On the frontiers of life

Environments on Earth can oftentimes be filled with harsh chemicals. Today we explored how some extremophiles are adapted to high salt concentration (halophiles) and high acidity (acidophiles).

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsJune 9, 2020geology, Halophiles, extremophiles, acidophiles, peizophiles, piezophiles, volcanoes, hot springs, isotopes, electromagnetic radiation

Extreme Habitats

Students engaged with extreme habitats around the world, exploring extreme cold environments in Antarctica, the Arctic and Mt. Everest using Google Earth street view.

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsJune 2, 2020geology, tectonic plates, Pacific Ocean, volcanoes, hydrothermal vents, Halophiles, Antarctica, Mount Everest, extremophiles

Life at high temperatures

Today we explored a more in-depth view of extreme thermal conditions. What resources and sources of energy are needed for life?

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsMay 29, 2020Grand Prismatic Spring, Ambrym Volcano, Wai-O-Tapu, extremophiles

Life's boundaries

Today we explored a planet filled with extreme conditions and organisms that thrive at these extremes - Earth.

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsMay 21, 2020extremophiles, thermophiles, psychrophiles, ecosystems, piezophiles, Marianas Trench, Halophiles

Immersive exploration in science, art and language for children ages 7 and above. Guided by scientists.