A transparent episode of the KQED series “Deep Look” examines the stunning clarity of the glasswing butterfly, their ability to become invisible in any situation and a natural anti-reflective feature that have interested scientists. Ever wanted to be invisible? The elusive glasswing butterfly knows just how to do it. Its…
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Why Dog Noses Are Far More Sensitive Than Humans
A redolent episode of KQED Deep Look explains why a dog’s nose is far more sensitive than that of a human. They specifically look at the remarkable amount of olfactory neurons that live inside a dogs nose, its ingenious design and a dog’s amazing ability to take in the type…
How a Porcupine’s Razor Sharp Quills Are Helping Doctors Create Surgical Staples That Ward Off Infection
An aciculated episode of the KQED series Deep Look (previously) explains how the incredibly sharp quills from a North American porcupine‘s rear area can be really painful, but rarely if ever gets infected. This is due to a stinky grease that coats the quill and wards off bacteria. Researchers at…
Why Giant Leaf Insect Nymphs Shimmy Up Trees Just to Remain Perfectly Still for the Rest of Their Lives
In a vellicative episode of the KQED series Deep Look, host Lauren Sommer explains the life cycle of the amazing, camouflaging giant Malaysian leaf insect. Sommer particularly notes how the juveniles perform a highly active, shimmying dance all the way up the nearest tree, only to remain completely still for…
A High Definition Look Into the Rare Titan Arum Plant More Commonly Known as the ‘Corpse Flower’
In an informationally odiferous episode of the KQED series “Deep Look“, narrator Lauren Sommer takes a high definition look in the life cycle of the rare Titan Arum plant more commonly known as the “Corpse Flower”. It only blooms once a decade and the stench of it can be overwhelming….
The KQED Series ‘Deep Look’ Explores the Capability of Harvard’s Swarm of 1,024 Autonomous Kilobots
In an episode of the KQED and PBS Digital Studios series Deep Look, writer Amy Standen explores the capabilities of the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering‘s swarm of 1,024 autonomous kilobots. The quarter-sized bots are programmed as a group, and must work together to execute their…
The Amazing Ability of the Decorator Crab to Accessorize and Camouflage at the Same Time
The KQED series “Deep Look” explores the incredible ability of the decorator crab to accessorize with the flora of its surroundings in order to avoid becoming easy prey for the countless animals who see it as a tasty meal. The camouflaging materials stick to the crab with velcro-like hairs all…
How Daddy Longlegs Can Deliberately Release Their Limbs In Order to Escape From Predator Attacks
On a life and limb episode of the PBS presented series Deep Look, created by KQED, they explain how daddy longlegs have a defense mechanism where they purposely release their limbs to help them escape from predator attacks. Daddy longlegs’ appendages don’t need to be pulled off because these arachnids,…
