Deep Look

Banana Slugs are Slimy S*xperts

Jun 2, 2026

When it comes to sex, banana slugs take things slow. But slow doesn’t mean boring. Banana slug mating involves swapping slime, swinging heads and some light (or heavy) biting. Learn about how banana slugs procreate in this video - we promise it won’t disappoint. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2026/06/02/the-slimy-sticky-world-of-banana-slug-courtship/ ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojMnlGGWV1o These Lovebugs Have Attachment Issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XJYo3FuvFc Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSIZPFQFVoU ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Cristen Rasmussen Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz J Schumacher Jeremiah Sullivan Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Marilyn Schiffman Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE The Mighty X Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #insects #wildlife #bugs #4kvideo #deeplook #kqed

Release The Brood! Roly-poly Birthing Is Intense

May 12, 2026

Roly polies aren’t insects — they’re crustaceans, and they have more in common with kangaroos than you might think. These land-dwelling isopods carry their eggs in a fluid-filled pouch on their underside, giving their young a tiny ocean to develop in until they’re ready to face the world. In this episode of Deep Look, we take a close look at how roly poly moms protect their eggs, nurture their babies, and pull off one of nature’s most surprising examples of convergent evolution. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/2000948/release-the-brood-roly-poly-birthing-is-intense ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Spotted Lanternflies are The Ultimate Party Crashers https://youtu.be/IGtbHRPcSe8 Can You Spot These Insane Camouflaged Animals? https://youtu.be/Gpvc5ZX5B08 We Made The Stuff That Makes Fireflies Glow In A Lab https://youtu.be/fbuJSmpxiNY ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Cristen Rasmussen Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz J Schumacher Jeremiah Sullivan Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski Laurel Przybylski LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE The Mighty X Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #insects #wildlife #bugs #4kvideo #deeplook #kqed

Spotted Lanternflies are The Ultimate Party Crashers

Apr 21, 2026

They’re bright, bold — and can be bad news. Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects that spread by hitchhiking on almost anything we move. Once they arrive, they swarm trees and crops, draining sap and leaving behind sticky residue that can damage entire ecosystems. Find out how they got here, why they're so hard to stop, and whether scientists can find a way to shut the party down. ---+ For all things Earth Month, check out our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnNZYWyBGJ1F8ofFm4H9UTrHxqU8zngK4&si=29rBI7fxpV0OWoJY 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/2000676/spotted-lanternflies-are-the-ultimate-party-crashers ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: We Made The Stuff That Makes Fireflies Glow In A Lab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbuJSmpxiNY Can You Spot These Insane Camouflaged Animals? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpvc5ZX5B08 Why Mammals Gave Up On Laying Eggs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilpmpCEDK8A ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Cristen Rasmussen Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz Hank Poppe J Schumacher Jeremiah Sullivan Jessica Hiraoka Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski Laurel Przybylski LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE The Mighty X Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #insects #wildlife #bugs #4kvideo #deeplook #kqed

We Made The Stuff That Makes Fireflies Glow In A Lab

Mar 31, 2026

Some animals don’t just survive in the dark — they light it up. From deep-sea predators to insects on the forest floor, living organisms across the planet have evolved the ability to glow. This phenomenon, known as bioluminescence, has appeared independently dozens of times in nature. But why? In this episode, we break down how bioluminescence works at the molecular level. Special compounds like Luciferin react with enzymes called Luciferase to produce light — no electricity required. ---+ For all things Earth Month, check out our playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnNZYWyBGJ1F8ofFm4H9UTrHxqU8zngK4 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/2000492/why-do-animals-glow-the-science-of-bioluminescence ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Why Mammals Gave Up On Laying Eggs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilpmpCEDK8A I Simulated Insect Vision and It Got WEIRD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UCQoFO9dIk Can You Spot These Insane Camouflaged Animals? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpvc5ZX5B08 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Cristen Rasmussen Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz Hank Poppe J Schumacher Jeremiah Sullivan Jessica Hiraoka Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski Laurel Przybylski LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE The Mighty X Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #insects #wildlife #bioluminescence #bugs #4kvideo #deeplook #kqed

Why Mammals Gave Up On Laying Eggs

Mar 10, 2026

So… Why don’t we lay eggs? 🥚 Most animals on Earth do: most invertebrates, including most insects, most fish, most amphibians, most reptiles, all birds and even a few mammals lay eggs to reproduce. So what about us? Why did our ancestors ditch the shell and start growing babies inside their bodies instead? In this episode of Big Ideas, from the team behind Deep Look, Niba zooms out to explore one of evolution’s biggest plot twists: how eggs evolved, how they conquered land, and why most mammals — including us — moved on to live birth. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: www.kqed.org/science/2000271/why-mammals-gave-up-on-laying-eggs ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojMnlGGWV1o These Lovebugs Have Attachment Issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XJYo3FuvFc Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSIZPFQFVoU ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Cristen Rasmussen Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz Hank Poppe J Schumacher Jeremiah Sullivan Jessica Hiraoka Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski Laurel Przybylski LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE The Mighty X Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #insects #wildlife #bugs #4kvideo #deeplook #kqed

I Simulated Insect Vision and It Got WEIRD

Feb 17, 2026

Here’s what compound eyes really do — and why flies see you in slow motion. A few centuries ago, scientists believed insects saw thousands of tiny, repeated images — like a kaleidoscope of candle flames. But that’s not how compound eyes work. In this episode of Big Ideas from the team behind Deep Look, Niba explores how insects actually see the world — from the structure of ommatidia to motion detection, ultraviolet color vision, and the evolutionary advantage of seeing faster than we do. From ancient trilobites to modern pollinators, this episode dives into the evolution, physics, and neuroscience behind the most common eye type in the animal kingdom. 🧠 Why compound eyes dominate the planet ⚡ How insects see motion in “slow motion” 🌈 What colors insects see that humans can’t 🪰 Why flies are so hard to swat Welcome to Big Ideas — where we zoom out to answer the biggest questions about how animals survive. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/2000059/what-an-insect-view-really-looks-like ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: There’s No Place Like Home: 4 of Nature’s Savviest Homeowners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNDU6IYH3Eo This Stick Insect Has a Peppermint-Scented Secret Weapon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmPCRIwi0mg 4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We've Ever Filmed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLr0Xleaxb8 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly BulletproofFrog Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Cristen Rasmussen Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz Hank Poppe J Schumacher Jeremiah Sullivan Jessica Hiraoka Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski Laurel Przybylski LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE The Mighty X Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED: KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #insects #camouflage #bugs #butterfly #seahorse #nature #wildlife #kqed #deeplook

Can You Spot These Insane Camouflaged Animals?

