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SciShow
The Sweet and Lowdown on Sweeteners
From sucrose to high fructose corn syrup to... lead? Hank gives us the sweet and lowdown on sweeteners.
SciShow Kids
Where Does Sugar Come From? Science for Kids
From a chocolate chip cookie to a big, juicy strawberry, your favorite sweet snacks have one thing in common: sugar! Join Jessi and learn all about how sugar gets from plants to your kitchen table!
SciShow
Why We Love Sugar
Hank talks about a sweet-tasting substance we humans just love - where it comes from, why we need it and how we could maybe stand to love it a little less.
SciShow
SciShow: Sugar Compilation
We've compiled our videos about sugar and sweetness here. Enjoy the rush!
Curated Video
How South African Farmers Harvest & Process Millions of Aloe Vera Leaves
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the fascinating world of traditional agriculture from aloe vera fields in South Africa and sugarcane trains in Indonesia to cotton farms in Pakistan and peaceful beekeeping...
Curated Video
Diego Rivera - Sugar Cane
Rivera painted this fresco mural to portray the issues of Mexican workers on a sugar cane plantation.
Curated Video
How to Make Sugarcane Shrimp
Howcast -If plain Jane skewers aren't cutting it anymore, this guide will add something sweet by replacing the tasteless wood stick with sugar cane.
Curated Video
The Extreme Process of Transporting Sugarcane on Dangerous Train Tracks
Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a discussion about the surprising way Indonesian farmers utilize decades-old trains to transport sugarcane from farm to factory. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks....
Curated Video
A Day in Life of Rusty Trains Transporting Million of Tons of Sugarcane per Year
Welcome back to the Fluctus Canal for a journey through the sugarcane plantations of Indonesia on a rustic sugar train. Let’s explore the craftsmanship involved in maintaining these tireless railway machines.
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Curated Video
Why India’s HUGE water problem will lead to a HUGE migration problem
India is the world's largest country at 1.4 billion people. And of those 1.4 billion, about 450 million live in the northwest states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh. While that might be fine otherwise, these...
Curated Video
What is a monosaccharide
Monosaccharides are the simplest forms of carbohydrates. Their classification, structure and examples are going to be discussed in this video.
Curated Video
Percentage yield
A measurement of the efficiency of a chemical reaction, calculated by dividing the actual amount of product by the theoretical maximum amount.
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Invading Animals: The Cane Toad
In the early 20th Century, the South American cane toad was introduced to Australia to eat beetles which were destroying the sugar crop. But once in the wild the toads did more harm than good. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The...
Curated Video
Brazil: Life on a Plantation
As machinery takes over from manual labourers, discover the effect this is having on one of Brazil's many thousands of sugarcane cutters. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The sugarcane industry was once the largest...
Curated Video
Energy sources – Clip
Find out how sugar cane can be used as fuel for cars.
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Cane toads
There are many ways to deal with pest problems, but some of them can create unexpected outcomes.
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Sweet Secrets: Unveiling the Science and History of Sugar
Dive into the fascinating world of sugar, from its humble beginnings as a luxury item to its current status as a kitchen staple. Discover how sugar is transformed from beets and cane into the crystals we use every day. Explore the...
Curated Video
Environmental Innovations in Rio de Janeiro: Harnessing Waste for Energy and Advancements in Biodiesel
This video highlights the innovative environmental schemes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city is harnessing methane gas from landfills to generate electricity, potentially avoiding an energy crisis. Additionally, recycling is being used...
Curated Video
What’s the Story on Slavery in America?
Dr. Forrester discusses the roots of slavery in America and the resulting withdrawal of southern states from the Union of States in 1861.
Weird History
The History of Sugar
Weird History Food is going to give you a spoonful of sugar with these sugar facts. We all know that sugar is delicious, but not the healthiest thing to eat. We’re starting to understand its role in weight gain and other health...
Ancient Lights Media
Thailand
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Thailand.
Restoration Planet
On the Trail of Rare Primates in Ecuador
For the first episode of the new year, the Restoration Planet team helps track one of the world's rarest primates. Near the coast of Ecuador lies the Pacoche Rainforest, home of the critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted...
The Viral Fever
Mountains: Yunnan Hani Tribe, China
Mountains provide a splendid backdrop from communities but they are also important ecological landscapes for the people that on and around them. Approximately one-tenth of the world's population depends directly on mountains for their...
Jabzy
Colonization of Taiwan - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Colonization of Taiwan