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March 7, 2025
A new book explores how prehistoric plants and dinosaurs co-evolved, and puts the spotlight on often overlooked flora. Plus, a team of researchers used drones to learn new things about narwhal behavior. And, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across most of North and South America in the early morning hours of March 14.
17:44
The Exotic Life Above The Forest Floor
For years, tree canopies were the last frontiers of the forest—until ecologist Nalini Nadkarni pioneered innovative ways to explore them, with hot air balloons and cranes.
10:31
Life In The Shadow Of The Milky Way
Light pollution can have negative health effects on city dwellers. One scientist urges us to seek darker skies.
12:28
Bringing Back An Endangered Crow
How researchers are working to save a nearly extinct Hawaiian crow, the ʻAlalā.
17:43
Endless Spiders And Snails Most Beautiful
A look at some of the unique biodiversity found in the Hawaiian islands, and efforts to preserve some species found nowhere else on Earth.
17:39
A Tiny Martian Colony, Here On Earth
Researchers sequester six volunteers on the side of a Hawaiian volcano to simulate a mission to Mars.
27:02
A Tiny Fungus With A Big Impact
The spread of a microscopic fungus is threatening a key Hawaiian forest canopy tree.
17:39
Utah Is A Gold Mine For Fossils
We find out what it’s like to step into a paleontologist’s boots and discover some dino gold.
6:02
What Really Killed The Dinosaurs?
The prevailing theory says a meteorite led to the demise of the dinos. But one holdout scientist isn’t buying it.
7:30
To Combat The Great Garbage Patch, A Great Pool Noodle?
A test aims to lasso floating plastic waste in the Pacific. But not everyone is convinced the approach will be helpful.
4:39
In Utah, A New Approach To School Vaccine Waivers
Will a new education program convince fewer people to forego vaccines?