Scientists Simulate Jupiter's Atmosphere: What... (2:28)

A SECTION FROM: Weather on Jupiter

Storms on Earth do not last long, yet the Great Red Spot has lasted for over 300 years and will probably to last for hundreds of years more. Scientists try to replicate the Great Red Spot experimentally to understand how it formed and why it...

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How Scientists Work: What Is Pattern Discovery? (22:00)

Recognition of the basic patterns in nature has led to advancements in hunting, agriculture, and civilization itself. In this program, we will see that science includes the study of consistent patterns in nature and that scientific explanations...

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Sediment Provides Details of Several Floods:... (4:30)

A CHAPTER FROM: The Really, Really Big Floods

Sediment layers suggest that Glacial Lake Missoula flooded many times. By working together, scientists and students can learn a lot about Earth’s history and Glacial Lake Missoula.

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How Scientists Work: What Is the Scientific Method? (21:00)

The scientific method is a time-tested set of procedures used to create an accurate view or representation of the world. Using these procedures, anyone can repeat the experiments that lead a scientist to a result or group of results. In this...

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Video Quiz: How Scientists Work: What is Pattern... (0:40)

A CHAPTER FROM: How Scientists Work: What Is Pattern Discovery?

This video offers a brief true-false quiz on information presented previously.

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Scientist J Harlan Brett's Theory Disputed: Glacial... (2:50)

A CHAPTER FROM: The Really, Really Big Floods

Because no one knew where the flood water came from, many scientists discredited Bretz’s flood theory. However, Joseph Pardi supported the theory.

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Scientists Address the Opposition to Genetically... (6:23)

A SECTION FROM: History's Harvest: Where Food Comes From

Scientists argue that modern genetic engineering is more precise and therefore safer than traditional farming methods. Among other benefits to the environment, it could reduce the need for fertilizer and helps preserve the soil.

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How Do Scientists Know What's Inside the Earth? (1:22)

A CHAPTER FROM: What's Inside the Earth?: An Introduction to the Earth's Int...

Scientists use various techniques (i.e. explosions) to determine what is inside the Earth. Vibrations from those explosions allow scientists to determine what the inside of our planet looks like.

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How Do Scientists Work? (1:44)

A SECTION FROM: Scientific Method and Measurement

Scientists are, in many ways, like detectives, finding clues and investigating observations. They often work in teams to benefit from collaborative knowledge and to develop processes, discoveries, and inventions.

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From Earth to Jupiter: Scientists Make Discoveries (10:47)

A CHAPTER FROM: Weather on Jupiter

This segment compares the weather on Jupiter with that of Earth.

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