Deep Look

KQED takes us deep into the small, beautiful world of biology.

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Episodes

  • These Silk-Swinging Caterpillars Will Ruin Your Picnic

    California oak moth caterpillars eat all the leaves on an oak. Will the tree survive?
  • Ever Seen a Starfish Gallop?

    They may look cute and colorful, but starfish are actually voracious predators.
  • Watch These Peregrine Falcons Become Fierce Parents

    Fallcon stars Annie and Grinnell face the tough demands of raising a family.
  • Is a Spider's Web a Part of Its Mind?

    Orb weaver spiders build webs not only to catch insects, but to extend their senses.
  • What Actually Makes Water Roll Off a Duck's Back?

    Ducks and geese spend *a lot* of time preening their all-weather feathers.
  • Here’s How That Annoying Fly Dodges Your Swatter

    Don't despair – there *is* a trick to smacking these infuriating insects.
  • Why Jelly Fish Float Like A Butterfly, and Sting Like A Bee

    Jellyfish don't have a heart, or blood, or even a brain.
  • See Sea Hares Scour Seagrass by the Seashore

    These sea slugs may look lazy, but eelgrass sea hares are actually environmental heroes.

About Deep Look

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 small.

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