The best pregnancy test used to be this frog ... no, really - Carly Anne York
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Dig into how African clawed frogs can help detect human pregnancy, and how their use in experiments had unintended consequences.
Why Do Weeping Willows Weep?
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Most trees reach for the sun – but not the weeping willow. Why?
Primitive Technology: Downdraft Kiln
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A Phoenix kiln is a type of downdraft kiln where the firebox is below the ware chamber.
The World's Longest Beak
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The sword-billed hummingbird has exclusive access to food that other birds simply cannot reach, but having such a long bill does have its drawbacks.
0:12 / 12:36 The Future of Botany: Crash Course Botany #15
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We’ve learned a lot about plants throughout this series, but there’s much more to discover. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll peek into the future of botany.
Why So Many Ladybugs Don't Look Like Ladybugs
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Ladybugs are red with black spots, right? Well, not always. There's a lot of genetic and evolutionary reasons that they can be different colors with wacky patterns.
Do mosquitos actually bite some people more than others?
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Explore the science of what attracts mosquitos, and find out why mosquitos bite some people more than others.
Primitive Technology: Wood Ash Insulated Furnace
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I made a furnace insulated with wood ash to smelt iron in. Furnace insulation stops heat being lost from the walls of a furnace and so increases the heat within the furnace.
Relaxing Birdsong for Sleep and Meditation | Relax With Nature | BBC Earth
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Relax and soothe the mind with the sounds of toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds and other spectacular bird species as they take flight in the Atlantic Rainforest.
The one thing stopping jellyfish from taking over - Mariela Pajuelo & Javier Antonio Quinones
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Dig into why jellyfish populations have increased, and how leatherback sea turtles can help get their numbers under control.
Is Bigger Better?
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Elephants might be strong, but they are weak compared to ants because ants have certain advantages that allow them to outlift their larger competitors.
How A Nuclear War Will Start - Minute by Minute
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This video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy.
Why Do People Hate Koalas?
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On the Internet, koalas get an unnecessary amount of hate, so let's debunk some of the most pervasive koala myths!
Experiencing the currents of the coral reef
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Jeff Jenkins goes drift diving at Palancar Gardens, learning how to go with flow.
Primitive Technology: Undercover Brick Workshop
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I built a thatched shelter to make bricks in so that they are protected from the rain before they are fired. Despite it being the dry season, it still rains unpredictably in this climate...
Penguin Siblings Race For Food | Growing Up Wild | BBC Earth
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In the harsh climate of Antarctica, Adelie penguin siblings take the term 'sibling rivalry' to a new level, their survival depends on it. Pitting the pair against each other will show the parents who is the fittest and most likely to make it in the wild.
Creating a Food Forest | Farm Dreams
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