Amphibole asbestos has been (mostly) illegal in the United States since 1989. So why is the EPA just banning chrysotile asbestos in the year 2024? And is chrysotile really safer?<b<br/>r/>

Explore the four biomolecules and their importance for organisms and the structure and function of their cells! This 2023 UPDATED Biomolecules Amoeba Sisters video has some more detail and improved art from the 2016 Amoeba Sisters...

Snorkelers, surfers, divers. They all use them… wetsuits! So how do they work to keep you warm? It turns out layers of materials, and water itself!

Today, we're going to talk about how the Earth moves, but to do that, we're going to have to go way back to the early days of the galaxy! Processes that happened before the Earth even formed have led us to the geographic patterns and...

Hank talks about a few - maybe crazy, maybe reasonable - geoengineering schemes that some scientists have come up with in order to "fix" climate change, including designer clouds, ocean fertilization, and stratospheric shading with...

Today, we’re going to visit Siberia and take a closer look at how temperatures there (and around the globe) impact the way cultures, communities, and landscapes form. Air temperature plays a much bigger role than just helping us decide...

One might not think that snow could help anything stay warm through a harsh winter, but these tiny bats have found a way to utilize the insulation provided by the snow: they make little forts to wait out the winter.

Humans often take inspiration from nature when coming up with inventions, and this includes breakthroughs in fabric design that help to forward the fabulous and functional world of fashion.

Howcast - Invest a small amount of your time and money to fix air leaks and you'll trim your heating and cooling bills by making your home energy efficient while raising your status as a green neighbor.

Howcast - Learn five ways to make your roof eco-friendly in this Howcast video featuring Alegre of Green and Greener.

Ok, it's not the biggest problem in the world, but an ice bucket full of water is a not-so-subtle hint that the party's over. Make your cubes last until the final guest has had their fill.

Stripping a wire with wire stripper pliers is an important skill to have for any wiring project you might attempt.

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where we take an in-depth look at the demanding processes behind the assembly and testing of aircraft engines, both for U.S. Air Force operations and commercial aviation. Fluctus is a website and...

Discover how Hélène's family utilizes local resources and innovative techniques to ensure sustainable living in their eco-friendly home in Romania. Learn about their methods for water sourcing, solar energy utilization, and...

Hotel Vivood utilizes solar panels and bio-climatic principles to achieve energy autonomy and sustainability. Prefabricated construction techniques and strategic orientation enhance efficiency while preserving the natural environment....

Discover how NaturaDôme combines recycled materials and advanced engineering to create cost-effective, sustainable buildings. Developed in Lapeyre, France, these eco-friendly structures repurpose old fighter plane hangars and integrate...

Discover how the Hotel Areias do Seixo in Portugal minimizes its environmental impact while offering luxury accommodations. Learn about the use of local materials, recycled farm ruins, and eco-friendly technologies like solar panels and...

Discover how the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island offers an eco-friendly living environment with energy-efficient homes and sustainable practices. Learn about the use of local materials, solar panels, and bioclimatic design...

Discover the creation of an innovative semi-underground eco-home in the Gooi Nature Reserve. Learn about the use of earth as insulation, gray water filtration with aquatic plants, and bioclimatic design. Explore how this sustainable...

Learn about the concept of passive housing and its benefits. Architect Philippe Madec explains how passive design, including optimal orientation and solar panel use, leads to significant energy savings. Residents share their...

Discover how a minimalist approach and low-cost raw materials contribute to the energy efficiency and sustainability of a home on the Isle of Skye. Learn about innovative features like double flow ventilation, extensive insulation, and...

We put aerogel to the test vs 'not-a-flamethrower', a huge 2000°C flame to a large fiberglass blanket infused with silica aerogel - formerly the lightest solid (that title is now held by graphene aerogel).

Learn how to build and use an indoor cold storage space to keep your harvest fresh longer. This guide provides practical advice on storing everything from onions to apples at optimal temperatures.

From polar bears to emperor penguins, how animals and plants survive in some of the harshest habitats on Earth - the polar regions. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A host of different animals survive in the coldest...