PBS
The Vacuum Catastrophe
If vacuum energy really does have the enormous value predicted by quantum field theory then our gently expanding, geometrically flat universe shouldn't exist. This is the vacuum catastrophe.
Curated Video
Yellowstone: Supervolcano
The geothermal features of Yellowstone National Park are a clue to its deadly secret. It sits on a massive supervolcano. But why can't we see it and will it ever erupt? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Yellowstone National Park...
Curated Video
Scablands: Carved By Water
Over 15,000 years ago, a glacial dam broke, releasing 2,000 cubic kilometres of water across Washington State. Discover how it created the landscape we see today. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Washington State's chaneled...
Curated Video
Storm Preparedness in France: Innovations and Strategies
Discover how France has enhanced its storm preparedness since the devastating storms Lothar and Martin in 1999. This documentary explores advancements in meteorological forecasting, emergency response, and architectural resilience that...
Curated Video
Ray Bradbury
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...
Curated Video
Dirty Thirties
The Dirty Thirties refers to the worst man-made ecological crisis in US history – when irresponsible farming habits, drought and storms led to Black Blizzards that took the lives of thousands.
Curated Video
Catastrophic Events
Catastrophic Events defines catastrophic events and describes examples of both natural and man-made events.
After Skool
Mass Extinction Crisis TODAY
There have been 6 massive extinctions in our planet's history. The first, happened 440 million years ago when an Extreme temperature drops froze the oceans and killed 86% of early life on earth. Over the next 66 million years, the seas...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Jeff Sachs - Money Talks: The Distortion of Money in Democracy 2/5
In Part 2 of this interview From the Director's Chair, INET Executive Director Robert Johnson talks with Jeffrey Sachs about money in American politics. Sachs sees a "system of legalized corruption" that has distorted political outcomes....
Next Animation Studio
China’s occupying boats dumping sewage on Philippine reefs
Beijing is using thousands of fishing boats to push its neighbors out of contested waters, and these are causing an environmental disaster.
Amor Sciendi
Catastrophe becomes Art
Gericault was able to turn a tragedy into a monument of universal suffering.
Next Animation Studio
The plan to send sperm to the moon
Scientists are proposing that sperm and egg samples from 6.7 million of Earth’s species should be sent to a gene vault built on the moon as a “modern, global insurance policy”.
Kult America
Burning Ghost Town - Centralia Pennsylvania
I was always fascinated by old abandoned places. When I've heard about Centralia in Pennsylvania I've decided that I want to see it with my own eyes. But what was disturbing me during my travel, was the fact, that some people are still...
Curated Video
Ecological Succession
This live-action video program is about the term ecological succession. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term ecological succession through use of video footage, photographs,...
Curated Video
Understanding the Powerful Waves of Tsunamis
Learn about the causes of tsunamis, their characteristics, and the destruction they can cause. Tsunamis are a form of natural disaster where a huge wave or waves form. Understand the importance of preparing for these powerful storms, as...
Weatherthings
Deepwater Horizon - Timeline of a Tragedy
In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico became the largest in United States history. Killing 11 people, it injured people, ecosystems, and economies. This film explores the timeline of the spill, the cleanup, along...
Mazz Media
What is Ecological Succession?
This live-action video program is about the term ecological succession. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term ecological succession through use of video footage, photographs,...
Press Association
Handing housing portfolio back to Fianna Fail would be a ‘catastrophe’ – SF
Sinn Fein’s Louise O’Reilly, Eoin O Broin and Anengus O Snodaigh say that another five years of Fianna Fail handling the housing portfolio would be a “catastrophe”. Dublin.
Press Association
Lord Frost: We need to hold our nerve about traditional Conservative values
Former chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost has said members of the Tories’ election team who “kneecapped” and “slandered” their critics “should get off the stage as soon as possible and let the rest of us move in”. Speaking at a PopCon...
Bridgeman Arts
Australia, c.1951: Volunteers in a bush fire in the Blue Mountain Region of New South Wales, Australia cannot control a fire even at night
Australia, circa 1951: Volunteers in a bush fire in the Blue Mountain Region of New South Wales, Australia cannot control a fire even at night.
Bridgeman Arts
Australia, c.1951: Flames in the Blue Mountain Region of New South Wales rage through towns from day to night and is not controlled
Australia, circa 1951: Flames in the Blue Mountain Region of New South Wales rage through towns from day to night and is not controlled.
Bridgeman Arts
Australia, c.1951: A bush fire roars through the Blue Mountain Regions in New South Wales as forestry and houses are set aflame
Australia, circa 1951: A bush fire roars through the Blue Mountain Regions in New South Wales as forestry and houses are set aflame.
Bridgeman Arts
Philippines, c.1951: As patients are treated in makeshift hospitals, molten lava still scorches in Camiguin, Philippines
Philippines, circa 1951: As patients are treated in makeshift hospitals, molten lava still scorches in Camiguin, Philippines.
Bridgeman Arts
United States, c.1951: Natural catastrophes overtake Camiguin, Philippines as shown on a map
United States, circa 1951: Natural catastrophes overtake Camiguin, Philippines as shown on a map.