Friendly and fun host, Max Orbit, asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. Max Orbit...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how soils are formed and classified. Weathering of rock creates particles which are mixed with water, air, and organic material. Soils are classified according to particle size, chemical makeup, and...

This video covers the Earth and Environmental science major and places an emphasis on earth science, soil science, geology, and hydrology. The Earth and Environmental Science major is a broad major that allows students a...

In this video you will learn about the dynamic rock cycle. Plant roots help to create new soil from the solid rock and they get nutrients and support from the soil. This solid rock is often sandstone or granite. They are made up of...

Landslides occur when material like debris, rock, and soil become dislodged from the earth and slide downward at speeds that can approach 100 miles per hour. David Montgomery at the University of Washington studies past and present...

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is using its self-driving capabilities as it treks across Jezero Crater seeking signs of ancient life and gathering rock and soil samples for planned return to Earth.



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Rovers like Curiosity search for life on Mars using rock and soil samples, but why don't they examine liquid or frozen water?

This video explains the science behind the pleasant fragrance we experience after the first rain, known as petrichor. It explores the role of plant oils and bacteria in the soil that contribute to this unique scent.

Follow me!href='https://twitter.com/DoodleSci' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>me! Doodle Science teaches you high school physics in a less boring way in almost no time! Script: Background radiation is all around us. Some of it comes...

How was Horseshoe Canyon formed? Has it always been that way? In this video we will explore how Horseshoe Canyon was formed as well as look into what weathering and erosion are. We can't wait to explore with you!

Squeaks and Mister Brown do some experiments with soil, and learn all about why different soils feel different!



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Trees come from seeds, and birds come from eggs, but where does all the soil and dirt come from?



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As we walk through our daily environments, we're surrounded by exotic creatures that are too small to see with the naked eye. We usually imagine these microscopic organisms, or microbes, as asocial cells that float around by themselves....

Did you know that nature contains clues that can uncover ancient earthquakes that occurred decades, or even centuries ago? Join us for a fascinating look into the world of ancient earthquakes, and see how yesterday's quakes compare to...

Water that fills spaces in porous rocks, sediments and soil, below the level of the water table.
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Researchers look under the road to aid self-driving cars

Even the most high-tech vehicles don’t navigate well in rain and

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Car companies and researchers have been feverishly working to improve the...

Preparing to explore the surface of the Moon goes well beyond designing and building safe spacecraft and spacesuits. NASA also has to ensure the surface vehicles and suits have the mobility required to do...

The processes of weathering and erosion break down rocks, minerals, and other outside items. These two work slowly to change the landscape.

Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at ecosystems.

Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at photosynthesis.

The forces of sun, wind and water have changed the face of earth just as much as tectonics. Weathering and erosion are driven by gravity, flattening the landscape. They create soil. Deposition starts the process of forming sedimentary rock.

"Water, Water Everywhere!" is Episode 2 in the six-part series "Tides of Change", exploring amazing NASA ocean science to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009.



Water is all around us, and its importance to nearly every natural...

The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical and chemical processes at the Earth's surface.
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This video is a lesson about the Earth's four systems: the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It explains the characteristics and interactions of each sphere and how they are interconnected. The video also discusses...