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Explores the strange and relatively unknown world of sleep-a world in which we spend approximately one-third of our lives. Shows how the discovery of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) during our dream period in the early 1950s by Dr. Nathaniel Kleitman at the University of Chicago brought about an understanding of the mechanism of sleep. Before his discovery, it was believed that during sleep the brain was in a state of rest. Also, overviews the nature and frequency of dreams and nightmares, and sleep disorders such as insomnia, apnea, and narcolepsy that affect millions of Americans.
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Physical activity and quality sleep are both vital for healthy bodies, as well as healthy brains. Viewers learn the relationship between activity, boredom, and sleep and how each plays a role in healthy development of children. Part of "The Brain" series.
With support from the National Science Foundation, neurologist Ken Paller and his team at Northwestern University are studying the connection between memory and sleep, and the possibilities of boosting memory storage while sleeping. A lot of the evidence has shown that slow-wave sleep is particularly important for some types of memory, and Paller’s goal is to better understand the fundamental brain mechanisms responsible for memory. And that, in turn, may help people with memory problems, including those who find themselves more forgetful as they age. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
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, Alarick's country is very strange. It has been many days now that night has not fallen, and no one seems to be worried. Moko decides to head towards the horizon to see what is keeping the sun from setting and Alarick goes with him. Along the way, Moko tries to lull the sun to sleep with a lullaby from his country. The sun looks like it will set, but stops short and rises again. Perhaps the ocean is frozen at the horizon and is keeping the sun from setting. He decides to ask the fishermen and one of them responds that the world is filled with such mysteries and that it is more precious for him to learn the secrets of his friend than that of the sun.
What happens to the body during sleep? Explores the mystery of REM sleep, shows a computer display of the waves that sweep across the brain during sleep, and presents extraordinary footage of a cat "acting out" its dreams. The analogy of comparing sleep to a ship on automatic pilot graphically illustrates how some functions must and do continue while the conscious brain is asleep.
The parakeet starts with a monologue about the pleasure of eating. The first guest, the pork, says he can't sleep because the sloth wakes him up every night with phone calls at indecent hours. The sloth says that since he changed his diet he has so much energy that he can't sleep. The fleas present a documentary about the way humans eats. The celebrity guest, a burger commercial clown, tells us how the pressure of fame took him to an eating disorder.
New research reveals that loss of sleep leads to increased anger. Researchers are now studying the link between loss of sleep and aggressive behavior. Other segments include bacteria that consume greenhouse gases, a handy robot glove, and drones mapping marine megafauna. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
Researchers who discovered the pygmy sloth never got close enough to take its picture, but one photographer's wild determination brings him within one foot of the sleepy sloth. Eager to learn more about the mysterious life of this rare and elusive creature, Wild Chronicles follows National Geographic photographer Bill Hatcher as he mucks through swamps of a wild Panamanian island and climbs high into the treetops of sloth-land. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
Plants have the ability to adapt to environmental conditions through tropism and dormancy. Dormancy happens when a plant stops growing and reserves its energy during harsh conditions. Plants also have the ability to move toward or away from a stimulus which is known as tropism.
New technologies and improvements in photography let us see into the private lives of insects and spiders. Shows both groups cleaning themselves, recycling, and building protective coverings. Comments on the two types of metamorphosis and observes some mating rituals.
It is a hot summer night, and the children are unable to go to sleep. With the help of some of Suzie's magic, they find themselves floating on a large piece of ice in the ocean. They have a great time learning about the characteristics of polar climates. Part of the "My Little Planet" series.
Technology and science are working to restore, replace, and supercharge the powerful human sense of hearing. Meet a man who is blind whose hearing is so acute that he can navigate a bicycle by the sound of the echo of a click. This episode also highlights some of the advances made in hearing aids and work being done by researchers to use sound to improve cognition and memory during sleep. Part of the “Human + The Future of Our Senses” series.
Part of the animated "Johan, the Young Scientist" series. Doubting that his mom is telling him the truth, Johan goes to ScienScape to learn how fish breathe underwater. From there Johan, Ani, and Moki go on a quest to find the fastest fish in the sea with the help of Juanita.
Part of "The Living Oceans" series. Captures the lives of several whale species, including the blue whale, the southern right whale, humpback whales, sperm whales, and California gray whales. Compares the migratory habitats of gray whales with the habitat of the others who tend to stay in the Caribbean or southern Atlantic ocean. Shows the whales nurturing their young and traveling in communities.
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, dawn is breaking in the village, Moko and Mei-Lei are sound asleep. The earth begins to rumble, and an earthquake suddenly wakes them. Mei-Lei is so afraid she is shaking and Moko asks her to sing. As she sings, the ground slowly stops shaking. Moko and Mei-Lei head back to the village thinking that the ground must sleep so soundly that every so often it is woken up by the song of people wandering along its back.
Dot, the fire dog, and her firefighter friends know exactly what to do when the alarm bell rings at the fire station. Based on the book by Lisa Desimini.
In the top story, Katie speaks with a group of teens who are raising money for Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization that helps kids around the world by providing food, shelter, medicine, and a brighter future. Eden debunks some common health advice. She gets the facts on: going outside with wet hair, how long gum stays in your stomach, whether or not milk actually helps people sleep, and if scaring someone is an effective cure for hiccups. Magdalene reports on the internal navigation of humpbacked whales. Scientists have found that humpbacked whales can do a thousand-mile trip in almost a perfectly straight line. Other segments include the history behind Florida's state flag and the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Part of the "Teen Kids News" series.
Snow-covered forests, animals foraging for food, and sports provide for an exciting glimpse into the wonders of the winter season. Concepts and terminology include: snow, ice, hibernation, winter sports, and winter solstice.
Steppes, pampas, savannahs, prairies--all are names for the grasslands that are found on most continents. Uses the American prairie to highlight characteristics of grasslands, different kinds of grasses, and examples of plant and animal life. Notes humans' impact on this biome.
The delicate interplay of hormones is responsible for all the events of reproduction. Many other body processes are controlled and coordinated by these chemical messengers. The role hormones play in response to a sudden emergency-the "fight or flight" reaction-is also reviewed.
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