Dr. Universe: How can plants help rivers? - Jaydon, 9, Charlestown, Indiana
Larry Clark
Many types of plants grow around rivers and help keep rivers healthy by filtering pollutants and more. Read More ...
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Dr. Universe: Why does water in ponds not get soaked up by the dirt at the bottom? – Rocky, 11, California
rcwebber
That’s a great observation. If we investigated the bottom of a pond, we might find a few different things. Read More ...
Why do we hear the sea in a seashell? -Steve, Minnewaska School, Minnesota
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Dear Steve,
Whenever us cats go to the beach, we tend to keep a safe distance from the water and like to explore the shore. I once stumbled upon a big, beautiful pink and white seashell.
Read More ...Why don't plants get sunburns? -Elijah, 5, Seattle, Wash.
rcwebber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=_34991Wdq4s
Dear Elijah,
That’s a great observation. For as much time as plants spend outside in the sun, we really don’t see too many with a sunburn.
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