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08/08/2025

Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.

Discover the powerful effect hummingbirds have over their wild neighbors in Costa Rica.

08/08/2025

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Recent state and federal budget cuts to South Florida PBS amount to $5.3 million annually, which is 20% of our budget — but we’re not going anywhere thanks to our many helpers.

To help fund our award-winning storytelling and lifelong learning, please consider increasing your donation or becoming a donor today.

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08/07/2025

In this provocative, thorough examination of the final months of the war, American Experience looks at the escalation of bloodletting from the vantage points of both the Japanese and the Americans.

The final months of WWII from the vantage points of both the Japanese and the Americans.

08/07/2025

NASA’s Juno Mission is nearing its end! Juno has been orbiting Jupiter and sending back stunning images and groundbreaking data since its launch in 2011. Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez explores what Juno has discovered so far about our gas giant and how NASA plans to crash it later this year.

Star Gazers FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

08/04/2025

“Open Dialogues” from filmmakers Freddy Rodriguez and Jeff Rusnak sets out to lovingly capture the personal stories from members of marginalized communities. They share more about the challenges and rewards of collecting meaningful stories in the newest installment of the series, “Gen QueerZ.”

08/04/2025

Something spectacular is happening in the early morning sky! On August 12th, Jupiter and Venus will appear less than a pinky width apart, creating a breathtaking celestial alignment you won’t want to miss.

Something spectacular is happening in the early morning sky! 🌌 On August 12th, Jupiter and Venus will appear less than a pinky width apart, creating a breat...

07/31/2025

Take a walk on the wild side with a visit to the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida. The non-profit is one of the largest wildlife intake and hospital facilities in Florida with a focus on rehabilitating and releasing native Florida species back into the wild.

Frank takes a walk on the wild side with a visit to the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida. The non-profit is one of the largest wildlife intake an...

07/30/2025

Award-winning mystery fiction critic Oline Cogdill pick's the best mystery and fiction titles. From Carl Hiaasen's hilarious Fever Beach to debut novels like Florida Palms by Joe Pan and We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry, this episode is packed with recommendations for every reader.

Award-winning mystery fiction critic Oline Cogdill pick's the best of 2024's most captivating mystery and fiction titles. From Carl Hiaasen's hilarious Fever...

07/29/2025

This week, discover how to find south at night using a legendary tool—Maui’s Fish Hook, located in the constellation Scorpius.

Aloha, stargazers! 🌠 Trace here, guiding you through the stars using ancient wisdom and modern skywatching. This week, discover how to find south at night u...

07/24/2025

Along the rugged Northern California coast, Año Nuevo State Park harbors a thriving colony of elephant seals, where science and nature intertwine. For over 50 years, University of California Santa Cruz researchers, spanning three generations, have worked alongside seven generations of seals to better understand their life cycles and ocean health.

Along the rugged Northern California coast, Año Nuevo State Park harbors a thriving colony of elephant seals, where science and nature intertwine. For over 5...

07/22/2025

From hurricane-force winds and backyard pool hazards to overloaded generators, the dangers during storm season come in many forms.

In this Town Hall, a panel of experts in disaster response, swim safety, and fire prevention offers clear, practical, and potentially life-saving guidance.

07/21/2025

Between late 2023 and the spring of 2024 more than 80 species of fish were observed spinning in the Florida Keys. A group of scientists is trying to piece together what happened in the environment to cause this unusual phenomenon.

Between late 2023 and the spring of 2024 more than 80 species of fish were observed spinning in the Florida Keys. While most were able to recover, a large nu...