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When the Maori arrived to New Zealand in 900 AD, it was one of the last places to be settled on earth by humans. They brought many elements of their Polynesian culture to the Islands, but none transformed the landscape as much as their use of fire. Modern Maori scholars shed light on the important role that fire has always played in their lives, as well as the inherent sense of conservation that is embedded in their culture and approach to the land. Part of WildFIRE PIRE series.
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Scientists Bruce Maxwell and his team explores how invasive lodgepole pine is affecting the landscape of New Zealand and possibly creating a greater risk of wildfire. Part of WildFIRE PIRE series.
What is happening with New Zealand forests? A team of University of Colorado fire scientists dig deep into the forests of New Zealand to find clues about past wildfires. They also hope their discoveries will reveal how to protect the fragile ecosystems in the future. Part of WildFIRE PIRE series.
What is the fire history of New Zealand's unique landscape? Scientists from around the globe converge on New Zealand's many lakes extracting sediment cores that tell the story of the country before and after the arrival of the Maori and European settlers. Part of WildFIRE PIRE series.
Scholar Johan Norberg travels to New Zealand to find out how the Quota Management System has helped save fish populations. Thirty years ago, New Zealand fisheries were on the brink of disaster due to overfishing. Today, commercial fishing off New Zealand provides fish for consumers worldwide, an excellent livelihood for fishers, and a stronger, healthier ocean and fish population.
Rutherfordium is a synthetic chemical element with the symbol Rf and atomic number 104, named after New Zealand physicist Ernest Rutherford.As a synthetic element, it is not found in nature and can only be created in a laboratory.
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What does the dream science internship look like? How about a month of field work in the rugged mountains of Tasmania and New Zealand? This dream came true for three bright students from Salish Kootenai Tribal College in NW Montana. Part of WIldFIRE PIRE series.
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.
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.
As shown on the History Channel. The single longest linear feature on Earth--the "Ring of Fire" circles almost the entire Pacific. It is a ring of active volcanoes from White Island just north of New Zealand, through the South China seas, Japan, Kamchatka, the Aleutians, the Cascades and down through the Andes. Almost 25,000 miles long, it is one of the most awesome sights on Earth.
Antarctica' largest ice shelf is giving off some spooky vibes. With the help of extremely sensitive seismic sensors, scientists confirmed that winds blowing across the snow dunes of the ice shelf cause the surface to rumble. Other segments include the oldest clue of animal life, volcanic super-eruptions, and contraction and expansion of the tropical belt. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
Features both male and female students discussing how hormones trigger the new social and emotional changes experienced during puberty. Covers self-esteem, body image, conflicts with parents, desire for independence, development of romantic feelings, bullying, and the need to treat each other with respect.
In this episode, Rob Franek from The Princeton Review discusses the new changes made to the SAT. Scott also reports on the new transformations at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. All of the animals were removed, and a new coral reef was constructed. Christin explains the need for proper lighting when studying. Other segments include the history of Maine's flag, dental tips, weird and wacky movie laws, and a recipe for an apple tart. Part of the "Teen Kids News" series.
The nutrition label on packaged food has undergone some changes. The FDA designed the new label to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label has been simplified for the consumer and modernized based on current nutrition science.
Northwestern University Mechanical Engineering professor Todd Murphey and his team are engineering robots to mimic humans. With support from the National Science Foundation, the team is using algorithms to enhance a robot’s ability to adapt to human behaviors. Part of the "Science Nation" series.
Tired of the same old evening news? Researchers at Northwestern University are inventing ways to make the news a lot more interesting. With funding from the National Science Foundation, Scientists at Northwestern's Intelligent Information Laboratory are working on a project that creates customized newscasts, read by online avatars based on individual preferences. The program called News at Seven is a system that automatically generates a virtual news show.
Situated to the west of the Pacific, almost 750 miles away from Australia, New Caledonia is home to the largest lagoon on the planet. A coral universe of breathtaking beauty, the lagoon is resident to countless marine species. Part of the “Sites for Your Eyes” series.
Takes viewers to an inner city high school where students had serious discipline and learning problems. More than half of the eighth and ninth grade students here were diagnosed with ADHD, and many worked at fourth grade level. The teacher, Allison Cameron, discovered the groundbreaking research by the Harvard Professor of Psychiatry, John J. Ratey, M.D. (author of "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain"), showing a link between sustained aerobic activity and the brain's ability to grow new cells. Allison also learned that Napierville High School in the Chicago area, which began exercise programs 18 years ago, has one of the best academic records in the U.S.
Exotic wooly adelgids are defoliating hemlock trees in the eastern United States. Scientists from the U.S. Forest Service are enlisting the help of predator beetles to reduce the number of wooly adelgids.
This segment tackles migraine headaches and how they can interfere with daily life. Experts also discuss the triggers associated with migraines such as caffeine, dehydration, and stress. Part of the "Teen Kids News" series.
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3D models and images of the entire periodic table of elements
A collection containing 118 resources, curated by Library Lyna
Resources to teach younger students about animals
A collection containing 58 resources, curated by DIAGRAM Center
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A collection containing 67 resources, curated by Benetech
Biology related concepts
A collection containing 59 resources, curated by Benetech
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