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The Journey to the Deepest Part of the Ocean with Gaelin Rosenwaks
Where is the deepest part of the ocean, and have we been there in person? Ocean explorer Gaelin Rosenwaks answers with an amazing story of the first …
10 years, 4 months ago
The Hunt for Black Holes with Karl Gebhardt
How do black holes work? And how do we learn about them, if they're impossible to see? We talk to Dr. Karl Gebhardt, who has helped discover over hal…
10 years, 5 months ago
The Mystery of When Brains and Sports Collide with Kiki Sanford
What happens to your brain when you get a concussion? It's common to get hit in the head when you play rough or risky sports. Everyone knows a concus…
10 years, 5 months ago
The Adventure of The Explorers Club with Richard Garriott
We take you inside the famed Explorers Club in New York City, where we meet a real explorer! Richard Garriott de Cayeux has been around the world and…
10 years, 6 months ago
The Quest for the Edge of the Universe with Katie Mack
Does the universe go on forever? Or does it have an edge? Jack and Kate have a few ideas about how to find out, involving a GoPro and a rocket. We as…
10 years, 6 months ago
The Puzzle of the Friendly Dog with Mia Cobb and Krista Macpherson
What makes dogs loyal? This question comes from Amalia, a sixth grade student. We ask two different dog scientists, and their answers will surprise y…
10 years, 7 months ago
The Cave of the Upside Down Bat with Micaela Jemison
Why do bats hang upside down? That's what fifth graders living in the Bat Capital of the World - Austin, Texas - want to know. We visit Micaela Jemis…
10 years, 7 months ago
The Tale of the Bacteria Farmer with Sarah Richardson
Sarah Richardson, a biologist, dreams of being of a farmer. Instead of tending to barns full of cows making milk, she'll have petri dishes full of ba…
10 years, 8 months ago
The World Without Parasites with Carl Zimmer
What would the world be like if there were no parasites? You might actually miss those mind-controlling blood suckers. Science writer Carl Zimmer tel…
10 years, 9 months ago
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[UPDATE] The Night of the Decoy Spider with Joe Hanson
[Now, with new information on decoy spider research!] One dark night in the Amazon, three guys stumble face first into a new discovery - and capture …
10 years, 10 months ago