SciShow
The Weird Reason More Bridges Are About to Fail
While they are incredible engineering marvels, we don't think about bridges all that much. But there's a good reason we should all be thinking about our bridges, since there's a weird reason that more of them might be at risk of failure...
TED Talks
TED: One very dry demo | Mark Shaw
Mark Shaw demos Ultra-Ever Dry, a liquid-repellent coating that acts as an astonishingly powerful shield against water and water-based materials. At the nano level, the spray covers a surface with an umbrella of air so that water bounces...
SciShow
3 Weird, Real Ways We Could Fix Icy Roads
Salting roads in the winter is pretty commonplace in areas of the world that see freezing temperatures, but it isn't the only solution.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What is metallic glass? - Ashwini Bharathula
Steel and plastic are essential to much of our infrastructure and technology. Steel is strong and hard, but difficult to shape intricately. Plastic can take on just about any form, but it's weak and soft. Wouldn't it be nice if there...
Crash Course
How Seawater Sabotages Ships: Crash Course Engineering #43
This week we’re headed out to sea for some marine engineering. How do we design ships to handle aquatic environments? How do we deal with marine life and corrosion and all of the other problems that come with engineering in the ocean?...
Curated Video
Alloy
A mixture containing a metal element, made by melting the different elements together. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
Corrosion
Commonly called rusting, the degrading of the exposed surface of materials, in particular metals. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Alkali metal
A highly reactive group of metals that make up group one in the periodic table. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
Exothermic
A chemical reaction or process that releases heat. 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...
Curated Video
Oxidation Reactions
Why do we cook our food wrapped in aluminium foil? Why does metal rust? It all comes down to oxidation reactions. Discover what happens to cause these reactions, and how to stop them. Chemistry - ReactionsLearning Points. The combustion...
Curated Video
Waterfalls and Gorges
Waterfalls and gorges are closely linked as erosional features. Explore how each are formed and the different types of erosion at work. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are four forms of river erosion: attrition,...
Curated Video
Rusting Nails
We investigate the conditions needed for rust to form. Four iron nails are placed under different conditions. One is half submerged in water. Another is completely submerged in boiled water. One is half submerged in salt water. The final...
Curated Video
GCSE Chemistry - What is Corrosion and How to Stop it #71
This video covers: - Why do things rust? What are the conditions for rusting? - Whats the chemical equation for rusting? - Corrosion experiment - How to prevent rusting by using the barrier method or sacrificial method - What is...
Curated Video
Here's Why the Underwater Remains of RMS Titanic are Becoming Smaller Everyday
The RMS Titanic is disappearing. In 20-30 years, the wreck of RMS Titanic might not exist. The so-called “unsinkable” ship sank in 1912, and now, over a hundred years later, due to iron loving microbes eating the ship.
Curated Video
Classification of metals according to their chemical activity
Classification of metals according to their chemical activity
Curated Video
The Impact of Acid Rain
This video discusses the phenomenon of acid rain, explaining how it is formed and its harmful effects on the environment, including soil, plants, aquatic life, and human health. The video also mentions solutions such as flue gas...
FuseSchool
How Is Oxygen Used
Learn the basics about the properties of oxygen. Oxygen is a gas, it has no smell, colour, or taste; but without it, we as humans would not be able to inhabit planet Earth. When cooled to a very low temperature, it will form a liquid and...
Curated Video
Testing Water: Presence and Purity
In this video, the presenter demonstrates two tests for water - one that tests for the presence of water and another that tests for the purity of water. The first test involves heating hydrated copper sulfate crystals which turn white...
Curated Video
The Versatility of Aluminum: From Foil to Gemstones
Learn about the various uses and properties of aluminum. From its common association with foil packaging to its presence in transportation, construction, and even gemstones, aluminum is a versatile metal with a range of applications.
Curated Video
Properties of Nickel: From Coins to Alloys and Beyond
Explore the fascinating properties and uses of nickel. From its historical significance as a coinage metal to its role in alloys like stainless steel and permanent magnets, nickel proves to be a versatile element. We also learn about its...
The March of Time
1935: RESEARCH LABORATORY: WS Carbon chemist walking across, checking row of radiators in lab. VS Male chemist checking corrosion on aluminum heads, pulling out rusted metal plates from radiator pipe opening. Corrosion testing
MOT 1935: RESEARCH LABORATORY: WS Carbon chemist walking across, checking row of radiators in lab. VS Male chemist checking corrosion on aluminum heads, pulling out rusted metal plates from radiator pipe opening. Corrosion testing
The March of Time
1935: RESEARCH LABORATORY: MS Male scientist operating delicate metal scale inside case. CU Placing metal strip on scale. CU Hook moving scale placement to '.4.' VS Male taking notes, removing metal strip, placing into jar w/ motor cooling solution.
MOT 1935: RESEARCH LABORATORY: MS Male scientist operating delicate metal scale inside case. CU Placing metal strip on scale. CU Hook moving scale placement to '.4.' VS Male taking notes, removing metal strip, placing into jar w/ motor...
Curated Video
The Versatile Uses and Toxicity of Lead
This video provides a description of the element lead, including its properties, historical uses, and potential dangers.
Curated Video
The Importance and Uses of Tin
This video provides an overview of the importance and uses of tin throughout history. It explains how tin is used in alloys like bronze and pewter, as well as its role in soldering and plating. The video also touches on the significance...