DEEP LOOK is a science video series that explores big science by going very, very small, from KQED and PBS Digital Studios.

We use macro photography and microscopy in glorious 4K resolution, to see science up close ... really, really close.

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Margaret Katcher: Host/Writer
Joshua Cassidy: Lead Producer / Cinematographer @Jkcassidy
Rosa Tuirán: Producer
Mimi Schiffman: Producer / Post-production Coordinator
Mike Seely: Producer
Seth G. Samuel: Composer @sethgsamuel
Kia Simon: Editor and Motion Graphics @KiaSimon

Alumni: Laura Klivans, former Host/Writer, Gabriela Quiros, Craig Rosa, Jenny Oh, Teodros Hailye, Sevda Eris, Elliott Kennerson.

KQED, an NPR and PBS affiliate in San Francisco, serves Northern California and beyond with a public-supported alternative to commercial TV, radio and web media.


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Being a roly poly mom means carrying dozens of babies at once — all protected inside a pouch until they’re ready for the outside world.

It’s an unexpected strategy for such a small, familiar creature.

See how it works in our latest episode, freshly spawned! https://youtu.be/pmLHg_B8uoI

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It may look like a simple backyard bug, but the roly poly is anything but ordinary.

These tiny crustaceans (yes, they’re related to shrimp and lobsters) carry their eggs in a fluid-filled pouch, where dozens of babies develop before entering the world.

Watch how this ancient ocean adaptation made its way onto land in our latest episode, out tomorrow.

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It curls into a perfect ball when it’s scared — and you’ve probably seen it in your backyard.

This tiny crustacean has something in common with kangaroos. And no, it’s not getting in occasional fist fights with humans.

To find out how roly polies carry their babies, and why it’s one of the strangest parenting strategies in nature, stay tuned for our newest episode, out Tuesday.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,671

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Happy Earth Day to our Deep Look community!

And to you as well, spotted lanternfly… We know you don’t mean to be a pest (even though you are!) https://youtu.be/IGtbHRPcSe8

For more deep dives into our amazing planet, check out the PBS Earth Month playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 555

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These bugs don’t have to fly far at all — in fact, they hitchhike! https://youtu.be/IGtbHRPcSe8

Spotted lanternflies spread by clinging to cars, shipping containers… even outdoor furniture.

Watch how they got here — and why they’re so hard to stop.

And maybe next time you take a road trip, check your ride for any uninvited passengers!

1 month ago | [YT] | 929

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These bugs don’t just show up… they take over.

Spotted lanternflies are spreading across the U.S. — damaging crops, trees and entire ecosystems.

New Deep Look drops tomorrow. Keep your eyes peeled… and your plants close!

1 month ago | [YT] | 1,056

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So… what is this thing? 👀

It looks like it belongs at a party — but it’s actually one of the fastest-spreading invasive insects in the U.S.

To find out more about the spotted lanternfly, who wreaks havoc as much as it stuns with its patterned body, stay tuned for our newest video, out Tuesday.

1 month ago | [YT] | 1,179

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How does bioluminescence actually work? ✨https://youtu.be/fbuJSmpxiNY

In our latest episode of Big Ideas, we’re breaking down the chemistry behind nature’s glow.


Check it out to see how these organisms light up - and watch us try to recreate it in our lab…

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💡💡.We're going to shed some light on why certain insects and sea creatures have this unique feature on a brand new episode of Big Ideas on Tuesday, March 31st. 💡💡.

2 months ago | [YT] | 1,240

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Ever checked your egg carton before putting it in your shopping cart — just to make sure they were all intact? https://youtu.be/ilpmpCEDK8A

It’s surprising how delicate chicken eggs seem, because each one can support 50 to 100 pounds!

If you think that’s crazy, you won’t want to miss our latest episode, freshly hatched.

2 months ago | [YT] | 538