Reel Science Friday: 2012 Highlights

Catfish attacking pigeons, water traveling uphill, a blue whale barrel roll — it’s amazing what you can find in the “supplemental materials” section of the scientific journals. We’re taking a stroll down memory lane, for a look at the 2012 science videos that explored new terrain.

What were your favorite science videos of 2012?

Studies featured: beetle tusk growth, how crocodile scales form, catfish eating pigeons, how cucumber tendrils curl, spinning egg mystery, water flows uphill, blue whale barrel roll, cuttlefish camo.

Credits

Music by Lucky Dragons/ Mercy

Meet the Producer

About Flora Lichtman

Flora Lichtman was the host of the podcast Every Little Thing. She’s a former Science Friday multimedia producer.