In Turin's industrial neighborhood, "25 Verde" stands as an ecological triumph, fostering a community spirit among its diverse residents. Paolo Botto, a resident, highlights the building's village-like atmosphere and his efforts...

Benoit Lavigueur, an eco-constructor who has dedicated extensive research and effort to build a beautiful, ecological house for his family in Quebec. The house showcases innovative techniques such as solar energy utilization, water...

The average carbon footprint of a person in the US is 16.5 tons –TONS. So, what can you actually do decrease this number and make a meaningful difference?

The World Solar Challenge is an exhilarating 3000-kilometer race in Australia where solar-powered cars compete to showcase the potential of alternative fuels. With teams from around the world, including university students, these...

This video discusses the potential of solar power as a clean and renewable energy source. It highlights the efforts of the UK government to encourage homeowners to adopt solar power through grants and subsidies. The video also explores...

This video discusses the exploration of Mars through unmanned spacecraft and upcoming missions. It highlights the Mars Global Surveyor, which has provided extensive data about the planet, and introduces the Mars Exploration Rovers, twin...

FT Energy Source - To cut greenhouse gas emissions US President Joe Biden wants solar energy to provide 45 per cent of the nation’s power supply by 2050. It’s a hugely ambitious target, which will require millions, maybe billions of new...

This video is explaining how solar panels work for kids.

The video "Evaluating Solar Energy” explores solar energy, including its benefits and limitations.

Dr. Forrester talks about thermal energy. She defines thermodynamics and talks about conduction, convection, and radiation. She also defines photovoltaic energy. She talks about solar power and then shows how to make a solar oven.

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to the Dakhla Oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt to consult on an ecovillage project that's under development. This video explores the permaculture site analysis process and how the...

How inverters work. In this video we take a look at how an inverter works to convert direct current (DC) into Alternating current (AC). Inverters are used increasingly throughout industry as well as building services HVAC systems to...

This video is answering the question of will solar power ever run out.

Electricity makes our lives easier every day. We use electricity in our work and play. Because electricity is virtually unseen, it is often difficult to understand just where it comes from and how it works. By watching the video and...

Recent maps of the Moon's gravity have taught us a lot about its overall shape, and have been invaluable for lunar exploration. Maria Zuber, principal investigator of the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission, reflects...

In this episode streamed on Sept. 27, 2018, we talk about space video games, exploring deep space and more.

Imagine a world in which electricity was free. Heating and powering homes for nothing would bring obvious benefits, but there would be downsides too.

Unveiled in Zikhron Ya'akov, Israel, the eTree harnesses solar power to charge mobile devices, cool water, and provide free WIFI for communities. The tree's form is inspired by the Acacia tree, with seven solar panels branching out from...

The average carbon footprint of a person in the US is 16.5 tons - TONS. So, what can you actually do decrease this number and make a meaningful difference?

Mars is a world similar in a lot of ways to our own. That doesn't mean there aren't a multitude of hurdles to overcome if we were ever to consider settling there.

Humans cannot survive for more than a few days without water. We are made of 70% water, and so is the entire planet. For these reasons, human identity is forever linked to water, both fresh and salt. The Uru people have take "living with...

We need to be smarter in how we think about climate change. In this episode of #NewEconomicThinking Harvard Kennedy School professor Joseph Aldy describes how economics can help by bridging the gaps between scientists, policy makers,...

It seems counterintuitive, but ESA's newest space telescope, CHEOPS, is designed to take blurry images of stars. But this helps astronomers to understand more about orbiting exoplanets than a clear image would. Here's why!

Dr. Doug Archer, Planetary Scientist, talks about Mars: what its made of, what it's like on the surface, and why it's such an intriguing place for humans to visit in the next giant leap. HWHAP Episode 18.