There's a town in northern Mexico called Ojuela that's got a rich history of valuable mining industry, but nowadays is largely deserted. But it's getting a new, second life thanks to a type of mineral forming process fittingly called...

The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on...

Iraq may have ousted Islamic States militants from the city of Mosul over

the summer, but the major task of finding and destroying the mines, b
ooby
traps and bombs remains. A security firm hired by the U.S.
and Iraqi...

It takes an entire civilization to build a toaster. Designer Thomas Thwaites found out the hard way, by attempting to build one from scratch: mining ore for steel, deriving plastic from oil ... it's frankly amazing he got as far as he...

Scientists conduct some pretty cool research experiments for Mars here on Earth. These terrestrial analogues have revealed some incredible discoveries!

The amount of metal some special plants are able to take up from the soil would be toxic enough to an average plant to kill it several times over.

Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography. We'll focus on the Democratic Republic of the...

Humans have been using microbes to separate minerals from mud since the middle of the last century, so we know biomining works on earth. But how will these tiny miners work in microgravity?

Jamila Lyiscott is a “tri-tongued orator;” in her powerful spoken-word essay “Broken English,” she celebrates — and challenges — the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, in the classroom and with her parents. As...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how mining is used to extract valuable minerals from the Earth's crust. Surface and subsurface mining are used to extract ore which is then processed. A discussion of ecosystem impacts and...

In which John Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution. While very few leaders were beheaded in the course of this one, it changed the lives of more...

As the Roman Empire fell, so did the theater. If there's anyone who hates theater and actors more than Romans, it's early Christians. As Christianity ascended in the west, theater declined. But, fear not. This isn't the end of the...

Powder vs. Soda: an important distinction!

In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore shipboard life, swim call safety, and the Navy’s unique use of dolphins and Task Force 56 divers to detect and neutralize underwater threats.





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Howcast -Check out part 42 of this walkthrough for the open world brawler, Batman: Arkham City and infiltrate the Sionis Steel Mill (again).

Howcast -Beat "Black Tuesday" of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 with this online demo of the action packed first person shooter from Infinity Ward.

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel, where we’ll explore how Allied militaries across the globe are defending against advanced drones and a range of other modern threats. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks....

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we discover the evolution of U.S. Air Force bombers, from the high-speed B-1B Lancer and legendary B-52 Stratofortress to the heavily armed AC-130 gunship. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel...

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel to witness Next-Gen battle tanks, support vehicles, assault breacher vehicles, and more. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible...

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel, where you can witness the methods used by militaries around the world to clear minefields.



Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...

This video highlights the devastating impact of land mines in Afghanistan and the potential for salamander genes to inspire new treatments for humans to regrow lost or damaged tissue. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Germany...

CORNISH TIN MINE KING EDWARD MINE IN CAMBORNE, IN CENTRAL CORNWALL, IS TYPICAL OF MANY OF THE MINE SITES. IT HAS SURVIVED ALMOST INTACT AND IS NOW THE OLDEST COMPLETE MINE IN CORNWALL. CORNWALL WAS THE GLOBAL HEART OF THE MINING...