Gems are more than just pretty rocks! Hosted by: Michael Aranda

It's taken the work of many programmers to turn computers into something we carry in our pockets, and here are five (technically 10!) that we think you should be aware of.

Howcast - Learn how to clean a coffee grinder from the experts at Third Rail Coffee in this Howcast video.

Welcome back to the Fluctus channel for a feature on the extractive processes of geological resources such as sand and sulfur, as well as the craftsmanship involved in these practices.



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This video explains the process of how an idea becomes a law in the United States. It walks through the steps, from everyday citizens coming up with ideas, to members of Congress writing bills, and how the bill is introduced in either...

It may be that nobody ever makes a decision based solely on the facts. But they do need the facts and the reasons to justify their decision. Maybe to the people around them. Or perhaps just for themselves. As a result, we need to use...

If you don’t get objections to your sales pitch either you got it just right, or they aren’t interested. Objections are usually a good thing. So, it pays to become adept at handling objections.

Edward Hopper creates a very particular feeling with his 1942 work NightHawks, and does it in a very particular way, but why? Keith Hughes of HipHughesHistory helps us understand a bit better.

This Great Art Explained ‘Extras’ series are films designed to complement my main series. Stories that interested me during my research that I wanted to expand on.



Movies have been inspired by fine art from the very...

Edward Hopper’s world was New York, and he understood that city more than most people. He understood that, even though you may live in one of the most crowded and busy cities on earth, it is still possible to feel entirely alone....

In this video I sing the song "Hoppe Hoppe Reiter". It is a song about a dude falling down a lot. I think you will like it. <br/>

To operate and function efficiently, machines of all shapes and sizes need a source of energy. A series of innovations is helping to make energy conversion within fuel cells as efficient as possible.



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How do we turn biological material into energy? This episode of Green Revolution explores how scientists are studying algae, ants, plants, and sawmill waste to help create fuel for the future.

Like everyone else, George Huber knows money doesn't grow on trees. But, ask him where gasoline comes from and he won't just tell you, he'll show you. To fully understand, Science Nation recently went with Huber to a local lumber yard in...