We have some good reasons for wanting to make fake wood, but wood is complex and intricate. Can we create a good wood substitute?

For centuries, billiard balls were made of ivory from elephant tusks. But when excessive hunting caused elephant populations to decline, they began to look for alternatives. John Wesley Hyatt took up the challenge. In five years, he...

It’s summertime and people are out camping, barbecuing, and using FIRE! But what’s a better fuel to use for your summer activities? Wood or charcoal? There are pros and cons to both fuels, so check out this episode of SciShow to decide...

Trash vs. Garbage

Different fuels create different types of fires, and each one needs to be extinguished using a specific strategy. Do you know which class of extinguisher is needed for different fires?

Splinters are gross, but you might want to watch this before grabbing the tweezers.

Did you know you can read the story of a tree's life? By looking at a tree's rings, you can figure out way more than just how old it is! Jessi and Squeaks are here to show you what to look for next time you're on a hike and find a tree...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how forests and rangelands are managed to provide renewable lumber and cattle. Threats to renewability of forests include old-growth logging, forest fires, and tree plantations. Threats to renewable...

Many modern musical instruments are complicated pieces of machinery with many moving parts. But the cajon is simply a drum and a stand and a seat all in one box. Paul Jennings explains the history behind the cajon and how it has become...

February 2nd is Groundhog Day in the United States, and Jessi and Squeaks are celebrating by sharing all kinds of amazing groundhog facts with us! Learn what groundhogs eat, where they live, and how they make it through tough winters!

An animated interpretation of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken"

How do magnets work? Why do they attract and repel at long distances? Is it magic? No... it's quantum mechanics, and a bit more, as we explain in this, the longest MinutePhysics video ever.

Step inside four Paris apartments that are 420 square feet or less, showcasing clever storage, cool layouts, and big ideas for small living.

Does anyone really think there's something magical about five seconds when it comes to food and the floor? There's a press release out this week (I still can't find the study) that claims that the five second rule is "real". It isn't. If...

Calculate the percentage of an object that stays submerged when it floats. Understand the relationship between the density of an object and the fluid it floats in.<br/>

Sing along with this fun, catchy Gruffalo song based on Julia Donaldson's beloved children's book! Perfect for preschoolers and young readers who love:



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When firms do marketing research there are a lot of questions they need to ask themselves as well as a few questions they want to make sure they never ask their cliets. Here we go through the three most important...

64 Classic Jokes

Hansel & Gristle – Hairy Tales

Welcome back to the FRAME channel for a feature on the modern production process of pencils on a large scale worldwide, including the procurement of graphite as the primary raw material for pencils.

This video examines the process used to create the woodblock print Under the Wave by Katsushika Hokusai.

Howcast - Building a snow globe is a fun indoor project for a cold winter day.

Howcast - Learn how to identify termites in this Howcast pest control video with expert Jeff White.

Howcast - Learn how to set up a cage for a guinea pig from the animal experts at traveling petting zoo Squeals on Wheels in this Howcast video.