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Designing a Bioclimatic Home in Los Angeles
Explore how a family in Culver City built a sustainable home that addresses the challenges of Los Angeles' Mediterranean climate. Learn about the bioclimatic design, solar panels, and energy-efficient features that minimize CO2 emissions...
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The Ion Hotel: Iceland's Geothermal Green Oasis
Experience the Ion Hotel, an eco-friendly luxury destination harnessing Iceland's geothermal energy. Located near Thingvellir National Park, this hotel combines advanced sustainability practices with the natural beauty and unique culture...
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The Ion Hotel: A Unique Blend of Icelandic Heritage and Sustainability
Discover the Ion Hotel's commitment to sustainability and Icelandic culture. Utilizing geothermal energy and advanced insulation, this eco-friendly hotel offers guests a unique experience intertwined with Iceland's nature, art, and...
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Revolutionary Heat-Reflecting Glass: The Future of Energy-Efficient Buildings
Introducing a revolutionary heat reflecting glass technology that keeps your glass buildings cool without sacrificing natural light. Developed by Professor Ivan Parkins and his team at the University of London, this transparent coating...
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Revolutionizing Indoor Cooling: Scientists Discover New Glass Coating to Beat the Heat
Scientists at University College London have developed a revolutionary method of keeping indoor spaces cool during the summer. By coating glass with a thin film of specially modified chemicals, the glass can reflect the sun's heat when...
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Beating the Heat: Adidas' Innovations for Athletes in the 2004 Olympics
This video highlights how Adidas has developed innovative climacool apparel and footwear to help athletes beat the heat during the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Through body mapping and extensive research, Adidas has created materials and...
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Landmarks - House of The Future
HOUSE OF THE FUTURE THIS IS THE HOUSE OF THE FUTURE OR AT LEAST ONE VERSION OF IT - ON DISPLAY AT THE BELGIUM LIVING TOMORROW CONVENTION. 80 PERCENT OF THE TECHNOLOGY IN THIS HOUSE IS ALREADY ON THE MARKET, THE REST IS NOT FAR AWAY. AS...
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Only In Brazil 7 - Zookeepers During Drought
Zookeepers During Drought:In response to Brazil's drought, zookeepers go the extra mile by providing additional fruit and water to keep the animals hydrated and healthy.
Science ABC
What Would Happen If The Earth Stopped Revolving Around The Sun?
In the case of a sudden halt of Earth’s revolution around the heat giant, everything would fall into complete disarray on the planet. Since Earth has an orbital velocity, everything on Earth is moving at the same velocity. In the case of...
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Intel's Breakthrough: Silicon Laser Chip Paves the Way for Low-Cost Optical Devices
Intel has developed a breakthrough laser microchip based on silicon, which has traditionally been a poor carrier for optical data. This development allows for low-cost, high-bandwidth silicon-based optical devices, bringing significant...
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Veggies
The Lunch Lab gang is on edge as the notorious food critic, Nelly Nitpick, reviews Fizzy’s new black bean burger. Barry Broccoli visits Lunch Lab Live and Corporal Cup teaches a delicious Veggie Frittata recipe.
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What Will Earth Look Like When These 6 Tipping Points Hit?
A “tipping point” is when a system, with just a small amount of additional energy, is pushed from one stable state to another suddenly and dramatically. This can be a chair falling backwards. Or it can be a major earth system collapsing....
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Could The Next Blackout Be More Deadly Than Katrina?
With climate change making temperatures more extreme each year, like we recently saw in the great Texas freeze and the Northwest heatwave, large-scale power outages become a matter of life and death. Could a power grid failure during an...
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Meet the Fire Lookout of Big Sky Country
Are real-life fire lookouts becoming obsolete due to modern technology? Meet Mark Hufstetler, a fire lookout at Baptiste Tower in Flathead National Forest, Montana, who believes human observation is still imperative in fire detection and...
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Is Permafrost the Climate Tipping Point of No Return?
Arctic air is warming, causing scientists to worry that melting arctic ice and snow could also lead to a sudden permafrost thaw and release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) that forms a climate tipping point or feedback loop....
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How America’s Hottest City is Innovating to Survive
In this episode, we delve into the latest science of the “urban heat island” effect, learn about the looming threat of a potential “Katina-like event” that threatens their electrical grid, and explore the gamut of options being pursued...
Debunked
What Actually Happens When A Car Explodes In Real Life
Do vehicles really combust into fireballs when they collide? Are doors and hoods sent flying from the blast? Or is it all just movie myth? Join us as we learn the process behind an explosion, what makes engines work and how fires and...
Food Farmer Earth
Understanding Milk Pasteurization: A Sustainable Dairyman's Approach
Learn about sustainable milk pasteurization practices directly from a dairyman. Discover how different pasteurization temperatures affect milk's safety, nutritional content, and shelf life.
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Understanding Heat Waves: Causes, Impacts, and Preparation
This video discusses the definition and causes of heat waves, as well as the increase in their frequency due to global warming. It provides tips on how to stay cool during a heat wave, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and...
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What is the Riskiest Region in the US as the Climate Changes
Climate Change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters all around the world. And in the United States, more and more people seem to be moving to the places that are projected to be most impacted by climate change,...
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Thermal
Relating to heat or temperature. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key...
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Pole
Orbital poles are the two regions of a planet at the extremes of its rotational axis. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Dissociate
To break apart an ionic compound into its constituent ions. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Convection
The transfer of heat in a fluid by movement of the fluid itself. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...