TED Talks
Thomas Thwaites: How I built a toaster -- from scratch
It takes an entire civilization to build a toaster. Designer Thomas Thwaites found out the hard way, by attempting to build one from scratch: mining ore for steel, deriving plastic from oil ... it's frankly amazing he got as far as he...
SciShow
What Studying Earth Can Tell Us About Life on Mars
Scientists conduct some pretty cool research experiments for Mars here on Earth. These terrestrial analogues have revealed some incredible discoveries!
MinuteEarth
The Plant That’s Full Of Metal
The amount of metal some special plants are able to take up from the soil would be toxic enough to an average plant to kill it several times over.
Crash Course
Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography
Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography. We'll focus on the Democratic Republic of the...
SciShow
Using Microbes to Mine Mars: The Future of Biomining
Humans have been using microbes to separate minerals from mud since the middle of the last century, so we know biomining works on earth. But how will these tiny miners work in microgravity?
TED Talks
Jamila Lyiscott: 3 ways to speak English
Jamila Lyiscott is a “tri-tongued orator;” in her powerful spoken-word essay “Broken English,” she celebrates — and challenges — the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, in the classroom and with her parents. As...
Bozeman Science
Mining
In this video Paul Andersen explains how mining is used to extract valuable minerals from the Earth's crust. Surface and subsurface mining are used to extract ore which is then processed. A discussion of ecosystem impacts and legislation...
Crash Course
Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution Crash Course World History
In which John Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution. While very few leaders were beheaded in the course of this one, it changed the lives of more...
Crash Course
The Death and Resurrection of Theater as...Liturgical Drama: Crash Course Theater #8
As the Roman Empire fell, so did the theater. If there's anyone who hates theater and actors more than Romans, it's early Christians. As Christianity ascended in the west, theater declined. But, fear not. This isn't the end of the...
SciShow
What's the Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda
Powder vs. Soda: an important distinction!
Crash Course
The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation Crash Course World History
In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...
Curated Video
Exploring the Potential of Salamander Genes: A Pathway to Regrowing Lost Limbs?
This video highlights the devastating impact of land mines in Afghanistan and the potential for salamander genes to inspire new treatments for humans to regrow lost or damaged tissue. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Germany...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Cornish Tin Mine
CORNISH TIN MINE KING EDWARD MINE IN CAMBORNE, IN CENTRAL CORNWALL, IS TYPICAL OF MANY OF THE MINE SITES. IT HAS SURVIVED ALMOST INTACT AND IS NOW THE OLDEST COMPLETE MINE IN CORNWALL. CORNWALL WAS THE GLOBAL HEART OF THE MINING...
Curated Video
Sapphires: A Fair Trade?
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....
Curated Video
Extracting Lead
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....
Curated Video
The Search for Dark Matter
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...
Wonderscape
The Humanitarian Crisis of Cobalt Mining in the DRC
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...
Wonderscape
The Environmental and Human Costs of Industrial Cobalt Mining in the DRC
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...
Wonderscape
Cobalt Mining in the DRC: Rich Resources, Stark Realities
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 for...
Wonderscape
The Later Years and Lasting Impact of Thomas Edison
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...
Curated Video
Industrial Archaeology in Southwest England
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...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Mine Clearance: The Mine Burner Solution
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,...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
The World's Most Poisonous Snake
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 snakes and...
Jabzy
Moroccan Plans for Conquering Africa and the Americas
Moroccan Plans for Conquering Africa and the Americas