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In the Baja California Desert, experts oversee the controlled hunting program of bighorn sheep. This conservation model generates an entire economy for local inhabitants of the region. Part of the "Bios: Nature and Society" series.
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Where is nature in the middle of a ctiy made of buildings, streets, cars, and many people? Eight-year-old Lee takes a tour of his neighborhood, pointing out the various places plants and animals are found. He notes that weather is nature too, and certainly impacts his community. Nature is all around . . . just look!
This episode highlights some of the environmentally-friendly businesses in the jungle. These businesses promote increased living conditions for inhabitants of the region as well as the conservation of natural habitats for animals. Part of the "Bios: Nature and Society" series.
Scientists search the earth and sea for new medicines, knowing that half of today's curative preparations come from or contain ingredients from nature. Names some plants that provide components for familiar medications, and notes, for example, that 3,000 plants help control or fight different cancers. The research process to locate, refine, and test new drugs is long and complex. Natural substances from rain forests, marine life, and even soil have enormous potential for healing.
StormView™ is a software program that gauges how residents of hurricane-prone regions might react in the event of an imminent storm. It was developed by University of Miami professor Kenny Broad and a number of collaborators, and supported with funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It includes TV meteorologist broadcasts, newspaper stories, web stories, bulletins from NOAA and even interactions with neighbors. The StormView™ simulation provides a way for social scientists to collaborate with meteorologists to tailor more effective messages. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
This episode discusses the scientific method and the importance of using credible sources when conducting research. Other topics covered include control group, constants, independent variable, and dependent variable. Part of "The Amoeba Sisters" series.
Young Sophia and her friend Victor introduce a series of familiar animals such as bees, ants, ducks, and bears, whose behavior and natural instincts provide lessons about sharing.
Host Steve Backshall takes a look at the archipelago of Svalbard in the Arctic Circle and tries to unlock exactly how life can exist in such a cold, dark place. He discovers that the whole ecosystem is driven by the primary producers at the bottom of the food chain. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere, and the factors that influence and cause weather. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other topics covered include conduction, convection, radiation, thermometer, barometer, air pressure, winds, anemometer, sea breeze, land breeze, doldrums, trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies, and jet streams.
The Serengeti, in East Africa, is a vast grassland that is home to some of the greatest concentrations of herbivores. How does this environment support such large numbers of wildlife? What is the key to this exceptional grassland that allows such density and diversity? Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
In this episode, host Steve Backshall examines how the reintroduction of the wolf at Yellowstone has set off a cascade of events that have reverberated through the food chain. The beaver population has increased, while the number of coyotes have sharply declined. The pronghorn antelope, one of North America's most endangered species, has also reaped the benefits of the reappearance of the wolf. Part of the "Nature's Mircroworld" series.
Every element of earth's ecosystem is needed to maintain the delicate balance that supports all life forms. Groups of people and organizations work to keep and even to restore this balance. Mentions often how life on earth is interconnected and that environmental responsibility is everyone's business.
The Galapagos Islands are home to a myriad of bizarre and unique creatures that are endemic to these islands, but how did they get here? What is the key to these extraordinary islands that allows them to thrive? In this episode, host Steve Backshall reveals the secret to life here. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
In this episode, host Steve Backshall lifts the lid on an incredible world of intricate relationships and unexpected hardships in the Amazon rain forest. He explores the way that the jungle's inhabitants interact and reveals a hidden secret that might just be what keeps the whole place alive. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
In this episode, host Steve Backshall conducts an investigation into what makes the Okavango such a diverse place. The Okavango Delta is a vast inland river delta in northern Botswana. It's known for its sprawling grassy plains, which flood seasonally, becoming a lush animal habitat. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
Is light composed of waves or particles? Explores the wave model of light from its earliest roots to our modern understanding of electromagnetism in 17 computer-animated video modules. Expresses Empedocles' belief that light streams from the eye, Aristotle's conception of light as a disturbance in ether, and Euclid's mathematical, ray-centered paradigms. Presents the Cartesian sine wave model, Huygens' principle of bending wave fronts, the electromagnetic spectrum, and aspects of particle theory. Provides an overview of diffraction, interference, polarization, and dispersion. Also explains Young's double-slit experiment.
According to some statistics, the economic damage from invading alien species might be costing the global economy more than any other form of environmental disruption: $1.4 trillion a year. Examines the price nations pay for failing to stop these invasions. Features a cast of leading villains: cane toads in Australia, zebra mussels and the Burmese python in the United States, and love grass in Brazil.
Travel to the Namib Desert and discover the key characters of some of the ingenious adaptations that allow animals to thrive in this harsh environment. The secret to life in this unique ecosystem lies in the distribution of airborne water and food sources. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
Journey to the Scottish Highlands, home to some of the most iconic British wildlife. Since the Ice Age, the Highland landscape has undergone a transformation from dense forest to large areas of open space, and the wildlife there needs both of these habitats to thrive. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
Journey through the marine ecosystem of Monterey Bay, California, where a giant kelp forest hosts one of the most diverse marine ecologies in the world. The secret to the balance of this ecosystem is a keystone species: the sea otter. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
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