4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week (Episode 13)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesIn this episode, researchers discuss the novel applications for a self-healing reverse filter. For example, researchers are studying its application in unsanitary environments. Scientists also ask the question: Is laziness a fruitful strategy for the survival for some species? Researchers are studying the link between metabolic rate and extinction. In the final segment, weather forecasts are predicting that El Niño and La Niña are likely to intensify wildfires and increase drought risk. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 19 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
- Series: 4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week
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