Deep in the lush Amazon Jungle, scientists have uncovered a new family of chemicals that the infamous poison dart frog uses to defend itself. Check out our latest video podcast to learn more about how these tiny poisonous frogs use chemistry to create some of the most powerful toxins in the world!
This is the fourth episode for the Storm Series. In this episode, we discuss on the topic of sandstorm, where we share some interesting facts about this dusty storm. We hope you learn a thing or two about sandstorm that can be helpful.
Dust storms blow through the Phoenix area every summer and fall. What causes dust storms? Is there a difference between a dust storm and a haboob? Let us explain.
There's an invisible force shaping our lives, affecting the weather, climate, land, economy, and just whether a flag looks majestic or not - we're talking about the wind! Today we’re going to go into the science of where the wind comes from and take a closer look at the major wind systems and pressure belts across the globe. We'll explain how the Coriolis effect causes the winds to curve (and makes air travel a bit more complicated), explore the doldrums and horse latitudes that could stall ships for days, and show the enormous impact the trade winds had on European colonization of the Americas.
Two hundred and forty-six years ago, James Cook landed on the east coast of Australia for the first time. The ship that brought him here was the HMS Endeavour, a British Royal Navy research vessel. But what was life like for the 94 people aboard that long journey to the other side of the world?