bank of america to pay 335m to settle countrywide case of alleged racial bias
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bank of america agreed to pay a 335 million settlement wednesday over alleged claims of racial bias in home mortgage lending involving countrywide mortgage which the bank bought in 2008 jeffrey brown discusses the investigation and settlement with illinois attorney general lisa madigan

uc davis officials under fire amid outrage over 039occupy039 pepper spraying
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there was continuing criticism monday about university of california davis police dousing student activists with pepper spray at close range during demonstrations over the weekend correspondent spencer michels reports

occupy movements in san diego oklahoma city boise dig in
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the occupy movement stayed in the headlines this week as police broke up the san francisco camp but groups are digging in and holding up in many other places around the country kpbs san diego oeta oklahoma and idaho public television report

ken burns goes viral
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will ken burns be finished when pbs goes belly up not if we can help it

will 039bionic bodies039 offer high-tech hope to the disabled
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read the transcript: http:topbsorgkrf4a5state of the art technology is being used to create artificial body parts that could help people with disabilities - but the advancements will have limitations miles o039brien reports

039shock039 continues over penn state scandal paterno039s scarred legacy
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thursday was the first day of the post-joe paterno era at penn state after a whirlwind of events that stemmed from sexual abuse charges against a former football coach jeffrey brown discusses the continuing fallout

there039s no such thing as cold
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if cold isnt real then how can i feel itsubscribe to its okay to be smart: http:bitlyiotbs_sub more info and sources below follow on twitter: http:twittercomjtotheizzoefollow on tumblr: http:wwwitsokaytobesmartcom follow on instagram: http:instagramcomjtotheizzoe youve felt cold before sometimes its cold outside but what if i told you that cold isnt real theres no substance or quantity called cold in science we cant measure the amount of cold in something instead its about whats not there in this weeks video learn the difference between heat and temperature why a wind makes us feel colder and what its like to live as a mass of jiggling atoms this is the physics of coldcool pbs nova episode on the search for absolute zero: https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=y2jsv8pddwa richard feynman on jiggling atoms: http:youtubev3pyrn5j7oi the movement of atoms in a wind: http:wwwnewtondepanlgovaskascichem03chem03448htm why a breeze feels cool: http:physicsstackexchangecomquestions72163why-does-a-breeze-of-wind-make-us-feel-cooler density of the interstellar medium: http:enwikipediaorgwikiinterstellar_medium have an idea for an episode or an amazing science question you want answered leave a comment below-----------------its okay to be smart is written and hosted by joe hanson phdfollow me on twitter: jtotheizzoeemail me: itsokaytobesmart at gmail dot comfacebook: http:wwwfacebookcomitsokaytobesmartgoogle https:plusgooglecomitsokaytobesmart for more awesome science check out: http:wwwitsokaytobesmartcomproduced by pbs digital studios: http:wwwyoutubecomuserpbsdigitalstudios joe hanson - creatorhostwriterjoe nicolosi - directoramanda fox - producer spotzen inckate eads - associate producerandrew matthews - editingmotion graphicskatie graham - director of photographyjohn knudsen - gafferdalton allen - post-production interntheme music:ouroboros by kevin macleodother music via apm stock images from shutterstock-----------------last weeks video: how many smells can you smell https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=-yetbps-bni more videos:why are some people left-handed https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=npvmupcxpsa why did we blow on nes games https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=4gf9mtxnjfmthe science of game of thrones - https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=utu-lpjn3is there was no first human - https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=xdwlhxi24mo how the elements got their names - https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=mtg9p6a6xny

why do stormtroopers have bad aim idea channel pbs digital studios
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this episode is brought to you by dropbox http:wwwdropboxcomwhy do stormtroopers have bad aimtweet us http:bitlypbsideachanneltwitteridea channel facebook http:bitlypbsideachannelfacebooktalk about this episode on reddit http:bitlypbsideachannelredditidea channel irc http:bitlypbsideachannelircemail us pbsideachannel at gmail dot comshots fired stormtroopers might not actually be as bad at shooting as you thought on this episode of idea channel mike continues our fan-theory series by looking at the stormtroopers cant shoot or stormtroopers miss on purpose theory are stormtroopers intentionally shooting at the wall are their stormtrooper blasters broken or were they cloned with defects maybe their masks or armor are just blocking their vision or maybe just maybe they realize what they039ve become let us know in the commentsdo all horror monsters fit into 5 categories:https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=minhd52ler4 tedxvienna 2015:http:wwwtedxviennaatwhatiftweet of the week:https:twittercommetgoogstatus659105726724370432--------------------------------------------------------------------check out our awesome t-shirthttp:storedftbacomcollectionsidea-channeldesigned by:http:artsparrowcom--------------------------------------------------------------------asset links:0:38 https:twittercomfoldablehumanstatus6446637351229808642:57 stormtrooper everybody was kung fu fighting https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=b2layrgqsk03:00 cracked article http:wwwcrackedcomarticle_18858_the-biggest-star-wars-plot-hole-explained-by-sciencehtml3:28 pbs frontline http:wwwpbsorgwgbhpagesfrontlineshowsheartthemesprephtml4:35 stormtroopers twerk https:wwwyoutubecomwatchv=iyqfhvoutku--------------------------------------------------------------------music:quoteuropequot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotlevel 5quot by room for the homeless http:bitly10n0ykm quotbouncy castlequot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquot:pquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotsquareheadquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotnumber cruncherquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotlittle birthday acidquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquottopskorequot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotanti vanishing sprayquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquottarty prashquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotcarry on carillonquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotuptown tennis clubquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotsquareheadquot by roglok http:wwwrogloknetquotdream of autumnquot by night shift masterhttps:soundcloudcomdj-darkmatter-quotinsert toy for coinquot by eatme http:eatmepromusicquotdizorquot by outsiderhttps:wwwjamendocomtrack123075dizorquotlets go back to the rockquot by outsiderhttps:wwwjamendocomtrack123138lets-go-back-to-the-rockquotsomething like thisquot by outsiderhttps:wwwjamendocomtrack125745something-like-this--------------------------------------------------------------------written and hosted by mike rugnetta mikerugnettawho also has a podcast reasonably sound: http:bitly1scn0bfmade by kornhaber brown http:wwwkornhaberbrowncom

