Journey to the Microcosmos
The Terrifying Viruses of the Microcosmos
Even in the microcosmos, it's important to stay inside if you want to avoid a virus.
Institute of Art and Ideas
Evolution and the future of gender
Many neuroscientists believe disorders of the mind will be solved when we understand the differences between the male and female brain. Yet is is frequently argued that men and women are not born but made. Are mental differences between...
Curated Video
Discovering the World of Penguins
This video provides a captivating overview of penguins, showcasing their unique adaptations and remarkable diversity. From their ability to thrive in harsh environments to their distinctive black and white appearance, penguins are truly...
The Telegraph
The evolution of the portable music player | Tech Histories
We examine how portable music players have evolved over time – from Philips releasing the compact cassette in 1962, to the first iPod in 2001, which revolutionised the way we listen to music on the go.
NASA
Designing Lucy’s Path to the Trojan Asteroids
Lucy is the first mission to explore the Jupiter Trojans – two swarms of asteroids that share Jupiter’s orbit, leading and trailing the giant planet by sixty degrees. These primitive bodies are thought to be the “fossils” of planet...
Journey to the Microcosmos
How Do Microorganisms Poop Without a Butthole?
Everybody poops, but how does one poop when one does not have a butthole?
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: Xylem and Phloem Song
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at the xylem and phloem with a fun song.
Journey to the Microcosmos
Death in the Microcosmos
Death is inevitable and mysterious, even in the microcosmos. Stentors, heliozoans, and yes, even tardigrades, experience death in many different ways.
NASA
NASA’s TESS, Spitzer Missions Discover World Orbiting Unique Young Star
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and retired Spitzer Space Telescope have found a young Neptune-size world orbiting AU Microscopii, a cool, nearby M dwarf star surrounded by a vast disk of debris. The discovery makes...
Curated Video
Shark Anatomy and Evolution
This video explores the fascinating world of sharks, highlighting their diversity, evolution, and predatory nature. From the smallest Lantern shark to the mighty whale shark, these creatures have roamed the oceans for millions of years....
Food Farmer Earth
Benefits of Organic Seed Breeding - Frank Morton
From the archives: Frank Morton, a Willamette Valley organic seed breeder shares his expert knowledge of plant breeding techniques that have evolved over time. As an organic farmer, Morton emphasizes the importance nature and the natural...
A Capella Science
Evo-Devo (Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Parody)
An exploration of the origin and workings of the biological information-processing systems involved in embryonic development, to the tune of Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee's "Despacito"
NASA
First Map of Mars Electric Currents
Five years after NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft entered into orbit around Mars, data from the mission has led to the creation of a map of electric current systems in the Martian atmosphere. Unlike Earth, Mars lacks a protective global magnetic...
Journey to the Microcosmos
What Humans and Stentors Have in Common
This week, we're diving back into the world of Stentors to find out what humans and Stentors have in common!
Journey to the Microcosmos
Stentors Single-Celled Giants
It's time to meet a single-celled organism that is bigger than a tardigrade! We'll learn how Stentors reproduce, why they look like trumpets, and why some of them are just SO BLUE!
NASA
Lyman Spitzer: Making Space For Hubble
Seventy-five years ago, astronomer Lyman Spitzer envisioned a future for space exploration that deepened humanity’s curiosity about the cosmos. A visionary behind the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer was among the earliest astronomers...