What's both edible, and capable of sending you an email to let you know there's explosives nearby? Spinach! Well, spinach with some nanotechnology embedded within it. Learn how Popeye's favorite veggie is involved in the field of plant...

GPS devices aren't just for keeping you from driving into a lake. They're also helping lots of scientists in unexpected ways.

There's so much water in the ocean, but why can't we drink it? Jessi and Squeaks talk about the difference between ocean water and the water you drink at home.

Humans can go inside or put on clothes, but trees spend winter naked in the cold. Why don't they all die?

From 2016 to 2019, the world saw record-breaking heat waves, rampant wildfires, and the longest run of category 5 tropical cyclones on record. The number of extreme weather events has been increasing for the last 40 years, and current...

This video is answering the question of what is a dust storm.

This video is answering the question of how do droughts affect archeology.

Synthesizing multiple sources in a crucial part of any research project. It's the step where we take information from all of our sources and combine it together into a single project or paper. In this video, we'll explain how to analyze...

A straightforward explanation of Climate Change: the heat from human emissions is roughly equal to exploding 400,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs every day. Historically, every time carbon dioxide levels increase in Earth's atmosphere, the...

Whether it's energy, food or insurance, how much more you'll pay in the future depends a lot on where you live. But because of climate change, virtually no one will get away scot-free. The global economy is remarkably versatile and...

This video describes how plants respond to the changes in their environment such as stimuli, drought, and phototropism.

A video titled "Hazards vs Disasters" discusses the difference between the two of them.

A video titled "Categorizing Hazards" discusses the difference between rapid and slow onset hazards.

Howcast - It is especially important to be aware of inefficient water usage during times of drought. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when water supplies start to dwindle.

Lake Mead falls to lowest level since Hoover Dam's construction as "apocalyptic" heatwave and drought hit parts of US.

Scientists know that greenhouse gases from human activities are warming the Earth and causing major changes in the environment. Dr. Jennifer Francis explains that for thousands of years, Earth’s temperature was mostly stable due to...

Travel back to 1621 and learn the story of the First Thanksgiving! After a hard winter, the Pilgrims at Plymouth and the Wampanoag people came together to share a harvest feast. We’ll explore how the Pilgrims survived with the help of...

For centuries, humans have depended on, adapted to and modified the natural environment to survive and thrive. But the environment has also shaped the ways that we live.

Discover how a family in Culver City built an eco-friendly home with ample outdoor spaces for their children, focusing on sustainability and minimal water usage. Learn about the bioclimatic design, solar panels, and the innovative...

A “tipping point” is when a system, with just a small amount of additional energy, is pushed from one stable state to another suddenly and dramatically. This can be a chair falling backwards. Or it can be a major earth system collapsing....

The charismatic beaver is more than a charming, vegetarian stream-dweller. it’s actually a master architect, capable of restoring rivers, bringing back dwindling fish populations and even preventing wildfire. Travel with host Joe Hanson...

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...

Fresh water issues are getting harder to ignore. In the next five years, half the world’s population will live in a water-stressed area. Drought-stricken cities like San Francisco have started requiring large commercial building to...

The Colorado Basin provides water to over 40 million people in 7 US states and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years! But unlike other droughts, our actions may have real impacts on the outcome and it’s very likely...