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In this episode, Bill Stanley, Director of the Gantz Family Collections Center, tells host Emily Graslie all about the hero shrew, with particular focus on the evolution of the development of its spine. He also discusses the discovery of a new species of hero shrew found in Africa. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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In this episode, host Emily Graslie meets with Bill Stanley, Director of the Gantz Family Collections Center, to discuss the discovery of a new species. The species was stored in the museum's mammal collection for decades until found by professor Kristofer Helgen. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the skeletal collections at The Field Museum, host Emily Graslie examines various elephant skeletons. Bill Stanley, Director of the Gantz Family Collections Center, describes the differences in skull structure between the species. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the platypus collection at The Field Museum, host Emily Graslie examines various skeletons. Bill Stanley, Director of the Gantz Family Collections Center, describes the various anatomical structures of the platypus. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Offers commonsense tips and step-by-step demonstrations on dog care as an alternative to high veterinary bills. Highlights include: toenail maintenance; treating infections and cuts; eye, teeth, and ear care; dry and itchy skin; and dietary considerations. NOTE: Demonstrates how to empty anal glands.
Bill Nye describes a spider's body structure, tells how it differs from insects, demonstrates how spiders use their silk (the strongest natural fiber in the world), and stresses their importance in nature. Closeups of webs.
What is the largest living thing on earth? What are the four levels of a forest? Bill Nye explores a forest, its purpose, and its by-products. Visit different kinds of forests, a timberline, and a forest fire.
Bill Nye explores facts about the brain, zeroing in on some of its functions, kinds of memory, optical illusions, and general information. Suggests activities and experiments that demonstrate the wonder of the brain.
Bill Nye uses simple experiments to illustrate the moon's orbit of the earth, its phases, and its lunar and solar eclipses. Explains the moon's glow, its possible origin, and its gravity. Demonstrations clarify scientific facts and principles.
Bill Nye demonstrates simple experiments that can be done at home. These show scientific ideas about air pressure, weighing gas, bending light, static electricity, and others. Emphasizes that a good experiment is repeatable.
The 1960s world population has nearly doubled and now tops 7 billion. Population growth, though little discussed, is putting an unprecedented burden on the planet's life systems. Brings to light the connection between overpopulation and our most pressing environmental and humanitarian problems, as well as the solutions. Also, follows Beth, an American mother and child rights advocate, who grew up in a large family of 12 as she travels to Africa to witness first-hand the impact of population growth in the developing world and its role in exacerbating poverty. While there, she meets a young Ethiopian woman, Zinet, who comes from a poor family of 12, but has found the courage to break free from long-held cultural barriers holding back women. Features a broader discussion of the solutions to overpopulation in both the developed and developing world.
A chart of exponential growth shows that some things change faster over time. Back in 1798, Thomas Malthus noticed that not everything grows this way. This caused people to worry, and they were sure it would lead to massive death, starvation, and famine. However, the Green Revolution kept this from happening, and scientists are currently working to produce enough food for the current exploding population. Part of the “It’s Okay to Be Smart” series.
California agriculture is a $37.5 billion industry with "The Golden State" being home to nine of the nation's top ten producing counties. Researchers at UC Davis have created innovative farming techniques to help farmers meet the many challenges ahead. Part of the "9 Billion Mouths to Feed: The Future of Farming" series.
There's no question agriculture has a considerable environmental footprint. In this episode, UC Davis researchers discuss ways to reduce that impact. They also discuss the "Bovine Bubbles" that brought one UC Davis researcher international attention and "cleared the air" when it comes to how much gas cows really produce. Part of the "9 Billion Mouths to Feed: The Future of Farming" series.
Students at UC Davis are working to create high-tech tools to help make agriculture more precise. Some areas of research focus on plant genetics and biotechnology. Also in this episode, an organic farmer and a plant geneticist discuss the goals of sustainable farming. Part of the "9 Billion Mouths to Feed: The Future of Farming" series.
Agriculture isn't just about sowing the land; it's about finding solutions to modern problems facing the food supply. With farmland shrinking and a hungry population growing, researchers at UC Davis are working to ensure an abundant food supply. In this episode, students will learn about the "100-year experiment" and meet the first graduates of a brand new major. Part of the "9 Billion Mouths to Feed: The Future of Farming" series.
A small prairie town has few secrets but in Balgonie, Saskatchewan, William (Bill) Wallace Gibson had one. Each night, when most folks were home asleep, Bill was busy in his workshop. Bill had a dream. He was building a flying machine. This short puppet animation tells his story.
Bill Nye explains how NASA successfully steers the “Juno” spacecraft into orbit around Jupiter. Nye reveals the science behind interplanetary navigation. Part of the “Why With Nye” series.
Bill Nye sheds some light on the similarities and differences between Jupiter and the sun. Part of the “Why With Nye” series.
Real satellite imagery, as well as simulations, explore how Earth's moon has changed over time. This video looks at how the moon likely formed about 4.5 billion years ago, how impacts from large objects formed craters, and how additional impacts from smaller objects continue to cause cratering.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
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Biology related concepts
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