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Host Emily Graslie continues her work with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. They have collected many insect specimens, which they take back to the lab and begin the process of identifying and cataloging. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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In this episode, host Emily Graslie works with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation on the prairies of Illinois. The group has a mission to restore the native prairies, and they are cataloging the insects they find. As part of her work, Graslie learns to set an insect trap. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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Part of the "American Tall Tales & Legends" series. An American pioneer nurseryman, Johnny Appleseed introduced apple trees to large parts of America. He is an American legend because of his kind and generous ways, his great leadership in conservation, and his use and explanation of the symbolic importance of apples.
It's the most common food in the world and subject to thousands of years of culinary evolution. It has changed everything from diet to the way civilization has developed. In this episode, Dr. Joe Schwarcz delves into the history and ingredients of bread. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
Corn is king. It can be found in other foods, in the ink for pens, and in gas for cars. Indeed, it's one of the most versatile substances on the planet. Today, it is a very different product than the one that once grew wild across North America. In this episode, Dr. Joe Schwarcz traces the evolution of corn. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
A bored parakeet begins his monologue talking about the upcoming carnival. All the animals on the show are organizing the carnival. Amanda, as usual, will not let him finish and comes out dancing in her carnival skirt. For her, the carnival is the ultimate event. The guest dog is opposed to having the carnival. The sloth enters and tells the truth. The dog likes the carnival, but he likes it so much and gets so excited that he has to go to the bathroom. Maite and Eve talk about different ways of expressing joy. The celebrity guest, soccer player Asprilla, explains he celebrated his goals with firecrackers. Everyone would get scared, and the game would be suspended. So he changed his way of celebrating and now does somersaults.
When it comes to animals, Dr. Oakley will do anything to protect their offspring. She receives calls to help care for a soon-to-be caribou mother and a litter of lynx kittens. Her mission is to make sure the next generation of wildlife grows up safe and healthy. Part of the "Wilderness Vet" series.
Adabot meets James Prescott Joule and learns all about the joule, a unit which measures work. Part of the "Circuit Playground" series.
The egg is a miracle of technology, biology, and genealogy. It starts with a line of purebred chickens and goes through four generations of hens before the perfect egg is produced. This episode looks at the science behind egg production, analysis, and even preparation. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
Wine making has become a sophisticated scientific process, from the grafting of two different types of vines, to making growing possible anywhere in the world, to the technology used to create a red or a white. Every step is precisely thought out. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
They are a staple of the Western diet and a great source of protein. Hamburgers are also a potential breeding ground of E. coli and a receptor of dangerous carcinogens. This episode looks at hamburger production, from cattle breeding and butchering methods, to cooking on the barbecue. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
For years, people have thought of ketchup as a condiment packed with flavor, but light on nutrition. Recent research has shown that heated tomato products are loaded with lycopene. This substance is easily absorbed by humans and may even help fight cancer, heart disease, and possibly even osteoporosis. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
Tea is the second most popular drink in the world. People around the world enjoy the beverage, and it also has the potential to improve health. This episode explores the production of tea and the effects it has on the body once consumed. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
Breakfast cereal was the birth of the health food movement. Before that, breakfast was usually a fatty and vein-clogging combination of bacon, fried eggs, flapjacks, and a mound of butter. The advent of corn flakes, oatmeal, and other quick-to-prepare breakfast foods changed the way people start their day. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
The colorful rock formations at John Day Fossil Beds preserve a world class record of plant and animal evolution, climate change, and ecosystems that span over 40 million years. With over 10,000 square miles of land, visitors can explore the prehistoric past of Oregon and see the impact of geologic forces on earth’s landscape.
Originally, soft drinks were sold as medicine and contained ingredients that are now illegal. Today, soft drinks are tamer in content and better understood as merely a refreshing beverage. This episode explains how they are made and the effects they have on the body once consumed. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
Ice cream is so much more than just a delectable delight. It's a complex matrix of crystals, bubbles, and globules. Fortunately, the delicate structure of ice cream is held together by a combination of chemical reinforcements and top-of-the-line freezing technology. This allows the perfect mix to be delivered to the mouth where the chemicals explode in a fantastic release of flavor and texture. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.
Learn about the real man behind the myth of Johnny Appleseed. Viewers discover how his cultivation techniques promoted biodiversity. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
This episode is all about bears. Grizzly bears, black bears, and polar bears are shown in their natural habitat. Part of the "Journey With Dylan Dreyer" series.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
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3D models and images of the entire periodic table of elements
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