Episodes
1. We Filmed Tardigrade Sex!
January 27, 2020
10 min
In our Season 2 debut, we're diving back into the world of our favorite little water bear friends!
2. The Highs and Lows of Tardigrade Pregnancy
February 3, 2020
10 min
Original Title: Our Tardigrade Had Babies!
4. How to Identify Microbes
February 17, 2020
10 min
When there are over one trillion species, it can be hard to determine what you're looking at on your microscope. Thankfully we've got some helpful tips for you!
13. What Are These Vorticella up To?
April 20, 2020
10 min
Original Title: 12 Minutes in the Life of Vorticella
15. Making Decisions Without a Brain
May 4, 2020
10 min
Making decisions can be pretty hard, but imagining trying to do it without a brain!
17. The Terrifying Viruses of the Microcosmos
May 18, 2020
10 min
Even in the microcosmos, it's important to stay inside if you want to avoid a virus.
19. Testate Amoebas: Blobby, Modest Shell Dwellers
June 1, 2020
10 min
A lot of the microbes we show you are completely naked, but the test amoeba is a bit more modest.
20. Colorless Euglenoids: Structure and Function (and Food)
June 15, 2020
10 min
There’s something you probably heard a lot in biology class. And no, it's not “mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”...
21. The Complicated Legacy of Lynn Margulis
June 23, 2020
10 min
The world of microscopy is not without its own controversial figures, today we’re discussing Lynn Margulis and her contributions to the world of science as well as some of her more harmful beliefs.
22. The Microbe You Eat All The Time
June 29, 2020
10 min
Yeast: the most coveted microbe during this pandemic. This week we’re taking a close look at the little guys that make up our bread and beer and the vital role they’ve had for thousands of years.
23. How to Name a Microbe
July 6, 2020
10 min
There’s a story behind every microbe’s name, and that of the Phacus smulkowskianus is surprisingly sweet.
24. Preserving the History of the Microcosmos With Prepared Slides
July 13, 2020
10 min
Sometimes, pictures and videos aren’t enough. Sometimes the best way to share what you’ve seen under the microscope is, well, to share the actual thing you’re looking at.
