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Beetles, Creating Hurricanes, Puerto Rico & Liquid Drug

Season 8 Episode 4 | 26m 46s

It’s a science story of love and war! See how beetles go to battle to woo a mate. It doesn’t seem like something you’d want more of, but one scientist in Florida is creating hurricanes. And after a hurricane passes through… one of the biggest needs is power. Here’s how one group of students fixed the problem in Puerto Rico. And, discover the world of liquid drugs.

Aired: 06/20/19

Rating: NR

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