Curated Video
The Driest Place on Earth: The Atacama Desert in Chile
Discovering the Atacama Desert, Chile:Next, we'll venture to the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert in Chile's Antofagasta region. Explore the surreal beauty of the Valley of the Moon and encounter flamingos at the National...
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Urban Farming and Community Engagement
Discover how urban farming and community engagement are integral to the Darwin ecosystem. Camille Florent explains the benefits of permaculture and public gardens, while Guillaume Sorel shares the success of the bicycle repair workshop....
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The Worst Drought in 1200 Years
The Colorado Basin provides water to over 40 million people in 7 US states and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years! But unlike other droughts, our actions may have real impacts on the outcome and it’s very likely...
Astrum
Why Is Water So Difficult to Find?
VIPER, PRIME-1, Chandrayaan 3 and PROSPECT look to find water on the Moon.
Curated Video
Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 1
Learn about how seeds sprout into plants, and find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts without soil!
0:00 – Introduction
0:17 – What you need
0:45 – Explanation
2:54 – Safety
3:03 – Growing Bean Sprouts Setup 1
3:44 – Growing...
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Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 2
In this experiment, find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts in the dark, without soil!
Veritasium
Why Trees Are Out to Get You
These videos are from 2012 so my interest in trees goes back a long ways. I think these videos discuss two of the most interesting and amazing facts about our leafy friends: they are made mostly of CO2 (which comes from us breathing out...
Curated Video
Sadhguru answered my questions
This is the full uncut interview between Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru. This interview was conducted to use parts of in the video.
Astrum
Can We Grow Plants in Lunar and Martian Soil
Mars has a lot of the nutrients needed for plants to grow, but it also has some added extras, including toxic perchlorates. How will future missions overcome these challenges?
Astrum
How Mars Stumped NASA Engineers
NASA's InSight has run into a few difficulties since it landed. Can scientists overcome them?
Great Big Story
Off-grid organic farming in Minnesota’s harsh climate
Meet Lise and David Abazs, off-grid farmers in Finland, Minnesota, transforming infertile, rocky land into thriving organic farmland powered by renewable energy.
Science ABC
What Have Sunflowers Got To Do With Nuclear Disasters?
Sunflowers are the international symbol for nuclear disarmament. You will most likely find sunflowers around areas where nuclear disasters have occurred in the past. Following the 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl Power Plant in Ukraine,...
Science ABC
Germination: How Does A Seed Become A Plant?
Seed grow into plants through the process of germination. Germination requires optimum sunlight, temperature, water and air for the seed to turn into a plant. Isn’t it amazing that a tree as tall as a building can emerge from just a tiny...
Science ABC
What Lies Beneath the Desert Sands?
Discover what lies beneath the sand in deserts. Contrary to popular belief, 80% of deserts are not covered in sand, but rather bare earth, revealing the bedrock and clay of a dried-out ecosystem. Learn about the unique erosion patterns...
Food Farmer Earth
Connecting Soil Health and Public Nutrition: Perspectives from a Grape Grower
Learn from a grape grower about the crucial link between soil health and public health. Discover how embracing a balanced approach to soil chemistry, biology, and physics can lead to better food quality and improved health outcomes.
Infognostica
Five dietary deficiencies that cavemen didn't have...
Our modern diet is rife with specific dietary deficiencies. This explores just 5 discrepancies between our diet, and that of our primal ancestors. Fig Leaf Rag Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
Curated Video
Surprising Truth Behind Planting Trees and Climate Change
For decades we’ve been planting trees in hopes of reducing carbon pollution. But when it comes to carbon sequestration, have we actually been getting it all backward? We travel to the Pacific Northwest forests of Oregon to see what we...
Curated Video
Groundwater
Water that fills spaces in porous rocks, sediments and soil, below the level of the water table. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Denitrification
The process by which nitrate compounds in the soil are converted to free nitrogen in the atmosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Topsoil
The uppermost 5 to 20cm of soil, with a high concentration of organic matter and microorganisms, where almost all of the biological activity in soil takes place. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60...
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Floodplain
Flat land around a river or stream that is prone to occasional or frequent flooding. 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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Active transport
The use of energy to move particles across a cell membrane from a lower concentration to a higher concentration. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Evaporation
The vaporisation of a liquid that takes place at its surface, as molecules with more energy change from a liquid to gas. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Weathering: The Breakdown of Rock by Physical and Chemical Processes
The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical and chemical processes at the Earth's surface. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....