by admin | Nov 23, 2022 | earth and environment, engineering and tech, research animated
VideoPod SciPod Library earth and environment animated About this episode The global climate crisis poses a major threat to human civilisation. The combustion of fossil fuels to generate energy is the primary cause of this crisis, due to the greenhouse gases released...
by admin | Nov 9, 2022 | earth and environment, research animated
VideoPod About this episode Between 800 and 1000 CE, one of the world’s most advanced ancient civilisations underwent a devastating decline. The collapse of ancient Maya society has widely been attributed to a century-long drought; but so far, there have been few...
by admin | Nov 9, 2022 | earth and environment, research animated
VideoPod About this episode Climate change is threatening the world’s marine ecosystems in myriad ways, due to rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and sea-level rise. Another often-overlooked effect is that warmer temperatures and changing weather patterns can...
by admin | Oct 4, 2022 | biology, earth and environment, research animated
VideoPod SciPod Library biology animated About this episode When a species’ habitat shrinks, its populations decline. Individuals that persist in remaining islands of habitat have no choice but to breed with their relatives, reducing the health and fertility of their...
by admin | Sep 14, 2022 | earth and environment, education and training, research animated
VideoPod SciPod Library stem education animated About this episode The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland College Park provides exciting student experiences through three innovative programs: AgDiscovery, Summer Opportunities in...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | biology, earth and environment, research animated
VideoPod SciPod Library biology animated About this episode Pollinating insects and plants have co-evolved throughout their history. From about 125 million to 90 million years ago, cone-bearing plants were replaced by flowering plants as the dominant vegetation. This...
