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Why the Octopus Brain is so Extraordinary

An octopus is a lot brainier than you might imagine considering one of its closest...
Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:54
a cold water dive
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Cold Water Diving with WHOI

"Cold-Water Diving: Going to Extremes for Research" is a video produced by Woods...
Fri, 07/15/2011 - 17:00
It is estimated that the March 11, 2011 earthquake in Japan was 1,000 times more powerful than the quake that struck Haiti in 2010. Watch as Smithsonian geologist Dr. Liz Cottrell explains this and more about the major earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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Understanding the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Using maps and graphics, Smithsonian geologist Dr. Liz Cottrell provides an...
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 17:08
a large iceberg
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National Ice Center Monitors the Arctic and Antarctic

The National Ice Center’s work is focused on ensuring safe and efficient...
Fri, 01/14/2011 - 13:57
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Arctic Exploration

New technology is making it possible for scientists to go where they’ve never...
Fri, 01/14/2011 - 13:45
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Arctic Scientists at Work

Arctic scientists study a range of marine animals – from large species like polar...
Mon, 01/10/2011 - 12:17
two scientists raise an ice core
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Taking an Ice Sample

Using a drill, a team removes a chunk from the thick Arctic ice. Small samples are...
Mon, 01/10/2011 - 11:55
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Receding Ice Cover

See an animation showing over time, the receding of summer sea ice in the Arctic. ...
Fri, 01/07/2011 - 11:26
lowering an ROV
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ROV Video of Stunning Creatures

Using an ROV (Remotely-Operated Vehicle) equipped with a high-definition video...
Fri, 01/07/2011 - 14:53
scientists are being lowered onto the ice from the ship
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Ice Divers Prepare to Plunge

It takes special equipment and many warm layers of clothing to dive safely beneath...
Wed, 01/05/2011 - 15:43
an illustration of a sperm whale and a giant squid
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Clyde Roper: Squid Hunter - Architeuthis

Dr. Clyde Roper recounts the tale of his encounter with a giant squid...
Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:11
painting of squid pulling sailor underwater
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Clyde Roper On the Over-Sized Anatomy of the Giant Squid

Dr. Clyde Roper discusses the fascinating anatomy of the giant squid (Architeuthis...
Fri, 07/20/2012 - 12:57

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