Rancidity refers to the complete or incomplete hydrolysis or oxidation of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, moisture, and bacterial activity; this generally occurs in food items, making them undesirable for consumption. In more...

This video explains the science behind the pleasant fragrance we experience after the first rain, known as petrichor. It explores the role of plant oils and bacteria in the soil that contribute to this unique scent.

This video provides a brief history of shampoo and explains how it works to clean the hair and scalp. It discusses the origins of shampoo in Indian head massage and its introduction to the West. The video also highlights the importance...

People have been marinating food for thousands of years. Learn how this technique adds flavor to food and helps tenderize meat. Follow along with the video to make a sot marinade!

Colin Fassnidge loves sticky, sweet, BBQ ribs. Who doesn’t? But they can be really tricky to cook, right? Wrong

We saw that digesting lipids was a little more complicated and required bile and emulsification to help along the way… which is what we’re going to look at in more detail in this video.

The video discusses the complexities of reproducing the authentic flavor of truffles in oil, highlighting the differences between synthetically infused and naturally infused truffle oils. It explains how traditional methods, focusing on...

Oil has a lot of star power. We use it in pretty much everything that we cook, from fresh salads to fried foods. But is oil the hero or the villain in our diets?

This video explores the different uses of glucose produced through the process of photosynthesis in plants. The video discusses five key uses of glucose in plants, including respiration, starch storage, fat or oil storage, cellulose...

There’s a common movie trope of an actor wiping their fingerprints off a gun. It seems like a simple wipe with a cloth eliminates any trace of a criminal’s guilt, but that isn’t actually the case! Scientists have developed a method that...

This video outlines the development of a sustainable aquaponics system that utilizes a unique heat recovery mechanism to reduce humidity issues and maintenance costs, enhancing the growth environment for fish and plants. By recovering...

Maintaining a healthy body is a fundamental part of leading a fulfilling, successful life. This series of videos highlights many of the basic things everyone can do to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. Concepts and terminology...

The advancement in flour milling technology by major mills enabled the production and distribution of flour with longer shelf life, leading to the decline of small local grist mills. These industrial mills removed the germ and bran for...

Learn the basics about fats and oils, more precisely plant oils. Where are these found? How do we extract fats and oils from plants? What are the fats and oils used for? Find out more in this video!

Can Algae Fuel Our Cars

Perfume came a long way before Chanel N°5. These days, many people dab on a touch of perfume or cologne every morning, but perfume in the past was a luxury item associated with deities. Egyptians even called perfume the sweat of the sun...

Molecules make you think of chemistry, right? Well, they also are very important in biology too. In this video we are going to look at carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. When I say lipids, I am talking about fats and oils. Life...

This video provides a basic understanding of the six categories of nutrients found in food: proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, vitamins, minerals, and water. It explains the importance of each nutrient and gives examples of foods...