stinging scorpion vs pain-defying mouse
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there039s a chemical arms race going on in the sonoran desert between a highly venomous scorpion and a particularly ferocious mouse the outcome of their battle may one day change the way doctors treat pain in peoplesubscribe to deep look http:googl8nwxqtdeep look: a new ultra-hd 4k short video series created by kqed san francisco and presented by pbs digital studios see the unseen at the very edge of our visible world get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly smallcommonly found in the sonoran desert the arizona bark scorpion centruroides sculpturatus is the most dangerous scorpion in the continental united states according to keith boesen director of the arizona poison amp drug information center about 15000 americans report being stung by scorpions every year in the us the worst stings about 200 annually are attributed to this one species its sting can cause sharp pain along with tingling swelling numbness dizziness shortness of breath muscular convulsions involuntary eye movements coughing and vomiting children under two years old are especially vulnerable since 2000 three human deaths have been attributed to the arizona bark scorpion in the united states all within arizonabut there is one unlikely creature that appears unimpressed while it may not look the part the southern grasshopper mouse onychomys torridus is an extremely capable hunter it fearlessly stalks and devours any beetles or grasshoppers that have the misfortune to cross its path but this mouse has a particular taste for scorpionsthe scorpion venom contains neurotoxins that target sodium and potassium ion channels proteins embedded within the surface of the nerve and muscle cells that play an important role in regulating the sensation of pain activating these channels sends signals down the nerves to the brain thats what causes the excruciating pain that human victims have described as the feeling like getting jabbed with a hot needle others compare the pain to an electric shock but the grasshopper mouse has an entirely different reaction when stungwithin the mouse a special protein in one of the sodium ion channels binds to the scorpions neurotoxin once bound the neurotoxin is unable to activate the sodium ion channel and send the pain signal instead it has the entirely opposite effect it shuts down the channel keeping it from sending any signals which has a numbing effect for the mouse--- how many species of scorpion are therethere are almost 2000 scorpion species but only 30 or 40 have strong enough poison to kill a person --- are scorpions insectsscorpions are members of the class arachnida and are closely related to spiders mites and ticks --- where do arizona bark scorpions live commonly found in the sonoran desert the arizona bark scorpion centruroides sculpturatus is the most dangerous scorpion in the continental united states the arizona bark scorpions preference for hanging to the underside of objects makes dangerous encounters with humans more likelyread the entire article on kqed science: http:ww2kqedorgscience20160308stinging-scorpion-vs-pain-defying-mousefor more information: michigan state university venom evolution: http:venomevolutionzoologymsueduinstitute for biodiversity science and sustainability at the california academy of sciences: https:wwwcalacademyorgpressrelemore great deep look episodes:what happens when you zap coral with the world039s most powerful x-ray laserhttps:youtubeaxmcu6iynsathese 039resurrection plants039 spring back to life in secondshttps:youtubeeofgklzmo2gsee some great videos and documentaries from the pbs digital studiosit039s okay to be smart: your salad is trying to kill youhttps:youtube8ofgj2kdbfkit039s okay to be smart: the oldest living things in the worldhttps:youtubejgspuydwnzqfor more content from your local pbs and npr affiliate:kqed science: http:wwwkqedorgsciencetumblr: http:kqedsciencetumblrcomtwitter: https:wwwtwittercomkqedsciencefunding for deep look is provided in part by pbs digital studios and the john s and james l knight foundation deep look is a project of kqed science which is supported by hopelab the david b gold foundation s d bechtel jr foundation the dirk and charlene kabcenell foundation the vadasz family foundation smart family foundation and the members of kqed

