SciShow
The Gulf of California's Upside-Down Mirror Pools | Weird Places
For upside-down mirrors, super hot volcanic chimneys, and neon rocks with living microorganisms, look no further than the Guaymas Basin in the Gulf of California.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What's the best fuel for your car? | TED-Ed
Historically, most cars have run on gasoline, but that doesn't have to be the case in the future: other liquid fuels and electricity can also power cars. So what are the differences between these options? And which one's best? Dig into...
SciShow
How to Save Earth From...Us
Temperatures are rising, and greenhouse gases are being emitted faster than ever. What's a planet to do? Hank explains the recommendations of some of the world's top scientists to stem global warming.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Biofuels and bioprospecting for beginners - Craig A. Kohn
Biofuels can provide energy without the reliance on environmentally harmful fossils fuels -- but scientists are still searching for a plentiful source. Craig A. Kohn demonstrates how cellulose, the naturally abundant tough walls of plant...
Curated Video
Energy resources
Usable sources or stores of energy. 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 and key...
Curated Video
Palm Oil: Biofuel of the Future?
Explore whether the production of palm-oil biodiesel is sustainable. Do the positive impacts for farmers and consumers outweigh the negative impacts on the rainforest environment? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Palm...
Curated Video
Eco-Transport
The transport industry is one of the leading polluters in the world today. What technologies are being developed to create cleaner transportation and what are their advantages and disadvantages? Earth Science - Earth's Resources -...
Curated Video
Biofuels
Can biofuels become the sustainable fuels of the future? Or does the energy used for their production, and impact on biodiversity mean they do more harm than good? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Biofuel is cheap to...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 141 - Biofuel Warnings
While many believed bio-fuels to be the way of the future, environmentalists are warning that focusing only on certain solutions could cause just as much damage to the environment as fossil fuels did. Representatives are conducting talks...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Do Biofuels Come From?
This video is answering the question of where do biofuels come from.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Are Biofuels Made Of?
This video is answering the question of what are biofuels made of.
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I WONDER - How Do Biofuels Help The Planet?
This video is answering the question of how do biofuels help the planet.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Can Biofuels Be Recycled?
This video is answering the question of can biofuels be recycled.
Curated Video
Exploring Biofuels: From Past to Future Solutions for a Sustainable Planet
The video explores the history and advancements of biofuel technology, showcasing how cities like Vaxio in Sweden have successfully transitioned to renewable energy sources to combat climate change. Researchers are developing innovative...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Biofuel Production: A Look at Argentina's Biodiesel Innovation
In the heart of Argentina, engineer Edmundo di Ferrari has revolutionized biofuel production with a cost-effective plant using soybeans. His innovative approach produces biodiesel at half the cost of conventional diesel, offering farmers...
Financial Times
Food and fuel compete for farmland
FT Food Revolution - The UN’s World Food Programme has described 2022 as 'a year of unprecedented hunger', with millions of people in dozens of countries facing famine. Yet significant amounts of farmland are being used to produce not...
Financial Times
Boeing's plan for sustainable aviation fuel
FT Rethink - It will be a long-haul journey, requiring a blend of investment and legislation to get greener fuel off the ground, reports the FT's Myles McCormick. But the airline has conducted the first ever commercial flight, with 100...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Introduction to Energy Sources #9
In this video we cover: - How our sources of energy have changed throughout human history - Where we use most of our energy today i.e. transport and domestic - How renewable is our electricity (spoiler alert... not very!) General info: -...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Biofuels #12
This video covers: - How biofuels are made - Their pros and cons General info: - Suitable for all courses except IGCSE edexcel Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is relevant to your course! IGCSE Edexcel - Not relevant to your...
Financial Times
Will zero emissions aviation ever take off?
Aviation must find an alternative to fossil fuels if countries are to hit ambitious net zero targets by 2050. As the FT’s Peggy Hollinger explains, intriguing options using electric batteries, bio and synthetic fuels, and hydrogen...
Science360
Science for a Sustainable Future - Innovators
Princeton University physical chemist Emily Carter is using fundamental scientific principles to create computer simulation tools that will help predict the behavior of different materials including renewable fuels. The research, which...
US Department of Agriculture
Converting Beetle-Killed Trees Into Renewable Energy
USDA is helping to fund an effort to turn trees killed by beetles into biofuel.
Food Farmer Earth
The Quest for Relevance: GMOs and the Search for Necessary Innovation
Claire Hope Cummings criticizes the current agricultural and food system, heavily reliant on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and industrial practices, for prioritizing profit over genuine nutritional needs and environmental...