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Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman
Fireflies
Fireflies are a captivating phenomenon to witness on the prairie. The crew stakes out a place in a woodland in hopes of seeing them. We may one day communicate across the cosmos using the same technique as fireflies.
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Nature’s rhythms; from fireflies flashing to cicadas emerging after years underground.
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From beavers in wetlands to crayfish in streams, aquatic systems shape the prairies.
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Often overlooked, tallgrass prairies are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
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In a Mars-like region on Earth, hidden ecosystems persist despite extreme conditions.
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An explorer undertakes a solo Antarctic expedition to document the life beneath the ice.