TED-Ed
The world's biggest battery looks nothing like a battery | TED-Ed
As of 2020, the world's biggest lithium-ion battery is hooked up to the Southern California power grid and can provide enough power for about 250,000 homes. But it's actually not the biggest battery in the world: a pair of lakes are. How...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What does the world's largest machine do? | Henry Richardson
In 1967, Homer Loutzenheuser flipped a switch and connected the power grids of the United States, forming one interconnected machine. Today, the US power grid is the world's largest machine, containing more than 7,300...
TED Talks
Stewart Brand + Mark Z. Jacobson: Debate: Does the world need nuclear energy?
Nuclear power: the energy crisis has even die-hard environmentalists reconsidering it. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off over the pros and cons. A discussion that'll make you think -- and might...
Bozeman Science
Renewable Energy
In this video Paul Andersen discusses the technology, advantages and disadvantages of six sources of renewable energy; biomass, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal wind, and hydrogen. He also explains how changes in the storage and flow of...
SciShow
Why Doesn't Your Sphincter Get Tired?
Keeping a muscle clenched usually tires it out eventually, but that’s not the case for sphincters, which do things a little differently.
Curated Video
How They Test New Super Advanced Jet Engines Before Installing on Aircraft
Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel to witness how different companies manufacture & test jet engines. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this mysterious...
Curated Video
Carbon Trading
International governments have put caps in place to limit carbon dioxide emissions from industry. What are emissions caps and will they solve the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The percentage of carbon...
Curated Video
Energy sources – True or false
True or false ... Geothermal energy is energy found inside the Earth? People and places - Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Geothermal energy comes from inside the Earth. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children...
Curated Video
The energy debate – Spot the...
Six objects are shown on screen ... can you spot which are sources of energy? People and places - Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Coal, wind, geysers, Sun, waves and sugar cane are all energy sources. A Twig Tidbit...
Curated Video
The Carbon Family - Reducing Emissions
Meet the Carbon family and discover why reducing our carbon emissions will help stop global warming. People and places -Future of energy - The future of energy Learning Points Making small changes at home can reduce carbon emissions. We...
Financial Times
Bitcoin mines could be used for energy storage
FT Tech - Bitcoin mining is extremely energy intensive, and bitcoin bashers have labelled the digital currency a climate villain. But as the FT’s Scott Chipolina reports, one novel strategy being looked at is using the mining as a form...
Curated Video
Naturally Resourceful
Dr. Forrester explains that plants, animals, water, and fossil fuels are natural resources. She explains how regional and natural sources of energy influence what people use. She shows how to recognize that nonrenewable resources such as...
Curated Video
Fossil Fuel Use in Motor Vehicles
Fossil Fuel Use in Motor Vehicles explores negative environmental impacts by explaining how the use of fossil fuels in motor vehicles affects the planet.
Visual Learning Systems
Energy Resources Review
This video reviews the topics covered in the Energy Resources series. This video provides a comprehensive overview of Earth's energy resources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, water, biomass, solar energy, wind energy, and...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Gardens at the Bottom of the Sea, with Laurie Barge
Laurie Barge, an astrobiologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, studies how plant-looking mineral structures called chimneys grow from chemicals found at the deepest depths of the ocean. In her lab she has glass vials and bulbs full...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Sunspots and Solar Flares with Alex Young
NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green sits down with solar scientist Alex Young to discuss the Sun’s powerful explosions.
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
This video explains the difference between renewable and non-renewable natural resources, focusing on heating sources such as wood, natural gas, propane, and oil. The video also briefly mentions fossil fuels and other non-renewable...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Natural Resources: Nonrenewable Resources
Everyday we use natural resources. This series of programs introduces students to the importance of natural resources in our lives. Renewable and nonrenewable resources are differentiated with examples illustrating each. The positive and...
Zach Star
Renewable Energy Research and Which Majors to Pick
This video covers renewable energy, which majors to choose in order to get into this field, and some research being done. Renewable energy is not just one field, it can be broken up into solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass,...
FuseSchool
Energy Sources
Energy Sources | Energy | Physics | FuseSchool There are many different sources of energy, how many can you name? Sources of energy include burning coal, oil, gas and biomass, solar, hydroelectric, tidal, wind, muscle power, geothermal,...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Energy
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
Mazz Media
Fossil Fuel
This live-action video program is about fossil fuels. 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, animated...
Curated Video
Report: China's Expansion in First Island Chain Could Worry Taiwan
According to a report by the Taipei Times, China’s military expansion in the southern part of the first island chain could be a cause for concern for Taiwan as it poses a significant danger to Taiwan’s liquefied natural gas or LNG...
Curated Video
India energy week 2025: New meeting place for energy leaders
AI is revolutionizing the global energy sector by optimizing energy consumption, enhancing grid management, and integrating renewable sources more efficiently. Prime Minister Modi highlighted AI’s role in shaping our economy, security,...