Jan 27, 2026

Whether it’s seaweed cloaks or see-through wings, these animals know how to hide. Meet four masters of disguise who’ve turned camouflage and mimicry into a work of art. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1999898/hide-4-tiny-animals-that-go-undercover-in-style ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: There’s No Place Like Home: 4 of Nature’s Savviest Homeowners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNDU6IYH3Eo This Stick Insect Has a Peppermint-Scented Secret Weapon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmPCRIwi0mg 4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We've Ever Filmed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLr0Xleaxb8 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly BulletproofFrog Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Cristen Rasmussen Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz Hank Poppe J Schumacher Jellyman Jeremiah Sullivan Jessica Hiraoka Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE The Mighty X Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED: KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #insects #camouflage #bugs #butterfly #seahorse #nature #wildlife #kqed #deeplook

There’s No Place Like Home: 4 of Nature’s Savviest Homeowners

Jan 6, 2026

From stone fortresses to silk hideouts, these creatures know how to make themselves at home. Meet a few remarkable builders — and one expert thief — who’ve mastered the art of making shelter. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 --+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1999687/build-borrow-or-steal-4-of-natures-weirdest-homeowners ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Spider Love Is a Battlefield https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxg8sUiPeco 5 Creepy, Flesh-Crawling Creatures Where Death Is Their Job: A Halloween Compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17BvgJkZW5o Pick Your Player: Dragonfly vs Damselfly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxg8sUiPeco ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly BulletproofFrog Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Christopher Williams Craig Rosa Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz Hank Poppe J Schumacher Jellyman Jeremiah Sullivan Jessica Hiraoka Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski Laurel Przybylski LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE The Mighty X Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #compilation #comp #insects #wildlife #bugs #4kvideo #deeplook #kqed

This Stick Insect Has a Peppermint-Scented Secret Weapon | Deep Look

Dec 9, 2025

The peppermint stick insect packs a peppermint-scented blast powerful enough to fend off hungry predators in Australia’s ancient Daintree Rainforest. Check out how this clumsy vegetarian survives using a unique blend of chemistry and camouflage. DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://ww2.kqed.org/science/lp-post-preview?preview_id=1999520&_thumbnail_id=&pformat=&post_id=1999517 ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojMnlGGWV1o These Lovebugs Have Attachment Issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XJYo3FuvFc Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSIZPFQFVoU ---+ Shoutout! @reefreptile @organicelectrics (edited) @Radu_D_1 @hoopajoop @danischeel4846 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Bridget Kelly Duane Westhoff Christopher Williams Elena De La Paz manamonarch Julia R Wised1000 Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel STEPHANIE DOLE J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler BulletproofFrog LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI wormy boi Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi KayLa Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright xkymon Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski KW Karen Reynolds David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai Craig Rosa ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #insects #wildlife #bugs #4kvideo #deeplook #kqed

Save The Grapes! Enter The Mealybug Destroyer! | Deep Look

Nov 18, 2025

Take our 2025 Audience Survey: https://to.pbs.org/2025SurveyDL If there ever was a bug that we should all raise a glass of wine for, it's the mealybug destroyer. This heroic bug has been brought in to protect grape vineyards from being ruined by the mealybugs sticky honeydew excrement. But first, the mealybug destroyer must get past the mealybugs’ army of ant bodyguards who want that sweet honeydew excrement for themselves. DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojMnlGGWV1o These Lovebugs Have Attachment Issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XJYo3FuvFc Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSIZPFQFVoU ---+ Shoutout! @reefreptile @organicelectrics (edited) @Radu_D_1 @hoopajoop @danischeel4846 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Bridget Kelly Duane Westhoff Christopher Williams Elena De La Paz manamonarch Julia R Wised1000 Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel STEPHANIE DOLE J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler BulletproofFrog LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI wormy boi Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi KayLa Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright xkymon Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski KW Karen Reynolds David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai Craig Rosa ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #mealybugs #insects #wildlife #deeplook #kqed

5 Creepy, Flesh-Crawling Creatures Where Death Is Their Job: A Halloween Compilation

Oct 28, 2025

Death might seem like the end, but for these five creatures, it’s just part of the job. In this special Halloween compilation of Deep Look, take a skin-crawling look at crows that hold funerals, whispering bats, flesh-eating beetles, stealthy owls, and misunderstood black widow spiders. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KQEDDeepLook?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Death Is How They Make A Living 00:30 How Crows Hold Funerals 04:20 Whispering Bats Find Their Prey By Creeping Through The Dark 08:02 How Scientists Use This Beetle's Taste For Death To Help Them Study Life 10:55 What Makes Owls So Quiet Their Victims Don't Hear Them 13:35 The Female Black Widow Doesn't Deserve The Bad Rap DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojMnlGGWV1o These Lovebugs Have Attachment Issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XJYo3FuvFc Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSIZPFQFVoU ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Alex Butler Bridget Kelly Duane Westhoff Christopher Williams Elena De La Paz manamonarch Julia R Wised1000 Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel STEPHANIE DOLE J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler BulletproofFrog LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI wormy boi Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Carrie Mukaida KayLa Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright xkymon Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski KW Karen Reynolds David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai Craig Rosa ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience Twitter/X: https://x.com/KQEDscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #compilation #comp #deeplook #halloween #kqed

