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Science Specials

Science Specials

Journey through the Southern Tier of New York, exploring science, hidden gems, natural history and engineering marvels. Watch the best of science, technology, engineering and math our region has to offer.

Women in Entomology: Meet the Superheroes of Insect Science

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Bugs play a crucial role in ecosystems and are disappearing at an alarming rate. (1h 3m 18s)

A Wild Idea: The APA and Science Behind Carbon Credits

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The Adirondack Park is largely undeveloped due to the creation of the APA fifty years ago. (56m 22s)

You’re Uninvited: Stopping the Spread of Invasive Species

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Invasive species are changing New York's landscape and impacting our economy. (1h 2m 39s)

Daring to Dig: Women in Paleontology

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Inspiring the next generation of girls to pursue careers in science and paleontology. (1h 6m 8s)

Maize | Genetics

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There is a tremendous amount of genetic diversity in maize. (7m 23s)

Maize | Geneticist's Growing Season

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What do scientists need to consider when growing a field of maize? (6m 56s)

Maize | Feeding the World

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Maize is also one of the most genetically diverse crops. (7m 22s)

Critical Zone

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Critical Zone scientists work to discover how the Earth's living skin is structured. (6m 26s)

Assembly Required

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Robots, remote controls, plus moon rocks and Mars Rovers! (28m 12s)

A Museum Comes to Life

Watch as a new museum brings biology and geology together. (24m 36s)

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