TED Talks
TED: Are we the last generation -- or the first sustainable one? | Hannah Ritchie
The word "sustainability" gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually mean for humanity to be sustainable? Environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie digs into the numbers behind human progress across centuries,...
TED Talks
TED: What if buildings created energy instead of consuming it? | Ksenia Petrichenko
Buildings are bad news for the climate -- but they don't have to be. While our structures are currently responsible for a third of global energy consumption and emissions, a future where they create more energy than they consume is...
SciShow
The Surprisingly Retro Future of Batteries
Renewable energy may be the way of the future, but in order to store that energy to make our grids more sustainable, we might need to take a look back at some battery technologies of the past.
TED-Ed
How much electricity does it take to power the world? | TED-Ed
All around the world, millions of people are flipping a switch, plugging in, and pressing an 'on' button every second. So how much electricity does humanity use? And how much will we need in the future? Discover how much energy it takes...
Crash Course
The Engineering Challenges of Renewable Energy: Crash Course Engineering #30
This week we are looking at renewable energy sources and why we need them. We’ll explore hydropower, wind, geothermal, and solar power, as well as some of the challenges, and how engineers are working to make their use more widespread.
Flipping Physics
Energy Stored in an Inductor
We delve into the derivation of the equation for energy stored in the magnetic field generated within an inductor as charges move through it. Explore the basics of LR circuits, where we analyze a circuit comprising an inductor, resistor,...
Curated Video
Exploring Carbohydrates
Exploring Carbohydrates identifies the primary functions of carbohydrates by describing how carbohydrates are used as a structural component, for energy storage, and as a source of energy in living organisms.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Science of Fat: Understanding the Different Types and Purposes
This video discusses the different types of fat in the human body, where they are located, and their purposes. The teacher explains the evolutionary factors that led to humans being able to store excess calories as fat, and the hormonal...
SWPictures
WHAT A WASTE - Oil Be Damned
Solar power and wind power are the two most promising options of how power will be provided in the future. Technology is improving all the time. We are on the brink of a renewable energy revolution. And nowhere is the need for renewable...
Physics Girl
Why We Should Be Talking About Energy Storage
To reach our global goal of being net zero carbon emissions by 2050, we must solve one problem - energy storage. Thank you to Toyota for lending us the #Mirai and for sponsoring this series. Scientists, researchers, and engineers are...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Amazing Functions of Bones: A Deep Dive into Bone Tissue
This video explores the functions of bones beyond providing structure and support. It takes a deep dive into the inside of bones, discussing the different types of bone tissue and their roles in maintaining health and wellness. The video...
Curated Video
Capacitors Explained - The basics how capacitors work working principle
Capacitors Explained, in this tutorial we look at how capacitors work, where capacitors are used, why capacitors are used, the different types. We look at capacitors in Power factor and full bridge rectifiers to convert AC to DC.
Next Animation Studio
SmartLight redirects sunlight into building interiors
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a technology that could brighten up rooms with natural light and could be applied to any building without the need for renovations. The technology, known as SmartLight, is...
Bloomberg
NOVONIX CEO on EV Battery Supply Chain in the U.S.
Chris Burns, CEO of Novonix, joins Bloomberg Markets as the advanced battery materials and technology company debuts on the Nasdaq.
Bloomberg
CPS Energy CEO Says Disconnecting From the Grid Is 'Not That Easy'
Jan.03 -- In this week's "Commodity in Chief," Bloomberg's Alix Steel talks with Paula Gold-Williams, CPS Energy chief executive officer. The company is the largest U.S. public power, natural gas and electric company, providing service...
Bloomberg
BNEF Brief: Execs Question the Business Health of Batteries
Oct.24 -- At a BloombergNEF Summit this week, executives debated the future of batteries for energy storage - worried about their weak investment case and lack of government support.
BloombergNEF's Logan Goldie-Scot and Bloomberg's Alix...
Bloomberg
Ayala's ACEN Targets 20GW of Renewable Capacity by 2030
ACEN President & Chief Executive Officer Eric Francia says the power unit of Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corp. is seeking to reach 20 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Ingles and Yvonne Man on...
Crash Course
Crash Course Physics #27: Voltage, Electric Charge, and Capacitors
So, how do those defibrillators you see on TV actually work? Surprise! Physics can explain! Okay buckle up, everyone! In this video episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini has the task of breaking down Electrical Potential Energy,...