Pick Your Player: Dragonfly vs Damselfly | Deep Look

Oct 7, 2025

Dragonflies and damselflies may look alike, but these expert hunters have distinct strategies. Dragonflies rule the open skies, while damselflies hover like tiny helicopters through dense vegetation. Each is perfectly adapted to its environment. So, in this game, which player do you choose? 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeep... DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: http://www.kqed.org/science/1998713/pick-your-player-dragonfly-vs-damselfly ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojMnlGGWV1o These Lovebugs Have Attachment Issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XJYo3FuvFc Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSIZPFQFVoU ---+ Shoutout! @reefreptile @organicelectrics (edited) @Radu_D_1 @hoopajoop @danischeel4846 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Bridget Kelly Duane Westhoff Christopher Williams Elena De La Paz manamonarch Julia R Wised1000 Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel STEPHANIE DOLE J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler BulletproofFrog LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI wormy boi Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi KayLa Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright xkymon Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski KW Karen Reynolds David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai Craig Rosa ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #dragonfly #damselfly #deeplook

Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never | Deep Look

Sep 16, 2025

Tiger beetles are lightning-fast hunters, sprinting so quickly they momentarily outrun their own vision. Watch how these tiny but ferocious predators use blistering speed to chase down prey and finish the kill with their oversized, crushing mandibles (lucky for us, they’re not human-sized!). 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeep... DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: http://www.kqed.org/science/1998479/tiger-beetles-bite-first-ask-questions-never ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: These Lovebugs Have Attachment Issues https://youtu.be/8XJYo3FuvFc Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too https://youtu.be/lSIZPFQFVoU The 4 Most Ruthless Ants We’ve Ever Filmed https://youtu.be/RBqt5egv6go?si=AeI1Ixp0aD5hAYdR ---+ Shoutout! @fernando.supertramp  @Love-sh2jb  @TheWhiteScatterbug   @EvidLekan   @TheDarkEclipxe  ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Bridget Kelly BulletproofFrog Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Chris B Emrick Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz Hank Poppe J Schumacher Jellyman Jessica Hiraoka Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI Laurel Przybylski Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE Susan Fuhs Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: / deeplookofficial Patreon: / deeplook Instagram: / kqedscience Twitter/X: / kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #tigerbeetles #deeplook

Lovebugs Have Weird Attachment Issues | Deep Look

Aug 26, 2025

You know those couples that do everything together? Lovebugs, also known as honeymoon flies, can spend anywhere from a half-hour to a couple of days attached to each other. As the female drags or carries the male from flower to flower, piggyback style, they pollinate cherries, apples and pears. 👉 Donate to KQED, the public media station that makes Deep Look: https://donate.kqed.org/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1998184/these-lovebugs-have-attachment-issues ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: 4 Tiny Romances That Are Almost Too Freaky to Share https://youtu.be/4qKbI2NR_XE?si=UdiKnLtcAEpWMdC4 The 4 Most Ruthless Ants We’ve Ever Filmed https://youtu.be/RBqt5egv6go?si=AeI1Ixp0aD5hAYdR Varroa Mites Are a Honeybee’s 8-Legged Nightmare https://youtu.be/69Do8tw_xy0?feature=shared ---+ Shoutout! @dropintospace8018 @frankeneh-lf6fb @jeanjacketjack @royalfelineandtracygrant @TheDarkEclipxe ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Bridget Kelly BulletproofFrog Burt Humburg Carrie Mukaida Chris B Emrick Christopher Williams Companion Cube Craig Rosa Daisuke Goto David Deshpande Duane Westhoff El Samuels Elena De La Paz Elizabeth Ann Ditz Hank Poppe J Schumacher Jellyman Jessica Hiraoka Julia Karen Reynolds KayLa KW Laurel Przybylski LAUREL PRZYBYLSKI Laurel Przybylski Levi Cai Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Louis O'Neill manamonarch Mehdi Noreen Herrington R Roberta K Wright STEPHANIE DOLE Susan Fuhs Titania Juang Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Wised1000 wormy boi xkymon ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #lovebugs #deeplook #insects #bugs

These 5 Beach Creatures Have Totally Secret Lives | Deep Look

Aug 5, 2025

Do you really know who you’re sharing the beach with? Purple sand dollars gobble bits of metal to stay grounded in turbulent waters. Mole crabs move sand like a conveyor belt. Hardworking bees sculpt tiny sandcastles. Under the moonlight, horseshoe crabs mate by the thousands and bury their eggs. And beach hoppers spend their nights partying and cleaning up while you sleep. 00:00 Intro 00:19 Sand dollars 04:16 Mole crabs 07:38 Beach bees 11:46 Horseshoe crabs 16:19 Beach hoppers 👉 JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1998036/beach-day-these-5-surprising-creatures-are-hanging-out-too ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: The 4 Most Ruthless Ants We’ve Ever Filmed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBqt5egv6go Terrific Tidepools playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak2xqH5h0YY&list=PLdKlciEDdCQAzlnEOHzrhuYNZcjoe9HIy These 5 Bees Are Waaay More Than Honey and Stingers https://youtu.be/WPT4IRrcBiw ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! We asked which of the five animals featured in our special video stores magnetite in specialized chambers in its gut. The answer is sand dollars. @charlenethepiggy4813 @eniwetok @moysauce @cafecito_cream @davd310 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler H.M. Andrew Edgar Betancourt Levi Cai Jack Conklin Elena De La Paz David Deshpande Elizabeth Ann Ditz Stephanie Dole Jessica Duplechin Jamie Edwards Chris B Emrick Rachel Fenichel Kristy Folsom Susan Fuhs Daisuke Goto Elia Gourguechon-Buot Noreen Herrington Jessica Hiraoka Burt Humburg Jellyman Titania Juang Julia Ma Eric Marsh Carrie Mukaida Louis O'Neill Hank Poppe Laurel Przybylski Cristen Rasmussen Craig Rosa Karen Reynolds Mehdi Salarkia El Samuels Ray Schoettker Jeff Schumacher Darby Sullivan Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Oliver Wakeling Kristine Wee Duane Westhoff Christopher Williams Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #deeplook #beach #comp #compilation

