NASA
The Rocket Ranch: Episode 2: Some Like it Hot
Even though our Sun shines bright in the sky, it is shrouded in mystery. In this episode, we'll sit down with scientists working to get us closer to the Sun than ever before.
Next Animation Studio
Future tech: Solar-powered Watly computer aims to provide water, electricity and internet
The developers of a solar-powered computer hope it can change the lives of millions in developing countries. Marco Attisani, founder of the company behind the Watly computer, said the machine's Italian and Spanish creators aim to provide...
National Parks Service
Acadia National Park - Floating Classroom: Good Data
These videos compliment the variety of water quality programs that occur in Acadia National Park. For teachers looking for good background information on water quality or those looking to attend the Floating Classroom field trip, this...
Next Animation Studio
German pioneers solar cooking reflectors in Mexico
A German entrepreneur is manufacturing and installing solar deflector stoves for cooking in El Sauz, Mexico.Gregor Schappers adopted the design of Austrian inventor Wolfgang Scheffler for the stoves. An average reflector measures eight...
Science Buddies
Build a Pizza Box Solar Oven
Did you know that you can use solar power to cook food? This can be done using a solar oven, which is a low-cost, ecologically-friendly technology that seems to have everything going for it. This video will show you how to build your...
Science360
Fire Ants: Coping with These Invasive Insects - Science Nation
Invasive animals are often most abundant in habitats impacted by humans, especially man-made habitats, such as roadsides, suburban and urban developments, and areas of intensive agricultural activity. Understanding why this is true may...
NASA
NASA | Striking a Solar Balance
Planet Earth is an oasis of life, but without the Sun, our home planet would be a drastically different, inhospitable place. The Sun's electromagnetic energy makes life on Earth possible; solar power also generates clouds, cleans our...
Next Animation Studio
U.S. Air Force researching space solar energy system
The U.S. Air Force says it wants a system to harvest solar power and beam it to forward operating bases.
Next Animation Studio
Sahara Forest plan: man-made oasis in Qatar desert
A 10,000 square meters man-made oasis will open in Qatar this year. The system consists of seawater-based greenhouses, solar power, evaporative hedges and ponds, and it is inspired by a camel's nostrils. Solar power generates energy to...
Science360
Haiti
The organisations and people assisting in recovery efforts after the 2010 Haitian earthquake.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Are Space Shuttles Powered?
This video is answering the question of how are space shuttles powered.
NASA
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Prepares for Trip to Asteroid by Testing Solar Arrays
NASA’s Psyche mission is preparing for a 1.5 billion-mile (2.4 billion-kilometer) solar-powered trip to the metal-rich asteroid of the same name. In a cleanroom at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in February 2022, twin solar arrays were...
Next Animation Studio
World’s largest solar farm planned for Australia
A massive renewable energy project is underway in Australia that would include the construction of the world’s biggest solar farm and the world’s largest battery to deliver electricity using the world’s longest submarine power cable to...
The Guardian
The new green superpower? Oil giant Kazakhstan tries to wean itself off the black stuff
Kazakhstan is rich with oil, gas and coal but Nursultan Nazarbayev, its president for life, has committed the country to a dramatic shift from fossil fuels to green energy. Is this huge nation, which is beset by rural poverty, major...
FuseSchool
What Are Allotropes of Metalloids and Metals
Learn the basics about allotropes of metalloids and metals, as a part of the overall properties of matter topic. An allotrope is basically a different form of the same element, each with distinct physical and chemical properties. For...
Mediacorp
The Future of Green Transport in Singapore
In this video, Singapore's Transport Minister discusses the country's goal of achieving carbon neutral transportation by 2040. He explores the challenges of transitioning to cleaner energy sources, as well as the need for a reliable...
Zach Star
Renewable Energy Research and Which Majors to Pick
This video covers renewable energy, which majors to choose in order to get into this field, and some research being done. Renewable energy is not just one field, it can be broken up into solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass,...
Curated Video
Exploring the International Space Station
This video provides a comprehensive description of the International Space Station (ISS). It highlights the collaborative efforts of governments, scientists, and engineers from around the world in creating this remarkable scientific marvel.
Restoration Planet
Why we've decided to go off-grid!
To go off-grid was always our dream, but now we're finally making it a reality! Between seasons of our global series, Restoration Planet, we will live in the wild interior of British Columbia, Canada, build a small cabin powered by...
Curated Video
Satellites: Exploring Space and Enhancing Communication
This video provides a brief overview of satellites, their history, and their various purposes. It explains how satellites are used for military missions, astronomical observations, navigation, and communications. By floating in space and...
FuseSchool
Different Types of Fuels for Transportation
Learn the basics about the different types of fuels, and their roles in transportation, as a part of environmental chemistry.
Curated Video
Renewable Energy Resources: Advantages and Disadvantages
In this video, the speaker discusses different types of renewable energy resources including hydroelectric energy, wind power, solar energy, biofuels, tidal power, water waves, and geothermal power. The speaker explains the advantages...
Financial Times
Why China could save the world
The solar power, wind power and electric vehicle industries are reaching an inflection point when they become cheaper than their fossil fuel alternatives in China. The FT's James Kynge looks at what this could mean.