Scientist Pat Kociolek recommends the California Academy of Sciences’ website as a valuable resource for authentic scientific information.

 

 Searching for Science Information [1:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Botanist Roberta Brett tells the story of this unusual plant which is endemic to Northern California’s serpentine soils.

 

 Cobra Lily [1:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Invertebrate zoologist Brian Fisher explains the phenomenal complexity of ant society.

 

 Ant Occupations [1:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Returning nutrients back into the environment is a critical role played by ants, says invertebrate zoologist Brian Fisher.

 

 Ant Roles [1:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Entomologist Roberta Brett tells the story of the synchronized emergence of a solitary bee and the blooming of the goldfields flower found only in vernal pool habitats.

 

 Vernal Pools (part 2) [1:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

These ephemeral wetlands are very special habitats in California and entomologist Roberta Brett explains why.

 

 Vernal Pools (part 1) [1:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Follow the arch to Arcturus and speed on to Spica. Two handy astronomical tips from Morrison Planetarium’s Bing Quock.

 

 Astronomical Guide [1:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Botanist Frank Almeda ponders the wonders of biodiversity.

 

 Variation and Survival [1:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download