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Protecting Integrity of Horse Breeds
- Watch this video about genetics on HowStuffWorks. UC Davis leads the world in extracting and recording horse DNA and has been doing so for more than 40 years. You may bet on horses in Las Vegas, but owners don't take any chances on their horse's genealogy, and turn to UC Davis for precise DNA records. See how DNA and genetics work in this video from UC Davis' NewsWatch.
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Discoveries: Fish Mating Calls
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See how scientists solved the mystery of a relentless sound coming through the walls of people living near the Florida coast. Learn more about fish mating in this video.
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Electricity From Spinach
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Watch this video about electricity from spinach on HowStuffWorks. MIT researchers have created a spinach-powered solar battery, harnessing the ability of plants to convert sunlight into electricity. Learn how to generate electricity from spinach in... More »
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FYI: Cockroaches
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Most people hate roaches, but these little bugs are the ultimate survivors. Learn what makes cockroaches tick by watching this video from the Discovery Channel.
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Wild and Weird Rockets: Gila Monster
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The Gila Monster is probably the biggest homemade rocket you've ever seen in your life. Check it out in this video. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.
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Polar Bear Alcatraz: An Uncertain Future
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These polar bears face an uncertain future on Wrangel Island. Can they survive global warming?
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Growing Living Organs in a Lab
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U.S. researchers have grown a living and beating heart in a lab. Scientists from the University of Minnesota took hearts from dead rats and injected them with heart cells from newborn rats; the hearts then came to life. Video courtesy of Reuters.
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Dirty Jobs: Mosquito Control
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Mosquito control is an important but difficult job. Learn more about the importance of mosquito control with this video from HowStuffWorks.
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Dr. G: Tools of the Trade
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See the wide range of tools -- both high-tech and simple -- that are used to perform autopsies. Learn more about the daily grind of a medical examiner in this video from Discovery.
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