The 4 Most Ruthless Ants We’ve Ever Filmed | Deep Look

Jul 15, 2025

Fire ants bite and sting! They also use their own young to build a terrifying raft during floods. Kidnapper ants steal other ants’ babies. Honeypot ants turn their sisters into living jugs of nectar. And Argentine ants trade bodyguard services for strings of sugary candy. 00:00 Intro 00:16 Fire ants 04:23 Kidnapper ants 08:40 Honeypot ants 13:00 Argentine ants 👉 JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1997748/the-4-most-ruthless-ants-weve-ever-filmed ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: These 5 Bees Are Waaay More Than Honey and Stingers https://youtu.be/WPT4IRrcBiw 5 of the Worst Tiny Bloodsuckers That Have Ever Bitten Us https://youtu.be/RQTi1GWv_lg?si=tcoJnUKhuCNA4EBC 5 Tiny Pests That Could Be in Your Home Right Now https://youtu.be/xbW0dUfKOkk Where Are the Ants Carrying All Those Leaves? https://youtu.be/-6oKJ5FGk24?si=vIH6UjRs-01FwO_g ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! We asked which of the four types of ants featured in our video uses its own larvae to build a raft to survive floods. And what part of the larvae helps the raft stay afloat? The answer is fire ants. As floodwater trickles into their underground tunnels, fire ants start a rescue mission and build a raft out of their colony's larvae and pupae, putting them at the bottom. Curved, forked hairs on the larvae trap air bubbles that help keep the raft afloat. @keshav5231 @drawnoutt @preetbudhwani1423 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler H.M. Andrew Edgar Betancourt Levi Cai Jack Conklin Elena De La Paz David Deshpande Elizabeth Ann Ditz Stephanie Dole Jessica Duplechin Jamie Edwards Chris B Emrick Rachel Fenichel Kristy Folsom Susan Fuhs Daisuke Goto Elia Gourguechon-Buot Noreen Herrington Jessica Hiraoka Burt Humburg Jellyman Titania Juang Julia Ma Eric Marsh Carrie Mukaida Louis O'Neill Hank Poppe Laurel Przybylski Cristen Rasmussen Craig Rosa Karen Reynolds Mehdi Salarkia El Samuels Ray Schoettker Jeff Schumacher Darby Sullivan Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Oliver Wakeling Kristine Wee Christopher Williams Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #ants #deeplook

Clothes Moths Got Your Sweater? There’s a Wasp for That | Deep Look

Jun 24, 2025

Once clothes moth larvae start eating your favorite garments, they’re tough to get rid of. Tiny parasitoid wasps are here to help – they lay their eggs inside the moth’s eggs so you can say bye-bye to those smelly mothballs. The future of federal funding for public media and science programs like Deep Look is at risk. Learn how you can help at https://www.protectmypublicmedia.org 👉 JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1997359/clothes-moths-got-your-sweater-theres-a-wasp-for-that ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: 5 Tiny Pests That Could Be In Your Home Right Now https://youtu.be/xbW0dUfKOkk These 5 Bees Are Waaay More Than Honey and Stingers https://youtu.be/WPT4IRrcBiw This Weevil Was Born in Your Rice and It’s Hungry https://youtu.be/4fjzjphH6CM ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! We asked what two nutrients clothes moth larvae are after in your closet. They're after keratin, a protein found in sheep’s wool and cashmere sweaters, and vitamin B from the sweat, oil, and skin flakes we shed on our clothes. @kylawi2014 @yasu3d @yassira13 @charlenethepiggy4813 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler H.M. Andrew Edgar Betancourt Levi Cai Jack Conklin Elena De La Paz David Deshpande Elizabeth Ann Ditz Stephanie Dole Jessica Duplechin Jamie Edwards Chris B Emrick Rachel Fenichel Kristy Folsom Susan Fuhs Daisuke Goto Elia Gourguechon-Buot Noreen Herrington Jessica Hiraoka Burt Humburg Jellyman Titania Juang Julia Ma Eric Marsh Carrie Mukaida Louis O'Neill Hank Poppe Laurel Przybylski Cristen Rasmussen Craig Rosa Karen Reynolds Mehdi Salarkia El Samuels Ray Schoettker Jeff Schumacher Darby Sullivan Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Oliver Wakeling Kristine Wee Christopher Williams Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #clothesmoth #deeplook

Who Loves a Mosquito’s Buzz? The Answer Will Bug You! | Deep Look

Jun 3, 2025

The mosquito buzzing that you find annoying and disgusting is irresistible to a male mosquito. He follows the sound of a female mosquito’s beating wings to find a mate. It turns out, male mosquitoes are really good listeners. 👉 JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1997098/why-mosquitoes-buzz-in-your-ear ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: This Dangerous Mosquito Lays Her Armored Eggs – in Your House https://youtu.be/1T9jgBnXXvw?feature=shared 5 of the Worst Tiny Bloodsuckers That Have Ever Bitten Us https://youtu.be/RQTi1GWv_lg?feature=shared How Mosquitoes Use Six Needles to Suck Your Blood https://youtu.be/rD8SmacBUcU?feature=shared ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! A male mosquito can hear the difference between the sound of his beating wings and those of a female. He has thousands of specialized sensors at the base of his antennae that contribute to his exquisitely sensitive hearing. We asked, what is the name of the enclosure that houses these sensors, located at the base of each of his antennae? The answer we were looking for was pedicels. Each pedicel houses 16,000 sensors, in the case of a male mosquito. These sensors are part of what's known as the Johnston's organ. The sensors pick up vibrations from the mosquito's antennae and transmit information to the brain. That's how a mosquito hears. @marasenna781 @ellie_vibes ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler H.M. Andrew Edgar Betancourt Levi Cai Jack Conklin Elena De La Paz David Deshpande Elizabeth Ann Ditz Stephanie Dole Jessica Duplechin Jamie Edwards Chris B Emrick Rachel Fenichel Kristy Folsom Susan Fuhs Daisuke Goto Elia Gourguechon-Buot Noreen Herrington Jessica Hiraoka Burt Humburg Jellyman Titania Juang Julia Ma Eric Marsh Carrie Mukaida Louis O'Neill Hank Poppe Laurel Przybylski Cristen Rasmussen Craig Rosa Karen Reynolds Mehdi Salarkia El Samuels Jeff Schumacher Darby Sullivan Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Oliver Wakeling Kristine Wee Christopher Williams Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #mosquito #deeplook

