9:01
Protecting The ‘Satan’ Tarantula and Other Lovable Giant Spiders
A team of scientists in Ecuador is on a mission to describe new-to-science tarantula species to help secure conservation protections.
12:14
Revealing The Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef In The World
The gigantic reef stretches for hundreds of miles in near-freezing waters and total darkness, but it’s bustling with life.
17:04
Expanding Our Umwelt: Understanding Animal Experiences
Writing about animals’ sensory experiences in ‘An Immense World’ changed author Ed Yong’s own worldview—and hobbies.
9:57
Are Roses Red, And Violets Blue? Depends On Your Species
A new video camera system shows the colors of the natural world as different animals see them.
Use Clues From Rapid Evolution To Design Better Fish Gills
Discover why and how fish are evolving rapidly in remote mountain lakes. Then use what you learn for an engineering challenge.
Two Art Exhibits: Climate Futures And A Genetic Engineering Past
Meet the creators behind exhibitions about humans’ and pigs’ intertwined histories, and what happens if we “get it right” on climate change.
34:25
Orchids, Snails, And Wolves: The Ongoing Benefit Of The Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act established protections for plant and animal species at risk of extinction. It’s still working 50 years later.
12:10
Unmasking Owls’ Mysteries
Jennifer Ackerman’s book delves into these fascinating avian predators, including their supersonic hearing, quiet flight, and complex communication.
The Delightfully Silly Science Comics Of Rosemary Mosco
Nature cartoonist Rosemary Mosco shares her process about how she dreams up scenes from the funny side of science.
11:53
‘Dark Fungi’ Species Don’t Get Names. Should They?
Scientists have recovered the DNA of thousands of new species of fungi from the environment, but they aren’t eligible for scientific names.