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The American Museum of Natural History has more than 33 million artifacts and specimens in their scientific collections. This episode provides an overview of the various objects found in the museum. Some are centuries-old specimens, while others are entirely new types of specialized exhibits. However, the entire collection is an irreplaceable record of life on Earth. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
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Chris Raxworthy is a herpetologist at the American Museum of Natural History. In this episode, he answers students' questions about the various animals found in Cuba. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.
The story of the coelacanth shows how natural history collections can yield answers and inspire questions for hundreds of years. Ichthyology Curator Melanie L. J. Stiassny presents the ultimate fish tale and offers a primer on specimen prep. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
What do crocodiles and leopards have in common? Century-old specimens of both are helping to decode the biodiversity of ecosystems that are under threat today. Researcher Evon Hekkala and curator Joel Cracraft help unravel the mystery of cryptic species. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
Getting a giant squid from New Zealand to New York is no easy feat. Curator Neil Landman tells the tale of a sizable specimen’s journey to the collections at the American Museum of Natural History, and Curator Mark Siddall explains why this giant cephalopod has a new name. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
One of the most famous dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History depicts a battle between two gigantic animals: the sperm whale and giant squid. But unlike most dioramas in the museum’s halls, this scene has never been witnessed. Paleontologists Neil Landman and John Flynn explain how scientists know that these two creatures do encounter one another.
Astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History are searching through early photographs of the night sky in an effort to digitize the collection of photographs. Also in this episode, they discuss the advancement of astronomical instrumentation through the ages. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
African penguins are critically endangered. Their colonies have been reduced by 70 percent in the last decade. Commercial fishing is a great factor in the penguins' population decline as the world's oceans are being overfished. With penguin chicks’ growth and health in crisis, a hands-on rescue strategy could sustain struggling colonies while conservationists work to ensure the species’ survival.
Theodore Roosevelt was a great lover of nature long before he became president. From boyhood throughout his adult life, Roosevelt's enthusiasm for conservation was encouraged and shaped by several influential figures. Early on, Roosevelt's uncle, Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, inspired his nephew with his tireless struggles on behalf of conservation policy. One of his greatest political allies in the crusade to preserve America's natural beauty was Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service.
As shown on the History Channel. We are so familiar with the map of United States, but do we know why our states look the way they do? Every shape on the map tells a story about our past. Why is California bent? To cling on to gold. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. Examines how every state is a puzzle piece revealing the unique geography, political, and social history of America.
First in a three-part series exploring the history of race perceptions and behaviors towards races in the United States. Explores how recent scientific discoveries have toppled the concept of biological race. Follows a dozen high school students who sequence and compare their own mitochondrial DNA looking for a "race marker," with surprising results. Also looks at the history of racism in the United States, the advent of stereotypes based on physical attributes attributed to races, and somatotypes, with particular reference to African Americans.
Ana Luz Porzecanski is a conservation biologist who studies wildlife, ecosystems, and the interactions between humans and nature. She also explores ways for various species to coexist and thrive in the same environment. Part of the "Meet the Ologist" series.
Venomous animals have evolved a variety of mechanisms that deliver toxins to would-be predators and prey. Curator Mark Siddall discusses some of the anatomical features these venomous animals have adapted.
Ana Luz Porzecanski is a conservation biologist. She studies wildlife and ecosystems. In this interview, she discusses how humans and nature can coexist and thrive together. Part of the "Meet the Ologist" series.
In this episode, marine biologists take a close look at microscopic images of "super corals." The images reveal a dynamic interaction between colorful algae and the coral they inhabit. Part of the "Super Corals" series.
Marine biologists in Hawaii investigate “super corals,” which thrive even as ocean temperatures rise. In this episode, the scientists reveal how corals create underwater cities bustling with life and explain how healthy and dying corals live side by side. Part of the "Super Corals" series.
In this episode, scientists try to uncover what makes 25 percent of individual corals tolerant of warmer water. Can these "super corals" be strategically planted to help reefs withstand climate change? Part of the "Super Corals" series.
Looks briefly at the history of rockets, from the space programs of the twentieth century into the cutting-edge technologies and dreams of today.
Discovering a dinosaur is just the first step. Paleontologists Sterling Nesbitt, Mark Norell, and Danny Barta tell the story behind the treasure trove of Triassic fossils from Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
Six researchers share 60-second stories about organisms that may be gone, but not forgotten. Researchers and scientists study these stories to get a better understanding of the complexities of life on Earth. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
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