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How does a bear, which is a member of the order Carnivora, evolve into an herbivore? Despite how it looks, nothing about the history of the giant panda is black and white. Part of the "Eons" series.
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Moko is an explorer. As he travels the world continent by continent, he makes many friends and discovers many natural phenomena which sometimes delight him, and other times scare him. Each animated episode recounts an adventure and takes an "original story" approach to explaining these natural phenomena. In this episode, after a long voyage Moko arrives in Amazonia. He thinks that all of the people from this country must be giants because the trees in the forest he comes across are enormous. He climbs the tallest tree he can find and looks out towards the landscape and sees that the trees stretch out as far as the eye can see. Moko wonders if this is what the end of the world looks like. He feels quite alone and makes a wish to the stars to put a new friend on his path.
In this special episode, host Jeff Corwin dives alongside brave men and women of our armed forces who were injured in the line of duty. As these wounded veterans experience the wonder of Georgia Aquarium and swim alongside giant whale sharks, they also find the strength to heal. Jeff makes new friends, listens to heroic stories, and reminds us all to never forget the people who keep our country safe.
These hyaenodonts gave the world some of its largest terrestrial, carnivorous mammals ever known. While these behemoths were the apex predators of their time, they were no match for a changing world. Part of the "Eons" series.
From end to end, its forelimbs alone measured an incredible 2.4 meters long and were tipped with big, comma-shaped claws. But other than its bizarre arms, very little material from this dinosaur had been found: no skull, no feet. Scientists were unable to create a full picture of this dinosaur until they began exploring quarries in 2006 and 2009. Part of the "Eons" series.
In this episode, host Dianna Cowern visits LIGO again and continues her discussion on gravitational waves. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.
Jupiter poses many questions about our solar system. It is a powerful planet of gas whose flowing colors and spots are beautiful, but contain violent storms and jet streams. A mini solar system of over sixty moons rotate around Jupiter--a half billion miles from earth. Could one of these moons contain life under its icy crust?
Mars is actually cold. Mars is about 50 million miles farther away from the Sun than Earth. That means it gets a lot less light and heat to keep it warm. Part of the “Mars in a Minute” series.
Mars is the planet in our solar system most similar to Earth. Rumors of life on it may be substantiated as NASA orbiters and rovers discover new evidence of frozen water just beneath the rusty soil. Did alien life exist there? As Earth reels with the effects of global warming, Mars becomes the most likely candidate for eventual human habitation. Cutting-edge computer graphics are used to show what life would be like on Mars, and to imagine what kind of life forms might evolve in alien atmospheres.
In part three of the exploration of north Florida and south Georgia, a group of students go looking for the gopher tortoise. While at Birdsong Nature Center, they learn the importance of the turtles' burrows. Part of the "Roaming the Red Hills" series.
In 1977, scientists discovered a diverse community of organisms inhabiting the deep-sea hydrothermal vents of the Pacific Ocean. The sources of energy in these ecosystems are hydrogen sulfide and other inorganic chemicals that are abundant in the water that rises from the vents. Scientists discovered that some animals living near hydrothermal vents, such as the giant tube worm, have a symbiotic relationship with species of bacteria, which allows these animals to survive deep in the ocean. Part of the "I Contain Multitudes" series.
Jeff Corwin embarks on an amazing journey along the Mae Klong River in Thailand to see the elusive and mysterious freshwater giant stingray. Collaborating with local scientist Dr. Nantarika Chansue, Jeff and the team catch a huge 800-pound stingray for their research and monitoring project. During the health exam, the team discovers this stingray is pregnant ensuring future generations of this amazing species. Part of the "Ocean Mysteries" series.
Moko is an explorer. As he travels the world continent by continent, he makes many friends and discovers many natural phenomena which sometimes delight him, and other times scare him. Each animated episode recounts an adventure and takes an "original story" approach to explaining these natural phenomena. In this episode, one morning, Totemie takes Moko to pick wild mushrooms used for medicine by her people. There is a particularly rare one she is hoping to find. Moko suddenly slips in a crevice. Totemie runs to her village to get an old man who tells her that she should join Moko. When she does, Moko and Totemie discover an enormous cave filled with lakes in a rainbow of colors. They follow a stream that eventually becomes a river and on the river's bank they find the old man who is waiting for them. Before they leave to go back to the village, the old man asks them to keep this magical cave a secret and to keep the memory of it safe in their mind.
The gray whale has survived the threat of extinction throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Today, these wonderful giants find refuge in the lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio. These sanctuaries also promote responsible tourism and sustainable fishing methods. Part of the "Bios: Nature and Society" series.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is one of the best places on Earth to study processes within basaltic volcanoes. Its high eruption frequency, easy access to lavas, and distinct geologic setting far from plate boundaries or continents allow researchers to address fundamental problems related to active volcanoes. Another constant at Kilauea, besides the flowing lava, has been University of Hawaii geologist Mike Garcia. With support from the National Science Foundation, Garcia has been leading studies of Kilauea for a generation, adding to the extensive knowledge base on this volcano. Two of the primary goals are to determine what has triggered Kilauea’s effusive, explosive cycles over the last 2200 years and when long eruptions, such as the current one, will stop. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
Host Joel Greene finds out where all the grass goes after people mow their lawns. He also provides helpful tips for disposing of yard waste that are beneficial for the environment. Part of the Curiosity Quest Series.
With support from the National Science Foundation’s Human-Centered Computing Program (HCC), Stanford University mechanical engineer Mark Cutkosky and his team are using volunteer test subjects to find out if the way walk is wearing out their knees. One of the major problems at the root of knee pain is uneven wear and tear on the knee cartilage, which leads to arthritis. Cutkosky’s research, known as Movement Retraining, focuses on alleviating pain by analyzing and possibly changing a person's stride. The goal is to slow the rate at which arthritis progresses and thereby delay or even eliminate the need for surgery. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
Currently, cities have a fundamental role in the struggle against climate change and harmful environmental practices. But, at the same time, major global cities consume more than two thirds of the world’s energy and release seventy percent of the global emissions of carbon dioxide. Climate change has become part of the worldwide agenda for major cities as they develop policies and practices to protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Chapter 2 of Air: Climate Change Series.
When facing complex issues, psychologists often break them down into their component parts, and then identify a key cause. This approach is called reductionism, and viewers explore the advantages and disadvantages of reductionism. Students are given a case study and asked to examine the utility of a reductionist approach. Part of the "Core Concepts in Psychology" series.
This chapter provides a summary of the material discussed in the previous twelve chapters. Some of the topics reviewed include: the greenhouse effect, global warming, and climatic changes. This chapter also highlights the consequences associated with global warming from major cities to the rural country side. Viewers also explore ways to lessen the impact of global warming and how to adapt to the new climate conditions. Chapter 13 of Air: Climate Change Series.
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