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The hallmark star pattern of the summer sky is discussed by Bing Quock with the Morrison Planetarium.
 The hallmark star pattern of the summer sky is discussed by Bing Quock with the Morrison Planetarium. |
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Morrison Planetarium's Bing Quock shares myths about the Milky Way galaxy.
 Morrison Planetarium’s Bing Quock shares myths about the Milky Way galaxy. |
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Take a tour of the summer night sky with Bing Quock of the Morrison Planetarium on this edition of Science in Action.
 Take a tour of the summer night sky with Bing Quock of the Morrison Planetarium on this edition of Science in Action. |
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| Ants - Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:51 -0500 |
Entomologist Brian Fisher talks about this fascinating and surprisingly diverse group of organisms.
 Entomologist Brian Fisher talks about this fascinating and surprisingly diverse group of organisms. |
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Botanist Roberta Brett explains why these unique trees thrive along the Northern California coast.
 Botanist Roberta Brett explains why these unique trees thrive along the Northern California coast. |
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Dr. Carol Tang tells a fascinating story about a rock and an insect-digesting plant.
 Dr. Carol Tang tells a fascinating story about a rock and an insect-digesting plant. |
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Did you know that this is the California State Rock? Learn all about it from botanist Roberta Brett.
 Did you know that this is the California State Rock? Learn all about it from botanist Roberta Brett. |
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| Hotspots - Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:33 -0500 |
There are 34 designated hotspots around the world and California is one of them. Dr. Carol Tang explains.
 There are 34 designated hotspots around the world and California is one of them. Dr. Carol Tang explains. |
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How and why do insects make sounds? Find out from botanist Roberta Brett.
 How and why do insects make sounds? Find out from botanist Roberta Brett. |
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Botanist Roberta Brett discusses how the manzanita and other Mediterranean shrubland plants have adapted to devastating fires.
 Botanist Roberta Brett discusses how the manzanita and other Mediterranean shrubland plants have adapted to devastating fires. |
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Bing Quock explains why light pollution is a real problem for astronomers and what they do about it.
 Bing Quock explains why light pollution is a real problem for astronomers and what they do about it. |
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Scientist Pat Kociolek recommends the California Academy of Sciences' website as a valuable resource for authentic scientific information.
 Scientist Pat Kociolek recommends the California Academy of Sciences’ website as a valuable resource for authentic scientific information. |
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Botanist Roberta Brett tells the story of this unusual plant which is endemic to Northern California's serpentine soils.
 Botanist Roberta Brett tells the story of this unusual plant which is endemic to Northern California’s serpentine soils. |
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Invertebrate zoologist Brian Fisher explains the phenomenal complexity of ant society.
 Invertebrate zoologist Brian Fisher explains the phenomenal complexity of ant society. |
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Returning nutrients back into the environment is a critical role played by ants, says invertebrate zoologist Brian Fisher.
 Returning nutrients back into the environment is a critical role played by ants, says invertebrate zoologist Brian Fisher. |
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