Instructional Video1:21
Curated Video

Mysterious UFO Encounter Captured by Mexican Air Force Pilots

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, the Mexican Air Force shares footage of 11 unidentified flying objects encountered by pilots during a night time reconnaissance mission. The objects were detected by radar and captured on infrared cameras, leaving the...
Instructional Video1:07
Curated Video

Revolutionary Radar System Enhances Runway Safety at Heathrow Airport

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Introducing the Tarsier radar system - a revolutionary technology that enhances runway safety at airports like Heathrow. With its speed, range, and accuracy, this system can detect debris on the tarmac from up to 2 kilometers away,...
Instructional Video0:42
Curated Video

Transmitter

6th - 12th
An electronic device that produces radio waves with an antenna, usually for communication or measurement purposes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Instructional Video0:51
Curated Video

Polarisation

6th - 12th
Polarisation is the process by which a transverse wave, such as a light wave is made to oscillate in one plane only. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Instructional Video2:51
Curated Video

Secret of the Sahara

6th - 12th
It may be dry and sandy now, but the Sahara desert used to look very different. Evidence buried deep beneath the dunes reveals that the landscape has been changing naturally over thousands of years. Earth Science - Weather - Learning...
Instructional Video3:02
Curated Video

Extreme Living: The Sahara

6th - 12th
How satellite images revealed agriculture could be possible in one of the driest environments on the planet. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. 30% of the world's freshwater reserves are locked away...
Instructional Video2:41
Curated Video

Medical Marvels: Ultrasound

6th - 12th
Born out of research into RADAR in World War Two, ultrasound has become one of the most important medical inventions. What is it, and how does it work? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Ultrasound was developed by Ian Donald in...
Instructional Video0:45
Curated Video

Microwave

6th - 12th
Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between a few millimetres to about a metre, in between radio waves and infrared. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

Windshear Protection

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Windshear is a sudden and unpredictable change in wind direction. For aircraft taking off and landing, when there is little room for error, this sudden gust can spell disaster.
Instructional Video2:33
Curated Video

Insights from Radar Mapping of Venus

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Venus has fascinated scientists for decades, as itʼs constantly shrouded in heavy cloud. To discover what the surface features are like, the Magellan probe was sent to take pictures, which were relayed to Earth.
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Bats Use Sonar

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains how radar and sonar works.
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

Weather Tools 2

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Forrester explains different types of tools used to predict weather.
Instructional Video5:05
Curated Video

The Legacy of Karl Donatz: The U-Boat Warfare in World War II

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the life and military career of Karl Donatz, a prominent naval commander who led the German Navy during World War 2. From his early days to his strategic leadership during the war, the video...
Instructional Video5:26
Curated Video

Driving into the Future: The Evolution of In-Car Technology

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video explores the evolution of in-car technology, showcasing advancements such as Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free communication, self-parking systems, and the potential for fully autonomous vehicles. It highlights how...
Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

Enhancing Search and Rescue Operations: Utilizing Technology for Improved Aircraft Detection

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video highlights the importance of search and rescue operations, showcasing the evolution of technology from locator beacons to the innovative use of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for locating downed aircraft in challenging...
Instructional Video2:56
Curated Video

Advanced Technology for Driver Safety: Volvo's Innovative Solutions

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Volvo is revolutionizing car safety with advanced technology like Bliss and Adaptive Cruise Control, which help drivers avoid dangerous mistakes and collisions. These intelligent systems use cameras, radar sensors, and autonomous braking...
Instructional Video3:35
Curated Video

High Five Facts - Inventions

Pre-K - 5th
This video explores five fun facts about inventions.
Instructional Video0:48
Curated Video

I WONDER - How Was The Microwave Invented?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of how was the microwave invented.
Instructional Video3:03
Weatherthings

Clouds, Rain and the Water Cycle: rainbows, runoff, snowmelt

6th - 8th
A rainy day spent inside helps a little boy learn about clouds and the water cycle from his mother. He sees the value of rain to plants, animals, people and the planet, even when the rain is not convenient for him. As the rain...
Instructional Video2:31
Weatherthings

Water Smart: Water in the Air - Summary

6th - 8th
Water in the Air reveals the varied phases of water that surround us, fall on us, travel in air, and serve as a crucial component of the water cycle. Emphasis is on the fact that water in air can be vapor or solid, visible or invisible,...
Podcast32:49
NASA

‎On a Mission: Season Two, Episode 6: The Prospects of Heavy Metal

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Asteroids, ho! Pioneering space miners dream of Psyche, the largest metal asteroid in the solar system.
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

How Rainfall is Measured

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the importance of measuring rainfall and its various applications. We also learn about the different methods of measuring rain, such as using rain gauges or radar technology. Additionally, we discover how...
Instructional Video9:10
Weatherthings

Hurricane Michael - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society

6th - 8th
Hurricane Michael was a late-season storm in 2018 that grew to become the most powerful hurricane on record to hit the central Florida Panhandle. After landfall as a Category 4 storm, it remained a major hurricane, moving into Georgia....
Instructional Video9:50
Weatherthings

Hurricane Harvey - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society

6th - 8th
Hurricane Harvey rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico in 2017, before making landfall in Texas, as one the strongest hurricanes there in over 50 years. The high wind quickly faded after landfall, but the rain continued as the storm...