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How the Blue Ridge Mountains (Almost) Lost Their Blue
There are a LOT of trees in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and they’re responsible for that dreamy blue haze on the horizon
Meet the Fire Lookout of Big Sky Country
Meet Mark Hufstetler, a fire lookout at Baptiste Tower in Flathead National Forest, Montana, who believes human observat
Wild Horses: America's Most Beloved Invasive Species?
Wild horses made their home on the islands of North Carolina centuries ago, supposedly descendants of horses brought by
Unlocking the Mysteries of Autumn Leaves
It’s one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles on the planet — trillions of green leaves across New England tr
Climbers' Paradise is the Last Refuge for an Ancient Species
Red River Gorge, a geological wonder in Kentucky and one of the world’s top rock climbing destinations, is a haven for
Who Made These Giant Desert Figures… and Why?
The three human figures and two animals that make up the Blythe Geoglyphs - or Blythe Giant Intaglios - are enormous. So
How Bison Are Saving America's Lost Prairie
When ranching and agriculture displaced elk and bison from the prairies, America’s grasslands all but disappeared. Now
Flight Lessons from a World Champion Drone Racer
Two-time Drone Racing League Champion Jordan Temkin knows the feeling of personal flight. Come along for a ride with Jor
Building a Mile-Long Ice Wall Takes Some Cool Science
It’s a mile long and 150 feet high, and covered in the most spectacular ice falls anyone has ever seen. And it’s all
Humans Cause Traffic Jams, AI Can Fix Them
Traffic causes a litany of problems for society, from increased emissions to accidents. This traffic scientist thinks au
Can Dynamite Save You From An Avalanche?
Avalanches are mysterious and complex and the science of these natural phenomena is incomplete. One thing that is known
How FIVE BILLION Pounds of Las Vegas Garbage Powers a City
Most the of 600 billion pounds of waste that Americans produce every year ends up in landfills. All that trash can have
Why Oil Country is Turning to Wind Power
If Texas were a country it would be fifth in the world for wind energy generation. Take a trip through wind country with
How Poop is Killing Corals
Corals all over the world are threatened by warming ocean temperatures. But 30 years of data show that reefs off the Flo
Inside the Fight to Save an Ancient Forest (and the Secrets it Holds)
The ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are home to giant trees and many secrets, which science is just beginning t
US Streets Are Dangerous. We Can Fix Them!
Cars dominate US city streets, and there’s no better example than Atlanta, GA. Streets in Atlanta are designed for get
Are Roller Coasters Good For Your Brain?
Roller coasters have the power to heal. Host Joe Hanson explores the world of coasters, exploring the safety protocols r
Why Are There 30 MILLION Horseshoe Crabs On This East Coast Beach?
Horseshoe crabs spend most of their lives in the ocean depths. But every May and June, their spindly little legs will ca
Why Earth's Newest Glacier Is Inside An Active Volcano
On the morning of May 18, 1980, Mt. St. Helens volcano exploded with 500 times the force of the Hiroshima bomb. It was t
What Makes These Dunes Sing?
Come on an epic journey as our host Joe Hanson explores the mysterious physics of sand. Along the way, we meet Dr. Melan
What Are Wild Coyotes Doing in the Big City?
Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S., and one of the country’s most diverse. There’s a secret subculture he
Why the Fastest Place on Earth Is Disappearing
The Bonneville Salt Flats are perfect for speed. Every year, cars and motorcycles break land speed records on the flat e
Want to Solve Wildfires and Drought? Leave it to BEAVERS!
More and more scientists are starting to ask the question: Could beavers be the ally we’ve been waiting for when it co
The Secret Islands of the Everglades
The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this g
Finding the *BIGGEST* Reason To Feel Hopeful About Climate Change
Join Joe in this exploration of a true titan of modern engineering: the world's largest crane. With a lifting capacity o
Earth’s History Is Hidden in These Strange Maps
The Channeled Scablands of the Pacific Northwest hide an astonishing secret. Evidence of a massive flood that shaped the
How Otters Are Saving Earth’s Underwater Forests
Hidden beneath the surface of our coastal seas are towering forests - of kelp. These underwater ecosystems are as crucia
Why This Unusual Pattern May Save the Rainforests
The Choco region in northwest Ecuador is hosting a groundbreaking experiment to try and help it’s rainforests recover
Who Killed the Colorado River?
This episode explores the mystery of the vanishing Colorado River Delta. Once a lifeline for the American Southwest, it'
What Happened to America’s First Megacity?
In its prime, Cahokia was a prosperous city with a population similar to London’s. But this sprawling metropolis vanis
How Scientists Solved the Mystery of a 300-Year-Old Megaquake
The 1700 Cascadia earthquake and tsunami was a massive natural disaster that reshaped the Pacific Northwest. Through tre
Why Crocodiles Are Thriving in the Shadow of A Nuclear Plant
Florida’s native crocodiles have found an unexpected sanctuary in the cooling canals at Turkey Point Nuclear Power Pla
Is This Earth’s Most Treacherous Coastline?
The Outer Banks, known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," is home to thousands of shipwrecks, including Blackbeard’s
Can We Save Mexico City’s Famous Axolotls?
In the southern part of Mexico City lies Xochimilco, a maze of canals filled with boats, music, food and tourists. But X
How a Volcano Froze This Tiny Island in Time
In the 1990s, an entire city in the Caribbean vanished under ash. Plymouth, Montserrat, once vibrant, now lies frozen in
Earth's Worst Mass Extinction Is Actually a Warning
There is a surprising natural wonder in the middle of the vast West Texas desert: a prehistoric ocean reef built from th
Why Magnetic Sand Pulls Millions of Sea Turtles to One Tiny Beach
Each fall, a remote stretch of volcanic sand in Costa Rica transforms into one of nature’s greatest spectacles: Tens o
The Hidden Danger of the Northern Lights
At a rocket test range in Alaska, scientists are firing rockets into the northern lights. They want to better understand
America Made Its Most Toxic Lake. Now We Need What's Inside.
America’s most toxic lake may also be one of its most overlooked resources. At the Berkeley Pit Superfund Site, scient
We Saw What AI Data Centers Don't Want You to See
We investigated one of the world’s largest AI data centers, using thermal drone footage to reveal the hidden pollution
Why Does This Swamp Keep Catching Fire?
In 2011, a fire in the Great Dismal Swamp burned for 111 days. Even a foot of rain from Hurricane Irene failed to exting
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