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.

The species of Goby fish, Sicyopterus stimpsoni, also known as the ""Inching climber,"" thrives in the waters off Hawaii, and the amazing physical feat it must perform to survive is no fish tale! To reach the safe haven of its freshwater...

This video provides an explanation of yields in chemical reactions. It defines yield and goes on to explain the theoretical yield. The video also discusses actual yields. The concept of percentage yield is introduced as a measure of the...

Upon viewing the Investigating Chemical Reactions video series, students will be able to do the following: Define a chemical reaction as a process in which substances undergo changes to produce new materials with different properties....

A feature from NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley originally posted on October 14, 2016.

Primary Federal Laws Governing Pesticides

The smell of freshly cut grass is one of the best things about summer, but it also has a much darker side. In this episode, Dom looks at the science behind this smell and why we love it so much. You'll never smell your lawn the same...

This video explores five fun facts about Landfill.

Our episode on Organic food was a hit, but lots of you had questions in the comments asking about the safety of artificial sweeteners. We live to serve, so this week's episode is about the research in that area. These chemicals get a bad...

In episode 40, Charlie and Jordan demonstrate how the cells responsible for relaying information from the ear to the brain adapt to noise levels in an environment. A cell in the auditory nerve exposed to loud sounds for a prolonged...

In this week's episode, we learn how AI uncovers insights into cancer, how loops give toughness to spider silk, a newly released database of stars and finally, we investigate a novel water testing technique. Check it out! Provided by...

Giant ionic structures also have exceptionally high melting points. This is because the electrostatic interactions between the ions are very strong. Mg2+ and O2- ions have double the number of charges on their ions than Na+ and Cl- ions...

From Newton's laws to E=mc2, we think we have uncovered the secrets of the universe. But some claim these laws evolve and others point to their human and cultural origins. Might eternal natural laws be human hubris? Or is the mind of God...

Learn the basics about different types of chemical industries, from agriculture to pharmaceutical to energy, and many other uses. In this video, we consider the environmental impact caused by a range of different types of chemical...

Up until now, chemists who want to design breakthrough drugs, formulate better agrochemicals, and develop new smart materials have designed their products using long-established laboratory methods. But, that's about to change. With...

This video provides a comprehensive overview of marijuana, discussing its effects on the body and brain, its potential medical uses, and the risks associated with its recreational use. It emphasizes the harmful impact of marijuana on...

In this live-action program viewers will learn that being able to make careful and accurate observations is the foundation of any lab based science class, such as chemistry, biology, or physics. Students will come to understand the...

It's time to explore a big question while we watch a ciliate go through its last moments.<br/>

People rely on batteries to power our technology: laptops and phones run on rechargeable batteries. These can leak and are full of chemicals. But over time, these batteries stop re-charging, forcing us to purchase a new battery. But what...

Using vintage footage, the program opens with a discussion of how peoples’ attitudes about marijuana have changed dramatically over the years, but the one thing is certain; marijuana changes the way the brain functions. Students will...

These videos compliment the variety of water quality programs that occur in Acadia National Park. For teachers looking for good background information on water quality or those looking to attend the Floating Classroom field trip, this...

A landscape designer initiates a project to transform her neighborhood into a pesticide-free zone, focusing on human health, particularly the wellbeing of children, pregnant women, and the environment. Through community engagement,...

In this live-action program viewers will learn that being able to make careful and accurate observations is the foundation of any lab based science class, such as chemistry, biology, or physics. Students will come to understand the...

Fruits and veg - one of the most important foods our parents drummed into us to eat as kids. Natureʼs super foods are definitely a daily necessity, but should we be worried about pesticides, which are used on them?

Is fresh always...