Science360
4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week - Episode 2
Here's your weekly briefing on the latest discoveries you might not hear about anywhere else, all with funding from the National Science Foundation. This week: 1. Researchers Operate Lab-Grown Heart Cells by Remote Control 2. What we...
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Aquatic Snails That Leave a Path of Destruction
It’s often said that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. And surely there is no greater proof of that than the home of our master of microscopes, James. All along the windowsills and bookshelves are jars and tanks full of...
After Skool
Why Don't Country Flags Use The Color Purple?
For centuries purple dye was worth more than gold. The dye used to produce purple fabric came from a sea snail that only lived off the shores of modern day Lebanon. Because it was so rare, purple became associated with royalty. This is...
Bizarre Beasts
How An Invasive Snail May Save An Endangered Bird
What happened when one of nature's pickiest eaters met a huge, extremely adaptable snail? Well, it might be the start of evolution in action.
Sustainable Business Consulting
Mimicking Nature
Nature doesn't ever design anything that can't go back into productive use. Be introduced to biomimicry and cradle-to-cradle through product and service examples.
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
The Register | POEM
The Register | POEM - From 'You Wait Till I'm Older Than You' (Puffin).
Brave Wilderness
SUPER-SIZED SNAIL!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote discovers a monster sized Snail!
Science360
Changing ocean chemistry may threaten Antarctic food chain
For the first time, NSF-funded researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara have collected long-term evidence that links rising levels of carbon and changes in ocean chemistry in Antarctic waters to the inability of tiny...
Science360
Origami-inspired medical devices-NSF Science Now 42
In this week’s episode we explore origami-inspired devices, examine family technology rules, and finally we examine how changing ocean chemistry may threaten the Antarctic food chain.
Curated Video
Museum Launches Largest Urban Biodiversity Study
Long before Southern California was paved over with freeways and a concrete-bottomed river, covered in cars and trod upon by millions of people, it was teeming with snakes, slugs, spiders, snails and uncounted numbers of other slimy,...
Curated Video
Giant African land snails invade Florida
1. Close-up of giant African land snail on side of tank
2. Various of snails in tank
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Mark Fagan, Spokesman, Florida Department of Agriculture:
"There is a rare form of meningitis that can be picked up by handling...
Curated Video
Ducks on Pest Patrol at South African Vineyards
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYStellenbosch, South Africa - 10 August 20161. Close of Indian runner ducks2. Medium of ducks starting to get ready to go to work3. Various of Indian runner ducks...
Curated Video
UK: GARDENER DEVELOPS A TASTE FOR HIS GARDEN'S SLIMIER GUESTS
English/Nat
One British gardener has found the perfect answer on to how to get rid of slugs and snails in the garden - he eats them.
Giles Peare has developed a taste for worm pie and slugs and snails on toast, and he's encouraging...
Curated Video
USA: IRISH SCHOOLGIRL CATHERINE HAMILL VISITS WHITE HOUSE UPDATE
English/Nat
The Northern Irish Roman Catholic girl -- who first met US President Clinton on his recent trip to Belfast and then paid him a return visit to Washington -- has also paid a call on US Senator Edward Kennedy.
At an informal...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Snails: from streetfood to upscale snack in Moroccan capital
VOICED: Snails: from streetfood to upscale snack in Moroccan capital
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Attack of the Giant African Snails!
They're every gardener's nightmare: giant snails the size of a man's hand that eat up everything in sight, leaving only a slimy trail. Miami, United States. (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Curated Video
UK PM arrives for Brexit talks with EU leaders
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived for his first meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Monday in search of a longshot Brexit deal.
Curated Video
Ducks - a new type of pest control for vineyards
SOUTH AFRICA: DUCK PARADESOURCE: AP HORIZONS, LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY RESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 5:36SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionStellenbosch, South Africa – 10...
Curated Video
Ducks - a new type of pest control for vineyards
SOUTH AFRICA: DUCK PARADESOURCE: AP HORIZONS, LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY RESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 5:36SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionStellenbosch, South Africa – 10...
The Brain Scoop
The Magneto Snail! (And Other Marine Gastropods)
Snails range from 0.5 mm to 61 cm long. The video explains the huge variety of snails crawling the earth. It includes snails with iron shells, snails that are venomous, and even snails that collect other snails! It highlights the unique...
Deep Look
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Snail Sex
Birds do it, bees do it ... and snails do their own strange form of it. Discover the awkward encounter between hermaphrodite snails that ultimately results in sexual reproduction. The narrator of the short video explains the purpose for...
SciShow
The Most Venomous Animals in the World
The king cobra has enough venom to bring down an adult elephant. Video begins with a brief explanation of what venom is before exploring the most venomous animal in the world. It continues with examples of many venomous animals, how they...
Sea Studios Foundation
Shape of Life: Molluscs: The Survival Game
An animation showing that molluscs' basic body plan includes a foot for mobility; a mantle that secretes a shell and a radula for eating. Learn that molluscs today show many variations on this original body plan. An abalone escapes a sea...