Peter Menkhorst is the mammalogist who wrote the birding bible, The Australian Bird Guide.
As a boy, Peter would go birdwatching with his dad, setting up in a hide before dawn to observe malleefowl tending their mounds — and ignoring ongoing attacks from mosquitoes!
His professional work ranged from surveying mammals and developing National Parks, to ecolo ... Show More
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Creepy crawlies across continents: why Tanya Latty loves bugs
Every superhero has their origin story, and a superhero of science is no different…From watching slater bugs and catching non-venomous snakes in her garden just outside Toronto in Canada, to harnessing lizards with palm fronds in the Caribbean, Tanya Latty was always going to stu ... Show More
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Aug 2025
Greatest Mysteries of the World Episode 1
From ancient enigmas to modern-day puzzles, the world is filled with unsolved mysteries. In "Greatest Mysteries of the World" we'll investigate the most perplexing questions that have baffled humanity. Join us as we explore lost civilizations, unexplained phenomena, and the endur ... Show More
31m 47s
May 2025
Into the Thick of It: Jungle Adventure | Backyardigans Guess & Go
Grab your safari gear and join the Backyardigans - Pablo, Uniqua and Tyrone - on an exciting exploration into to the heart of the JUNGLE! With help from their flying pal, Yardbird, they’ll journey to a mysterious destination filled with silly monkeys, a muddy pond, and pickleball ... Show More
20m 28s
Feb 2023
Great Mysteries of Physics - trailer
"There is nothing new to discover in physics", declared the British physicist Lord Kelvin in 1900. That is no longer true. Today it is becoming increasingly clear that there are problems that physics, as we know it, doesn't seem to be able to solve. Perhaps we just need more data ... Show More
2m 45s
Aug 2025
Overlooked pioneers from quantum history
In the folklore of physics, the origins of quantum mechanics are often told as the story of a handful of brilliant young men, trading ideas in lecture halls and cafes. The German term Knabenphysik – “boys’ physics” – helped cement that image, and its gender bias went largely unch ... Show More
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