Weatherthings
A Sun Dog is a Mock Sun is a Parhelion
Often, next to the sun, we find very bright patches of color. This describes what they are, and that they are not rainbows.
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water on Earth - Summary
Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...
Science360
4 Awesome Discoveries and a Thing You Probably Didn’t Hear About - Episode 40
In this science video: The singing, song-writing robot; privacy advisory; cloud seeding succeeding; safer self-driving; and arming yourself with tentacles. It’s 4 Awesome Discoveries and a Thing You Probably Didn’t Hear About. New...
Curated Video
Blizzard
In this live-action program viewers will learn that blizzard is a dangerous winter storm that is a combination of snow and wind, resulting in low visibility. Students will come to understand that the National Weather Service defines a...
Visual Learning Systems
Weather in Action: Cloud Types
This video examines the forces creating weather. The way in which atmospheric conditions and patterns cause changes in the weather is explained. Instruction on how to use a weather map and how we can predict tomorrow's weather is...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Understanding Star Formation in the Nucleus of Galaxy IC 342: Podcast
A feature from NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley originally posted on May 23, 2017.
Visual Learning Systems
Weather in Action: Cloud Formation
This video examines the forces creating weather. The way in which atmospheric conditions and patterns cause changes in the weather is explained. Instruction on how to use a weather map and how we can predict tomorrow's weather is...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Ice Giants (Uranus & Neptune) with Amy Simon
n this episode of Gravity Assist, NASA’s Jim Green and Amy Simon discuss Uranus, Neptune, and Neptune’s intriguing moon – Triton -- and what we still have to learn about these mysterious bodies.
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Weather Summary
This is a summary of the topics covered in the Investigating Weather series. Topics included clouds, precipitations, air masses, weather fronts, and storms. Investigating Weather part 6/7
Visual Learning Systems
Weather in Action: Clouds
This video examines the forces creating weather. The way in which atmospheric conditions and patterns cause changes in the weather is explained. Instruction on how to use a weather map and how we can predict tomorrow's weather is...
Weatherthings
Hole Punch Cloud
Hole punch cloud is the nickname for a cloud type that forms when a layer of middle or high-level clouds develops a hole partially filled with ice crystals known as fall streaks. Hole punch clouds can happen naturally, but also more...
NASA
NASA: Why does the Sun Matter for Earth’s Energy Budget?
Earth's energy budget is a metaphor for the delicate equilibrium between energy received from the Sun versus energy radiated back out in to space. Research into precise details of Earth's energy budget is vital for understanding how the...
NASA
NASA | Swift Finds 'Missing' Active Galaxies
Most large galaxies contain a giant central black hole. In an active galaxy, matter falling toward the supermassive black hole powers high-energy emissions so intense that two classes of active galaxies, quasars and blazars, rank as the...
Curated Video
The Power and Phenomenon of Lightning
In this video, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of lightning. From its electrostatic discharge to the formation of thunder, we learn about the specific conditions required for lightning to occur. The video also discusses the...
Science360
Let it snow - Scientists show cloud seeding generates snow in most comprehensive study yet
Scientists demonstrate that cloud seeding can generate snowfall Research answers long question about effectiveness of cloud seeding Scientists have successfully used a combination of radars and snow gauges to measure the impact of cloud...
Astrum
Everything We Know So Far About Phosphine On Venus feat. Dr Clara Sousa-Silva
Dr. Clara Sousa-Silva is the co-author on the study about Phosphine on Venus. We ask her some questions from you about the discovery.
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water in the Air - Hail
Water in the Air reveals the varied phases of water that surround us, fall on us, travel in air, and serve as a crucial component of the water cycle. Emphasis is on the fact that water in air can be vapor or solid, visible or invisible,...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: NASA Flies to Africa to Study Climate Effects of Smoke on Clouds: NASA in Silicon Valley Podcast
A news feature from NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley originally posted on August 24, 2016.
Curated Video
The Great Red Spot: A Storm on Jupiter
The Great Red Spot is a massive storm on Jupiter that is believed to have been going on for over 300 years! Learn what scientists know about the storm and what about it is still a mystery.
Next Animation Studio
Western states turning to cloud seeding to fight drought
“Western U.S. states in the midst of a two decade-long drought that is the worst in 1,200 years are turning to cloud seeding to increase the water supply, according to CNN, with Wyoming a recent adopter of the method.”
Curated Video
GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing to Describe Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
Let's Tute
Creating a Tree in Different Seasons
In this video, the teacher demonstrates how to create a tree in different seasons using acrylic colors. He provides step-by-step instructions for each season, from blending the sky colors to adding leaves and branches.
Science ABC
Where Does Snow Come From?
Technically speaking, the snow falling on mountains and other cold regions is just frozen water. It is formed of tiny crystals of frozen water and looks a bit like small pieces of cotton. A snowflake is an ice crystal, or an amalgamation...
Science360
Science Now Ep. 11
New NSF Science Now Video: From monsoons to ground-level ozone to Greenland Ice melt-Check out the exciting discoveries!