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Pollen Is Not Plant Sperm

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Plant pollen is everywhere in springtime, but because it is so small, you probably don't know that what is making you sneeze is a living, breathing, mobile version of the plant that forms half of the it's entire bizarre life cycle.

Forgotten Forest: Regenerating the Kelp Forest Highway | National Geographic

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Join actress Sadie Sink and SEA BEYOND Goodwill Ambassador Giovanni Chimienti as they explore the Kelp Forest Highway—revealing how both humans and marine life rely on its resources and what we can do to restore this forgotten forest.

How do fish get into isolated mountain lakes?

AdultsAnimalsLifeNature
The various ways new fish get into isolated lakes are a microcosm of the complicated ways that life has spread around the globe.

Protecting Keystone Species: Whale Sharks and Beyond | National Geographic

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Whale sharks—the largest fish in the ocean—are a vulnerable species, yet these gentle giants don't feed on anything bigger than your index finger. The only way to protect them is to understand them.

Primitive Technology: Flywheel blower smelt/Monsoon begins

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I tested a fly wheel on the blower. Taking an old clay fly wheel from the pump drill I made many years ago, I attached it to the axle of the one way spinning blower to see how it would effect performance.

Drowning in Noise: Sound Waves and Sea Creatures | National Geographic

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Join Benedict Cumberbatch and Goodwill ambassador of SEA BEYOND Valentina Gottlieb to uncover the devastating impact humans make on the ocean's acoustic environment.

Solar Energy Is Even Cheaper Than You Think | Jenny Chase | TED

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How prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world.

Primitive Technology: Brick hut destroyed by falling tree

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The brick hut was destroyed by a falling tree. It had lasted 2 years and 8 months and would have lasted quite a bit longer if it were not for the accident.

Rattlesnake Eating Prey Up Close | Deep into the Wild | BBC Earth

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Naturalist Nick Baker heads to Arizona, home of the rattlesnake, and gets the rare opportunity to see something even his guide has never seen before.

You're Probably Wrong About Rainbows

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You probably don’t understand how a rainbow really works. Get a little smarter every day with Brilliant.

The River That Feeds | National Geographic

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Fishing in the Caprivi Strip in Namibia is a way of life. With fish numbers dropping, De Beers is funding research to help find a solution through the Okavango Eternal partnership with National Geographic.

Top 5 Monkey Moments | 4K UHD | BBC Earth

AdultsAnimalsNatureWildlife
Monkeys are so much more than the cheeky, playful personalities we know them for. They are diverse, intelligent creatures with complex social dynamics unique behaviours. Learn more about these magnificent mammals with our top 5 monkey moments in ultra high-definition.

Why Do Butterflies Bother Being Caterpillars?

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It seems wild that some animals basically trade in their bodies for new ones during their lifetime, but it's actually really common – and it makes a lot of sense.

Protecting Our Oceans With Auli'i Cravalho | Nat Geo Pristine Seas

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Join @auliicravalho, the voice of #Moana, in conversation with @natgeopristineseas specialist Courtney Lorey about all things oceans, including Moana’s new adventure and why we need to protect this natural wonder.

Can Young Cheetahs Hunt These Antelope? | Animals With Cameras | BBC Earth

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A herd of gemsbok are a dangerous target for young cheetahs, but that doesn't stop this boisterous group from trying to hunt them. As the hunt plays out the tables quickly turn, and the large male gemsbok charges to protect his herd...

Are there any places on Earth with no bugs? - Charles Wallace

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Travel to some of the most extreme environments on Earth and see how insects are able to employ their skills to survive.

What Happens When Predators Disappear?

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A world without predators. It sounds like a safer, happier world, but come on, this is SCIENCE…

There Is Something Hiding Inside Earth

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We’ve found a new planet, home to octillions of the most extreme beings living in the most absurd and deadly hellscape. In absolute darkness, crushed by the weight of mountains, starved of oxygen, cooked alive, bathed in acid, salt or radiation.

The Ocean Has Weather Too And It's Weird

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Prepare to support and help sustain healthy coastal and marine ecosystems with a focus on community impact by earning a Master of Science degree in Coastal and Marine Science and Management.

Can Dogs Detect the Next Pandemic Before It Begins? | Glen J. Golden | TED

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What if animals like dogs, ferrets, mice and raccoons could help sniff out the next pandemic? Exploring the science of smell, neurobiologist Glen J. Golden delves into the development of a "mechanical nose" that could detect diseases by identifying specific odor profiles.

Primitive Technology: Water Bellows smelt

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I tested the water bellows with a smelt and it produced a small amount of iron from the ore. The concept has a lot of potential but is having some issues.