Dry cleaning has gone from kerosine to perc to wet cleaning in an attempt to make it less ...deadly. Over the years, dry cleaning has evolved to address the dangers of flammability, interactions with your lungs, and environmental harm,...

Conservation champion and TED Fellow Adjany Costa is on a mission to empower Indigenous communities. Instead of imposing pre-designed policy and plans on local people, she says, conservation efforts should center those who know the land...

Fearing the complete depletion of their water supply amid an extreme drought, officials in South Africa's second most populous city have limited water consumption to 13 gallons per resident a day. Police are also fining people for...

The first pairs of jeans were designed for durability; denim was constructed as a sturdy weave worn by sailors and miners. But over the course of the 20th century, as the demand for jeans has gone up, their durability has gone down....

Myriam Sidibe is a warrior in the fight against childhood disease. Her weapon of choice? A bar of soap. For cost-effective prevention against sickness, it’s hard to beat soapy hand-washing, which cuts down risk of pneumonia, diarrhea,...

Raccoons are famous for "washing" their food, but this behavior, called dousing, isn't really about cleanliness.

Everyone should participate in decision-making and politics -- and it starts at home, says activist Hajer Sharief. She introduces a simple yet transformative idea: that parents can teach their children about political agency by giving...

There are lots of things that you're allowed to do on earth that you absolutely can't if you're an astronaut. Some of them you wouldn't expect.

Today, we all do our best to protect ourselves from coronaviruses. But a lot of what people are doing doesn’t really help, and it could take away supplies from those who actually need them. Hank explains what does help, and how it...

So, what happens when there's not enough water? Well... not good things. Do we let homes have more water for showering and cooking? Or do we let farms have the water for growing crops? There aren't any easy solutions, but today Sabrina...

Squeaks and Mister Brown have a leaky faucet! Luckily this is a great chance to learn about how they can save water.



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Bad things can happen, but you can do a lot to be prepared for when they do! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn what you should put in your emergency kit so you can be ready for anything!

Do you really need a daily shower to stay clean, or is it doing more harm than good? Some scientists have recommendations based on what we know about our skin , and what might be living on top of it.

You may have heard several different projections about the fatality rate of COVID-19. How do different health organizations come up with these figures, and why do the numbers seem so fluid?

🎉 Let’s learn the SH sound together! In this fun and interactive video, kids will explore the SH digraph through songs, games, flashcards, and more. Perfect for kindergarten and early elementary learners, this phonics lesson helps...

What Are Your Favourite Poems?

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature about how state-of-the-art aircraft are washed and painted with novel tools. The trades that contribute to the upkeep of airplanes are undergoing a futuristic transition to...

Howcast - Learn how to paint a mottled background using acrylic paint from painter Linda Rhea in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to make seasoned sushi rice from sushi chef Mamie Nishide in this Howcast food video.

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.

Howcast - Washing your cashmere clothes will make them softer over time. Keep your cashmere sweaters, coats, and scarves looking their best by learning to correctly maintain your cashmere.

Howcast - Do it right the first time and you won't have to do it again -- until next spring, that is.

Howcast - Learn how to say "where are you from" in Mandarin Chinese in this online language lesson from Howcast.

Howcast - Learn how to reuse your home's waste water in this Howcast video featuring Alegre of Green and Greener.