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Homelessness is a lack of permanent housing resulting from extreme poverty, or, in the case of unaccompanied youth, the lack of a safe and stable living environment. A panel of youth discuss the social issue of homeless children. They look at the ...Read More
The American dream is the idea that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. Does the American dream exist? Do all people have the same ...Read More
The Bonneville Salt Flats are perfect for speed. Every year, cars and motorcycles break land speed records on the flat expanse of the Bonneville Salt Flats. It’s been a tradition for more than a century, and racers have built a thriving community ...Read More
More and more scientists are starting to ask the question: Could beavers be an ally when it comes to saving the environment? Travel with host Joe Hanson to Central Oregon where a group of scientists set up a kind of beaver laboratory to learn more...Read More
The Everglades is a water world. It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the biodiversity of ...Read More
Come on an epic journey and explore the mysterious physics of sand. This episode discusses the work of Dr. Melany Hunt and Dr. Nathalie Vriend. They solved the long-standing mystery of how dunes sing. Part of the "Overview" series.
Horseshoe crabs spend most of their lives in the ocean depths. But every May and June, their spindly little legs will carry them 60 miles or more to congregate on sandy beaches up and down the Atlantic coast. Nowhere are their numbers greater than...Read More
Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S., and one of the country’s most diverse. There’s a secret subculture there that’s growing larger by the year but lurks out of sight in shadow: coyotes. More than 4,000 of these canines prowl the streets...Read More
When it comes to working together, these animals prove that being a team player means they can attain a whole new level of "super-ness." In this episode, we’ll dive into the incredible social worlds of orcas, meerkats, starlings, chimpanzees, cora...Read More
Prepare to be amazed by the incredible speed and agility of these creatures. Let's take a deep dive into how animals like the peregrine falcon and cheetah reach their top velocities, while also examining the incredible abilities of some lesser-kno...Read More
Their size isn’t the only thing that’s impressive. These mega creatures have some mega powers as well. This episode reveals how the ostrich attains its super speed, how the polar bear survives the coldest places on Earth, how tarantulas shoot harp...Read More
An adaptation is defined as a physical or behavioral feature of an animal that helps them better survive in their environment. This episode highlights animals and their adaptations. These adaptations can help the animals find food, water, mates, a...Read More
