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Season 6 Episode 2: Tardigrades, Noses and Baby Bears with Danielle Rivet


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This episode takes you through a whirlwind of fascinating science and heartwarming tales, starting with the remarkable tardigrades and their ability to slip into suspended animation to survive harsh conditions.

Discover the molecular triggers that arm these micro-animals for survival, and how understanding their cryptobiosis could revolutionize future science.

Switching to our furry friends, we also unravel a UK study's findings on the intriguing link between the length of a dog's face and its lifespan.

The heart of this episode lies in the untamed wild, where Danielle Rivet joins us to share his expertise on polar bear behavior amidst an ever-changing environment. Feel the chill of the Arctic as you learn about the innovative use of trail cameras to study polar bears, revealing not only their behavior but also the unexpected biodiversity thriving in the Arctic.

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