SciShow
How Can E. coli Help Save Humanity?
The name "E. coli" is enough to strike terror into the stomachs of anyone who has experienced food poisoning. But some strains of this bacteria don't actually make you sick, and have turned out to be useful tools for bioengineers.
SciShow
Airplanes and Other Man-Made Cloud Machines
What do airplanes, power plants, ships, and explosions have in common? They all make clouds!
TED Talks
TED: A reality check on renewables | David MacKay
How much land mass would renewables need to power a nation like the UK? An entire country's worth. In this pragmatic talk, David MacKay tours the basic mathematics that show worrying limitations on our sustainable energy options ... and...
SciShow
Can Seaweed Save the World?
Although plants are great carbon-removing tools, plant agriculture produces a significant carbon footprint. So, some researchers think we could turn to the oceans (specifically, seaweed) to help reverse some of the effects of climate...
SciShow
3 (Actually Safe) Ways to Fight Climate Change
Climate change is happening we all need to get serious about limiting our carbon dioxide emissions! At the same time, scientists are looking for plan B because we might need it.
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. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
Palm Oil: Biofuel of the Future?
Explore whether the production of palm-oil biodiesel is sustainable. Do the positive impacts for farmers and consumers outweigh the negative impacts on the rainforest environment? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Palm...
Curated Video
Eco-Transport
The transport industry is one of the leading polluters in the world today. What technologies are being developed to create cleaner transportation and what are their advantages and disadvantages? Earth Science - Earth's Resources -...
Curated Video
Biofuels
Can biofuels become the sustainable fuels of the future? Or does the energy used for their production, and impact on biodiversity mean they do more harm than good? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Biofuel is cheap to...
Curated Video
Renewable and non-renewable energy sources – Did you know?
Did you know that waste vegetable oil can be used to fuel cars? People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Waste vegetable oil can be used to fuel cars. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you...
Curated Video
Fuel Crops: Exploring Farming Alternatives
This video discusses the use of plant material for biofuel production as a way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. It highlights the importance of finding alternative plant sources that do not compete with food crops...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Do Biofuels Come From?
This video is answering the question of where do biofuels come from.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Are Biofuels Made Of?
This video is answering the question of what are biofuels made of.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Do Biofuels Help The Planet?
This video is answering the question of how do biofuels help the planet.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Can Biofuels Be Recycled?
This video is answering the question of can biofuels be recycled.
Curated Video
Exploring Innovative Eco-Friendly Vehicle Designs
This video showcases innovative and eco-friendly vehicle designs, including the Xaxis concept car made of plastic and running on biofuel, a solar-powered car on a global journey, and the jet car with a lightweight yet durable design....
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Biofuel Production: A Look at Argentina's Biodiesel Innovation
In the heart of Argentina, engineer Edmundo di Ferrari has revolutionized biofuel production with a cost-effective plant using soybeans. His innovative approach produces biodiesel at half the cost of conventional diesel, offering farmers...
Curated Video
Understanding Biofuel: A Cleaner Alternative to Traditional Fuels
Biofuel is a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels like oil. Made from vegetable oils and animal fats, biofuel, such as biodiesel, can be used in diesel vehicles without any modifications. It helps reduce...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Biofuels #12
This video covers: - How biofuels are made - Their pros and cons General info: - Suitable for all courses except IGCSE edexcel Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is relevant to your course! IGCSE Edexcel - Not relevant to your...
Science360
Wearable Technology by Design Engineer Amanda Parkes
Amanda Parkes, PhD is fashion technologist and biomedia/wearable tech designer, and is leading the development of MNY's Tech Annex- high technology fashion & textiles R&D space. She is also the founder of Skinteractive Studio, offering...
Next Animation Studio
Canada to use dams to power huge hydrogen fuel plant
The dream of a world running on a fuel that leaves only water vapor when it is burned, is becoming reality.
Next Animation Studio
How to recycle cooking oil
Cooking oil from restaurants and households can be recycled into biofuel. This is an environmentally friendly way to dispose cooking oil, while producing cost-efficient sources of fuel. To be turned into biofuels such as biodisel,...
US Department of Agriculture
Converting Beetle-Killed Trees Into Renewable Energy
USDA is helping to fund an effort to turn trees killed by beetles into biofuel.