Science360
BIOTECH'S FUTURE: PREVENTING PROTEINS IN MEDICATIONS FROM CLUMPING
Protein Dynamics Solutions LLC, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research program, is developing a technology to address protein aggregation, a key bottleneck in the development of new...
TMW Media
ChangeMakers Eunice Olumide – Creating Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles
ChangeMakers Eunice Olumide – Creating Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles
US Department of Agriculture
Improving Poultry Farming Science
A USDA researcher is working to improve the science of poultry farming.
US Department of Agriculture
Healthy Soil Vs. Drought
California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought.
Sustainable Business Consulting
Venture Capital, Angel and Impact Investors
Discusses the impacts and options of these three types of finance
Curated Video
Techniques, History, and Environmental Impact of Mining
Mining is the process of extracting valuable materials from the Earth's surface, such as metals, coal, and gemstones. It has been practiced since ancient times and has played a crucial role in the development of civilizations. However,...
Curated Video
The Fire that Sparked a Workplace Revolution
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Tragedy took the lives of 146 workers – and exposed a shocking lack of workplace health and safety laws in New York State.
US Department of Agriculture
Ethylene Gas
Tom explains tricks of the trade that can help you get safe, quality produce.
US Department of Agriculture
Washing Produce
Tom explains tricks of the trade that can help you get safe, quality produce.
US Department of Agriculture
Nature’s New “Soil Cleaner”
Scientists with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in central California are using cactus and other plants to remove toxins from soil and to create biofuels. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more.
FuseSchool
Making Alcohols By Fermentation & From Ethane
Learn the basics about making alcohols by fermentation and from ethene, as part of organic chemistry.
US Department of Agriculture
MyPlate, MyWins: Meet Candice & James
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their “MyPlate, MyWins” video series with Candice, who is 38 weeks pregnant, James, and their 2-year old son. Follow this family as they prep for the arrival of a new baby...
Science360
Oil Of Algae - Innovators
Algae fuel? It's entirely possible! Aerospace Engineer Bill Roberts, believes algae fuel will create an entire new industry and thousands of new jobs. Roberts and his team are genetically modifying a specific strain of algae to produce...
FuseSchool
Noble Gases - The Gases In Group 18
Have you ever heard the term "Noble Gases" before? In this video we are explaining the properties and real world examples of these gases of Group 18 of the periodic table, what they have in common and what distinguishes them individually.
US Department of Agriculture
New Sunpreme Grape Variety from USDA-ARS
Plant Breeders with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in central California are developing better raisins and table grapes for American farmers and consumers. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more.
The Wall Street Journal
The Power of Food to Build Community
Chefs Omar Tate and Cybille St Aude-Tate discuss why it's time to rethink the role of the restaurant in urban communities.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? History of Cutting Ice
Learn how ice was harvested from the Illinois River system and distributed for home use before the invention of commercial refrigeration.
Curated Video
Finding and Seizing Business Opportunities: Ideas, Inspiration, and Execution
So You Have an Idea part 1/2: The video is a compilation of interviews with successful entrepreneurs discussing the origins of their business ideas and how they identified an opportunity in the marketplace. They share various approaches...
Curated Video
The Science and Power of Fire
This video provides a concise explanation of what fire is, how it is formed through a chemical reaction, and its various uses and effects. It highlights the importance of fire for survival, its historical significance, and how it can be...
Curated Video
The Versatility of Cotton
Cotton is a versatile and widely-used natural fiber that is cultivated from the cotton plant. It is used to make fabric for clothing and textile products like towels and handkerchiefs. Cotton by-products, such as linters and cotton seed...
Economics Explained
Are The "Extreme" Economic Systems Totally Pointless?: Hands Off Capitalism
Karl Marx and Frederick Engels were philosophers, political theorists, and economists responsible for writing the communist manifesto, which is today probably the most widely recognized text outlining a system for a communal economy. An...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing: Auburn Manufacturing, Inc.
Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI), a client of the Maine MEP (the MEP Center in Maine and part of the MEP National Network), is the industry’s leading expert in the manufacture of high performance textiles for extreme temperature...