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In this episode, host Emily Graslie interviews Dr. Robert F. Inger. His career in science spans over seventy-four years, and he published his first scientific paper in 1942. He is a renowned herpetologist. The greatest lesson he has learned is to never stop asking questions and seeking answers. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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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, host Dianna Cowern interviews planetary geologist Raquel Nuno. They discuss the reasons why Mars is inhabitable for humans. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.
Ana Luz Porzecanski answers students' questions about Cuba in this video interview. She's a conservation biologist at the American Museum of Natural History. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.
Begins with rock concert footage interspersed with interviews with well-known
Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, scientists, and profound thinkers discuss how biology, physics, economics, and politics have contributed to ongoing crises such as climate change and resource depletion. This film features interviews with Wesley Clark, Daniel Goleman, Bob Inglis, Oren Lyons, Leonard Mlodinow, Timothy Morton, Mark Plotkin, Ian Robertson, Piers Sellers, and others.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie interviews Crystal Maier, Collections Manager of Insects at The Field Museum, about her research in New Zealand. She was searching for beetles that spend their entire lives underwater. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Host Emily Graslie interviews Joyce Havstad at The Field Museum. Havstad explains the concept "holotype" and discusses her current research into new species of prehistoric life. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
What happens when black holes collide? What is the speed of gravity? There are so many weird questions related to gravitational waves, and host Dianna Cowern interviews Dr. Michael Landry for a better understanding of gravitational waves. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.
Host Trace Dominguez learns about taxidermy and how museums ensure specimens in collections are preserved. He interviews a taxidermist, and she discusses some of the techniques and procedures used to ensure that the specimen will not decay and remain as realistic as possible.
Host Emily Graslie interviews Peter Makovicky, Associate Curator of Paleontology, about a new species of dinosaur he discovered: the Siats meekerorum. Based on the skeletal remains, evidence points to this being a newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Interviews with professionals and patients provide information on polluted air inside and outside, how it is caused, and what can be done about it. They also relate effects of breathing in polluted air, including asthma, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their treatments.
Host Emily Graslie interviews Dr. Bruce Patterson and Yale postdoctoral researcher Nate Upham to discuss their research on naked mole-rats. Their findings have revealed that naked mole-rats should be their own scientific family. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
The Salk Institute was selected as one of six majestic buildings across the globe that have impacted humankind. Robert Redford, who directs this segment, highlights its unique blend of monastery-like design. The Salk Institute's homage to art, science, and innovation is reflected in the interviews conducted with preeminent research scientists. Part of the "Cathedral of Culture" series.
Looks at the hazards that may be encountered during a trip to the beach, both in and out of the water, and demonstrates ways to prevent or avoid them. Provides information on hypothermia, riptides, marine life, and sunburns. Also covers boardwalk injuries, board surfing accidents, and ocean pollution. Includes question-and-answer segments with beachgoers, incident reenactments, and interviews with veteran lifeguards of Newport Beach, California.
Provides insights on extraterrestrial life from scholars and astronomers at premier research institutions, such as the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and NASA. Shows how proponents of the "aliens are here" theories have compiled a library of books, Internet sites, and documentaries to support their ideas. Includes an interview with Budd Hopkins, author of several alien abduction books, and a hypnosis session of a young man who recalls encountering alien creatures. Also includes a demonstration by an illusionist who shows that hypnosis is nothing more than tricking the mind.
Films the landforms and plant and animal life of Death Valley. Details how animals and plants have adapted to this extreme environment. Interviews biologist who are studying the endangered desert pupfish that resides in the aquifer known as Devil's Hole. Studies the desert tortoise and its remarkable adaptations to this desert biome.
Examines developments in zoology and agriculture that are challenging scientists, business leaders, and government officials alike. With commentary from Lori Williams of the National Invasive Species Council, it studies a disturbing increase in nonnative and often harmful insect populations on American soil. North Carolina's sprawling hog farms and their growing waste-disposal problem are also investigated, with input from farmers, their neighbors, and EPA officials. Also offers insights into the 17-year cicada life cycle-featuring an interview with renowned entomologist and University of Maryland professor Mike Raupp.
The Mars One initiative plans to establish a permanent settlement on Mars in 2023 and is looking for future astronauts. No experience necessary. But there is a catch; this trip is one way only. The documentary interviews aspiring astronauts from Germany, America, Brazil, and Belgium as they talk about what motivates them to consider leaving their parents, children, and loved ones behind for a mission they cannot refuse.
Butterfly metamorphosis is still a bit of a mystery. What happens inside a chrysalis to turn a caterpillar into a beautifully painted butterfly? In this episode, host Joe Hanson interviews Dr. Arnaud Martin, who uses the CRISPR genetic modification technology to learn about how genes build butterfly wings. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
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