A Little Known Planet, Part 1 / A Little Known Planet, Part 2 / A Little Known Planet, Part 3
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Jul 17
Extreme Heat and Tooth Decay, The Problem with Plastic, National Parks Magic and more.
The extreme heat that’s becoming far more common in a warming world is now being linked to dental problems. As the body prioritizes sweat for cooling over saliva production, the resulting dry mouth can have devastating impacts on your teeth, and a dentist in Pakistan is documenti ... Show More
51m 54s
Jul 10
Antarctic Ice Missing, Arctic Peatlands Expanding, Nuts to Feed the World and more
Midsummer in the Northern hemisphere marks the dead of winter in Antarctica, usually a time when temperatures plunge and the surrounding ocean ices over, nearly doubling the continent’s size. But this June, scientists found Antarctica’s west coast was missing a chunk of sea ice t ... Show More
51m 35s
Jul 3
America’s Enduring Ecology: Forests, Public Lands, and more
As we mark America’s 250th birthday, we celebrate parts of America’s enduring ecology, including our forests, national parks and other public lands. At the heart of one of Washington State’s most expansive wild ecosystems is North Cascades National Park, just a three-hour drive f ... Show More
51m 41s