Bozeman Science
LS2A - Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
In this video Paul Andersen explains the important relationships that exist in ecosystems. He starts by delineating between organisms and their environment. He explains how food webs can be used to show energy and matter flow in a...
Bozeman Science
LS2B - Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer
In this video Paul Andersen explains how matter moves from the environment into living organisms and back into the environment. Food webs are used to show how matter and energy move through organisms. Ecological pyramids show that matter...
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Threat to Endangered Western Grey Whales: The Sacklin Energy Pipeline Project
This video discusses the endangered status of Western grey whales, specifically focusing on their feeding ground near Sackland Island in Russia's Far East. It highlights the concerns raised by environmental groups about the potential...
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Why Are So Many of Gray Whales Washing Ashore?
From Mexico all the way up to Alaska, hundreds of gray whales have been washing up ashore. The deaths peaked in 2019, and the numbers were so significant that it led scientists to call it an Unusual Mortality Event (UME) which kicked...
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Niche
The position or role of a species within a particular ecosystem. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Omnivore
An animal that eats both meat and plant materials. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Andean Condor
Follow a scavenging Andean condor as it soars over the Andes in search of food. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a wingspan of up to 3 metres. Winds in...
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Humphead Parrotfish
The amazing grazing habits of the parrotfish, which helps turn hard coral into pure white sand. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Humphead parrotfish are found throughout the Indian and Pacific oceans. Humphead parrotfish feed...
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Deep Sea Angler Fish
The deep sea angler fish lives in deep, dark waters. How does it find food and attract a mate in the dark? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Deep sea anglerfish can swallow prey twice their size. Female anglerfish have...
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Python
How is a python able to swallow prey larger than its own head? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Pythons are constrictors, which means they kill their prey by squeezing. Since snakes cannot chew or tear into their food, they...
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Robber Crab
Meet the robber crab: the largest land invertebrate in the world. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The robber crab is the largest terrestrial invertebrate in the world. Adult robber crabs measure up to 1 metre and weigh up to...
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Great White Sharks
Discover the adaptations of the great white shark that make it one of nature's best hunters... Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the ocean. The great white shark has...
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Komodo Dragon
Meet the komodo dragon – a powerful lizard with a formidable appetite. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Komodo dragons live on just a handful of Indonesian islands. The komodo dragon is the largest species of lizard in the...
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Koala
Koalas sleep for 22 hours of the day. Why is this? Discover the lifestyle of this marsupial, which lives in very distinct social groups. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Koalas are marsupials. Koalas sleep for up to 22 hours...
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Wolf Spider
From draglines to egg sacs, find out about the many ways that spiders use silk. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Rather than spin a web, wolf spiders catch their prey by stalking it on the ground. Wolf spiders use draglines to...
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Sea Stars
An introduction to sea stars, including one that’s a metre wide! Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Sea stars are a type of echinoderm. All adult echinoderms have radial symmetry, which means their body parts are arranged around...
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Big Ideas - Episode 23 - Hubble Space Telescope
The Big Idea is called Maglev, which stands for Magnetic Levitation. A wheel-less vehicle on a magnetic track is powered by electrical linear motors. This method has the potential to be faster and quieter than most conventional trains,...
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Penguins: Adaptations, Breeding Patterns, and Conservation Concerns
This video provides an overview of two species of penguins, highlighting their unique adaptations and breeding patterns. It also discusses the challenges they face due to declining fish stocks and the impact of oil spills on their...
Science Buddies
Simple Explanation of Siamese Neural Networks
Join Tracy from Science Buddies as she dives into the intriguing world of Siamese Neural Networks. Learn how these networks use twin systems to evaluate and compare data inputs, enhancing tasks like image and text analysis. Perfect for...
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Understanding Baby's Sucking Reflex: Comfort and Consequences
This video explores the innate sucking reflex of babies, highlighting its role in early feeding and comfort. Experts discuss the soothing effects of this reflex, facilitated by hormones like serotonin and dopamine. The video also...
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What is Symbiosis?
Symbiosis is relationship where two different species co-exist and at least one derives benefit from the other. The name for an organism with a symbiotic relationship is a symbiont. Let's look at some examples of symbiotic relationships.
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British Wildlife: Common Toad
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Common Toad in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.
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How High Carbohydrate Diets Negatively Impact Type I Diabetics
Families of children with Type 1 diabetes explain the confusion and frustration they faced as they navigated diabetes management. They discuss dietary advice that seems counterintuitive, focusing on high-carbohydrate foods despite the...
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Saving Elephants: Harnessing Technology for Conservation
This video showcases how technology, specifically mobile phone-enabled collars, is being used to track and monitor the movements of elephants in Kenya, providing crucial insights into their interactions with humans and their habitats. By...