Crash Course
Earth Science: Crash Course History of Science
It's Earth Science time!!!! In this field, natural philosophers were asking questions like, what’s up with fossils? Are they the remains of extinct organisms? Or are they so-called “sports of nature”—rocks that just happen to look like...
SciShow
Kickstarting a Space Telescope
In the past few years the rise of crowdfunding has allowed for some pretty cool stuff to start existing, and today Hank is excited to announce another awesome Kickstarter - Planetary Resources (of asteroid mining fame) in partnership...
Crash Course
Pollution: Crash Course Ecology
Hank talks about the last major way humans are impacting the environment in this penultimate episode of Crash Course Ecology. Pollution takes many forms - from the simplest piece of litter to the more complex endocrine distruptors - and...
Bozeman Science
ESS3C - Human Impacts on Earth Systems
In this video Paul Andersen explains how humans are impacting the Earth through farming, mining, pollution and climate change. According to the NGSS wise management can reduce impacts on the planet. This will become more important as...
Curated Video
Why So Few Canadians Live In This HUGE Area In The Middle Of Canada
Canada, much like the United States, is split into two halves. On the east side is Canada's major population centers of Toronto and Montreal. And on the west side are the smaller, but still large cities of Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and...
Curated Video
Exploring Magnetic Levitation for Cheaper Weightless Experimentation and Mining
Scientists at the University of Nottingham are conducting zero gravity experiments using magnetic levitation in their own laboratory, which could potentially revolutionize the field of space research and mineral mining. By manipulating...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Cornish Tin Mine
CORNISH TIN MINE KING EDWARD MINE IN CAMBORNE, IN CENTRAL CORNWALL, IS TYPICAL OF MANY OF THE MINE SITES. IT HAS SURVIVED ALMOST INTACT AND IS NOW THE OLDEST COMPLETE MINE IN CORNWALL. CORNWALL WAS THE GLOBAL HEART OF THE MINING...
Curated Video
The Dirty Truth About Our Clean Energy Future
In order to develop clean energy technology, specific rare earth metals like cobalt and nickel need to be harvested. These often come at a steep human and environmental cost– but what if there was another way? Some propose sourcing these...
Curated Video
Why the Fastest Place on Earth is Disappearing
The Bonneville Salt Flats are perfect for speed. Every year, cars and motorcycles break land speed records on the flat expanse of the Bonneville Salt Flats. It’s been a tradition for more than a century, and racers have built a thriving...
Curated Video
Nuclear Power
How is this powerful and controversial energy source produced? Do the advantages outweigh the dangers of nuclear power? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Nuclear power is created using uranium, and small amounts can...
Curated Video
Fold Mountains: Uses
Fold mountains provide a challenge for humans in many ways. What are the uses of this terrain around the world? And how do these effect the environment of fold mountain ranges? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The impressive...
Curated Video
Sapphires: A Fair Trade?
Discover the dangers faced by workers in Madagascar's illegal sapphire mines. And why inequalities in the global trade of the gems mean others profit most from the miners' work... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points....
Curated Video
Ecosystem Management: Tropical Rainforests
The Amazon rainforest is being cut down for resources and land at a rapid rate. Learn how alternative farming methods, incentives to cut carbon emissions and protected reserves are helping to conserve the rainforest from further harm....
Curated Video
Ecosystem Management: Deserts
The Mojave desert in the USA and the Thar Desert of India have very different uses. How do humans manage these environments? And what effect does the economic status of the country have on their development? Earth Science - Human Impacts...
Curated Video
Minerals
Discover the world of minerals and learn about their uses. Material processes - Classifying materials - Minerals Learning Points Minerals are naturally occurring substances with a unique chemical make-up. Minerals have many uses. The...
Bedtime History
California Gold Rush For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn more about the gold strike in California and the gold rush that followed. Learn about the prospectors ("49ers") who traveled to California from all over the world to try and strike it rich.
Wonderscape
The End of Gold Fever: Changing California
Discover how the California Gold Rush faded as the gold dried up and mining became industrialized. Learn about the rise of hydraulic mining, the environmental damage it caused, and the shift from dreams of riches to harsh labor. See how...
Wonderscape
The Gold Rush: Dreams, Disappointment, and Change
Follow the story of the California Gold Rush, from James Marshall's discovery to the mass migration of hopeful miners known as the Forty-Niners. Learn how the promise of quick riches drew people from around the world, transforming...
Wonderscape
The Humanitarian Crisis of Cobalt Mining in the DRC
Explore the devastating human toll of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Learn about the exploitation of women and children in artisanal mines, the struggles with child labor, and the impact of violence and...
FuseSchool
Global Impact of Deforestation | War on nature
This video discusses the global issue of deforestation, highlighting alarming statistics such as the loss of over 300 trees by the end of the video and deforestation happening at the rate of half a football pitch every second. The video...
Wonderscape
Consequences of Human Activity on Earth
Explore how human activities like extraction, climate change, mass extinction, and environmental injustice impact the planet. Learn about the devastating effects of mining, fossil fuel consumption, and habitat destruction, and discover...
Wonderscape
Demystifying Cryptocurrencies and NFTs: Understanding How They Work
Get answers to your questions about cryptocurrencies and NFTs, including how they function, their decentralization, and the environmental impact. Learn about blockchain, mining, and the origins of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Demystify...
Wonderscape
The Anthropocene Epoch: Humanity's Impact on Earth
Explore the Anthropocene Epoch, a proposed geological epoch highlighting the significant impact humans have had on Earth's ecosystems and climate. From vast landfills in Kenya to lithium mines in Chile's Atacama Desert, and the warming...
Curated Video
Community Impact and Ecotourism at Feynan
This video highlights the positive effects of ecotourism, as well as how the Feynan Ecolodge benefits the local community through employment, training, and sustainable tourism practices. Building Tomorrow episode 7, part 3