Curated Video
Uses and Risks of Nanoparticles in Everyday Life
This video discusses the unique properties and uses of nanoparticles, including their high reactivity and invisibility to the naked eye. The video explores practical applications, such as self-cleaning glass, sunscreen, and the...
msvgo
Formation of Eclipses
It explains solar and lunar eclipses and the causes and conditions for their formation.
Next Animation Studio
Antarctic: 2021’s massive ozone hole finally closes
A colder than usual winter in the southern hemisphere fed a deep and larger than average hole that persisted for a longer period than usual.
NASA
NASA | Earth Science Week | What are the Primary Forces ...
The sun is the primary force in Earth's climate system. Sunlight warms our world. Sunlight drives atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns. Sunlight powers the process of photosynthesis that plants need to grow. Sunlight causes...
National Parks Service
Everglades National Park - Pine Rockland
Explore the endangered pine rockland habitat with Ranger Nick.
NASA
NASA | Aqua's AMSR-E Scans Earth's Water Cycle
From June 2002 to early October 2011, the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer for the Earth Observing System (AMSR-E) on the Aqua satellite provided a wealth of data about the Earth's water cycle. Among the many variables calculated...
NASA
NASA | Massive Phytoplankton Bloom Discovered Under Arctic Sea Ice
Scientists have made a biological discovery in Arctic Ocean waters as dramatic and unexpected as finding a rainforest in the middle of a desert. A NASA-sponsored expedition punched through three-foot thick sea ice to find waters richer...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: The Sun's Role
The 3 simple ingredients of sun, air and water lead to every type of weather on Earth. The atmosphere is constantly trying to balance heat from the sun with water vapor and air to create a dynamic planet. The unique properties of the...
NASA
Ozone 101: What Is the Ozone Hole?
Ozone 101 is the first in a series of explainer videos outlining the fundamentals of popular Earth science topics. Let’s back up to the basics and understand what caused the Ozone Hole, its effects on the planet, and what scientists...
NASA
Landsat Helps Warn of Algae in Lakes, Rivers
From space, satellites such as the NASA and USGS Landsat 8 can help scientists identify where an algal bloom has formed in lakes or rivers. It’s a complicated data analysis process, but one that researchers are automating so resource...
Curated Video
A1 English Listening Practice - Winter
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for beginner students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of winter. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the screen to...
NASA
NASA | Planetary Scientist Profile: Emily Wilson
NASA scientist Emily Wilson discusses her work developing miniaturized instruments that measure greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Her latest instrument, the mini-LHR, works in tandem with AERONET, and will contribute to the global...
Brave Wilderness
BEARDED DRAGON - Finally Caught One!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote finally catches one lizard he has always been after, the Bearded Dragon! One of Australia’s most iconic lizard species the Bearded Dragon is world famous for its incredibly spiky appearance and...
NASA
NASA | Seeing Photosynthesis from Space
NASA scientists have discovered a new way to use satellites to measure what's occurring inside Earth's land plants at a cellular level. During photosynthesis, plants emit what is called fluorescence -- a form of light invisible to the...
Curated Video
Lizard Symbolism and Captivity
This video explores the rich cultural and symbolic significance of lizards throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. It highlights the diverse interpretations and associations with lizards, ranging from fertility...
Poetry Foundation
Ruth Baumann reads “Between Seasons”
Ruth Baumann reads her poem “Between Seasons”.
Science360
Black Carbon -- Changing Planet
Black carbon, composed of tiny particles of soot, is produced whenever organic substances like fossil fuels, firewood or coal is incompletely burned. These particles are polluting the air and causing serious health and environmental...
NASA
Shadows Near The Moon's South Pole
This video shows the movement of shadows near the Moon's South Pole over the course of two lunar days, which is approximately two months on Earth. The visualization was created from data gathered by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter...
NASA
NASA | Glory: The Particle Puzzle
This episode explores the complexity of atmospheric aerosols- how they impact climate and how researchers study them. Glory's Aerosol Polarimetry Sensor and Cloud Camera will provide an unprecedented data set for helping scientists...
Next Animation Studio
Researchers break down plastic using sunlight
Researchers at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University this week said they have found a way to use sunlight to turn consumer plastic into a valuable chemical that could generate clean power.
Science360
Oil spill cleanups: finding the right chemistry
Sunlight plays a key role in the natural degradation of oil after a spill, oxygenating the oil so it dissolves in seawater and comes in contact with microbes that will break it down. But, under certain conditions, sunlight can have...
Curated Video
The difference between SHADE and SHADOW
The difference between shade and shadow! Many non-native English-speakers have difficulties with these two words. It's understandable that they're confusing! They look similar, are used for similar things, and in some languages there is...
NASA
NASA | Arctic Sea Ice 101
NASA climate scientist Tom Wagner provides a look at the state of Arctic sea ice in 2009 and discusses NASA's role in monitoring the cryosphere. Learn More: Or get tweeted by NASA:
NASA
NASA | Exploring Ozone
This short video combines dynamic ozone visualizations with an interview with leading atmospheric NASA scientist, Dr. Paul Newman. Dr. Newman explains why ozone is important, he cites the ingredients that cause an ozone hole to form, and...