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China, Silk Road - Jiaohe Ancient City
Among the earliest settlers of this area are the Indo-European speaking Tocharians,who had populated the Tarim and Turfan basins no later than 1800 BC. From the years 108 BC to 450 AD the city of Jiaohe was the capital of the Anterior...
Visual Learning Systems
Abiotic Ecosystem Components
This video provides an introduction to the concept of abiotic components in ecosystems, using a grassland in Iowa as an example. The video highlights the importance of abiotic components and how they play a crucial role in sustaining the...
Science360
The Water Cycle
This video uses animation, graphics, and video clips to illustrate and explain each of the "flow" and "storage" processes in the Hydrologic Cycle, more commonly known as the Water Cycle: precipitation, interception, runoff, infiltration,...
Ancient Lights Media
The Effects of Disturbances on Ecosystems
The Effects of Disturbances on Ecosystems: This Clip gives examples of how disturbances - both large and small - affect ecosystems and their reestablishment.
Visual Learning Systems
Abiotic Components
The video discusses the different abiotic components that affect grassland ecosystems. The video highlights the importance of water, light, temperature, and soil type in the grassland ecosystem. It also mentions the impact of wind on...
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India-Afghanistan ties: Pak Defence Minister says India creating chaos via Afghanistan
New ReviewAfghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, said the country views India as a close friend, highlighting that New Delhi was the first responder during the recent earthquake in Afghanistan. Speaking on bilateral ties, he emphasized...
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A 'less smelly' way of applying manure is also better for the planet, P.E.I. study finds
New ReviewA project on P.E.I. that looked at injecting manure instead of spraying it found benefits for the environment — and happier neighbours. The first summer of testing showed a dramatic drop in greenhouse gas emissions, healthier soil and...
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How a South African vineyard is making better wine thanks to cattle and ducks
New ReviewA historic wine estate near Stellenbosch is turning to cattle, sheep and ducks to improve the quality of its vineyards. Hartenberg Wine Estate says it has become the first in South Africa to earn international certification for...
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Safety concerns rise following 2 chemical fires in Yonkers
New ReviewA beauty supply warehouse on two separate days had chemical fires, sending smoke into the nearby residential area.
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Prince Edward Island potato farmers brace for crop losses due to this summer's lack of rain
New ReviewPotato producers across P.E.I. say this summer has been among the worst in recent memory for drought-like conditions. Even growers with irrigation and drought-resistant varieties are predicting smaller crops. CBC's Nancy Russell and...
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Technology helps farmers and their crops
An Edmonton researcher is using machine learning to help farmers optimize soil health and crop yields. David Wishart is a professor at the University of Alberta. He recently won a national funding competition for his Soil-Hub project.
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Small-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks
The Senegalese government has been trying for years to ban the use of the metal, without success.
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Scientists concerned wildfire smoke may become increasingly toxic
Some scientists say more research needs to be done on what toxic chemicals may be re-released into the air, as climate change makes a type of wetland that naturally stores pollution more vulnerable to fire.
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Scientists concerned wildfire smoke may become increasingly more toxic
Some scientists say more research needs to be done on what toxic chemicals may be re-released into the air, as climate change makes a type of wetland that naturally stores pollution more vulnerable to fire.
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Using tree rings to discover the history of drought in southwest Sask.
David Sauchyn, a professor and director of the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative at the University of Regina, is leading a project using tree rings to explore the history of drought in southwest Saskatchewan. He joined The...
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Is China Weaponising Water? World's Largest Dam On Brahmaputra Sparks Fears in Assam, Arunachal
China has begun construction of a $167 billion mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which flows into India as the Brahmaputra. The move has raised serious alarm in India, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, where CM Pema...
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Climate-change-resistant agriculture
As populations grow and climate change takes hold, increased soil erosion and salinisation are putting humanity’s food security at risk especially in arid regions. But research into crops that can grow in the harshest conditions and a...
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Calls for sustainable farming in the face of climate change
The UN's climate change body says global warming is upsetting food systems, reducing harvests and intensifying poverty and hunger.
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Weed and tech grow side-by-side amid flourishing cannabis industry
Since legalization day, Canada's recreational cannabis industry has been on a bit of a roller coaster ride. Some companies are facing supply issues while others face delays in licensing and permitting. Overall, the sector is still...
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Puerto Rico Goes From Bad to Worse After Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico is without power after being slammed by Hurricane Maria. The island has struggled with its own environmental issues for decades, and the fallout from the storm could threaten to take things from bad to worse. The New...
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What rights do Canadians have at the border?
As Canadians start to head south for spring break, they may face additional hurdles at the U.S. border
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New powers for U.S. border agents
U.S. border guards who work on Canadian soil could soon have new powers, including the right to search and even detain Canadian citizens
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How 3D-printers can take space exploration to the next level
Researchers at the European Space Agency are testing the next generation of 3D-printers to use in Space. Here, at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications at Didcot – about 50 miles west of London – scientists...
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Chad food insecurity: Climate change threatens future of farming
Aid agencies say the next two months are critical for millions of people in Chad who risk going hungry severe hunger and malnutrition.