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Journey to the Microcosmos Season 2

January. 27,2020

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Take a dive into the tiny, unseen world that surrounds us! With music by Andrew Huang, footage from James Weiss, and narration by Hank Green, we want to take you on a fascinating, reflective journey through the microcosmos.

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Journey to the Microcosmos

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Episode 25 - Trying to Make Sense of This Overwhelming World

First Aired: July. 20,2020

The goal of phylogenetic trees is to track the organisms we know of through their place in evolution.

Episode 24 - Preserving the History of the Microcosmos With Prepared Slides

First Aired: July. 13,2020

Sometimes, pictures and videos aren’t enough. Sometimes the best way to share what you’ve seen under the microscope is, well, to share the actual thing you’re looking at.

Episode 23 - How to Name a Microbe

First Aired: July. 06,2020

There’s a story behind every microbe’s name, and that of the Phacus smulkowskianus is surprisingly sweet.

Episode 22 - The Microbe You Eat All The Time

First Aired: June. 29,2020

Yeast: the most coveted microbe during this pandemic. This week we’re taking a close look at the little guys that make up our bread and beer and the vital role they’ve had for thousands of years.

Episode 21 - The Complicated Legacy of Lynn Margulis

First Aired: June. 23,2020

The world of microscopy is not without its own controversial figures, today we’re discussing Lynn Margulis and her contributions to the world of science as well as some of her more harmful beliefs.

Episode 20 - Colorless Euglenoids: Structure and Function (and Food)

First Aired: June. 15,2020

There’s something you probably heard a lot in biology class. And no, it's not “mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”...

Episode 19 - Testate Amoebas: Blobby, Modest Shell Dwellers

First Aired: June. 01,2020

A lot of the microbes we show you are completely naked, but the test amoeba is a bit more modest.

Episode 18 - The Micro World Right Under Your Feet

First Aired: May. 25,2020

Episode 17 - The Terrifying Viruses of the Microcosmos

First Aired: May. 18,2020

Even in the microcosmos, it's important to stay inside if you want to avoid a virus.

Episode 16 - Peritrich Ciliates: Masters of Long-Range Snacking

First Aired: May. 11,2020

Episode 15 - Making Decisions Without a Brain

First Aired: May. 04,2020

Making decisions can be pretty hard, but imagining trying to do it without a brain!

Episode 14 - Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder

First Aired: April. 28,2020

Episode 13 - What Are These Vorticella up To?

First Aired: April. 20,2020

Original Title: 12 Minutes in the Life of Vorticella

Episode 12 - What Is the Point of Sex?

First Aired: April. 13,2020

Episode 11 - How to Survive the Microcosmos

First Aired: April. 07,2020

Episode 10 - Synura: Smelly, Flowery Confetti

First Aired: March. 30,2020

Episode 9 - The Secret Things Living in Your Aquarium

First Aired: March. 23,2020

Episode 8 - How We Find Our Microbes

First Aired: March. 16,2020

Episode 7 - The Microcosmos of the 1800s - The Story of Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg

First Aired: March. 10,2020

Episode 6 - Bacillaria: Distractingly Beautiful Crystal Colonies

First Aired: March. 02,2020

Episode 5 - How Cyanobacteria Took Over The World

First Aired: February. 24,2020

Episode 4 - How to Identify Microbes

First Aired: February. 17,2020

When there are over one trillion species, it can be hard to determine what you're looking at on your microscope. Thankfully we've got some helpful tips for you!

Episode 3 - Slime Molds: When Micro Becomes Macro

First Aired: February. 10,2020

Episode 2 - The Highs and Lows of Tardigrade Pregnancy

First Aired: February. 03,2020

Original Title: Our Tardigrade Had Babies!

Episode 1 - We Filmed Tardigrade Sex!

First Aired: January. 27,2020

In our Season 2 debut, we're diving back into the world of our favorite little water bear friends!

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