TERRA: The Nature of Our World

TERRA 456: The Flying Dustbin PART ONE

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:48:47 +0000

"The Flying Dustbin" is the success story of the Fulmar, a seabird which numbers 500,000 pairs in the UK but was virtually unknown as a breeding species at the turn of the last century. The film documents the reasons for its success, but is also a warning. The Fulmar faces some very serious modern problems, 9 out of 10 Fulmars in the North Sea have plastic in their stomachs whilst global warming is diminishing its natural prey stocks, leading to breeding failures. The film was shot at various locations around Scotland including Aberdeenshire, the Orkney Islands, St Kilda as well as in the Netherlands.

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TERRA 456: The Flying Dustbin PREVIEW

www.lifeonterra.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:04:01 +0000

TERRA 455: Rising Tide PART TWO

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:52:51 +0000

How will the coral reefs, monk seals, native plants, and honeycreepers of Hawai'i deal with climate change? Local researchers working in the island chain's stunning national parks tell us their concerns for wildlife, key habitats, and cultural resources.

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TERRA 454: PREVIEW Rising Tide

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:48:09 +0000

TERRA 454: Rising Tide

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:02:53 +0000

TERRA 453: PREVIEW - The Effect of Moderate to High Doses of Ethanol on the Physiological Response to Cold Exposure

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:20:00 +0000

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TERRA 453: The Effect of Moderate to High Doses of Ethanol on the Physiological Response to Cold Exposure

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:25:37 +0000

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TERRA 452: Cascading Effects PART TWO

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:04:28 +0000

Examining the sublime landscapes of North Cascade, Mount Rainier, and Olympic National Parks, researchers shed light on emerging indications that climate change is real and predict how warming temperatures will affect the natural resources and timeless beauty of the region. As glaciers melt and the winter snow-pack decreases, what is the fate of the aquatic ecosystems and cold water fish that depend on runoff during the hottest and driest parts of the year? How will enormous amounts of unstable sediment exposed by retreating ice-sheets on Mount Rainier affect the roads and infrastructure of that park and beyond? Will pine beetle infestations and larger forest fires become widespread in the approaching future?

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TERRA 451: Cascading Effects PREVIEW

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:35:57 +0000

TERRA 451: Cascading Effects PART ONE

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:37:50 +0000

TERRA 450: Frog, Chemical, Water, You PART THREE

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:37:52 +0000

Amphibians are indicator species. Because of their sensitive permeable skin, scientists use amphibians to gauge the overall health of the worldwide ecosystem that we all share. So with nearly half of the world's amphibian populations in decline, we're all potentially in big trouble. But there are simple things you can start doing today to help.

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TERRA 449: Frog, Chemical, Water, You PART TWO

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:44:38 +0000

TERRA 448: Frog, Chemical, Water, You PREVIEW

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:18:19 +0000

TERRA 448: Frog, Chemical, Water, You PART ONE

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:09:41 +0000

TERRA 447: Malice in Wonderland PREVIEW

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:33:05 +0000

Sometimes, unexpected guests can very quickly become pests. But what happens when you ask them to leave? Join the Red Queen and Alice on live action, animated journey down the rabbit hole, as they are caught in an evolutionary arms war between parasite and host. Science films often portray their content in a very pedestrian way. This one set out to challenge this approach by presenting a theory about parasite/host co-evolution (by Matt Ridley) in a visually extraordinary manner, using Lewis Carroll's imagery. This short is aimed at a general, educated audience, and was produced as part of an ongoing MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana

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TERRA 447: Malice in Wonderland

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:28:23 +0000

Sometimes, unexpected guests can very quickly become pests. But what happens when you ask them to leave? Join the Red Queen and Alice on live action, animated journey down the rabbit hole, as they are caught in an evolutionary arms war between parasite and host. Science films often portray their content in a very pedestrian way. This one set out to challenge this approach by presenting a theory about parasite/host co-evolution (by Matt Ridley) in a visually extraordinary manner, using Lewis Carroll's imagery. This short is aimed at a general, educated audience, and was produced as part of an ongoing MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana.

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TERRA 446: Algal Biofuels II PREVIEW

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:09:25 +0000

Will algae provide the world with the biofuels of the future? Using algae to produce biofuels addresses many of the problems posed by traditional biofuels such as corn. Algal Biofuels II explores the work and perspectives of two scientists who were involved in algae-for-fuel studies decades ago and are now involved in the present day resurrection of the field.

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TERRA 446: Algal Biofuels II

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:44:30 +0000

TERRA 445: Coronal Mass Ejections PREVIEW

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:22 +0000

Coronal Mass Ejections seeks to explain a highly technical phenomena through compelling interviews with top scientists and amazing graphics depicting our solar system. However, the film also seeks to make the point that science doesn't have all the answers, but that it's ok and is in fact a good thing.

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TERRA 445: Coronal Mass Ejections

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:27 +0000

TERRA 444: Museum of the Rockies - Dino Diaries

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:39:30 +0000

Have you ever wondered how scientists look for dinosaur bones, or how they get these fossils safely out of the ground once they find them? Find answers to these questions and more as students and paleontologists from the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana take you into the field on the latest episode from Terra, Dino Diaries

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TERRA 444: Museum of the Rockies - Dino Diaries PREVIEW

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:36:05 +0000

TERRA 443: Holding My Breath PREVIEW

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:21:06 +0000

Holding My Breath is an experimental documentary that depicts budding filmmaker Kate Lain's rocky journey through her dad's lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. The film explores the importance of remembering to laugh, move forward, and not look down, even when the ground beneath your feet is giving way.

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