Science ABC
What Happens (Chemically) When Wood Burns?
When wood comes in contact with fire, it undergoes thermal degradation, or pyrolysis. The pyrolysis of wood leads to the release of certain volatile gases and the formation of char, which eventually undergoes flaming and glowing...
Science ABC
Why Do Clothes Feel Stiff When Air Dried But Soft Coming From the Dryer?
The difference between air-drying and tumble-drying is that air-drying keeps the cellulose fibers from reforming their hydrogen bonds more effectively, which makes the towel feel a bit fluffy. Tumble drying, on the other hand, causes the...
Curated Video
Cell wall
A flexible or rigid boundary protecting a cell, outside the cell membrane. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Cellulose
A naturally occurring polymer of glucose that forms cell walls in plants and gives them strength and rigidity. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Monomer
A small molecule that can chemically bond in chains or groups to other similar molecules, to form larger molecules called polymers. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Curated Video
Plant vs Animal Cells
We compare plant cells and animal cells under a microscope to see how they differ. Cheek cells are dyed with methylene blue to make the observations possible. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Almost all cells are invisible to...
Curated Video
Carbohydrate
Molecules such as sugar and starch, which form an important energy source for living organisms. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Metabolism
The chemical reactions that occur in all living cells to extract, convert, and use the energy from food, to fuel all other cell processes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
Why Do Clothes Feel Stiff When Air Dried But Soft Coming From the Dryer?
The difference between air-drying and tumble-drying is that air-drying keeps the cellulose fibers from reforming their hydrogen bonds more effectively, which makes the towel feel a bit fluffy. Tumble drying, on the other hand, causes the...
Curated Video
Fuel Crops: Exploring Farming Alternatives
This video discusses the use of plant material for biofuel production as a way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. It highlights the importance of finding alternative plant sources that do not compete with food crops...
Curated Video
The Absorbing Science: From Diapers to Sanitary Napkins
Uncover the technology behind the essential hygiene products like diapers and sanitary napkins. Learn how materials such as super absorbent polymers work to trap liquids effectively, ensuring comfort and dryness, and explore the...
Curated Video
The Science Behind Paper Products: Toilet Paper and Towels
Delve into the fascinating production of everyday paper products like toilet paper and paper towels. Understand how they're engineered for specific purposes like softness and absorbency, using different types of cellulose fibers and...
Wonderscape
Harnessing the Power of Beneficial Bacteria
Delve into the world of beneficial bacteria and their crucial role in our lives. Discover how these good bacteria aid in food digestion, help maintain a balanced digestive system, and even produce essential vitamins like vitamin K. Learn...
Curated Video
Exploring Carbohydrates
Exploring Carbohydrates identifies the primary functions of carbohydrates by describing how carbohydrates are used as a structural component, for energy storage, and as a source of energy in living organisms.
Curated Video
What Happens (Chemically) When Wood Burns?
When wood comes in contact with fire, it undergoes thermal degradation, or pyrolysis. The pyrolysis of wood leads to the release of certain volatile gases and the formation of char, which eventually undergoes flaming and glowing...
Visual Learning Systems
Photosynthesis: Light Independent Reactions
Almost all life either directly or indirectly depends on one of the most important biological processes on the planet - photosynthesis. Through easy-to-understand graphics and colorful animations, the complex chemical process of...
TMW Media
Tree Farming: Why change trees genetically
What is a major concern of transgenic trees? What are scientists trying to determine with their experiment with transgenic trees? Tree Farming, Part 2
TMW Media
Tree Farming: What is SOLDRA
What are key points about the organization? How do Botanists determine the quality and characteristics of a tree? Tree Farming, Part 1
Curated Video
Pseudo-Ruminant
This live-action video program is about the pseudo-ruminant digestive system. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Science360
Learn to make - Hot Maple Ice Cream with Professional Chef Kevin Carroll
Professional Chef Kevin Carroll from Cookology Recreational Culinary School demonstrates how to make Hot Maple Ice Cream at the Change the World: Science and Engineering Careers Fair at the Dulles Town Center in Virginia. Watch this...
FuseSchool
Recycling Paper
Learn the basics about recycling paper as a part of environmental chemistry.
TMW Media
Tree Farming: Processing trees in a cellulose factory
What is the annual output of the factory in Sweden? Describe what happens to the trees when they arrive at the factory.
Tree Farming, Part 3
Next Animation Studio
A designer has invented 3D printed artificial fruits
An Israel-based designer has invented 3D printed synthetic fruits that are edible and contain essential minerals and vitamins.
Mazz Media
Ruminant
This live-action video program is about the ruminant digestive system. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...