Discover the dangers faced by workers in Madagascar's illegal sapphire mines. And why inequalities in the global trade of the gems mean others profit most from the miners' work... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points....

We discover how to extract lead from lead(II) oxide. We mix lead(II) oxide with charcoal powder and then heat the mixture using a Bunsen burner. It glows bright red as a reaction occurs and after a few minutes we are left with pure lead....

Deep underground in a disused mine in Yorkshire, scientists are searching for particles that can't be seen and have never been detected, but might bind our Universe together. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Dark matter is believed...

Explore the devastating human toll of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Learn about the exploitation of women and children in artisanal mines, the struggles with child labor, and the impact of violence and...

Delve into the complexities of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where industrial and artisanal mining intersect. Learn about the environmental damage, displacement of communities, and health risks associated...

Explore the central role of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the challenges faced by its people. Learn about the working conditions of artisanal miners and the economic impact of cobalt, a key resource...

Discover Thomas Edison’s later inventions, including the motion picture camera, the kinetograph, and the alkaline storage battery. Learn how he collaborated with William Dickson to revolutionize the way we experience film and how his...

A series of disused mines in South West England have recently been granted World Heritage status because of their pivotal role in the industrial revolution. The mining industry was one of the earliest beneficiaries of the scientific...

The Mineburner is a revolutionary device that safely and efficiently destroys landmines without detonation, at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. It uses high temperature flame to incinerate mines with surgical precision,...

Season 3, Inland Taipan part 1

The Inland Taipan has the deadliest venom of any snake in the world. The genetic diversity of these reptiles in captivity is dwindling so Kayne and Kamil are on a mission to capture one of these...

Moroccan Plans for Conquering Africa and the Americas

It was tough times in Northern England in the 1980’s!

Watch this video to learn about the historical context of Stephen Daldry’s acclaimed film Billy Elliot (2000). We explain the history of the UK miners’ strike of 1984-1985 and...

Was there any hint that the was going to fall when Rory Maclean was there in the spring of 1989? How important was Moscow and the decision that Gorbachev made?<br/>
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 2

The Mines Park apartment complex may look like typical student housing but these apartments are pioneering new water treatment methods for a cleaner future. Wastewater from this complex isn't actually wasted. This is one of the pilot...

They’re called Hero Rats. Can rats help clear Africa’s landmines? Landmines – brutal and indiscriminate weapons – are depressingly common in the developing world. Can the highly developed sense of smell of rats help to clear this...

MOT 1952: COAL MINING: VS Miniature train moving underground along tracks, carrying miners, mine workers walking through tunnels, coal cutter machinery moving into place, cutting into mine wall of soft coal (the Pittsburgh Coal Seam)....

You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans. From...

Let's add some activities to your hoops program. One of the most versatile items in your gym has an endless array games and activities.

Explore the lives of frontline Taliban soldiers through journalist Mohsen Eslamzadeh's encounters, as he witnesses the aftermath of bombings, encounters mine-laden surroundings, and learns about the complexities of their economic...

Minds, a blockchain based social network, has launched its own token to reward users for using the website in addition to moving its network to Ethereum.

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Welcome to working-class Northern England in 1984. Life is tough, especially for coal miners and their families as the UK miners’ strike drags on. Against this harsh backdrop, 11-year-old Billy Elliot has just discovered his love for...

MOT 1952: THE SHANNOPIN CREW: VS The Shannopin crew, deckhands, walking up hill, entering restaurant in Morgantown, West Virginia. INT VS Dorsey Lewis w/ guitar singing, 'The Scared Coal Miner' song to crew (SOT). Steel industry

An Afghan national industrial designer at Holland's Design Academy in Eindhoven has created a device which he says will help clear landmines. Called the Mine Kafron, the device - a giant ball shaped like a dandelion and designed to roll...