Visual Learning Systems
Prokaryotes: the Earliest Cells
Bacteria are the most abundant living things on the planet. In fact there are more bacteria in your mouth than there are vertebrates on the planet. This fascinating series of videos explores the wide-ranging forms and characteristics of...
Visual Learning Systems
Plants in Our Lives: Introduction
This video explores the great diversity of the plant world, and the early history and origins of plants. Bryophytes, spore-producing plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms are illustrated and explained. Other terminology includes: algae,...
Visual Learning Systems
Protists: Euglenas, Diatoms, and Dinoflagellates
The diverse groups of microorganisms in the Kingdom Protista are illustrated in this video. Microscopic views compare the main categories of protists. the different phyla of algae are also discussed. Other terminology includes: protozoa,...
Visual Learning Systems
The Cell: the Cell Theory
Students will learn about the discovery of cells, the development of the cell theory, and the differences between animal cells and plant cells, Animations illustrate the different parts of a cell. Other terminology includes: organelles,...
Visual Learning Systems
Food Chains and Food Webs in Ecosystems
This video explains how ecologists use diagrams to illustrate the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem. It introduces the concept of a food chain and highlights the complexity of natural ecosystems by introducing the...
Visual Learning Systems
Biotic Ecosystem Components
The video is about the different components of an ecosystem, specifically the biotic components, which include all living things in an area. The video provides examples of different populations and communities, such as monarch and tiger...
Visual Learning Systems
The Biosphere: Change in Ecosystems
This program explores the major features of earth's amazing biosphere. Students are introduced to the biotic and abiotic components found in an ecosystem. Footage from throughout the world illustrates how ecosystems can change over time....
Ancient Lights Media
The Effects of Disturbances on Ecosystems
The Effects of Disturbances on Ecosystems: This Clip gives examples of how disturbances - both large and small - affect ecosystems and their reestablishment.
Visual Learning Systems
The Cell Theory: From Hooke to Virchow
This video provides a brief history of the cell theory, including developments by Robert Hooke's, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow. This video is part of the 7-part series, Cells.
Visual Learning Systems
Photosynthesis: Overview of Photosynthesis
Almost all life either directly or indirectly depends on one of the most important biological processes on the planet - photosynthesis. Through easy-to-understand graphics and colorful animations, the complex chemical process of...
Curated Video
World's oceans fail key planetary health check
New ReviewA new report says our planet's health is in danger. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research says ocean acidity crossed a critical threshold for marine life. In an interview with Amy Smith, marine ecologist Boris Worm explains...
Curated Video
Entomologist 'Dr. Buggs' on why eradicating mosquitos might not be a bad thing
Are mosquitoes really as bad as they're made out to be? Entomologist Sammy Ramsey — aka "Dr. Buggs" — explains. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Should mosquitos be eradicated?
Entomologist Sammy Ramsey, also known as "Dr. Buggs," usually talks about conservation efforts when it comes to bugs, but he says mosquitos are the exception because of the problems they cause. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Soil campaigner Sadhguru urges leaders to take microbial and soil health seriously as 'foundation of all life'
Indian soil campaigner Sadhguru urges leaders to take soil health seriously at Cop28. Save Soil is a global movement launched by Sadhguru to address the soil crisis. The movement hopes to urge governments to adopt policies aimed at...
Bridgeman Arts
Scientists working with microscopes and close-ups of organisms. France, 1940s
Clip 3 from the 1940s French film 'Au Dela Du Visible', exploring scientific work undertaken at the Palais de la Decouverte (Discovery Palace) in Paris, and experiments relating to the theme of outer space. (1943-1944). Scientists...
Curated Video
Polymer coating repels bacteria which cause hospital infections
LEADIN:
A clinical study is underway to confirm whether a special bug resistant coating for medical devices can prevent hospital patients getting serious infections.
Scientist say the polymer coating...
Curated Video
Bio catalyst plant turns excess power into gas
LEADIN:As the world moves to renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, experts are looking for methods to store the large amounts of energy they produce for when supply is less abundant.A startup from Germany has developed a...
Curated Video
Bio catalyst plant turns excess power into gas
LEADIN:As the world moves to renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, experts are looking for methods to store the large amounts of energy they produce for when supply is less abundant.A startup from Germany has developed a...
Curated Video
Bio catalyst plant turns excess power into gas
LEADIN:As the world moves to renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, experts are looking for methods to store the large amounts of energy they produce for when supply is less abundant.A startup from Germany has developed a...
Curated Video
Side effects of antidepressants on marine life
Minute traces of antidepressants which escape into water from human waste can make shrimp subdue their natural behaviour raising their risk of being eaten by predators.
Scientists say experiments recreating aquatic conditions in the...
Curated Video
COP26 Discusses Transitions To Cleaner Technologies
One technology is an air bubble that promotes the growth of algae, which are organisms that eat carbon dioxide.