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A beached whale is a heartbreaking sight.. While nobody's sure exactly why "beachings" occur, scientists have offered several theories.

  • Added: Jun 26, 2007
  • Length: 01:23
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A tiny marine shrimp called "krill" may affect the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

  • Added: Apr 16, 2007
  • Length: 01:32
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We've all heard of "homeland security." But what's "biosecurity"?

  • Added: Apr 16, 2007
  • Length: 01:32
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Endangered Asian tigers may be getting a boost from a conservation plan that applies a business model.

  • Added: Mar 28, 2007
  • Length: 01:32
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Lighting accounts for about a quarter of all the electricity that's consumed in the United States. Here are some ways to lighten the energy load...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
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Cougars are important predators in many ecosystems. But the magnificent cats are elusive by nature, making it tough for conservationists to track t...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
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Who's the longest-lived human on record? Jeanne Calment of France -- 122 years!

  • Added: Feb 20, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
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Controlling invasive weeds costs a bundle. Billions of dollars are spent each year on weed and fire hazard management.

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  • Added: Jan 12, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
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It's an invasive little mollusk that's costing the U.S. billions. Its name? The Zebra mussel.

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  • Added: Dec 17, 2006
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Some universities and colleges are teaching more than reading and writing. They're educating students about what a sustainable future might look li...

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  • Added: Dec 01, 2006
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 3
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Today, there?s a new trend in the building industry called ?deconstruction.?

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:34
  • Purchases: 1
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Slow doesn't describe the spread of the prolific New Zealand Mud Snail, which today threatens waterways throughout the western United States.

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:32
  • Purchases: 1