In this video we will look at a commonly used separation technique, which you may have already met in Chemistry, and see how it is applied in the synthesis of organic compounds as done in the pharmaceutical industry. Ideally a chemical...

Why do some substances conduct electricity, while others do not? And what is a semiconductor? If we aim to learn about engineering and technology, this will be a very important concept, so let's go through the basics now!

A lot of the microbes we show you are completely naked, but the test amoeba is a bit more modest.

Please do not confuse the Coefficient of Friction with the Force of Friction. This video will help you not fall into that Pit of Despair!

Learn the basics about the atom, whilst learning about properties of matter. Atoms are the small bits that make up all the matter in the world around us. There are around one hundred different sorts of atom, from the lightest, hydrogen...

Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...

In this video, we explore chemical properties of matter, which describe its ability to transform into new substances with different properties.<b<br/>r/>

This video is part of the 9-part series, Describing Matter and Its Properties.

This video program explores the role of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems, emphasizing things we can do to maintain these important systems. Regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and not smoking are just a few of the...

Like everyone else, George Huber knows money doesn't grow on trees. But, ask him where gasoline comes from and he won't just tell you, he'll show you. To fully understand, Science Nation recently went with Huber to a local lumber yard in...

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Organs on a chip systems could transform the medical drug pipeline as we know it. ...

In this week’s episode, we learn about new materials with self-healing properties that could also remove paint from walls. And we explore Greenland’s fastest moving glacier and how it affects sea level rise. Check it out!

This video explains the concept of active transport, comparing it to the movement of smoke from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration. This video is part of the 14-part series, Cell Processes.

This video introduces the Everyday Natural Resources series. This series illustrates some of the many resources we utilize regularly. Some of the most important and vulnerable resources, such as air and water, are explored in detail....

Every day we eat a wide variety of food to provide the body with the energy it needs. All food is not the same and contains different types of nutrients. This series of programs explores the six major groups of nutrients....

Upon viewing the Weathering and Erosion video series, students will be able to do the following: Describe weathering as a process that involves the breaking down of rocks and other materials on Earth's surface. Differentiate between the...

Learn the basics about Life cycle assessment. What is the life cycle of a product (before it gets recycled or not) ? What stages does it go through? Find out more in this video!

Learn the basics about the problems with plastics and biodegradable plastics as part of the recycling topic within environmental chemistry.

Using smart materials to design active and multifunctional building skins that react to the environment



With support from NSF, a multidisciplinary team of material scientists, engineers and architects is using...

Sometimes the biggest problems can be solved by looking at the tiniest details. NION Co. president Ondrej Krivanek and Rutgers University scientist Philip Batson are part of a collaboration to build one of the world's most advanced...

Describes the business benefits of building green like increased employee productivity and significant cost savings

This series of videos explores the fascinating characteristics of nonvascular land plants as well as some of the simpler vascular plants. An in-depth look at mosses, hornworts, and liverworts serves as the topic of study for the...

While most people see viruses as harmful, Angela Belcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology sees the future of energy. Belcher uses viruses engineered in her laboratory to form nano-scale wires for tiny batteries that could...

Solar panels are becoming a familiar site in communities across the United States, but what about solar fuels? A solar fuel is produced from sunlight through artificial photosynthesis, mimicking what Mother Nature has been doing for...

This video provides an overview of the life and inventions of Thomas Edison, highlighting his contributions to electric light, the phonograph, and motion pictures. It explores how Edison's innovative ideas and determination shaped the...