these giant leaf insects will sway your heart deep look
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giant malaysian leaf insects stay still very still on their host plants to avoid hungry predators but as they grow up they can039t get lazy with their camouflage they change and even dance to blend in with the ever-shifting foliagesubscribe to deep look http:googl8nwxqtplease support us on patreon https:wwwpatreoncomdeeplookdeep look is a ultra-hd 4k short video series created by kqed 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---youll have to look closely to spot a giant malaysian leaf insect when its nibbling on the leaves of a guava or mango tree these herbivores blend in seamlessly with their surroundings because they look exactly like their favorite food: fruit leavesbut you can definitely see these fascinating creatures at thecalifornia academy of sciences located in the heart of san francisco039s golden gate park through the sp

michael lewis039 039boomerang039: 039money thrown out in hope coming back in anger039
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what caused the economic troubles in iceland greece ireland germany and elsewhere author michael lewis has some controversial theories involving sweeping character assessments of each nation lewis -- known for quotmoney ballquot and quotthe blind sidequot -- discusses his new book quotboomerangquot with economics correspondent paul solman

8 incredible deep sea oddities
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joe039s proposed sxsw panel is quotscience on youtube: where the smart kids arequot vote for it before 94 http:vidioxqtjcheck out bigbluelive http:pbsorgbigbluelivetweet http:bitlyoktbsdeep share on fb http:bitlyoktbsdeepfb more info and sources below we know more about some other planets than we do about the deepest corners of earth039s oceans and the species we039ve found there are almost alien here039s some of the most unbelievable oddities ever observed special thanks to the monterey bay aquarium research institute mbari for help with this videowhy are we in monterey pbs and bbc are teaming up to bring you an incredible live nature broadcast direct from monterey bay california called big blue live in late summer thousands and thousands of ocean animals come together here in one of the richest ecosystems on earth we039ll be bringing you a week of videos direct from monterey bay all about this incredible place and the biology it holdsbig blue live airs nightly on pbs 831-92 at 8 pm etbig blue live airs on bbc one 823 7pm 827 8 pm 830 7 pmmore info here: pbsorgbigbluelivefacebookcompbsfacebookcombbcbigbluelivefollow joe during big blue livetwitterperiscope: jtotheizzoe okaytobesmartsnapchat: yodrjoeinstagram: jtotheizzoefacebook: facebookcomitsokaytobesmartwhale illustrations by nobu tamuracc-by-30have an idea for an episode or an amazing science question you want answered leave a comment or check us out at the links belowfollow on twitter: http:twittercomokaytobesmart http:twittercomjtotheizzoefollow on tumblr: http:wwwitsokaytobesmartcom follow on instagram: http:instagramcomjtotheizzoe follow on snapchat: yodrjoe-----------------it039s okay to be smart is written and hosted by joe hanson phdfollow me on twitter: jtotheizzoeemail me: itsokaytobesmart at gmail dot comfacebook: http:wwwfacebookcomitsokaytobesmartfor more awesome science check out: http:wwwitsokaytobesmartcomproduced by pbs digital studios: http:wwwyoutubecomuserpbsdigitalstudios joe hanson - creatorhostwriterjoe nicolosi - directoramanda fox - producer spotzen inckate eads - producerandrew matthews - editingmotion graphicsanimationkatie graham - camerajohn knudsen - gaffertheme music: quotouroborosquot by kevin macleodother music via apmstock images from shutterstock stock footage from videoblocks unless otherwise noted

a capitol fourth on pbs
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americas favorite host two-time emmy award-winning television personality tom bergeron dancing with the stars will return to the west lawn of the us capitol to host a capitol fourth starring music legend barry manilow who is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on the show in 2009to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucommnr58831-a-capitol-fourth-independence-day-celebration-pbs-barry-manilow-2013

tom bergeron hosts a capitol fourth
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this july 4th americas national independence day celebration kicks off our countrys 240th birthday as a capitol fourth on pbs welcomes back emmy award-winning television personality tom bergeron dancing with the stars to host the festivities broadcast live on pbs from the west lawn of the us capitol the all-star musical extravaganza puts viewers front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation a capitol fourth will feature performances by: legendary grammy award-winning singersongwriter smokey robinson platinum selling recording star and grammy award-winner kenny loggins multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter gavin degraw award-winning country vocalist cassadee pope actress and singer amber riley glee who is set to star in dreamgirls the musical on londons west end musical prodigy and classical crossover star jackie evancho tony award-winning broadway and television star sutton foster younger gilmore girls grammy award-winning gospeladult contemp

these lizards have been playing rock-paper-scissors for 15 million years
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male side-blotched lizards have more than one way to get the girl orange males are bullies yellows are sneaks blues team up with a buddy to protect their territories who wins it depends - on a genetic game of roshambo subscribe to deep look http:googl8nwxqtdeep look is a ultra-hd 4k short video series created by kqed san francisco and presented by pbs digital studios see the unseen at the very edge of our visible world get a new perspective on our place in the universe explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small new videos every other tuesday every spring keen-eyed biologists carrying fishing poles search the rolling hills near los banos about two hours south of san francisco but theyre not looking for fish theyre catching rock-paper-scissors lizardsthe research team collects western side-blotched lizards which come in different shades of blue orange and yellow barry sinervo a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at uc santa cruz leads th