Spider Love Is a Battlefield | Deep Look

May 13, 2025

In order to mate, a male long-jawed orb weaver spider has to hook his huge jaws into those of a larger female. If he doesn’t get it right, he could become her next meal. Is you miss former Deep Look host Laura Klivans' voice, check out her science reporting for KQED public media: https://www.kqed.org/author/lklivans 👉 JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1996740/these-spiders-hook-up-with-enormous-jaws ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Creepy Crawly playlist https://youtu.be/C2Jw5ib-s_I?feature=shared 4 Tiny Romances That Are Almost Too Freaky to Share https://youtu.be/4qKbI2NR_XE?feature=shared This Jumping Spider Trains Itself to Kill https://youtu.be/soBeDiifEAY?feature=shared Why the Male Black Widow Is a Real Home Wrecker https://youtu.be/NpJNeGqExrc?feature=shared ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! Male spiders produce sperm in their testes, which are in their abdomen, and deliver it to females with their pedipalps. @MoltedFeathers @waffletoast1 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler H.M. Andrew Edgar Betancourt Levi Cai Jack Conklin David Deshpande Elizabeth Ann Ditz Stephanie Dole Jessica Duplechin Jamie Edwards Chris B Emrick Rachel Fenichel Kristy Folsom Susan Fuhs Daisuke Goto Elia Gourguechon-Buot Noreen Herrington Jessica Hiraoka Burt Humburg Jellyman Titania Juang Julia Ma Eric Marsh Carrie Mukaida Louis O'Neill Hank Poppe Cristen Rasmussen Karen Reynolds Mehdi Salarkia El Samuels Jeff Schumacher Darby Sullivan Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Oliver Wakeling Kristine Wee Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #orbweaver #deeplook

This Jumping Spider Trains Itself to Kill | Deep Look

Apr 22, 2025

Regal jumping spiders train themselves from a young age to become masterful hunters. From the day they leave mom’s silk nest, the tiny spiderlings practice, practice, practice, using some of the best vision in the animal world, athletic leaps, sharp fangs and lethal venom. Is This Earth’s Most Important Climate Mystery? | Weathered https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJuKLrxQ4c&list=PLnNZYWyBGJ1F8ofFm4H9UTrHxqU8zngK4&index=4 👉 JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1996631/this-jumping-spider-trains-itself-to-kill ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: 4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We’ve Ever Filmed https://youtu.be/HLr0Xleaxb8?feature=shared Varroa Mites Are a Honeybee’s 8-Legged Nightmare https://youtu.be/69Do8tw_xy0?feature=shared For These Tiny Spiders, It’s Sing or Get Served https://youtu.be/y7qMqAgCqME?feature=shared ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following four fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for answering one of the two questions in our GIF challenge correctly! We asked what do baby jumping spiders eat during their first few weeks of life, while they're still in their mom's nest, and how do they learn to hunt. These four fans answered the second question correctly when they said that spiderlings learn to hunt through instinct. More specifically, they learn to hunt by training themselves, practicing on their own. None of our fans gave us the answer we were after when we asked what the spiderlings eat while they're still in the nest. They either eat nothing, or some of the yolk left over from when they were inside their eggs. @iguessilovenursing @AlyssaGeering @Ray-dc9vq @Regfife ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler H.M. Andrew Edgar Betancourt Levi Cai Jack Conklin David Deshpande Elizabeth Ann Ditz Stephanie Dole Jessica Duplechin Jamie Edwards Chris B Emrick Rachel Fenichel Kristy Folsom Susan Fuhs Daisuke Goto Elia Gourguechon-Buot Noreen Herrington Jessica Hiraoka Burt Humburg Jellyman Titania Juang Julia Ma Eric Marsh Carrie Mukaida Louis O'Neill Hank Poppe Cristen Rasmussen Karen Reynolds Mehdi Salarkia El Samuels Jeff Schumacher Darby Sullivan Wade Tregaskis Walter Tschinkel Oliver Wakeling Kristine Wee Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #jumpingspider #deeplook

5 Tiny Pests That Could Be In Your Home Right Now | Deep Look

Apr 1, 2025

We hope your spring cleaning doesn’t uncover bed bugs, dust mites, termites, drain flies or cockroaches. 00:14 Dust mites 03:24 Bed bugs 07:19 Termites 10:42 Drain flies 14:26 Cockroaches 👉 SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1996508/5-of-the-grossest-house-pests-weve-ever-filmed ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: These 5 Bees Are Waaay More Than Honey and Stingers https://youtu.be/WPT4IRrcBiw?feature=shared 5 of the Worst Tiny Bloodsuckers That Have Ever Bitten Us https://youtu.be/RQTi1GWv_lg?feature=shared 4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We’ve Ever Filmed https://youtu.be/HLr0Xleaxb8?feature=shared 4 Tiny Romances That Are Almost Too Freaky to Share https://youtu.be/4qKbI2NR_XE?feature=shared ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look community tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! Protists in termites' guts break down wood. @Formula_Zero_EX @portalfan267 @Maxmumspida ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski Companion Cube Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds Sue Ellen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #housepest #springcleaning #deeplook

