SciShow
Oxygen is Killing You
Hank introduces us to oxygen - the element that makes it possible for most animals to live, but which is simultaneously responsible for a lot of bad things going on in our bodies.
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Atmospheric Layers: The Occurrence of Aurora Phenomenon
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the occurrence of aurora phenomenon.4436
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Atmospheric Layers: The concept of Atmospheric Layers
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the atmosphere. Identify the concept of atmospheric layers. Identify the characteristics & importance of atmospheric layers.4434
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Natures Destructive Force
Dr. Forrester explains how wind and thunderstorms drive tornadoes and hurricanes.
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Understanding the Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change
This video explains the greenhouse effect, which is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface with the help of greenhouse gases. The video also explores the correlation between increased carbon dioxide levels and global warming,...
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Understanding Atmospheric Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
The video discusses atmospheric pollution and the effects of burning fossil fuels. It explains the pollutants created through combustion, such as carbon dioxide, particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. The...
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The History of Earth's Atmosphere and the Evolution of Oxygen
The video discusses the history of the Earth's atmosphere and how it has changed over time. It explains the theories and evidence scientists have used to hypothesize these changes, from the early atmosphere being similar to that of Mars...
Next Animation Studio
Forty SpaceX satellites burn up after solar flare hits Earth
A solar flare hit Earth’s atmosphere, creating a geomagnetic storm at the worst possible moment.
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Global warming could cause more atmospheric rivers, flooding
Scientists say that if the world keeps warming up, the rivers of water vapor that sometimes flow in Earth’s atmosphere will become more frequent and cause more extreme flooding.
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Atmospheric Pollutants from the Combustion of Fuels
The video explains how the combustion of fuels produces atmospheric pollutants, such as greenhouse gases, carbon monoxide, carbon particulates, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. It describes the chemical reactions that occur during...
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Permafrost melt releasing stored methane
Researchers from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks (UAF) have identified tens of thousands of methane seeps in areas along the coast of Alaska and Greenland. Some experts believe the escape of large quantities of previously frozen...
Science360
NSF NCAR Gulfstream V Aircraft Returns from Tracking Hurricanes
The NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V, high-altitude science research aircraft returns from loan to NOAA, after successfully ensuring there was no gap in observations of dangerous hurricanes.
NASA
ATom Postcard - Palmdale to Kona
Principal Investigator Steven Wofsy of Harvard University and atmospheric scientist Paul Newman of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center sent back a video postcard of the first two legs of the Atmospheric Tomography, or ATom mission. The...
NASA
NASA | Aqua AIRS: Visions of Weather and Climate
One of the primary instruments on NASA's Aqua spacecraft is the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), which is providing a detailed three-dimensional view of the atmosphere. This new view is helping scientists to better understand the...
CTE Skills
IND-PTCT - Atmospheric Cooling Towers
Atmospheric Cooling Towers use no mechanical devices to move air through the tower. They rely only on atmospheric conditions to do this. Atmospheric Cooling towers are classified into two categories. Natural Draft….and Hyperbolic In this...
NASA
NASA | SDO's Instruments: AIA
SDO Project Scientist Dean Pesnell explains how the SDO's Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) instrument suite will allow us to take pictures of the sun at multiple temperatures and at resolutions never before seen. Learn more about the...
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Atmospheric Pollution: Types, Effects, and Control Measures
This video is a lecture presentation that focuses on atmospheric pollution, discussing the effects of different types of pollution on the environment and living organisms. The lecturer covers the biological consequences of pollution...
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Understanding Atmospheric Pressure and Altitude
The video explains what atmospheric pressure is and how it changes with altitude above the Earth's surface. The video then goes on to explain how pressure increases as we move deeper into the atmosphere due to the greater weight of air...
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Exploring Meteoroids, Meteors, and Meteorites: A Journey Through Space Debris
This video explains the difference between meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites. They discuss the history of meteors and how they were once believed to be fireballs or signs of impending doom. The video also covers the origin and...
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Understanding Global Climate Change and its Effects
This video explains the concept of global climate change and its potential effects on the Earth. It discusses the scientific consensus that the Earth's temperature is rising due to the emission of greenhouse gases, the resulting melting...
CTE Skills
IND-PTCT - Mechanical Draft Cooling Towers
Mechanical Cooling Towers can be identified by the use of fans to create airflow. An induced draft tower will have fans at the top, which pulls air through. A forced draft tower will have fans at the bottom used to force air into the...
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Data from Auras Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) Nitric Acid
The Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) measures the chemistry of the lower stratosphere and upper troposphere. Nitric Acid is a corrosive, non-volatile, and inorganic acid. In the atmosphere it is formed by the conversion of nitrogen monoxide...
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European Cranes (Grus grus), North East Extremadura in Dehesa. The cranes migrate south in winter from Scandinavia and Northern Europe to Spain and roost in large numbers mainly on lake shores. They feed in the dehesas on acorns and invertebrates.
European Cranes (Grus grus), North East Extremadura in Dehesa. The cranes migrate south in winter from Scandinavia and Northern Europe to Spain and roost in large numbers mainly on lake shores. They feed in the dehesas on acorns and...