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We see with our eyes, but our brains do most of the work. Watch what happens when light bounces off an object and enters your eye. 
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Conservation biologist Ana Luz Porzecanski answers kids' questions.
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Herpetologist Chris Raxworthy answers kids' questions.
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Microbiologist Susan Perkins answers kids’ questions about microbes.
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Archaelogist David Hurst Thomas answers kids' questions.
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Paleontologist Mark Norell answers questions about T. rex.
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Scientist Rob DeSalle answers kids' questions about the brain!
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Our oceans are full of colorful creatures. Find out how animals use color for attraction, communication, and camouflage. 
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Be the first scientist to grow three new kinds of cells in your lab to win!
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Earthquakes are happening all the time. Find out what makes the earth shake.
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Who will be the first to diversify their gut microbiome and win? 
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Defend against bad microbes while protecting the good ones in this Minecraft map of the human body. 
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How do simple storms turn into swirling hurricanes?
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Examine fossils and gather clues from experts!
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Why is Ana fascinated by the rich variety of life on Earth? Find out!
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What does Chris like most about studying reptiles and amphibians? Find out!
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Ancient trash or ancient treasure? This archaeologist tells us which he prefers.
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Do you dig the Earth? If so, you'll want to meet Ed.
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Watch these videos to explore Felicity's work as a conservation biologist.
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Tracking a gorilla can get hairy. Literally. Just ask George Amato.
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Find out how paleontologist John Flynn answered kids' questions.
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Find out why Alice in Wonderland is Mandë's favorite poison story.
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Dive into the oceans with an ichthyologist.
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Can poisons be used for good? Yes, and Robert will tell you why.
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Ross MacPhee has always loved dirt. To him it means the opportunity to find lost things — from bones and teeth to pirate treasure.
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Why does this scientist love studying tiny living things called microbes?
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Explore how mammals run, fly, swim, walk, hop, and swing!
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What's threatening planet Earth and how can we protect it? Find out more in these videos of kids at the Museum.
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Volcanoes, tsunamis, earthquakes... Examine how plate tectonics affect our world!
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Watch two stories from ancient Greece that are animated as if they are vase paintings come to life.
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In these videos, a biologist introduces us to the microbes that live all around us.
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Challenge your friends to this Mesozoic Era card game.
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Take a look at some stories that were told along the Silk Road.
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Discover how these deep sea creatures create their own light!
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Astronomy is a BIG subject. We've brought learning about it down to size with these big ideas.
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Zoom inside your cells for a fascinating look at chromosomes, DNA, genes, and more!