How does this drooping, wilted houseplant spring back to life so quickly after a little watering? Jorge Ribas gets the explanation.
More Videos Online
More Videos Online
Earth: Amazing Plant Recovery Explained
How does this drooping, wilted houseplant spring back to life so quickly after a little watering? Jorge Ribas gets the explanation.
Added: Feb 11, 2011
Views: 19242 Views
Runtime: 01:50
Related Videos
-
Dead Spot on Hisense Arena...Tennis balls are supposed to bounce. So what happened to this ball during a match at the Australian Open? Jorge Ribas explains.Earth (01:31)
-
New Species Thrive in MekongThe Mekong region in Southeast Asia is home to more than a thousand new plant and animal species, says the World Wildlife Fund. But challenges are ahead in balancing conservation and growth. Jorge Ribas reports.
Earth (03:03)
-
Massive Tree Pollen Explosion...This cedar tree virtually explodes with pollen when someone shakes it. Jorge Ribas finds out how and why this happens.
Earth (01:34)
-
Top 10 Grossest, Coolest,...Discovery News says goodbye to 2010 with a rundown of our top 10 grossest, coolest and weirdest videos: Everything from screaming tadpoles and flying snakes to fire tornados and glowing lava pools.
Earth (01:59)
-
The Skinny On Cave FormationsStalagmites and stalactites, cave curtains and rimstone pools... Jorge Ribas learns all about cave formations.
Earth (02:04)
-
Undersea Eruption Now in...What lives 1,800-feet underwater, spews molton rock and sounds like a rumbling tractor trailer? The erupting Brimstone Pit in the North Pacific, recently recorded by NOAA.
Earth (01:39)
-
Pumpkins: Not Just for...Growing 37 different varieties of pumpkin, farmer Dave Heisler wants the world to know that everyone's favorite Halloween ornament is good for more than just carving. Jorge Ribas visits the farm.
Earth (02:56)
-
Bizarre Giant Fish FilmedA huge oarfish was caught on camera in the Gulf of Mexico recently, giving scientists a rare glimpse of the bizarre fish in its native deep sea habitat. Researcher Mark Benfield describes the fish, a likely inspiration for the sea serpent myth.
Earth (02:30)
-
Legacy of the Black BlizzardsHuge dust storms blew through the Great Plains during the 1930s. James Williams finds out if could happen again.
Earth (01:59)
-
Human Influence on Ecology...Professor Erle Ellis is proposing a new way to map the Earth's biomes, taking into account the effect humans have had on the planet. Jorge Ribas reports.
Earth (03:10)
-
New Amphibians Emerge in...Researchers have discovered 10 amphibians believed to be new to science in Colombia's Darien region. Jorge Ribas lists the findings.
Earth (01:35)
-
Making the Grade at Avalanche...For backcountry trekkers in Alaska, avalanches come with the territory. The Alaska Avalanche School teaches them how to spot, avoid and provide rescue after one. Jorge Ribas goes to class.
Earth (04:21)
You Might Also Like
-
Surfing Geese ExplainedA gaggle of geese float down the Colorado River and onto a giant, man-made wave! Are they surfing or just trying to survive (or maybe a little bit of both)? Jorge Ribas gets the answer.
Animals (02:28)
-
Cat Living in Tree ExplainedBorn in a tree, Almond the Cat now makes it her home. To find out if the cat will ever come down, Jorge Ribas talks to an expert in animal behavior.
Animals (01:42)
-
New Species Discovered in...More than 200 new species of insects, amphibians and mammals were recently found in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. So how were all these animals discovered? Conservation International scientists explain their techniques.
Animals (03:24)
-
Termites Ready Invasion as Ice...As winter melts into spring, experts warn to be on the look out for termites, which are on the hunt for wet wood. Jorge Ribas finds out how to look for signs of these insatiable insects, and how to protect your house from infestation.
Animals (02:50)
-
Spawning DeathIn nature there are some species, both plant and animal, that die after spawning offspring. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why this phenomenon happens.
Why? Tell Me Why! (02:52)
-
Exoskeleton Helps Student Walk...Four years after being paralyzed in a car accident, UC Berkeley graduate Austin Whitney was able to walk again thanks to a new robotic exoskeleton. Jorge Ribas finds out how it works.
Tech (02:14)
-
Baby Laughing Hysterically...Babies are cute. Even cuter? A baby that laughs hysterically while his father tears up pieces of paper. But just what is so funny about it? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Human (02:31)
-
Robot Gripper Picks Up...The rubber stress ball on your desk could usher in the next generation of robotic grippers. Researchers have built a gripper using a rubber membrane filled with everyday materials that can pick up anything from an egg to a glass of water.
Tech (00:54)
-
NASA's Puffin: Your Personal...Engineers from the NASA Langley Research Center unveiled plans to build a personal flying machine that would run on a set of electric motors. Jorge Ribas reports on the aptly named Puffin, which is still in the early stages of development.
Tech (01:55)
-
Avatar: 3-D Delivers Depth,...Rather than relying on classic 3-D tricks to make the audience jump, Avatar director James Cameron wanted to use the technology to give depth to the world he created. Jorge Ribas finds out how the camera works.
Tech (02:28)
-
Amazon River MonstersAt the Amazonia exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Jorge Ribas interrupts lunchtime for some of the river's aquatic residents.
News (03:11)
-
Rare Leopard Cubs BornTwo rare clouded leopard cubs were recently born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center.
News (01:21)
Advertisement
News Headlines
- SpaceX Capsule Has 'New Car' Smell
- Wearable Energy: T-Shirts Could Charge Phones
- Japan's Fugitive Penguin Back In Captivity
- How Gas and 'Petrol' Prices Feel Different
- Why We Don't Need the 'Men In Black'
- Were the Cavemen of the Danube Flutists?
- Device May Let Humans Communicate With Dolphins
- Quake Reveals Day of Jesus' Crucifixion
- Babies Know What's Boring
- iPads Could Scan Palms for Passwords
Shop Discovery News
-
our sites
-
video
-
shop
-
stay connected
-
corporate
comments ( )