The Fungus Behind This Mysterious Disease
From PBS Terra. Ergot fungus caused a mysterious disease with terrible symptoms. But ironically, the fungus also has a ton of medical benefits! Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger shares more.
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From PBS Terra. Ergot fungus caused a mysterious disease with terrible symptoms. But ironically, the fungus also has a ton of medical benefits! Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger shares more.
From PBS Terra. Corn may be one of the world’s top crops, but its success has made it unexpectedly vulnerable to changes in the market. On a video call, Human Footprint host Shane Campbell-Staton and food historian Abeer Saha dive into corn’s past and its use over time. They reveal how the industrialization of agriculture…
From PBS Terra. The Channeled Scablands of the Pacific Northwest hide an astonishing secret. Evidence of a massive flood that shaped the entire region lies just beneath its landscape. But it can only be seen with cutting edge LIDAR technology. Join Joe as he learns how scientists are using lasers to reveal details that may…
From PBS Terra. When seen from space, Earth’s water appears in vibrant shades other than the deep blue that we’re used to. What’s up with that? Hosted by Joe Hanson from Be Smart, Overview uses stunning 4k drone footage to reveal the natural and human made marvels shaping our planet–from a 10,000-foot view–literally. PBS Member…
From PBS Terra. A grisly medieval plague of holy fire. An experiment gone wrong. And…the CIA? All of these unlikely elements weave together in the story of accidental discovery that gave us LSD. Plus, how scientists today are studying how psychedelics could be used to treat mental illnesses like depression, addiction, OCD, and more. *****…
From PBS Terra. Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger chats with Dr. Reina Veenhof about what she accidentally discovered inside sea urchin poop, and why baby kelps love it so much!
From PBS Terra. In Palm Springs, golf courses are an oasis – but what does it take to keep it alive and flourishing? Straight from a golf cart on the course, Shane Campbell-Staton chats with Jonas Conlan about the resources used for turf grass and some history on golf’s origin.
From PBS Terra. Join Joe in this exploration of a true titan of modern engineering: the world’s largest crane. With a lifting capacity of 5,000 tons—equivalent to hoisting a SpaceX Starship Heavy—this giant ring crane at Rotterdam’s Mammoet headquarters is a true powerhouse that plays a crucial role in the renewable energy revolution, building massive…
From PBS Terra. Whoever said baking is a science definitely knew what they were talking about. In this episode of Fascinating Fails, we explore how a kitchen tip that changed science forever owes its accidental beginnings to ancient cooking traditions. Plus…a trip to a seaweed farm?! ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you.…
From PBS Terra. Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint Step into the world of manicured lawns and desert golf courses to discover the surprising reality behind turf grass: America’s most resource-intensive plant, yet one of its least productive crops. Shane Campbell-Staton, host of Human Footprint, visits Palm Springs and examines the environmental impact of our…
From PBS Terra. Happy World Oceans Day! Shark scientists Dr. Lauren Eve Simonitis, A-bel Gong, and Jaida Elcock share some surprising things they’ve learned in their shark research! Catch up on episodes of Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham on PBS Terra. This video has been re-uploaded due to a color correction.
From PBS Terra. 2024 is predicted to be a bad year for hurricanes, but why? It has something to do with naturally occurring climate known as La Niña… Weathered #shorts
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From PBS Terra. Mantises may be some of the most out-of-this-world-looking critters on Earth, but they’re uniquely adapted to life on this planet. These incredible hunters have repeatedly evolved into “ecomorphs”—groups that aren’t closely related, but share amazing adaptations to similar habitats. Mantis expert and grad student Lohit Garikipati says this happens so consistently in…
From PBS Terra. Did you know that kennel clubs introduced rules that standardized characteristics of different dog breeds? At the Westminster Kennel Club, find out how doggy DNA comes into play with Human Footprint host Shane Campbell-Staton and geneticist Adam Boyko. A single genetic change in the distinctive features of purebred dogs can alter size,…
From PBS Terra. Brood XIX and Brood XIII are making their way to center stage! Join Insectarium host Dr. Jessica L Ware as she debunks some myths you may have heard and explains what these insects are up to during their time above ground. Have you started seeing cicadas in your neighborhood? Let us know…
From PBS Terra. Turns out, you can train your immune system to love pets! Fascinating Fails host Maren Hunsberger tells us how.
From PBS Terra. Space: The Longest Goodbye on Independent Lens: https://pbs.org/longestgoodbye | #LongestGoodbyePBS Watch on the main PBS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MT-pV48XBI4 In 1897, the Belgica set sail for Antarctica on the first true science mission to the end of the world,. But within 200 days, the crew found themselves trapped in sea ice, battling disease…
From PBS Terra. Learn more about Surfshark VPN at: https://surfshark.deals/terra In kitchens around the world, truffles represent culinary excellence and prestige, but in the forest they’re just another flora fighting to exist, using somewhat…unusual methods. In the lush woodland of the Pacific Northwest, these modest mushrooms’ adaptation strategies are promoting not only their own survival,…
From PBS Terra. Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint For thousands of years, dogs have been our loyal companions, adapting alongside humans in a sensational journey. However, it wasn’t until the 1800s that a significant shift occurred when breeding became a competitive sport. The result? A staggering array of nearly 400 dog breeds, each varying…
From PBS Terra. Space: The Longest Goodbye on Independent Lens: https://pbs.org/longestgoodbye | #LongestGoodbyePBS Watch on the main PBS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MT-pV48XBI4 Humanity’s first Martian explorers will face extreme confinement, isolation and disruption of all bodily rhythms. The psychological stress from all of this could lead to a breakdown of social order among those on the…
From PBS Terra. Did you know that one of the biggest discoveries in our understanding of allergies was thanks to a completely failed experiment? From pollen to peanuts, allergies can be the bane of our existence. Hold on tight for this wild ride of an episode that takes us through time. By the end, you’ll…
From PBS Terra. In pavement cracks, roadside medians, and parking lots, there are incredible miniature civilizations booming within our concrete jungles: ants! We don’t often think of urban areas as having “ecologies” but Amy Savage, Ph.D. studies the amazing diversity of ants making their way in the city. Their combined efforts make our urban landscapes…
From PBS Terra. Space: The Longest Goodbye on Independent Lens: https://pbs.org/longestgoodbye | #LongestGoodbyePBS Watch on the main PBS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MT-pV48XBI4 A manned mission to Mars presents a huge array of challenges for scientists and explorers to figure out. Chief among them: how to keep humans sane and relatively content on the isolating, confining, and…
From PBS Terra. We often hear industry and political leaders talk about how we need to balance the economy with the environment. The thinking goes something like this: environmental destruction is necessary to earn a living and make the things we need. But is this really true? Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores how we can approach…