Great Big Story
The elusive Louisiana pine snake, a hidden survivor
Dive into the secretive world of the Louisiana pine snake, one of North America's rarest species, battling habitat loss on the Louisiana-Texas border.
Makematic
History of the American Flag
The American Flag is a symbol of the United States of America. Let’s explore what it means, what it’s called, and the rules for how we should treat it.
Great Big Story
Mastering fear with highline adventures in the alps
Join Faith Dickey as she conquers the intense highs of Alpine highlining, training fear and balancing above breathtaking valleys.
Great Big Story
Snowkiting in Alaska, freedom on the snow
Experience the thrill of snowkiting with Tom Fredericks at Alaska’s world-class Thompson Pass.
Science Buddies
Arduino Model Planetary Lander
Use an ultrasonic distance sensor and servo motors to make a model planetary lander deploy its landing gear using an Arduino in this engineering project.
Curated Video
The Science Behind Thunderstorms: Lightning and Thunder Explained
This video explains the formation of thunderstorms and how lightning and thunder are created. It describes how water vapor in the sky condenses into clouds, and when these clouds collide, electrical charges are produced. When these...
Curated Video
Taking Care of Our Planet: Ways to Help the Environment
This video highlights the importance of environmental conservation and provides practical tips on how individuals can help protect the planet. Through a conversation between two friends, the message of reducing, reusing, and recycling is...
Curated Video
The Wonders of Electricity: From Benjamin Franklin to Modern Power Plants
This video provides a brief overview of the history and function of electricity, debunking the misconception that Benjamin Franklin invented it. It explains how electricity has always existed in nature and how figures like Franklin and...
Food Farmer Earth
Extending the Growing Season: Techniques and Tools
This video discusses various techniques and tools used for extending the growing season in agriculture, such as row cover fabrics, cold frames, and unheated greenhouses. It highlights the benefits of these methods in enabling early and...
Curated Video
Newtons 1st Law of Motion - the Law of Inertia Explained!
Newton's 1st Law of Motion, also known as the Law of Inertia, tells us that an object in motion will stay in motion and an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. This means that in order for an object to...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Clouds: From Formation to Classification
In this video, viewers will learn about the formation of clouds and the different types of clouds that exist. The video explains how water vapor rises into the atmosphere and condenses into either liquid or ice, forming clouds. It also...
Curated Video
The Power of Gravity: Exploring the Force that Shapes Our Universe
This video explains the concept of gravity and its importance in our daily lives. It explores how Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity and how it keeps objects, including ourselves, from floating off into space. The video also highlights...
Curated Video
Using Space Technology to Combat Natural Disasters
This video highlights the importance of the International Space and Major Disasters Charter in combating natural disasters. By utilizing satellite data and advanced sensors, the charter allows for swift and effective response to...
Science Buddies
The Physics of Bouncing a Ball | Science Project
In this physics science fair project, students will investigate the rebound height limits and linearity of dropped bouncy balls.
Curated Video
Ecuador: Bananas, Equators, and Volcanoes
Ecuador:"Wait! That's not all! After Florence we cross the planet to reach another continent and visit Ecuador. There, you will put one foot in each half of the world, we will explore a national park with an active volcano and you will...
Curated Video
Why The United States Gets So Many Powerful Tornadoes
Tornadoes are one of Earth's most incredible natural phenomena. But while every continent gets tornadoes to some degree, the United States in particular gets far more, at a higher frequency, to a greater degree of strength than almost...
Curated Video
Exploring Marsupials: Opossums, Kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils, and Koalas
In this video, the teacher discusses various animals that may look similar but belong to different orders of the animal kingdom. The focus is on opossums, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, and koalas. The teacher provides information about...
Curated Video
Rodents of the World: Capybaras, Beavers, Groundhogs, and Squirrels
This video provides information about some of the largest rodents in existence, including the capybara, beaver, groundhog, and squirrel. It highlights their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. Whether...
Curated Video
Sustainable Living: Water and Energy Solutions in a Romanian Eco-House
Discover how Hélène's family utilizes local resources and innovative techniques to ensure sustainable living in their eco-friendly home in Romania. Learn about their methods for water sourcing, solar energy utilization, and eco-friendly...
Curated Video
Monitoring Atmospheric Pollution: The Role of Skier Marquis Satellite
This video discusses the role of pollution, specifically nitrogen dioxide, in global warming and climate change. It highlights the use of the Skier Marquis instrument, which measures atmospheric contaminants and provides high-resolution...
Curated Video
Genesis: Collecting Solar Particles for Study
This video discusses the Genesis spacecraft's mission to collect particles of the solar wind and return them to Earth for study. Despite a failed parachute deployment upon reentry, there is hope that valuable scientific data can still be...
Curated Video
Discovering the Historic Wonders of Bath, Stonehenge, and Afternoon Tea in England
Exploring Ancient and Natural Wonders Across Continents:"We will travel to England and discover a monument that dates from prehistory, a surprising ring of stone columns each one is 9 meters high and weighing around 25,000 kilos, which...
Curated Video
Introduction to Bird Orders: Apatiformes, Coraciformes, and POTUSA pediformes
In this video, we explore three different orders of birds: Apodiformes, Coraciiforms, and POTUSA pisiforms. Apodiformes includes the swift and agile Hummingbirds, known for their small size, fast flight, and love for flower nectar....
Curated Video
Two Approaches to Solving Project Problems
I had an interesting conversation last week, with an experienced Project Manager. I remembered a similar discussion with another PM, at the end of last year. And it left me comparing the approaches the two of them had taken to solving...