Maddie Moate
How do Bananas grow...in Iceland?!
What is the secret to growing tropical fruit in Iceland's cold, barren climate? I travel to Hveragerði, Iceland, to find out.
Curated Video
Harnessing the Power of Geothermal Power
This video discusses the abundance of geothermal activity in Iceland and the growing interest in harnessing geothermal power in Australia. It highlights the benefits of geothermal energy, such as zero carbon emissions, and the potential...
PBS
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
Christmas isn’t just a time for presents, cookies, and holiday cheer, but the hunting period of Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat. This giant, fluffy cat towers over buildings, roaming the snowy countryside for human...
Curated Video
Viking Ventures: Navigating the Seas and Shaping Normandy
Journey through the Viking Age as we explore how these formidable Norse explorers mastered the art of navigation without modern tools and left a lasting impact on Normandy. This video delves into the Vikings' sophisticated maritime...
Curated Video
The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to Cybersecurity - Part 3 - How to Use NordVPN
This video talks about the installation and usage of NordVPN, which is one of the best VPNs suitable for a mobile device. This clip is from the chapter "Mobile Security Apps" of the series "The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to...
Curated Video
How One Sailor Took Over Iceland
Jorgen Jorgensen, son of Jurgen Jurgensen, was a Danish sailor in the early 1800s who lost a battle at sea and got arrested by the British. While on parole, he tried to trade with the Danish territory of Iceland, but they didn’t let him...
Economics Explained
What Is The Most Equal Country on Earth?
Income and wealth inequality are two of the most debate issues in the world of economics. In this video we look at some of the most equal countries in the world to see what they are doing right 0:00 - 2:05 Intro 2:06 - 4:30 Gini...
Curated Video
The Viking Influence on the English Language
In this video, the speaker explores the impact of the Vikings on the English language. From the words they left behind to the influence on pronouns, verbs, and place names, the Vikings played a significant role in shaping the English...
AllTime 10s
10 Countries That Are Saving The World
Which countries are at the forefront of saving our planet? There are certainly a few surprises in this list.
Visual Learning Systems
Land of Fire and Ice
The video discusses the geological features of Iceland, which is located in the North Atlantic and is known for its cold temperatures, glacial ice, and volcanic activity. It explains how Iceland straddles the mid-Atlantic Ridge and sits...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Women, Finance & Society
Since the onset of the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, there has been much debate about reforming the financial sector and improving the accountability of its major actors. In fact, many of the principals involved in creating the mess...
Next Animation Studio
Earthquake swarm forebodes earth-splitting eruption
Iceland’s ongoing earthquake swarm is being caused by two tectonic plates moving away from each other, thereby causing magma to flow upward into voids created by the tearing movement.
Soliloquy
Frisland, the Fake Isles
In 1558 Nicolo Zeno announced to the world he had found in his family home in Venice, a map and accompanying letters that described a long voyage made by the his ancestors. On this voyage the Zeno Brothers found an island called...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nicholas Gattis - Exploring the Sounds of Nature
Nicholas Gattis currently serves as the Director of Bands at Carmel Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina where he teaches Band for grades 6-8, Jazz Band, and acoustic guitar. Nicholas received his BS Ed. in Music Education from...
Ancient Lights Media
Greenland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate, history and culture of Greenland.
Science360
Damaging Volcanic Ash Stays Well Beyond Welcome
Volcanic ash can become a multimillion-dollar nightmare, lingering in the skies, getting into engines and damaging aircraft. Volcanic ash is known to present hazards to aviation, infrastructure, agriculture, and human and animal health....
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Gudrun Johnsen Closing Remarks
Concluding Remarks from Gudrun Johnsen of the University of Iceland at Finance & Society 2015
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tinna Björk Pálsdóttir - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Iceland
Tinna Björk Pálsdóttir teaches in Hörðuvallaskóli, Reykjavík, Iceland. She studied Mechatronics engineering at the University of Iceland and the University of Southern Denmark. When she started teaching, she taught Danish (which is...
AllTime 10s
10 Safest Places When WW3 Starts
Let's face it, the world is a scary place. If World War 3 did happen, you should probably have a plan about where to go to save yourself from nuclear annihilation. Luckily for you, Alltime10s knows just where to look and we've got the...
Brave Wilderness
CLEAREST WATER on Planet Earth?
In this episode of On Location, Director Mark Vins takes you along on a scouting expedition in the country of Iceland!
Visual Learning Systems
Plates Separating and Sliding
This video discusses the powerful effects of tectonic plate movement on the Earth's surface. It highlights two examples of plate boundaries - the divergent boundary in Iceland where the North American and Eurasian plates are separating,...
Next Animation Studio
How volcanic ash stops a jet engine
This animation explains how volcanic ash, when sucked into a jet engine, can clog up the turbine blades, causing the engine to stall.
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Iceland's Geothermal Energy
This video explores Iceland's innovative use of geothermal energy, which fuels over 75% of their homes and powers various facilities. It highlights how Icelanders tap into the country's intense geologic activity, including volcanic...