This week we see how science helps us prepare for natural disasters. Philippe heads to the University of Miami to see their incredible SUSTAIN lab that can simulate a category 5 hurricane. Then it's off to the mountains of Alberta to learn about avalanche safety. From there's we head to South Carolina to follow researchers that study floods. And finally at the University of Reno a "shake table" helps with designing buildings that can hold up during earthquakes.
Up Next in Season 3
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S3 Ep 12 - Taking Flight
This week we take flight within the animal kingdom. Philippe joins a researcher to go into Congaree National Park in South Carolina to catch and tag local bats. We then look at the flight patterns and tendencies of wood storks. And finally from caterpillar to butterfly we examine the transformat...
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S3 Ep 13 - Microscience
This week we look at our microscopic world. Philippe heads to the University of Texas to break down the microscopic world of sand. He'll stay on campus to then look at how microscopic science plays a role in researching fire ants. From there it's off to the University of Pennsylvania to get deepe...
