How the Impact of Poachers Led to the Evolution of Tuskless Elephants
The first episode of the PBS series Human Footprint explores the profound effect that the human population has had on elephant evolution.
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How Universal Pictures Created Enduring Images of Iconic Movie Monsters
Dr. Emily Zarka of PBS "Storied" looks at the iconic movie monsters of Universal Pictures in the early 20th Century.
Why Fennec Foxes Are the World’s Smallest Wild Dogs
PBS nature series "Dogs In the Wild" focuses on the fennec fox, and how this smallest wild dog in the world survives the desert.
The Challenge of Healthy Eating in Antarctica
Caitlin Saks and Arlo Pérez of the PBS Series Antarctic Extremes visited the McMurdo Station in Antarctica to learn how workers are fed.
The Misunderstood History of the Dodo Bird
PBS Eons looked back at the Dodo bird, a now-extinct flightless fowl thought dumb but actually perfectly suited to their environment.
The Science Behind a Dog’s Fantastic Sense of Smell
In a clip from the PBS/BBC series "Pets Wild at Heart", narrator David Tennant explains the science behind a dog's fantastic sense of smell.
How Barnacles Baffled Biologists for So Long
PBS Eons host Kallie Moore explains how the barnacle baffled biologists for many years despite their ubiquity in maritime environments.
Concerned Big-Footed Jacana Father Ingeniously Rescues His Young Chicks From an Awaiting Crocodile
A concerned Jacana father ingeniously rescues his two chicks from an awaiting crocodile by tucking one under each wing and walking away.
A Cappella Cover of Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’
MayTree performed a rather badass a cappella cover of the newly resurgent Metallica song "Master of Puppets".
The Vibrant Origins of Words Describing Colors
Dr. Erica Brozovsky, PhD of "Otherwords" digs into the vibrant etymological origins of words that describe colors.