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10/22/2026

Intelligence is the defining trait of our species. Discover how our sophisticated human brains—and those of our clever animal cousins like the dolphin—evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures.

The story of the dolphin reveals how intelligence evolved, step by step, over billions of years.

10/21/2026

Kevin O'Connor checks in on the primary bathroom, where Zack Dettmore and Charlie Marshall plan a vintage tile pattern. Architect Dan Kopec shows Kevin a full-scale mockup studio where the floor plans come to life. Meanwhile, In the basement Zack fixes a sagging ceiling. Richard Trethewey also helps install a space-saving wall-hung toilet downstairs.

Zack and Charlie plan a vintage tile pattern for the primary bathroom.

10/21/2026

🎉 24 nominations. So many stories worth celebrating!

South Florida PBS is honored to receive 24 nominations for the 2026 Suncoast Regional EMMY® Awards for programs produced by our talented staff and production partners.

From arts and culture to science, nature, and children’s programming, we’re proud to share stories that inspire curiosity and connect our community. Thank you to our viewers and supporters for making this work possible!

See the full list: https://www.southfloridapbs.org/blogs/news/south-florida-pbs-announces-twentyfour-2026-suncoast-emmy-nominations/

10/20/2026

Great Zimbabwe was one of the most prominent ancient civilizations of the African continent. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries by ancestors of today’s Shona people, it was the thriving capital of a massive trading empire — but for hundreds of years was dismissed by European explorers. Now, new archaeological discoveries are revealing the true scope of the ancient city's global importance.

New discoveries reveal how pivotal Great Zimbabwe was to global trade.

10/20/2026

As we celebrate 50 years of Star Gazers, we are releasing the full Star Hustler Video Almanac on our YouTube channel!

In this classic archival episode, Jack Horkheimer, director of Miami's Space Transit Planetarium, guides viewers through the wonders of the night sky. Explore the Big Dipper, the Milky Way, Vega, the Southern Cross, Orion, seasonal constellations, and more as Jack shares his signature blend of science, storytelling, and enthusiasm for astronomy.

This vintage collection of Star Hustler segments was designed to help viewers understand how the night sky changes throughout the year, with episodes dedicated to different seasons, constellations, stars, and celestial events.

Watch now -

Before YouTube astronomy channels and smartphone stargazing apps, t...

10/19/2026

Join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby and Nina travel to a Kenyan sanctuary to meet the young elephant alongside other iconic wildlife.

Join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure.

10/18/2026

🎨🧠 ¿Cómo se conectan el arte y el cerebro? Anabel Moncada, de South Florida PBS, habla sobre las neuroartes y la relación entre las experiencias artísticas y nuestro bienestar en El Poder De Los Tacones .

▶️ Dale play y descubre esta fascinante conexión.

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10/17/2026

Follow her curiosity. Explore her discoveries. Be inspired by her legacy. 💚
Step into the world of Dr. Jane Goodall at Becoming Jane, an interactive exhibition at South Florida PBS.

Your journey starts here: https://www.southfloridapbs.org/becomingjane/

10/16/2026

The team looks back at some of their most memorable cutaway demonstrations over the years. Then, Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an outdoor hose spigot using PEX. Jenn Nawada visits a farm to learn how they use cover crops to protect and improve their farming soil during the off-season. Then, she demonstrates how a homeowner can use cover crops in vegetable gardens.

Adding a hose spigot; planting cover crops; revisiting best of cutaway demonstrations.

10/16/2026

Today marks the 5th anniversary of NASA’s Lucy Mission! Back in 2021, Lucy set off to explore some of the oldest and most fascinating objects in our solar system—Trojan asteroids! These mysterious space rocks share Jupiter's orbit and hold clues to the early solar system. Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez takes us on a journey through Lucy’s groundbreaking mission and its discoveries.

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