Big Think
The Internet of Things Meets Big Data, with Chris Curran
Chris Curran describes the evolution of The Internet of Things, its adoption by the business sector, and the inevitable merge with big data. Curran is the Chief Technologist at PwC. Don't miss new Big Think videos! Subscribe by clicking...
Curated Video
NASA | Space Station Robots Test Techniques of the Future
In an important demonstration of new technical methodologies, from January 14-24, 2013, NASA engineers will try to simulate the transfer of fuel from one vehicle to another, in space, with nothing but robots doing the physical work....
Curated Video
NASA | Fermi's Close Call with a Soviet Satellite
NASA scientists don't often learn that their spacecraft is at risk of crashing into another satellite. But when Julie McEnery, the project scientist for NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, checked her email on March 29, 2012, she...
The Wall Street Journal
The Future Of Farming
Food production is subject to a lot of forces, from trade deals to global competition, to the health of national economies, to the weather. Two experts provide a report card on farming today, and its likely trajectory in the years to come.
Next Animation Studio
Great Barrier Reef may enters ‘critical time’
Hot weather over the coming weeks could see the Great Barrier Reef enter a period of dangerous coral bleaching, reports Vice.com.
Next Animation Studio
Arctic ozone loss hits new record
Arctic Ozone loss this year formed an "ozone hole" similar to the one in the Antarctic for the first time, scientists report. The destruction of ozone was more pronounced due to an unusually long period of cold weather which speeds up...
Curated Video
Should we reflect sunlight to cool the planet?
Solar geoengineering might help lower temps, but it’s a controversial approach. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The climate change crisis has become so dire that we’re being forced...
TED Talks
TED: The science behind a climate headline | Rachel Pike
In 4 minutes, atmospheric chemist Rachel Pike provides a glimpse of the massive scientific effort behind the bold headlines on climate change, with her team -- one of thousands who contributed -- taking a risky flight over the rainforest...
Step Back History
What REALLY Happened at Roswell?
This week we talk about Roswell, UFO stories, and how state secrets can make a blank canvas for conspiracy theorists to go wild.
Curated Video
Universal Credit and Alleged Bullying - This Week in Parliament
This Week in Parliament is a series we are currently trialling where we keep you up to date with the latest news from the UK's Parliament. This week we discuss issues including the issue of bullying in Parliament and the allegations...
Curated Video
Green Screens: Exploring Chroma Key and Visual Effects
This video explains the concept and importance of green screens in creating visual effects and technology. It discusses how green screens use Chroma Key or color keying to isolate a specific color and make it transparent, allowing for...
JJ Medicine
What Triggers Migraines? | Stress, Loud Noises, Bright Lights, etc.
Common Migraine Triggers, including environmental, biological and psychological triggers Migraines are often pulsatile and unilateral headaches that are very debilitating and have associated symptoms. Migraines have a wide variety of...
Curated Video
Measures of Dispersion
It explains the limitations of measures of central tendency and hence the need of measures of dispersion. It also introduces various measures of dispersion.
Curated OER
Grover: Weather Monster
Grover the Weather Monster gives us the weather forecast. He focuses on different temperatures around the United States. Tip: After watching this video, ask your class what the weather is right now. Can they make a prediction about what...
MinuteEarth
This Is Your Brain on Extreme Weather
We track weather and measure it objectively, yet our own beliefs often conflict with the facts. The video discusses how our source of weather reporting and our personal experiences shape our beliefs. It also covers the concepts of...
Crash Course Kids
Weathering and Erosion
How does water help shape Earth's landforms? This is the focus of a video that describes how mechanical weathering and chemical weathering help shape Earth's geologic features.
PBS
Seasonal Science: Thundersnow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it ... thundersnow? Explore the thundersnow phenomenon with a video and lesson as part of the Seasonal Science series. The video describes what causes the unique weather event, explains just how rare these...
American Chemical Society
Why Does Humidity Feel Gross?
Where does sweat go when the relative humidity is 100 percent? Well, there is no place for it to go—that's the point! A lesson on humidity, dew point, and heat index describes how to interpret a local weather report. A video explains the...
Curated Video
The History of Groundhog Day
Why do we rely on a Groundhog to determine when Spring will arrive? Find out with a brief yet informative video that details the history of Groundhog Day.
Crash Course Kids
Following the Sun
Find out why your shadow looks different at various times of the day with a short earth science video. Young scientists learn about what a shadow is, why it grows longer or shorter over the course of a day, and why it points in different...
SciShow
What is Wind?
Hank Green teaches how differences in air pressure, attempting to reach equilibrium. are what causes wind to blow. He also mentions Earth's rotation and the Coriolis effect. Have your class watch this video as a review to your lesson on...