Maggie is determined to make her own bread by getting the windmill working again but JG’s drone soon puts a spanner in the works.

This video is a lecture presentation on investigating anaerobic respiration in yeast. The presenter explains a general method for investigating factors that might affect the rate of anaerobic respiration in yeast by monitoring the rate...

From making bread to decomposing things in the environment, fungi play a very important role in our lives. Vivid video footage, accompanied by colorful animations, illustrates the fascinating origin, diversity, and characteristics of...

Learn the basics about making alcohols by fermentation and from ethene, as part of organic chemistry.

In this episode streamed on Sept. 13, 2018, we talk about studying life in space. Plus, we share some genius space hacks for doing life science research on Earth and aboard the International Space Station.

In this week’s episode, we learn about new technology for the blind; a newly engineered yeast, and finally, we explore the oceans with Mantis cam. Check it out!

A conversation with Sharmila Bhattacharya, senior scientist in the Space Biosciences Research branch at NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.

Learn the basics about how enzymes are denatured, as part of protein chemistry within the overall topic of organic chemistry.

Crumpets are a British flat cake that is usually cooked on a stovetop. Learn about the history of the crumpet and try making this simple recipe at home.

Did you know that bread has been around for 30,000 years? Learn how bread has evolved and watch a quick cooking demonstration.

NASA's Kristin Morgan discusses 2021 progress and what's ahead for the Artemis Program in 2022.

In this video, the differences between baking powder and yeast are explained. While both serve the purpose of leavening baked goods, they work in different ways. Baking powder creates air bubbles through a chemical reaction, while yeast,...

I spend the day baking with my friend, and you get to study American English pronunciation. Learn about ending T clusters, several reductions, and homophones!

What are microorganisms? They are microscopic organisms or tiny living things. Microorganisms can cause diseases, but in this video we are going to learn about how they are useful to us, specifically in making alcohol.

SakéOne in Oregon is dedicated to crafting premium junmai ginjo sake, a process that begins with rice from Sacramento and incorporates traditional Japanese techniques and ingredients, including specific strains of yeast and koji mold....

Tim Healea, renowned for the quality of the breads that he makes at his bakery (little t american baker) in Portland, Oregon, said he never dreamed he'd have a career in the food business, much less own his own bakery. As a matter of...

In this episode, veteran beer-making instructor Jeremy Frey, from F. H. Steinbart Company, one of the oldest home beer supply houses in the country, shows us how to make a batch of home-made beer.

Awhile ago I was on a personal quest to find out about mead. Locally, I began to see tastings and classes pop-up. I knew it was an ancient beverage made from honey - but what did it really taste like? Was it as sugary sweet as drinking...

What is the difference between a liqueur and a brandy? Or, a whiskey and a fruit brandy? Artisan distiller Sebastian Degens of Stone Barn Brandyworks defines the three basic groups, collectively referred to as spirits.

NSF-funded researchers at Tufts University have developed a genetically modified yeast that can more efficiently consume a sugar called xylose. Changing the menu for yeast from glucose to xylose can lead to many advances including...

It explains the commercial applications of methanol and ethanol.

This nugget describes common fungal diseases in detail with respect to their causative agents, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and methods of prevention.

The video explores the production of ethanol and its various uses. It starts by discussing the importance of ethanol as a clean-burning fuel and a widely used industrial solvent. The video then explores different ways of producing...

Ever wondered why feel all stiff the day after doing lots of exercise, in order for you to contract your muscles they need the energy that is released in respiration. However, when you're doing heavy exercise for a long time the muscles...