Xploration Nature Knows Best
How biomimicry is being used for space exploration; aircraft material inspired by sea sponges.
How biomimicry is being used for space exploration; aircraft material inspired by sea sponges.
Glue from synthesized mussel adhesive, prototype for an artificial heart that is part spinach leaf.
Scientists turn to nature to find ways to cope with a warming world; robotic mussels in the oceans.
Different ways that plants and fungi are inspiring new inventions and technologies.
A look at the latest robots inspired by nature.
Exoplanets outside the solar system; discoveries of other worlds.
The case for space exploration: a change in perspective; economic benefits.
Emily Calandrelli explores some prominent disasters in the space race.
Amusement park rides can be like space travel.
People of all ages visit Space Camp to find out what it is like to train to be an astronaut.
The pufferfish; the hummingbird.
The box turtle; the red lionfish.
Vultures' super strong stomach acid and immunity to deadly bacteria.
This episode features a variety of animals found on land, and in the sea. Find out how the badger is able to dig tunnels up to 13 feet deep. And why the Siberian tiger is the largest cat in the world.
Species of fox; fennec looks like yoda; harbor seals.
Elissa has a special training session with Baggins, the serval cat.
Emily and Kate get a PAYSAB zoo standards inspection at the cub rearing facility.
The work done by Cheetah Outreach to conserve the wild cheetah; ambassador cat program.
Cheetah Outreach has been given a big opportunity; leaving for a new location.
Emily travels to collect four new cheetah ambassador hopefuls.