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Joss Fong

Joss Fong

Former Senior Editorial Producer

    Latest articles by Joss Fong

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    Why there aren’t any great white sharks in captivityWhy there aren’t any great white sharks in captivity
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    Several aquariums around the world house whale sharks, the biggest fish in the sea, but not one has a great white shark on display.

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    The bizarre physics of fire antsThe bizarre physics of fire ants
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    Why engineers at Georgia Tech are studying ants.

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    Why a total solar eclipse is such a big dealWhy a total solar eclipse is such a big deal
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    Eclipses, explained in 5 minutes.

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    Decoding the ancient astronomy of StonehengeDecoding the ancient astronomy of Stonehenge
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    It’s known for summer solstice celebrations, but it may have been meant for midwinter.

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    Why it’s so much harder to predict winners in hockey than basketballWhy it’s so much harder to predict winners in hockey than basketball
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    A statistical look at luck and skill in sports.

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    How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?
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    A video explainer on coral bleaching, the No. 1 threat to coral reefs around the world.

    By Joss Fong and Dion Lee
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    How the BBC films the night side of Planet EarthHow the BBC films the night side of Planet Earth
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    Meet the cameras that can see in the dark.

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    How wildlife filmmakers warp timeHow wildlife filmmakers warp time
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    Slow motion and time lapse bring the natural world onto our timescale.

    By Joss Fong and Dion Lee
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    How the BBC makes wildlife films that look like Hollywood moviesHow the BBC makes wildlife films that look like Hollywood movies
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    Planet Earth II is the most cinematic wildlife series yet.

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    Someday: the long fight for a female presidentSomeday: the long fight for a female president
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    A short film about the women who claimed a place in American politics.

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