Bozeman Science
Examples of Natural Selection
Paul Andersen details examples of natural selection in the world. He starts by explaining how changes in global temperatures are causing plants to adapt. He explains how mutations cause changes in phenotype which give organisms varying...
Science360
Surprising Reasons Why We Need Biodiversity
The hangout covers the benefits of biodiversity—and which benefits have been scientifically tested; how biodiversity boosts innovation; and how researchers are measuring biodiversity in the face of environmental change. Guests: Bradley...
FuseSchool
Generalists vs Specialists
Learn about the benefits and the drawbacks of adapting to very specific conditions (specialists) or a broad range of conditions (generalists).
Science360
Diatom algae populations tell a story about climate change in Greenland
With support from the National Science Foundation, Lake Ecologist Jasmine Saros and her team from the University of Maine are plying the lake waters of southwestern Greenland, gathering samples of ""diatoms"" to study how climate change...
NASA
A Candid Look at NASA's "Living Planet"
Creating a major scientific visualization takes considerable time and expertise. A team of scientists and data visualizers work together to building an artful depiction of hard data - whether it be an animation of sea surface...
Curated Video
New York's Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect
On Sunday, New York's "Bag Waste Reduction Law" went into effect statewide in an effort to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags in stores.
Curated OER
Earth : Climate Change & The Global Ocean
Changes to the earth's atmosphere can cause environmental change; they can also affect the ocean. Learn how satellite images show scientists what changes are occurring under the surface of the ocean. They can detect temperature shifts,...