This Weevil Was Born in Your Rice and It’s Hungry | Deep Look

Mar 11, 2025

While it has a cute snoot, a rice weevil is a stowaway. It sneaks into your pantry as an egg that its mom laid inside a single grain of rice. Once it hatches, it turns your rice into its new home. 👉 JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1996263/this-weevil-was-born-in-your-rice-and-its-hungry ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: This Weevil Has Puppet Vibes But Drills Like a Power Tool https://youtu.be/rVYlWiFKXEg?feature=shared Tadpole Shrimp Are Coming For Your Rice https://youtu.be/T2xnXaX7r3g?feature=shared 5 of the Worst Tiny Bloodsuckers That Have Ever Bitten Us https://youtu.be/RQTi1GWv_lg?feature=shared ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! Answer: Rice weevils get into your pantry as eggs or larvae inside individual grains of rice. @Future_Doggo @i_ate_your_sister @braddarr6429 @matthewodonnellgavaghan @woadblue ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski Companion Cube Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds Sue Ellen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #riceweevil #deeplook

4 Tiny Romances That Are Almost Too Freaky to Share | Deep Look

Feb 14, 2025

Praying mantises, barnacles, newts and earthworms have some of the strangest love lives. 00:21 Praying mantises 04:39 Barnacles 08:20 Newts 11:32 Earthworms 👉 SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1996138/4-tiny-romances-that-are-almost-too-freaky-to-share ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: 4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We’ve Ever Filmed https://youtu.be/HLr0Xleaxb8 The Bizarre Biology of 5 Bloodsucking Creatures https://youtu.be/RQTi1GWv_lg?feature=shared The Ladybug Love-in: A Valentine’s Special https://youtu.be/c-Z6xRexbIU?feature=shared ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! The answer is ootheca. @KinshipCadet @michelehemlokhexwhite4310 @SupahMrK @PrincessPieGirlRotation @valentinadiazgrisales8339 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski Companion Cube Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds Sue Ellen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #prayingmantis #earthworm #deeplook

4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We've Ever Filmed | Deep Look

Jan 28, 2025

Watch turret spiders, wormlions, assassin bugs and dragonfly babies use stealth, speed and lethal weapons to dispatch their prey. 00:17 Turret spiders 04:28 Wormlions 08:09 Assassin bugs 11:39 Dragonfly and damselfly nymphs 👉 SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1995479/4-of-the-deadliest-tiny-hunters-weve-ever-filmed ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: These 5 Bees Are Waaay More Than Honey and Stingers https://youtu.be/WPT4IRrcBiw?feature=shared The Bizarre Biology of 5 Bloodsucking Creatures https://youtu.be/RQTi1GWv_lg?feature=shared The Snail-Smashing, Fish-Spearing, Eye-Popping Mantis Shrimp https://youtu.be/Lm1ChtK9QDU?feature=shared ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! The assassin bug keeps its pointy mouth part neatly folded below its head like a switchblade, and its accomplice is a plant called a tarweed. @thetriedntruemotleycrew @olivathang-tong7301 @umeshsati139 @MorningDriftwood ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski Companion Cube Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds Sue Ellen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #assassinbugs #dragonflies #deeplook

Want a Cozy, Free Home? Ask This Caterpillar How | Deep Look

Jan 7, 2025

As a caterpillar, a grass skipper butterfly is an architect. It builds its home by weaving silk, which the caterpillar uses to fold shut a blade of grass. After growing up inside this “grass taco,” it emerges as a fuzzy butterfly that woos a mate with flirty courtship dances. 👉 SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1995410/want-a-cozy-free-home-ask-this-caterpillar-how ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Why Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar So Dang Hungry? https://youtu.be/el_lPd2oFV4?si=o94cbghKRubiJQws These Silk-Swinging Caterpillars Will Ruin Your Picnic https://youtu.be/fv16qtBBdJI?si=vjszUMlHsBn0pwlk Why Did the Mexican Jumping Bean Jump? https://youtu.be/3lkdidU79TY?si=BwNieQyLdUHi94_x ---+ Shoutout! Congratulations to our three fans who posted a correct answer to our GIF challenge! Caterpillars of grass skipper butterflies excrete silk from their spinneret. They spread silk on a blade of grass to create a silk pad that will prevent them from slipping. @dare2dash806 @Adushkou @Idkwhattoputhete12324 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski Companion Cube Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds Sue Ellen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #skipperbutterfly #deeplook

Beware of Flesh-Eating Sand Piranhas at the Beach | Deep Look

Dec 10, 2024

Known as sand piranhas, Excirolana chiltoni are tiny crustaceans that nibble at your feet – and draw blood – if you hang out on the wet sand at the beach. They live on the Pacific coast of the U.S. and Canada, and the shorelines of Japan. Here's how to keep them from ruining your vacay! 👉 SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://kqed.org/science/1995260/beware-of-flesh-eating-sand-piranhas-at-the-beach ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: The Bizarre Biology of 5 Bloodsucking Creatures https://youtu.be/RQTi1GWv_lg?si=2gDIkY_BEvnlEa9u Lacewing LOVE is Noisier Than You Think https://youtu.be/0TGewDrf_EM?si=XC5n-yaJpnXMKqIp These Acrobatic Beach Hoppers Shred All Night Long https://youtu.be/zz8P8ig459g?si=gZ5fMS9RT7mCNpNQ ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to our two Deep Look fans who correctly answered our GIF challenge on our Deep Look Community Tab! The answer is bloodworm! @TPeanut21 @AndreasMadsen ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski Companion Cube Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds SueEllen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #sandpiranha #deeplook

