Journey to the Microcosmos
Take a dive into the tiny, unseen world that surrounds us! With music by Andrew Huang, footage from James Weiss, and narration by Hank Green, we want to take you on a fascinating, reflective journey through the microcosmos.
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Season 2
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We Filmed Tardigrade Sex!
In our Season 2 debut, we're diving back into the world of our favorite little water bear friends!
Jan 27, 2020 -
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The Highs and Lows of Tardigrade Pregnancy
Original Title: Our Tardigrade Had Babies!
Feb 3, 2020 -
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Slime Molds: When Micro Becomes Macro
Feb 10, 2020 -
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How to Identify Microbes
When there are over one trillion species, it can be hard to determine what you're looking at on your microscope. Thankfully we've got some helpful tips for you!
Feb 17, 2020 -
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E5
How Cyanobacteria Took Over The World
Feb 24, 2020 -
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Bacillaria: Distractingly Beautiful Crystal Colonies
Mar 2, 2020 -
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E7
The Microcosmos of the 1800s - The Story of Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg
Mar 10, 2020 -
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How We Find Our Microbes
Mar 16, 2020 -
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E9
The Secret Things Living in Your Aquarium
Mar 23, 2020 -
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E10
Synura: Smelly, Flowery Confetti
Mar 30, 2020 -
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E11
How to Survive the Microcosmos
Apr 7, 2020 -
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E12
What Is the Point of Sex?
Apr 13, 2020 -
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E13
What Are These Vorticella up To?
Original Title: 12 Minutes in the Life of Vorticella
Apr 20, 2020 -
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E14
Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder
Apr 28, 2020 -
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E15
Making Decisions Without a Brain
Making decisions can be pretty hard, but imagining trying to do it without a brain!
May 4, 2020 -
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E16
Peritrich Ciliates: Masters of Long-Range Snacking
May 11, 2020 -
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The Terrifying Viruses of the Microcosmos
Even in the microcosmos, it's important to stay inside if you want to avoid a virus.
May 18, 2020 -
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E18
The Micro World Right Under Your Feet
May 25, 2020 -
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E19
Testate Amoebas: Blobby, Modest Shell Dwellers
A lot of the microbes we show you are completely naked, but the test amoeba is a bit more modest.
Jun 1, 2020 -
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E20
Colorless Euglenoids: Structure and Function (and Food)
There’s something you probably heard a lot in biology class. And no, it's not “mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”...
Jun 15, 2020 -
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E21
The Complicated Legacy of Lynn Margulis
The world of microscopy is not without its own controversial figures, today we’re discussing Lynn Margulis and her contributions to the world of science as well as some of her more harmful beliefs.
Jun 23, 2020 -
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E22
The Microbe You Eat All The Time
Yeast: the most coveted microbe during this pandemic. This week we’re taking a close look at the little guys that make up our bread and beer and the vital role they’ve had for thousands of years.
Jun 29, 2020 -
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How to Name a Microbe
There’s a story behind every microbe’s name, and that of the Phacus smulkowskianus is surprisingly sweet.
Jul 6, 2020 -
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Preserving the History of the Microcosmos With Prepared Slides
Sometimes, pictures and videos aren’t enough. Sometimes the best way to share what you’ve seen under the microscope is, well, to share the actual thing you’re looking at.
Jul 13, 2020 -
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Trying to Make Sense of This Overwhelming World
The goal of phylogenetic trees is to track the organisms we know of through their place in evolution.
Jul 20, 2020