How Fish Use Smell And Magnetic Fields to Navigate
Instead of using Google Maps, imagine how cool it would be to smell your way home — and while we’re at it, imagine “home” is thousands of miles away! In this animated short, Jordan Buxton explains how fish rely on their noses, as well as their sensitivity to Earth’s magnetic fields, to navigate long distances.
The Unique Biology Of The Panda From Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’
Red pandas were actually called “pandas” long before their more popular black-and-white cousins. But they aren’t actually closely related to pandas.
How Do Large Desert Animals Find Water?
Large wildlife have a more difficult time keeping cool and hydrated, and have adapted differently to survive in arid ecosystems. From coyotes to tortoises to camels, Owen Megura explains some unique survival tactics large animals have evolved in the harsh conditions of their desert habitat in this short animation.
Meet The Albino Pac-Man Frog (Yes, It’s A Real Animal!)
Picture a the classic Pac-Man meeting a delectable pineapple bun — add legs and eyes and you have the Pac-Man frog. As their name implies, these ambush predators will eat almost anything!
What’s Killing The Mekong Giant Catfish?
Meet the Mekong Giant Catfish, which can weigh up to 770 pounds, has no teeth, and looks absolutely ridiculous. But they’re disappearing quickly — having been listed by the IUCN as a critically endangered species in 2011.
Women In STEM Series Presents: Dr. Jenny Ouyang
Dr. Jenny Ouyang is an ecologist at UNR, studying how animals adapt to changing environmental conditions. We spoke with her about her career and the challenges she has faced as a woman of color in STEM.
Kayaking The Salmon River From Source To Sea: How This RSJ Alum Is Fighting Imminent Salmon Extinction
Three women are undertaking a thousand-mile journey to raise awareness about the four dams choking the life out of the Lower Snake River.
Ranchers Collaborate With Government To Protect Critical Sage Grouse Habitat
An unlikely partnership between livestock ranchers and a government conservation agency keeps rangeland grouse-friendly — and out of the hands of developers.
Changing The Climate
This podcast explores the everyday issues of climate change. Each episode features a conversation with an expert on the topic. Season one is all about wildfires!