Lacewing Bachelors Vibrate to Find a Valentine | Deep Look

Nov 19, 2024

Green lacewings have babies that are prized as pest control. But before they can mate, they have to vibrate their bodies and sing to each other, making noises like purring cats or growling stomachs. 00:00 - Green lacewing vibrations 01:32 - Green lacewings mating 02:23 - Green lacewing mating calls 02:41 - Green lacewing larvae eat aphids Take PBS’ 2024 Audience Survey: https://to.pbs.org/2024SurveyDL 👉 SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://kqed.org/science/1995157/lacewing-love-is-noisier-than-you-think ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: These 5 Bees Are Waaay More Than Honey and Stingers https://youtu.be/WPT4IRrcBiw?si=IlnGRBajhRyDWyrR Born Pregnant: Aphids Invade With an Onslaught of Clones https://youtu.be/vrzalLssomg?si=tEkqiwHPuYZ87L7q Earthworm Love Is Cuddly ... and Complicated https://youtu.be/xjpo6OkuYy0?si=fEoioBWUaHLlDAbl These Mites Rain Down To Save Your Strawberries https://youtu.be/Q1XFi9r3dIE?si=Ygxk_jawsrYjxW6J ---+ Shoutout! Congratulations to these 5 fans on our Deep Look community tab for being the first to correctly answer our GIF challenge! We asked what the vibration made by a lacewing is called. The answer is tremulation. @MoltedFeathers @dinodrake6689 @fsd9180 @someoneiguess4603 @Transit_and_Gaming ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Julia Ma Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J. Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O’Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Jessica Duplechin Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds Sue Ellen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #lacewing #deeplook

These 5 Bees Are Waaay More Than Honey and Stingers | Deep Look

Nov 12, 2024

You know honeybees make honey, but did you know they make bread too? Alfalfa leafcutting bees take a punch from a flower for your ice cream. Blue orchard bees make nests from mud and bring you almonds and sweet cherries. Plus, stingless bees protect their tasty honey in creative ways. And bindweed bees’ way of gathering pollen deserves a fashion award. 0:15 - Honeybees and bee bread 04:02 - Alfalfa leafcutting bees 08:02 - Bindweed turret bees 12:55 - Stingless bees 18:52 - Blue orchard bees 👉 SIGN UP for Deep Look’s newsletter, Nature Unseen: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp JOIN our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. --- -As they fly from bloom to bloom, honeybees mix pollen with a little nectar, honey and saliva. They haul this pollen blend back to the hive and deposit it in cells next to the developing bee larvae. This stored pollen, known as bee bread, is the colony’s main source of protein. -Every summer, alfalfa leafcutting bees in California pollinate fields from which growers harvest alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa makes a nutritious hay for dairy cows. These bees are much better at pollinating alfalfa than honeybees. As they visit alfalfa flowers, they trigger a spring mechanism that causes them to be hit in the face by the plant’s reproductive organ. -Bindweed turret bees are among the 70% of bee species worldwide that nest in the ground. After digging their tunnel-shaped nests in California’s Central Valley, they gather pollen from morning glories, also known as bindweeds. Their shaggy legs get so covered in whitish pollen that they look like they’re wearing tiny pollen pants. Inside their nest, they pack the pollen into balls that will feed their offspring. -More than 600 species of stingless bees across Mexico, Central and South America, and other tropical regions worldwide, make flavorful honey, which is sold as a health product to treat ailments like sore throats. But they don’t have stingers to defend the honey. Instead, guard bees protect the nest entrance, biting intruders and entangling themselves in their hair. Some stingless bees also barricade their nest with a mix of wax and plant resins. Honeys from both stingless bees and honeybees contain hydrogen peroxide, which is antimicrobial. Since stingless bees collect resins, pollen and nectar from a host of plants – often in the rainforest – scientists are studying their honey for chemicals that might have medicinal properties. -Blue orchard bees have hairs on their abdomen called scopa, which make them good at moving around the pollen of almonds, sweet cherries and other tree fruits. These mason bees collect gobs of mud with their pincerlike mandibles, which they use to build their nests in hollow twigs or straws inside wood blocks offered to the bees by growers. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1995086/these-bees-hustle-to-put-food-on-the-table ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: The Bizarre Biology of 5 Bloodsucking Creatures https://youtu.be/RQTi1GWv_lg?si=_Tc0fQHq2-lUv4XH Butterflies & Caterpillars: Delicate But Mighty Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdKlciEDdCQBT-1J7j32_-GW7YKQUBsli ---+ Congratulations to the first 5 fans who correctly answered the GIF challenge on our community tab: @pamelapilling6996 @Hive5Bees @austintandoc8187 @Just_a_guy909 @braddarr6429 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Julia Ma Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J. Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O’Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Jessica Duplechin Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds Sue Ellen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial https://www.patreon.com/deeplook https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #honeybees #pollination #deeplook

