The daring study of polar bears
Clip: Season 4 Episode 13 | 8m 24sVideo has Closed Captions
How are polar bear populations adapting to the warming Arctic?
For wildlife biologist Karyn Rode, tracking and tranquilizing polar bears from a helicopter are just the first thrilling steps in her research. In this episode of Science Friday’s series “Breakthrough: Portraits of Women in Science,” we learn what the data she collects reveals about how polar bear populations are adapting to the warming Arctic.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
SciTech Now is a local public television program presented by WLIW PBS
The daring study of polar bears
Clip: Season 4 Episode 13 | 8m 24sVideo has Closed Captions
For wildlife biologist Karyn Rode, tracking and tranquilizing polar bears from a helicopter are just the first thrilling steps in her research. In this episode of Science Friday’s series “Breakthrough: Portraits of Women in Science,” we learn what the data she collects reveals about how polar bear populations are adapting to the warming Arctic.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch SciTech Now
SciTech Now is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Luke Groskin talks about his experience in the Arctic
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S4 Ep13 | 2m 18s | Luke Groskin gives us a look into his experience in the Arctic. (2m 18s)
A medical institute at the forefront of new treatments.
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S4 Ep13 | 7m 37s | The Roskamp Institute is seeking answers to debilitating and fatal conditions. (7m 37s)
The science behind the yellow first-down line
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S4 Ep13 | 5m 44s | A look into the making of the most iconic images in televised football games. (5m 44s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
- Science and Nature
Explore scientific discoveries on television's most acclaimed science documentary series.
- Science and Nature
Capturing the splendor of the natural world, from the African plains to the Antarctic ice.
Support for PBS provided by:
SciTech Now is a local public television program presented by WLIW PBS