
See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small.
Episodes
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Episode 12, Season 1
What Happens When You Put a Hummingbird in a Wind Tunnel?Scientists have used a high-speed camera to film hummingbirds' aerial acrobatics.3:25 -
Episode 11, Season 1
Newt Sex: Buff Males! Writhing Females! Cannibalism!Every winter, California newts leave the safety of their forest burrows.3:37 -
Episode 10, Season 1
From Drifter to Dynamo: The Story of PlanktonMost plankton are tiny drifters, wandering in a vast ocean.3:01 -
Episode 9, Season 1
Banana Slugs: Secret of the SlimeBeneath the towering redwoods lives one of the most peculiar creatures in California.3:51 -
Episode 8, Season 1
In the Race for Life, Which Human Embryos Make It?Every one of us started out as an embryo.3:38 -
Episode 7, Season 1
How Electric Light Changed the NightArtificial light makes the modern world possible.3:05 -
Episode 6, Season 1
The Fantastic Fur of Sea OttersSea otters aren't just cute -- they're a vivid example of life on the edge.3:23 -
Episode 4, Season 1
The Hidden Perils of PermafrostMysterious bacteria lay dormant in the Arctic permafrost.3:11 -
Episode 5, Season 1
What Gives the Morpho Butterfly Its Magnificent Blue?What does it mean to be blue?3:03 -
Episode 3, Season 1
What Gall! The Crazy Cribs of Parasitic WaspsPlenty of animals build their homes in oak trees.2:58 -
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Episode 1, Season 1
Pygmy Seahorses: Masters of CamouflagePygmy seahorses survive by attaching to vibrant corals.2:26