NASA
NASA | What is Fermi?
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is a NASA observatory designed to reveal the high-energy universe in never-before-seen detail. With Fermi, astronomers have a unique tool to explore high-energy processes associated with solar flares,...
NASA
Going for GOLD: Exploring the Interface to Space
GOLD is a new NASA science mission that launches in January 2018 to explore Earth’s interface to space! GOLD stands for Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk. It will inspect the dynamic region of near-Earth space where space...
NASA
How Solar Flares Affect Earth
A team of scientists led by Laura Hayes –a solar physicist who splits her time between NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland – investigated a connection between solar flares and Earth's atmosphere....
NASA
NASA | Goddard In The Galaxy
This video highlights the many ways NASA Goddard Space Flight Center explores the universe. So crank up your speakers and let the music be your guide! "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)" Performed by Fall Out Boy...
NASA
April 2017 Solar Flares
The sun emitted a trio of mid-level solar flares on April 2-3, 2017. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly, captured images of the three events. Music credit: A Waltz into Darkness by Joseph Bennie Credit:...
NASA
NASA | Dr. Holly Gilbert MMS Pre-launch Live Shot
NASA Scientist Dr. Holly Gilbert discusses the upcoming launch and overview of the MMS Mission.
NASA
NASA | Holly Gilbert Discusses Sunspots
NASA Scientist Holly Gilbert discusses recent sunspot activity during Live Shot. This is a Canned Interview.
NASA
Two Weeks in the Life of a Sunspot
On July 5, 2017, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory watched AR26665, an active region -- an area of intense and complex magnetic fields -- rotate into view on the sun. The satellite continued to track the region as it grew and eventually...
Mr. Beat
Did We Really Land on the Moon?
Yes, we landed on the moon, but it's been almost 45 years since we've been back there. Heck, it's been almost 45 years since we went beyond low Earth orbit. And when I say "we," I mean the United States. Only 12 humans have ever walked...
Science360
4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About - Episode 38
It's 4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About. In this science video: body surfing bees, unsinkable metal, faster space forecaster, and gutsy mealworms purge plastic - It's 4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear...
Curated Video
Danish scientists are linking cosmic battles with the global climate change
HEADLINE: Debate over climate change heats up
CAPTION: There is a general consensus that mankind is largely to blame for rising temperatures, but scientists now think they have discovered another factor. (April 2)
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PBS
Solar Space Telescopes
See the sun shine as you've never seen it before! Captivate your class with an activity from NOVA's Sun Lab unit. Viewers learn about the advanced satellite-mounted telescopes NASA uses to monitor the sun at every wavelength of light,...
PBS
The Threat to Earth
Is Earth prepared for a massive solar storm? Examine the possibilities with an interesting activity, part of NOVA's Sun Lab interactive unit. Viewers learn about historical solar storms, the tools we have for protecting ourselves and...
PBS
Solar Wind and Storms
Does the very thing that is responsible for life on Earth also have a dark side? Space scientists differentiate between sunspots, solar flares, and CMEs in an enlightening activity. The lesson, one of several in a unit presented by NOVA,...
PBS
The Dynamic Sun
Sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections ... why is the sun so stirred up? Scholars watch animations of the interaction between moving plasma and magnetic fields and discuss the sun's behavior. The activity, part of NOVA's sun...
Veritasium
What Causes The Northern Lights? (Aurora Borealis)
In the arctic circle, some hotels offer aurora borealis wake-up calls so visitors don't miss the northern lights. A Veritasium video explains what causes the northern lights. It also presents many misconceptions people still believe...
Veritasium
Destination: Alaska
Large solar flare storms occur every 11 years, and scientists want to understand why. The video explains one scientists journey to investigate this phenomenon. It introduces the difference between various types of sun storms and includes...
Crash Course
The Sun
Our future literally depends on the sun. The video introduces the sun as a star. It explains the plasma magnetic fields, sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and more. It concludes with how we rely on the sun, how we protect...
SciShow
Solar Storms
Did you know our sun has the power to make telegraphs work and cell phones cease to work? Show a video that explains solar storms and their impact on us. It describes what solar storms are, when and why they happen, and the good and...
Be Smart
The Sun Is A Magnet!
Attract learners to science by studying largest magnet in the galaxy. The video explains why the sun is technically a magnet and how the magnetic fields causes solar storms. It also covers the effects of solar storms on the earth such as...
Curated OER
Discoveries about our Sun
Learn how sun spots observed by Galileo sparked interest in the sun that continues today. Sun spots, solar wind, new discoveries, and space exploration of the sun are all covered in this informative video. This clip would be a great...
Curated OER
SDO Shines Light on the Sun
The sun has a huge affect on our planet. NASA scientists are using amazing new technologies to better understand solar flares, space weather, and their effects on Earth. Watch and learn all about space weather produced by the sun and the...
Curated OER
The Universe - Secrets of The Sun 4/5
Solar storms is the topic of part four of the five-part series on the secrets of the sun. Learn about auroras, CMEs, solar flares and the damage it could cause here on Earth. The most interesting fact in this clip is the fact that solar...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Sun, a Real Star
How would you describe the sun? See if your description changes after viewing this video by NASA. You will learn about the layers of the sun and how we are protected from the sun's activity. Along with a full-length video [5:25], an...