Astrum
The Storm So Big It Can Take Out Satellites
How Martian Weather Can be Catastrophic for Mission to the Red Planet.
Astrum
Final Images from NASA's Opportunity Rover
What happened to NASA's Opportunity rover and how its mission eventually ended on Mars.
Astrum
The Strangest Object Discovered on Mars
NASA's Opportunity had just made the most important discovery of its mission, the rock vein known as Esperance. But what happened next?
Astrum
Why Scientists Want Blurry Photos With This Telescope
It seems counterintuitive, but ESA's newest space telescope, CHEOPS, is designed to take blurry images of stars. But this helps astronomers to understand more about orbiting exoplanets than a clear image would. Here's why!
Science ABC
Photoelectric Effect Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
Photoelectric effect occurs when electromagnetic radiation above the threshold frequency of the given metallic surface, strikes the surface and releases electrons from it. This happens because light is made of massless particles called...
Science ABC
How Do Astronauts Get Breathable Oxygen In Space (Aboard The ISS)?
Astronauts onboard the ISS get their breathable oxygen in two main ways - through systems onboard the ISS that generate breathable oxygen and through resupply missions that deliver breathable oxygen to the ISS. There is plenty of oxygen...
Curated Video
Colour
The world appears to be a colourful place, but what are colours? What properties of light determine what colour we see? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Colour is how our brains perceive different wavelengths of light. Newton...
Curated Video
Heat Absorption
We use two cans, one painted black and the other painted white, to investigate heat absorption. The containers are placed in front of a heat source and the temperature change is recorded. This shows that the black container absorbs heat...
Curated Video
Solar Power - Renewable Energy
Learn about the up and coming form of energy – solar power! People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Solar power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
Curated Video
The future of energy
Explore the ways in which scientists are developing new sources of energy. People and places -Future of energy - The future of energy Learning Points Science helps with developing cleaner and more efficient energy sources. A Twig...
Bedtime History
Alternative Energy & Renewable Energy for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the different innovations in alternative energy and renewable energy such as solar power, wind power, geothermal power, and hydroelectric power, and how they are changing the world today.
Science Buddies
Micro:bit Solar Tracker
In this engineering project you will build and test a mini solar tracker system using a micro:bit.
Curated Video
Mars Rovers
Learn about the successful mission of two robotic rovers that were sent to explore Mars in 2004. Originally planned for a 90-day mission, they have exceeded expectations and continue to send back valuable information and images of the...
Curated Video
SMART-1: Exploring the Moon
In September 2003 an unusual spacecraft known as SMART-1 was launched by the European Space Agency. Its destination was the moon and the solar panels would power its journey. Its ion thruster would fire at precise intervals to extend its...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 163 - Eco Architect
Many communities in Britain are turning to environmental architecture firms to design environmentally friendly buildings. In this episode, we showcase how a primary school and an old housing estate were refurbished to sustainable standards.
Curated Video
Mastering Tailwind CSS 3.0 - Build Two Dynamic Projects - Create the Header Section-1
Learn how to construct the header section of the Tesla UI clone in this video, as we delve into the intricacies of design and functionality to create an immersive user experience.
Curated Video
Embracing Solar Power as a Necessity
Living off-grid in the Namibian desert necessitates creative and alternative energies, including solar. Previously, petrol-fueled generators ran up to 12 hours a day, but the solar investment reduced this to just 3 hours daily. By...
Curated Video
Fostering Community Through Sustainable Architecture
In Turin's industrial neighborhood, "25 Verde" stands as an ecological triumph, fostering a community spirit among its diverse residents. Paolo Botto, a resident, highlights the building's village-like atmosphere and his efforts towards...
Curated Video
Modeling Sustainability: A Family's Eco-Friendly Home in Quebec
Benoit Lavigueur, an eco-constructor who has dedicated extensive research and effort to build a beautiful, ecological house for his family in Quebec. The house showcases innovative techniques such as solar energy utilization, water...
PBS
What Can You Actually Do About Climate Change?
The average carbon footprint of a person in the US is 16.5 tons –TONS. So, what can you actually do decrease this number and make a meaningful difference?
Curated Video
World Solar Challenge: Racing Towards a Sustainable Future
The World Solar Challenge is an exhilarating 3000-kilometer race in Australia where solar-powered cars compete to showcase the potential of alternative fuels. With teams from around the world, including university students, these...
Curated Video
The Power of Solar: A Sustainable Solution for the Future
This video discusses the potential of solar power as a clean and renewable energy source. It highlights the efforts of the UK government to encourage homeowners to adopt solar power through grants and subsidies. The video also explores...
Curated Video
Exploring Mars: Unmanned Spacecraft and the Mars Exploration Rovers
This video discusses the exploration of Mars through unmanned spacecraft and upcoming missions. It highlights the Mars Global Surveyor, which has provided extensive data about the planet, and introduces the Mars Exploration Rovers, twin...
Financial Times
Controversy clouds US solar development
FT Energy Source - To cut greenhouse gas emissions US President Joe Biden wants solar energy to provide 45 per cent of the nation’s power supply by 2050. It’s a hugely ambitious target, which will require millions, maybe billions of new...