Next Animation Studio
Study finds plastic exposed to the sun emit greenhouse gases
The study found that some of the commonly-used plastics release methane and ethylene one they are exposed to sunlight.
EarthEcho International
STEM Career Closeup: Plastic Pollution Educator
Growing up by the beach in Coffs Harbour, northern New South Wales, Anthony Hill has always been a keen surfer and ocean enthusiast. After discovering plastic floating in the fjords of Norway in 2011, Anthony began raising awareness...
Next Animation Studio
Burning ship dumps ecological hell on Sri Lanka’s beaches
Sri Lanka’s beautiful beaches are being swamped by billions of plastic pellets and toxins as the country deals with a massive and growing environmental disaster.
Curated Video
The Problems with the Use and Disposal of Polymers
This video discusses the problems associated with the use and disposal of synthetic polymers. The video also discusses the challenge of disposing of non-biodegradable synthetic polymers, which can take hundreds of years to fully decay....
Next Animation Studio
The Ocean Cleanup system isn't capturing plastic as planned
A system designed to reduce the amount of plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean has not been collecting plastic.
Espresso Media
The Dangers of Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes
In this video, chemist Sherry Mason discusses her research on the contamination of the Great Lakes with plastic particles. She highlights the alarming presence of plastic in the water, its harmful effects on marine life, and the...
The Backyard Scientist
Dropping a red-hot bolt in liquid nitrogen!
Using a 200w induction heater to heat a bolt, then dropping it into liquid nitrogen. The liquid nitrogen starts leaking and science quickly devolves into shenanigans :)
Next Animation Studio
Turning plastic into usable fuel
Renewlogy, a private waste management company, has found a way to turn plastic into fuel.
Next Animation Studio
Ocean Cleanup to deploy updated version of its plastic-catching barriers
The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organization developing technologies to rid the oceans of plastic, has launched the second version of its cleanup system.
But Why
Garbage in the Sea
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a huge area of ocean where hundreds of millions of tons of plastic garbage floats, brought there by a swirling ocean current. Much of the waste comes from single use items like plastic bags, straws, and...
Next Animation Studio
Coral reefs may lose almost all habitats by 2020: study
A new study presented to the American Geophysicists Union says climate warming and rising acidity will kill off nearly all coral reef habitats by 2100.
Next Animation Studio
19-year-old student creates design to clean up the ocean
A 19-year-old Dutch student has developed a model for a self-sustaining Ocean Array Platform designed to rid the world of the more than 7.25 million tons of plastic trash that currently float on or near the surface of its oceans. The...
Next Animation Studio
How plastic straw ban negatively affects people with disabilities
The recent crackdown down on plastic straws may be good for the environment, but it's not doing the disabled any favors.
Espresso Media
The Quest for a Non-Sticky Solution to Chewing Gum
In this video, the speaker discusses an innovative gum production process at Revolver. They are experimenting with a revolutionary polymer that creates a chewy gum that is not sticky. This new gum has the potential to reduce the time and...
EarthEcho International
Youth in Action: Fighting Marine Pollution
Shalise Leesfield, a 12-year-old from Australia, saw the problem of discarded fishing line polluting nearby beaches and decided to take action. She installed fishing line collection bins and turned the collected line into bracelets to...
Science360
Medicine And Engineering Join Forces To Restore Disfigured Faces
Patients who have suffered devastating facial injuries sometimes go to great lengths to hide themselves from public view. ""I've had patients come to me wearing motorcycle helmets, with the visor pulled down,"" says Michael Miller, chair...
EarthEcho International
STEM Career Closeup: Founder of Marine Debris Initiative
The director of the Blue Foundation coordinates the Australian marine debris initiative, a national network working on removing and preventing plastic pollution and marine debris. With 20 years of experience as a driving instructor, the...
Makematic
Take Action for Life Below Water (Ages 5 - 11)
Young student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 14: Life Below Water
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
The Biggest Space Telescope in the Universe
Recently NASA launched a large, powerful telescope into space, where scientists hope it will help them learn more about the origins of the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope is designed to study invisible light waves, which will...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
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Plastic | POEM |Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen Poem written and performed by Michael Rosen.
Learning Mole
Cring Oceans
This animated science video lesson is all about pollution and crying oceans. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn more about and study oceans.
Neuro Transmissions
Seeing Without The Force: How Chirrut Imwe from Rogue One Can See
The Force is strong in the Star Wars universe. But not everyone can use its power. So how does the ordinary, non-Jedi warrior, Chirrut Imwe compensate for his blindness? Turns out, the brain has its own superpowers. In this episode of...
Science360
Printable Robots Designed To Be Consumer-Friendly, Inexpensive
This project envisions a future where 3-D robotic systems can be produced and designed using 2-D desktop technology fabrication methods. If this feat is achieved, it would be possible for the average person to design, customize and print...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Neuoplasticity
In this video Janet Treasure discusses neuroplasticity; how the brain wires new infomation to allow for new ideas, skills and behaviours.