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Source of Life: The Human Threat to Our Fresh Water

We and other organisms need fresh water to survive. Chemicals from factories, farms and homes sometimes flow directly into freshwater systems. Some bodies of fresh water have become biologically dead.


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Human Mutants: The Mermaid Syndrome

Human Mutants: The Mermaid Syndrome (3:00)

On Discovery Channel's "Human Mutants: The Mystery of Growth," learn about Sirenomelia or the Mermaid Syndrome where a baby is born with both feet fused together.

Worth Fighting For: The Battle for Fischer Creek

Worth Fighting For: The Battle for Fischer Creek (10:19)

In this video, residents of Cleveland, Wisconsin, fight to conserve undeveloped land.

Understanding: The Power of Genes

Understanding: The Power of Genes (2:52)

On the Learning Channel's series, "Understanding: The Power of Genes," the process of cloning is explained.

Genetics: Similarities Between Flies and Humans

Genetics: Similarities Between Flies and Humans (9:57)

This video explores the genetic similarities between flies and humans. In both species, homeotic genes dictate where certain body structures will form, as well as how long-term memories are formed.

Understanding: Designer Cow

Understanding: Designer Cow (2:56)

On the Learning Channel's series, "Understanding: The Power of Genes," learn about the designer cow. Found out how cows are being genetically changed to produce drugs or genes to help humans.

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100 Greatest Discoveries: Burgess Shale Preservation

100 Greatest Discoveries: Burgess Shale Preservation (1:23)

The Burgess Shale, located in the Canadian Rocky mountains, was created by an underwater mudflow. It has entombed organisms for hundreds of millions of years. Learn more in The Science Channel's series "100 Greatest Discoveries."

100 Greatest Discoveries: Tumai and Hominid Diversity

100 Greatest Discoveries: Tumai and Hominid Diversity (1:31)

The discovery of the Tumai, the oldest hominid fossil ever found, was discovered in Africa in 2002. Its presence raised questions about the diversity of life among ancient hominids. Learn more with The Science Channel's, "100 Greatest Discoveries."

100 Greatest Discoveries: Laetoli Footprints

100 Greatest Discoveries: Laetoli Footprints (2:03)

The Laetoli footprints are one of the greatest discoveries in the study of human origins. These perfectly preserved fossil footprints give us insight into hominid behavior. Learn more with The Science Channel's series, "100 Greatest Discoveries."

100 Greatest Discoveries: Evolution and Extinction

100 Greatest Discoveries: Evolution and Extinction (1:25)

On The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries," host Bill Nye discusses the relationship of evolution and catastrophic extinction with geologist, Dr. Samuel Bowring.

Kapow Superhero Science: Muscle Genes

Kapow Superhero Science: Muscle Genes (2:25)

How much muscle can a human actually build? Tests on mice show that it's possible to genetically build muscles that don't weaken with time or age. Learn more about muscles on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

Kapow Superhero Science: Extended Longevity

Kapow Superhero Science: Extended Longevity (2:20)

What if you delay reproduction? Would natural selection keep you alive longer? Learn more about research involving longevity on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

Kapow Superhero Science: Ending Aging Process

Kapow Superhero Science: Ending Aging Process (0:53)

According to scientists, the human aging gene can eventually be manipulated to the point of immortality. Learn more about the possibility of immortality on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

100 Greatest Discoveries: The Start of Darwin's Theory

100 Greatest Discoveries: The Start of Darwin's Theory (2:39)

While aboard the HMS Beagle ship, scientist Charles Darwin would begin to fully realize his theories that would later make him famous. Learn more about Darwin's voyage and the theories he made on the Science Channel's series, "100 Greatest... More »

Kapow Superhero Science: Goats and Spider Genetics

Kapow Superhero Science: Goats and Spider Genetics (2:40)

On a farm outside of Canada, goats have been genetically altered and now contain one spider silk gene. This gene enables the goats to produce silk protein in their milk. Learn more about these goats on the Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero... More »

100 Greatest Discoveries: Lucy the Hominid

100 Greatest Discoveries: Lucy the Hominid (2:58)

In 1974, paleontologists discovered the most fully intact hominid to date. Suspecting it was a female, the scientists named her 3.2 million year old remains as "Lucy." Learn more about this with the Scence Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."