Curated Video
Spelt: A Promising Ancient Grain in the Modern World
This video discusses the decline and resurgence of spelt, an ancient grain that has faced challenges due to modernization and the popularity of wheat. Despite being less popular and more expensive, spelt retains its ancient composition...
Curated Video
The Importance and Diversity of Millet
This video discusses the significance of Millet, a valuable crop cultivated in Asia and Africa for thousands of years. It explores the different species of Millet, their origins, and their adaptability to various climates and soil...
The March of Time
Harvesting wheat farmers
MOT 1945: HARVESTING WHEAT: VS Harvesting machines harvesting field of wheat. CU Reapers on machine. CU Chaff out of chute. WS Farmer on top of hold machines pouring grain into hold. MS Farmer /w shovel in hold harvesting machines BG. Ohio
Curated Video
Uses for Maize
Which countries produce the most maize and what do they use it for? Learn about the many uses of maize from food to fuel. Maize part 4/5
Curated Video
The Gift of Teff: Ethiopia's Contribution to the World
This video provides a description and overview of the grain teff, highlighting its origins in Ethiopia and its potential as a crop for fighting famine. It discusses the history of teff, its cultivation and growth requirements, as well as...
Curated Video
The Importance of Sorghum: From Food to Biofuel
In addition to providing nutrients to fuel our bodies, sorghum is also proving to be a useful crop in generating non-fossil fuels. Learn how sorghum stalks can be converted and burned to generate energy. Sorghum part 4/4
Curated Video
The Versatile Uses and Benefits of Buckwheat
Learn about the uses of the buckwheat plant - from plaster to salad! Buckwheat part 4/5
Curated Video
The Evolution of Wheat: From Wild Grass to Common Crop
This video explores the evolution of agriculture and the significant role that common wheat has played in human history. From the discovery of grass as a food source to the crossbreeding and cultivation of different wheat varieties, it...
Curated Video
Developing Topics with Facts, Details, and Definitions
In this video, the teacher explains to students how to develop their writing by adding facts, details, and definitions to support their topics. The teacher uses the example of an essay about honeybees to demonstrate the process of...
NASA
Snacktime with NASA: Chips and Dip
Snacktime with NASA digs into the science behind what’s on your plate from a tasty cheese board, to seafood, to fresh produce, to chips and dip. Food can bring us a sense of home, and it connects people all around the world. With...
Curated Video
Bulgur: From War Rations to Superfood
This video provides a brief history and overview of bulgur, a type of processed wheat grain. Learn how scientists have increased the nutritional value of bulgur to be used in disaster relief. Bulgur part 4/5
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Problems Does Soil Erosion Cause?
This video is answering the question of what problems does soil erosion cause.
Science360
SupraSensor could be super tool for precision agriculture
Preserving the environment and developing agricultural products that do not harm unintended targets are top priorities for many scientists and farmers, as well as environmentalists. It's a new era of crop management known as precision...
NASA
NASA | Black History Month 2009: Danielle Wood
Join NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., in celebrating Black History Month. Each week in February, a different African-American employee from GSFC will be featured. The employees will talk about their careers, career...
NASA
NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 6
As our series concludes, we ask NASA researchers: how will climate change impact agriculture?
NASA
Snacktime with NASA: Cheese Board
Snacktime with NASA digs into the science behind what’s on your plate from a tasty cheese board, to seafood, to fresh produce, to chips and dip. Food can bring us a sense of home, and it connects people all around the world. With...
NASA
Climate Change Could Affect Global Agriculture Within 10 Years
Average global crop yields for maize, or corn, may see a decrease of 24% by late century, with the declines becoming apparent by 2030, with high greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new NASA study. Wheat, in contrast, may see an...
Next Animation Studio
Thousands evacuated and at least 12 dead as severe flooding hits China
More than 10,000 people in central China’s Henan province have been evacuated as a result of record rainfall.
NASA
NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 1
As the first of six episodes, Science for a Hungry World: Part 1 sets the groundwork for explaining why NASA data is critical to ensure a stable global food system. This video reveals how satellite remote sensing data provide the world...
Economics Explained
The "Perfect" Little Economy of New Zealand | Economics Explained
This is New Zealand – a picturesque nation with an economy that appears to exclusively rely on throwing tourists off cliffs in increasingly imaginative ways. But Australia’s "little brother" is not to be underestimated. In fact, New...
Curated Video
The Significance of Rice in Culture
Learn about rice-based stories, ceremonies, and sayings from Southeast Asia to the West. Rice part 3/5
NASA
NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 5
This episode discusses dwindling groundwater resources in India.