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?
5:08
Water, Water, Everywhere
As Hurricane Florence nears land, one engineer notes the rising risk of a flooding double whammy as sea levels rise and the climate changes.
12:04
The Future Of Soil Under A Changing Climate
How can we protect soil health under changing climate conditions?
17:34
When Plants Sense Danger, They Cry Out With Calcium
After long suspecting a signaling system, scientists can now see how one leaf talks to another—in real time.
00:17:27
The High-Stakes, Hormone-Filled Showdown Of ‘Science Fair’
A new film about the International Science and Engineering Fair gives a look into the niche world of the grand championship of science fairs.