of shark migration, explore what warming waters actually mean for these animals, and much more.
Original Production Funding Provided by
National Science Foundation - Grant No. 2120006
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- Title
- Jelly and Option Paralysis: A Case Study
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A study of grocery shoppers showed that people with more options of jelly varieties were much less likely to actually make a choice. Far Out host Sinéad Bovell explores what this reveals about other behaviors, including online dating.
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- Inside the World’s ONLY Whale Warehouse 🐋
- Runtime
- 10:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: https://youtu.be/m36E3n7y3mY
Long before the days of fast-fashion and chain restaurants, humans were busy hunting down whales and nearly wiping them out... The efficiency of 20th-century whaling had a devastating impact. Join host Shane Campbell-Staton as he visits Paleontologist Nick Pyenson at Smithsonian's Whale Warehouse to uncover the history of whaling and its impact on our oceans.
Human Footprint is a show that delves into 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 history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- Title
- What's So Great About Aquaponics?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Ever heard of aquaponics? In urban areas, aquaponics helps combat barriers that come with farming in cities, like lack of access to space. Yemi Amu shares a few reasons why you may consider it! #Shorts #WomenoftheEarth
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- You Aren’t Paying Enough Attention to Moss
- Runtime
- 5:42
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Mosses were among the first land plants to evolve out of the ocean roughly 450 million years ago. It grows everywhere, from the world’s harshest landscapes to cracks in the sidewalk. This episode of Untold Earth gets up close and personal with the mosses of the Hoh Rainforest to understand their vital role in this ecosystem and potential to offer a glimpse into our planet’s future.
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
- The Complex History of Duck Hunting
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- From unlimited supply to endangered species, the history of hunting is a complex one. One thing’s for sure: don’t mess with the duck hunters! Join Human Footprint host, Shane Campbell-Staton, on a pre-dawn hunt with duck hunting legend Ramsey Russell as they explore the history and culture of hunting in America.
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- Title
- The Ethics of Future Dating: From DNA Matchmaking to AI Relationships
- Runtime
- 10:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Tired of swiping? From AI companions like Replika to matchmaking services that use DNA to predict compatibility, scientific breakthroughs offer new and exciting paths to romance. How will these developments change the ways we fall in love? And what does that teach us about love itself? We’ll discuss the opinions of experts like Esther Perel as we explore the strange future of dating.
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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.
#dating #Rep...
- Title
- How Humans Are Reshaping Elephant Evolution
- Runtime
- 11:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full episode of Human Footprint here: https://youtu.be/m36E3n7y3mY
In our first episode of Human Footprint, host and evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton uncovers the impact of hunting on elephant genetics. From Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park to the scars left on the elephant population, Shane's research is revealing how our actions can change the course of evolution itself.
Human Footprint is a show that delves into 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 history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?
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- Title
- How This Aquaponics Farmer Is Reinventing Urban Agriculture
- Runtime
- 17:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Take the 2023 PBS Survey: https://to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023wote
There are so many barriers in place when it comes to growing food in cities, but education and lack of access to space are the hardest to overcome. Yemi Amu has dedicated her life as a farmer to solving this problem, by starting the only Aquaponics farm in NYC. Oko Farms in Brooklyn is both a working farm which provides fresh food to surrounding neighborhoods, while also actively engaging the public in education on how to grow food for yourself in urban environments.
Women of the Earth is a new show on PBS Terra, produced by Summer Moon Productions, featuring stories of women across America who are leading a new movement to restore and protect the land. By focusing on women in land stewardship roles like farmers and shepherds, the series will explore women’s unique relationship to the earth and their innovative undertakings to heal the earth from climate change.
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- Title
- Robots Vs. Humans at Soccer
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Can a robot be better at soccer than a World Cup champion? 🤔 Engineers are showing off the latest advancements in robotics through soccer games, aka the Robocup! What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments!
- Title
- Is Designing the Perfect Robot Even Possible?
- Runtime
- 9:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Humanoid robots are no longer a thing of science fiction. Engineers have built machines that can mimic human movements and speech with remarkable precision. Why are scientists so determined to make robots look like us? Are they going to take our jobs? In this episode of Far Out, we unveil the secrets and moral complexities of humanoid robots.
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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.
#humanoid #robots #FarOut...
- Title
- Why Do Hundreds of Icebergs Keep Visiting This Town?
- Runtime
- 7:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Iceberg Alley gained infamy after the Titanic sunk in its deadly waters in 1912. Nicknamed by the Coast Guard, this geological oddity has since become a staple of everyday life for the communities along Newfoundland’s Northeast Coast. Each spring, hundreds of icebergs drift down the coast, bringing diverse marine life and a robust tourism industry. What are these icebergs doing all the way down in this sub-Arctic region? And why is it imperative that we keep our eyes on them?
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
- WHY Are Tropical Cyclones Lasting Longer?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- It’s becoming fairly common knowledge at this point that climate change is making hurricanes more powerful. But new research shows that they are also lasting longer. And not only this, but they’re lasting longer after they make landfall, putting new and less prepared populations in harm’s way.
Study about slower hurricane decay: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2867-7
- Title
- How This Indigenous Farmer Is Solving Food Insecurity
- Runtime
- 16:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Take the 2023 PBS Survey: https://to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023wote
As climate chaos increases around the world, Michelle Week, a farmer outside of Portland Oregon is drawing on her Sinixt indigenous knowledge to adapt her farm to the changing seasons. By practicing techniques like seed saving and dry farming, Michelle is combating the increasing food security crisis while continuing to provide fresh food to her local community.
Women of the Earth is a new show on PBS Terra, produced by Summer Moon Productions, featuring stories of women across America who are leading a new movement to restore and protect the land. By focusing on women in land stewardship roles like farmers and shepherds, the series will explore women’s unique relationship to the earth and their innovative undertakings to heal the earth from climate change.
Original Production Funding Provided by
National Science Foundation - Grant No. 2120006
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- Title
- Tornado Alley Is Moving…But Where?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The whole idea of a "tornado alley" is getting turned on its head as the regions affected by tornados shift. Weathered #shorts
- Title
- What if We Brought Back the Passenger Pigeon?
- Runtime
- 9:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- From the woolly mammoth to the passenger pigeon, extinct species once maintained the balance of the earth’s delicate ecosystems. But human interference has resulted in dramatic loss of biodiversity. Can science restore what has been lost? In this episode of Far Out, we dig into ‘de-extinction’ as geneticists and molecular biologists attempt to bring back species to restore the health of the planet.
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