Instructional Video9:01
Curated Video

How Hurricane History Has Hidden What's Coming

9th - Higher Ed
Both climate models and the laws of physics are clear: more greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere means warmer air and oceans, which means more energy for bigger, stronger hurricanes. So why haven’t we seen a clear signal from climate...
Instructional Video9:33
Curated Video

Is This the Real Reason Weather is Getting Wilder?

9th - Higher Ed
NOAA’s 2020 Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disaster report showed a notable uptick in extremes. In 2021, 10.6% of all-weather stations reported record temperatures. And with the continued emission of carbon into the atmosphere, this...
Instructional Video5:19
Veritasium

Why the Future of Cars is Electric

9th - Higher Ed
In this video, we explore the future of electric cars. While electric vehicles (EVs) date back to 1832, they became overshadowed by gasoline-powered cars due to range and cost issues. However, recent advancements in battery technology,...
Instructional Video3:16
Science ABC

What Is Drone Technology?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The term drone is actually taken straight from the sci-fi world. Drones are used for many reasons for filming, military surveillance, and recreational activities. Drones fall under the intersection of aerospace, robotics, and...
Instructional Video4:03
Science ABC

What is Blackbody Radiation: Explained in Simple Terms

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A black body is a theoretical or imaginary object that perfectly absorbs all incoming electromagnetic radiation, and also emits radiation, like heat and visible light, based on its temperature. A black body is considered theoretical...
Instructional Video3:02
Science ABC

What Is A Decibel? Can 'Negative' Decibels Exist?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The decibel is used to measure sound levels. It is represented by dB and is widely used in signals, communication, and electronics. The term decibel can be used to express an absolute value or a change in value (+1 dB or -1 dB). Decibels...
Instructional Video3:09
Science ABC

What If Charger Is Plugged Into Supply But Not Connected To A Device?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In a situation where the charger is connected to a socket without any device plugged in, the charger will draw a minimal current from the mains and the regulator will maintain a steady supply of 5 V. Since the charger is not connected to...
Instructional Video3:29
Science ABC

What Color Were Dinosaurs?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In 2010, two papers came out a week apart describing the color patterns of two dinosaurs, Anchiornis and Sinosauropteryx. Anchiornis huxleyi showed vibrant red hues in its head feathers and black-and-white patterning on its wings....
Instructional Video7:51
Science ABC

Quantum Physics: Here’s Why Movies Always Get It Wrong

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Quantum physics deals with the foundation of our world – the electrons in an atom, the protons inside the nucleus, the quarks that build those protons, and the photons that we perceive as light. These constitute everything that we are...
Instructional Video3:39
Science ABC

How Low Must Aircraft Fly To Avoid Radar Detection?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Stealth is a critical component of modern warfare, allowing militaries to hide their most valuable assets from the enemy. Discover how advanced engineering, innovative materials, and ingenious design techniques enable nations to hide...
Instructional Video3:19
Science ABC

Germination: How Does A Seed Become A Plant?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Seed grow into plants through the process of germination. Germination requires optimum sunlight, temperature, water and air for the seed to turn into a plant. Isn’t it amazing that a tree as tall as a building can emerge from just a tiny...
Instructional Video5:59
Science ABC

Climate Change and Global Warming: Explained in Simple Words for Beginners

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The term climate change is used to denote the long-term changes in the weather patterns in a given region. Another term often interchanged with climate change is global warming. Global warming is formally defined as a rise in Earth's...
Instructional Video2:44
Science ABC

Dark Humor: Can Laughing at Car Crashes Make You Smarter?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Dark humor is a genre of humor that is characterized by its dark or morbid content. Dark humor is not for everyone and can be seen as offensive by some. The term dark humor is used to describe a wide range of jokes, including those that...
Instructional Video3:39
Science ABC

Catatumbo Lightning: What Is The Beacon Of Maracaibo?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Beacon of Maracaibo (also called Maracaibo lightning/Catatumbo lightning) refers to the phenomenon of relentless lightning which goes on for nearly 300 days in a calendar year and for over 9 hours in each of those days. This seemingly...
Instructional Video3:40
Science ABC

Can You Hear Sound in Space?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Space is full of radio waves, plasma waves, magnetic waves, gravitational waves, and shock waves, all of which can travel in space without a medium. These waves are recorded by instruments that can sense these waves, and the data is...
Instructional Video3:38
Science ABC

Why Are pH Values Only In A Range Of 0-14?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The pH scale is used to determine whether a substance is acidic or basic, and to calculate how strong a chemical it is. A pH value is a number that ranges from 1 to 14 for most common chemicals, with seven being the middle or neutral...
Instructional Video4:17
Science ABC

AM vs FM Radio: Which Modulation Rocks Your Ears?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Amplitude Modulation, commonly abbreviated as AM, is a common method of broadcasting radio signals. This method dates back to the 1870s, i.e., the time when we first discovered that information in the form of audio production can be...
Instructional Video0:44
Curated Video

Wavelength

6th - 12th
The distance between corresponding points on two successive waves, and therefore the length of a complete cycle of a wave. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
Instructional Video0:41
Curated Video

Millibar (mb)

6th - 12th
A unit of pressure widely used for expressing atmospheric pressure. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Instructional Video0:42
Curated Video

Isotope

6th - 12th
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Instructional Video0:42
Curated Video

Spectrometer

6th - 12th
An instrument that measures the intensity of electromagnetic radiation over a range of wavelengths. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Instructional Video0:52
Curated Video

Spectrum

6th - 12th
A continuous range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, such as that produced when white light is refracted through a prism. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Instructional Video0:50
Curated Video

Atomic number

6th - 12th
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts...
Instructional Video0:48
Curated Video

Indicator

6th - 12th
A substance that provides a visual indication of the pH of a test material. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...