The Big Lie about Monarch Butterflies
Season 48
About the Episode
Discover a piece of false information about monarch butterflies and Mexico’s Indigenous Purépecha community, and why tourism may be partly to blame.
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Extras
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Extreme Airport Engineering Preview
Follow the race to build a world-class airport on the site of one of America’s busiest flying hubs.0:30 -
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How Atomic Clocks Keep Perfect Time
Atomic clocks use quantum physics and the resonant frequency of atoms, like cesium, to define time.2:15 -
The Most Baffling Idea in Physics, Explained
Quantum entanglement defies our everyday understanding of reality.3:33 -
What Happens to Your Body During a Speed Eating Competition?
Competitive eaters stretch their stomachs beyond limits. Here’s what happens inside their bodies.5:45 -
Why Hot Peppers Set Your Mouth on Fire
The chemical that makes chili peppers so hot evolved to keep animals from eating the plants.4:02 -
Flight Turbulence Is Actually Getting Worse
It’s not all in your head - flights really are bumpier these days.1:48 -
Hunt for the Oldest DNA: Extended Version
Follow the quest to recover DNA millions of years old for the very first time.1:24:39 -
Lost Tombs of Notre Dame Preview
Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals.0:30 -
Building Stuff: Change It! Preview
From electric flight to artificial noses, engineers are finding new ways to preserve our planet.0:30
