Archive for the ‘Vídeo’ Category

On Maryland’s Eastern Shore, wildlife biologists look for new ways to control nutria, 20-pound rodents from South America. Jorge Ribas reports from the marsh.

Mathematicians have created the first accurate 3-D simulations of snowflakes. And they’re neat lookin’! James Williams takes a look.

A restaurant in Japan is serving up some very fresh sushi. The “dead” squid begins to squirm as soy sauce is poured over it, but why? Martin Berman speaks with a chemist to find out what’s going on.

The scent of dead sea lampreys causes live ones to scatter, new research shows. And now scientists hope to use these findings to better control the invasive underwater pest. Jorge Ribas reports.The scent of dead sea lampreys causes live ones to scatter, new research shows. And now scientists hope to

The woman behind one of the world’s most famous paintings was born in a humble house in Florence, according to new documents. Rossella Lorenzi gets the story.

Diving with sharks means giving them a wide berth. Florida Aquarium dive operations director Casey Coy uses a ‘shark wand’ to keep traffic moving smoothly in their massive reef exhibit.

The Giant Anteater can eat 30,000 ants per day with its 2-foot-long tongue. Jorge Ribas finds out what else it can do.

In the new movie “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” Caesar the chimp leads a primate revolution thanks to a drug that makes him super smart. So when can we expect a pill for enhanced intelligence? Jorge Ribas finds out.

Playing a chimp is more than just dragging your knuckles, especially if the primate is leading a revolution. Actor Andy Serkis talks to Jorge Ribas about what it takes to play Caesar in the new movie, Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Florida Aquarium staff learn how to work and swim among sharks as part of the aquarium’s dive program, which also gives guests a chance to get up close and personal with the predators. Jorge Ribas visits the reef.

Hammerhead sharks are on the endangered species list because they’re being overfished for their fins. One of the best ways to protect such endangered species is to get them listed at CITES. James Williams reports.

Keeping your sea urchins calm and sedate on the way back to the lab is an important part of studying their fertility. James Williams finds out why.

NASA’s robotic lander autonomously launches, hovers, and lands. And it could be the future of planetary exploration.

Six sand tiger sharks hit the road from South Carolina to their spacious new home at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. But the long journey means the rush is on to make sure the sharks arrive healthy.

Rising floods can do massive amounts of damage. James Williams gets some answers about them.

Female polar bears and their cubs are swimming increasingly longer distances causing higher mortality rates for the young bears, a new study finds. Martin Berman reports.

A family outing on a small river gets wild when Asian carp begin jumping out of the water by the dozens. Martin Berman talks with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission for information about these invasive carp.

Don’t let the rows of ragged teeth fool you, Sand Tiger Sharks, despite their menacing appearance, are actually pretty shy. But it’s the mix of those two qualities that makes the shark the perfect aquarium specimen.

New videos appear to show UFOs hovering over London. But our resident skeptic Ben Radford shares five reasons why he thinks it’s probably a hoax. Martin Berman reports.

How do you move six sand tiger sharks a distance of 450 miles? With an aquarium on the back of an 18-wheeler, that’s how. Discovery News’ Jorge Ribas goes on a shark-filled road trip.

Sharks passing through some parts of the Pacific and Caribbean can swim a little easier thanks to new laws recently that create permanent shark sanctuaries. Jorge Ribas reports.

The newest Transformers movie features an extreme sport called wingsuit flying. To learn more about this form of human flight, Martin Berman talks to a pro who’s been jumping off cliffs for years.

A curious baby gets a look inside a lion’s mouth, with a thick piece of glass safely separating them. But was the lioness really looking for a snack, or just being playful? Jorge Ribas finds out.

BMX rider Jed Mildon completed the world’s first triple backflip on his bike, seemingly defying the laws of gravity in the process. Martin Berman talks to Mildon to find out how he prepared himself for the record-breaking feat.