Earth Science
Scientists study the earth and its atmosphere in many different ways. Some look at the physical characteristics, like rocks. Others study water or air. Earth Science helps us better understand the world around us and can help keep us safe. Find out more about the Earth.
Earthquakes: A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On
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Special | 5m 11s | An earthquake is a complicated process but knowing about it can save your life. (5m 11s)
Earthquakes: Seismographs, Pizza, and Football
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Special | 4m 41s | Seismographs detect earthquakes, even human-caused quakes. (4m 41s)
The Earth: The Earth Uncovered
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Special | 5m 37s | How is the Earth put together? (5m 37s)
The Earth: Finding Thunder Eggs
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Special | 4m 39s | What is a thunder egg? (4m 39s)
Garbage: Where Does My Garbage Go?
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Special | 4m 29s | Where does your trash go? (4m 29s)
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Special | 5m 49s | How does a banana peel turn into soil? (5m 49s)
Oceans: What's Under the Surface?
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Special | 7m 4s | Oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface. Find out more about what’s under the surface. (7m 4s)
Oceans: Saving Kelp with AI and ROV
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Special | 6m 50s | How do you use AI, ROV and an x-box joystick to save kelp? (6m 50s)
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Special | 6m 15s | Find out how glaciers are created and their impact on our lives. (6m 15s)
Glaciers: Surges and Melting Glaciers
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Special | 7m 6s | Why do glaciers surge? (7m 6s)
Climate: Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases
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Special | 6m 11s | Meet a climate scientist and join her on a mission. (6m 11s)
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Special | 6m 38s | Learn more about the different climates found on Earth. (6m 38s)
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Special | 5m 4s | You don’t have to be in college to learn how to be a soil scientist. (5m 4s)
Geology: What Forces Shape Your World?
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Special | 5m 8s | Earthquakes, floods, volcanoes..oh my! (5m 8s)
Geology: The Connection Between Geology and Toothpaste
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Special | 3m 35s | What's the connection? (3m 35s)
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Special | 6m 10s | Find out more about these explosive marvels of nature. (6m 10s)
Volcanoes: What Makes A Volcano Different?
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Special | 5m 18s | Volcanoes have different characteristics. Find out more. (5m 18s)
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Special | 4m 35s | Botany is the study of plants. (4m 35s)
Botany: Idaho Botanical Garden Tour
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Special | 6m 18s | Tour the Idaho Botanical Garden. (6m 18s)
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Special | 28m 49s | Take a ride on a river and find out more about this force of nature. (28m 49s)
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Special | 28m 48s | Oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface. Find out more about what’s under the surface. (28m 48s)
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Special | 28m 48s | Volcanoes are part of the world’s plumbing system. Find out how they work. (28m 48s)
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Special | 28m 48s | There is a lot more to the study of soil than just dirt. Find out in this Science Trek. (28m 48s)
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Special | 28m 48s | Water is essential to life. You can find it everywhere. Find out why water is so important (28m 48s)
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Special | 28m 49s | What causes an earthquake? How do scientists study them? Find out in this Science Trek. (28m 49s)
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Special | 28m 48s | Find out more about where you live, the Earth, on this Science Trek episode. (28m 48s)
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Special | 28m 49s | How do meteorologist predict the weather? Find out in this Science Trek episode. (28m 49s)
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Special | 28m 40s | What role do geologist play in everyday life? (28m 40s)
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Special | 28m 49s | How do rocks change over time? (28m 49s)
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