SciShow
The Smokin' Science of Fire Extinguishers
Different fuels create different types of fires, and each one needs to be extinguished using a specific strategy. Do you know which class of extinguisher is needed for different fires?
SciShow
What Happens If You Don't Take out a Splinter?
Splinters are gross, but you might want to watch this before grabbing the tweezers.
SciShow Kids
Life as a Tree!
Did you know you can read the story of a tree's life? By looking at a tree's rings, you can figure out way more than just how old it is! Jessi and Squeaks are here to show you what to look for next time you're on a hike and find a tree...
Bozeman Science
Forestry and Rangelands
In this video Paul Andersen explains how forests and rangelands are managed to provide renewable lumber and cattle. Threats to renewability of forests include old-growth logging, forest fires, and tree plantations. Threats to renewable...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Rhythm in a box: The story of the cajon drum - Paul Jennings
Many modern musical instruments are complicated pieces of machinery with many moving parts. But the cajon is simply a drum and a stand and a seat all in one box. Paul Jennings explains the history behind the cajon and how it has become...
SciShow Kids
Fun Facts About Groundhogs!
February 2nd is Groundhog Day in the United States, and Jessi and Squeaks are celebrating by sharing all kinds of amazing groundhog facts with us! Learn what groundhogs eat, where they live, and how they make it through tough winters!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
An animated interpretation of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken"
MinutePhysics
MAGNETS - How Do They Work
How do magnets work? Why do they attract and repel at long distances? Is it magic? No... it's quantum mechanics, and a bit more, as we explain in this, the longest MinutePhysics video ever.
Curated Video
Sustainable Living: Water and Energy Solutions in a Romanian Eco-House
Discover how Hélène's family utilizes local resources and innovative techniques to ensure sustainable living in their eco-friendly home in Romania. Learn about their methods for water sourcing, solar energy utilization, and eco-friendly...
Curated Video
Sustainable Living in Tijuana: Building with Recycled Materials
Explore how an eco-responsible home in Tijuana addresses environmental challenges by using recycled materials for construction. Learn about the innovative use of cork, wood, and metal to create a functional and sustainable living space...
Curated Video
Integrating Natural Materials in Sustainable Romanian Home Design
Explore the journey of Hélène and her family in creating a sustainable home in Romania, focusing on the use of natural materials like wood and stone. Discover how they overcame challenges to integrate these materials seamlessly into...
Curated Video
Embracing Sustainability: A Modern Eco-Home in Los Angeles
Discover how a family in Culver City created an eco-friendly home that blends modern design with sustainability. Learn about the use of wood and steel, energy-efficient windows, and the integration of natural light and materials. See how...
Curated Video
Sustainable Living: A Semi-Underground Eco-Home
Discover the journey of creating a semi-underground eco-home that emphasizes recycling, sustainable materials, and renewable energy. Learn how this innovative house, constructed with local wood and powered by solar energy, integrates...
Curated Video
Floating Cabins: An Eco-Friendly Retreat
Experience the innovative floating cabins of Great Lakes Cabins in Franche-Comté, accessible only by boat and constructed with sustainable materials. Learn about the eco-friendly features, such as solar panels, dry toilets, and...
Curated Video
New Life and Creative Spaces at Pajol Marketplace
Discover how the Pajol Marketplace has revitalized its surrounding neighborhoods with new shops, creative ateliers, and cultural spaces. Learn from local entrepreneurs and residents about the positive changes and the spirit of...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Stonehenge
STONEHENGE THE SUN IS REVEALED FROM BEHIND THE SCUDDING CLOUDS AND BATHES THE LICHEN COVERED STONES. THEY WERE DRAGGED HERE FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF WALES AND THE MARKS OF THE ANCIENT STONE CUTTERS ARE CLEARLY SEEN ESPECIALLY ON SOME THAT...
Curated Video
Landmarks - The Polata Palace
THE POTALA PALACE SOME BUILDINGS HAVE SIGNIFICANCE BEYOND THEIR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE. THE POTALA PALACE IN THE TIBETAN CAPITAL OF LHASA IS ONE. THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IS SITUATED AT A HEIGHT OF 12000 FT, NEARLY FOUR THOUSAND...
Curated Video
Carbon dating
A scientific dating method widely used in archaeology to estimate the age of any organic material, such as wood, seeds, or animal remains. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
Flammable
Easily ignited, able to catch fire easily. Flammable materials may be solids, liquids, or gases. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Exothermic
A chemical reaction or process that releases heat. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
Curated Video
Oak Life Cycle
Just one in every 10,000 acorns will grow into a mature tree. Discover the epic life of one oak, from seed to ancient adulthood. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. The oak tree has a lifespan of over 1000 years. It produces thousands of...
Curated Video
Machines: Building the Pyramids
It was thought the Egyptians used only manual labour to build some of the Wonders of the World. Now it is though they could have used simple machines. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. It is believed that the Egyptians constructed the...
Curated Video
Heat Transport
Conduction, convection and radiation are all ways in which heat is transported. How does each work, and what are they useful for? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. The three types of heat transport are conduction,...
Curated Video
Capillary Action
Water is added to dry and bent matchsticks to let us see capillary action at work. The wood absorbs the water causing the matchsticks to straighten. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Water is a polar molecule because the electrons are...