How Sunflowers Bring All the Bees to the Yard | Deep Look

Oct 22, 2024

To make their seeds, sunflowers need to attract bees with a warm, bright bloom. So, the plants spend their youth preparing to face the sunrise just as the pollinators fly by. Watch the TV miniseries "Weathered: Earth's Extremes," which explores our changing climate and how a better future is within reach. https://www.pbs.org/show/weathered/ SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 Please join our community on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. --- Sunflowers get their name from their big yellow blooms. But it’s not just about looks. Even compared to other plants, sunflowers are absolutely obsessed with the sun. University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis researchers are collaborating to figure out how these plants keep an internal clock that allows them to predict where and when the sun will travel each day. --- When do sunflowers bloom? In most temperate areas, sunflowers are typically planted in the spring and bloom between July and September. --- How tall do sunflowers grow? Sunflowers can grow quickly. Some varieties only grow about 1 foot tall while others can reach 15 feet! --- What is heliotropism? Sunflowers exhibit a behavior called heliotropism, where the young plants track the sun, angling themselves toward the sunlight throughout the day. The term comes from the Greek word for the sun: helios. ---+ Find additional resources and a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1994840/why-do-sunflowers-face-the-sunrise ---+ For more information: The Harmer Lab at the University of California, Davis studies the molecular nature of the plant circadian clock and how it influences growth and development. https://harmerlab.plantclock.org/research/ The Blackman Lab at University of California, Berkeley studies how plants adapt to local environments, with an emphasis on how these evolutionary processes alter plant-environment interactions during development. https://plantandmicrobiology.berkeley.edu/profile/benjamin-blackman-phd ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: This Bee Gets Punched by Flowers for Your Ice Cream https://youtu.be/rsUNxvXofgo?si=Y1X4IAb22IWbbgvO Stingless Bees Guard Tasty Honey With Barricades, Bouncers and Bites https://youtu.be/Sln3LiPvuVA?si=xgAil_NAbD-UXYwU This Vibrating Bumblebee Unlocks a Flower's Hidden Treasure https://youtu.be/SZrTndD1H10?si=BvhUPB6w0_jhqOMF ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations 🏆 to the following fans on our Deep Look Community Tab for correctly answering our GIF challenge! The sunflower’s head looks like one giant flower but it is actually a collection of hundreds or thousands of individual flowers. Each pollinated flower grows into a seed. We asked, what is the term for this collection of flowers and what are the tiny individual flowers called? The head is known as the capitulum or inflorescence and the individual flowers are called florets. @egeist1376 @Lfppfs @bradypusgaming5142 @sshadylukiph36 @newtscamander7713 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski Companion Cube Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds SueEllen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #sunflowers #bees #deeplook

5 of the Worst Tiny Bloodsuckers That Have Ever Bitten Us | Deep Look

Oct 8, 2024

Chances are you’ve got one of these bloodsuckers lurking nearby. Mosquitoes, ticks, lice, kissing bugs and tsetse flies are all looking to grab a bite ... of you. See *exactly* how they do it and what you can do to stop them. 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Mosquitoes 3:11 - Ticks 6:48 - Lice 10:13 - Kissing bugs 14:48 - Tsetse flies 👉Sign up for Deep Look's newsletter, Nature Unseen, here: https://bit.ly/NatureUnseenSignUp SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! https://www.youtube.com/user/kqeddeeplook?sub_confirmation=1 Please JOIN our community on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook DEEP LOOK is an ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED in San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small. --- -Mosquitoes use six needlelike mouthparts to saw into our skin and tap a blood vessel. Sometimes they leave a dangerous parting gift in their saliva – a virus or parasite that can sicken and even kill us. -Ticks, on the other hand, dig into us using two sets of hooks. Their hooks wriggle into the skin and anchor the tick to us for the long haul, like mini harpoons. That’s why it’s hard to flick a tick. -Head lice can only move by crawling on human hair. They feed on our blood several times a day. The main way they get around is by simply crawling from one head to another using scythe-shaped claws. -In Latin America, five species of kissing bugs are largely responsible for infecting around 6 million people with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease. The parasite enters people’s bodies when they rub the poop of an infected kissing bug into the bite wound or their eyes. -Tsetse flies, which are only found in Africa, feed exclusively on the blood of humans and other domestic and wild animals. As they feed, they can transmit microscopic parasites called trypanosomes, which cause sleeping sickness in humans and a disease called nagana in livestock. --- How do you remove a tick? Grab the tick close to the skin using a pair of fine tweezers and simply pull straight up. --- How do you kill lice? Lice have become resistant to over-the-counter insecticides, called pyrethrins and pyrethroids. Prescription treatments that contain the insecticides ivermectin and spinosad are effective. ---+ Find a transcript on KQED Science: https://www.kqed.org/science/1994611/5-creepy-creatures-out-to-suck-your-blood ---+ More great Deep Look episodes: Creepy Crawly playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Jw5ib-s_I&list=PLdKlciEDdCQBYF3x2RYLhPH0-tP_u2nRX Busy Bees and Other Pollinators playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjOfbEWVBpE&list=PLdKlciEDdCQCfoI8E24mbuk259unmiwG9 ---+ Shoutout! 🏆Congratulations🏆 to the following 5 fans, who were the first to correctly answer both questions in the GIF challenge we posted on our Deep Look Community Tab. The correct answer is tsetse flies. Instead of laying eggs, a female tsetse fly gives birth to a larva almost as big as itself. While the larva was growing inside her, it fed on milk through a pair of tubes on its head. Tsetse flies live four to five months and can deliver up to eight offspring, one at a time. This reproductive strategy is extremely rare in the insect world, where survival usually depends on laying hundreds or thousands of eggs. @CodeCombine @TheBestInsects @chaotic4433 @kittie-star1151 @sshadylukiph36 ---+ Thank you to our top Patreon supporters ($10+ per month)! Darby Sullivan Rachel Fenichel Edgar Betancourt Susan Fuhs Hank Poppe Walter Tschinkel Marco Narajos H.M. Andrew Joan Klivans Stephanie Dole Kevin Sholar J Schumacher Lily, Vinny, Izzy Altschuler Eric Marsh Jamie Edwards Elia Gourguechon-Buot Kristy Folsom Laurel Przybylski 吳怡彰 Kevin William Walker Oliver Wakeling Jessica Hiraoka Laurel Przybylski Jeremiah Sullivan Mehdi Salarkia Mark Jobes Carrie Mukaida Cristen Rasmussen Wade Tregaskis Burt Humburg Noreen Herrington Roberta K Wright Brigitte Xia Louis O'Neill Jellyman Titania Juang El Samuels Laurel Przybylski Companion Cube Chris B Emrick Kristine Wee Karen Reynolds SueEllen McCann David Deshpande Daisuke Goto Elizabeth Ann Ditz Levi Cai ---+ Follow Deep Look and KQED Science on social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deeplookofficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kqedscience/ Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/kqedscience ---+ About KQED KQED, an NPR and PBS member station in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media. Funding for Deep Look is provided in part by PBS Digital Studios and the members of KQED. #mosquitoes #ticks #deeplook