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In this episode, host Emily Graslie interviews conservation scientist Dr. Lesley de Souza. She is working with the people of Guyana to establish a new protected area. Their goal is to safeguard a watershed for animals like the arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. Humans depend on forests for survival, from the air they breathe to the wood they use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion, and mitigate climate change.
With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Pace University educator Lauren Birney and her team are getting middle school students involved in an ambitious restoration program. The students study New York Harbor and the extensive watershed that empties into it. They also conduct field research in support of restoring native oyster habitats. Part of the “Science Nation” series.
This episode highlights a group of scientists that brew lava and blow it up to better understand volcanoes. Other segments include rice plants that reproduce from clones, an energy-efficient way to stay warm, and Maria's effects on Puerto Rico's watershed and forests. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
It was an email from a colleague that tipped off environmental engineer Detlef Knappe of possible 1,4-dioxane contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin, North Carolina’s largest watershed and a source of drinking water for communities across the state. The Environmental Protection Agency has classified 1,4-dioxane as a probable human carcinogen. With support from a National Science Foundation grant, Knappe and his team at North Carolina State University have begun to identify 1,4-dioxane sources and how 1,4-dioxane impacts drinking water quality. Knappe is also working with managers at water treatment plants and state policymakers in North Carolina to improve testing and treatment standards for 1,4-dioxane. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
