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Can a Billion Oysters Save New York City?
New ReviewWhen people picture New York City they see skyscrapers, subways, and a concrete jungle. But the Big Apple is really a seaside city built on an archipelago. In the wake of a century of industrial pollution and climate change-fueled...
SciShow
The Secrets of Life’s Toughest Material
One of the toughest materials known to science is made not by humans, but by nature... and it's inside of oysters.
SciShow
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Quick Questions gives you the low-down on how oysters turn a tiny bit of gunk into a lovely, valuable pearl. ----------
PBS
Can students return a billion oysters to NY harbor
Oysters were once abundant in New York City, but decades of over-harvesting and pollution led to their near-extinction there. Now, an education initiative called the Billion Oyster Project teaches public school students how to help bring...
SciShow
4 Animals That Don’t Have Resident Gut Microbiomes
We humans couldn’t live without our gut microbes, but not all animals rely on microscopic digestive communities like we do. And understanding why these animals ditched their microbial partners can teach us a lot about the costs and...
SciShow
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Quick Questions gives you the low-down on how oysters turn a tiny bit of gunk into a lovely, valuable pearl.
TED Talks
Kate Orff: Reviving New York's rivers -- with oysters!
Architect Kate Orff sees the oyster as an agent of urban change. Bundled into beds and sunk into city rivers, oysters slurp up pollution and make legendarily dirty waters clean -- thus driving even more innovation in "oyster-tecture."...
SciShow
The Science of Why Bacon and Eggs Are the Perfect Match
Bacon and eggs aren’t a classic flavor combo for no reason, and the science behind why they taste so good together could help us make healthier foods more appealing to our palates.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do oysters make pearls? | Rob Ulrich
Despite their iridescent colors and smooth shapes, pearls are actually made of the exact same material as the craggy shell that surrounds them. Pearls, urchin spines, the shells of mussels, snails and clams, even coral— all these...
SciShow
The Secrets of Life’s Toughest Material
One of the toughest materials known to science is made not by humans, but by nature... and it's inside of oysters.
SciShow Kids
Where Do Pearls Come From?
You may think oysters taste kind of gross, but did you know that some of them hide rare gemstones?
SciShow
Which Seafood Is Better for the Environment: Farmed or Wild Caught?
There’s no doubt that fish is a great source of protein in one’s diet. But the debate about whether fish farming or commercial fishing is worse for the environment continues and, as you might suspect, there isn’t a straightforward answer.
Curated Video
Football pitch-sized reef created as home for 10,000 wild oysters in North Sea
A football pitch-sized reef has been created to home 10,000 wild oysters in the North Sea.Source: PA
Curated Video
Oyster Saute with Soy Sauce_101 Easy Japanese Recipes
Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...
Curated Video
Las energías marinas renovables
La energía mareomotriz y undimotriz son una forma en desarrollo de energía renovable. ¿Cómo funcionan y qué las convierte en alternativas deseables frente a otras formas de energía renovable?
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Curated Video
Blending Vowel Teams: OI, OY
This video teaches how to blend vowel teams oi and oy sounds. Practicing blending sounds is an important step in learning to read.
Food Farmer Earth
Exploring an Organic Mushroom Farm: Wild and Cultivated Varieties
Dive into the innovative practices of an organic mushroom farm. Learn how they cultivate a diverse range of mushrooms, manage seasonal growth, and harness both wild and medicinal varieties.
Curated Video
Marine Renewables
Wave and tidal power are a developing form of renewable energy. How do they work and what makes them desirable alternatives to other forms of renewable energy? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Atlantic Ocean and...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1.55 Word Nerd: Orient Pearls
Titania places a flowery wreath on Bottom's head, and Oberon remarks that the dewdrops on the flowers, resembling tears, suggest the flowers are lamenting their dishonor in adorning Bottom's donkey head. He compares these to pearls,...
Curated Video
Wellbeing A-Z -Oysters
It’s not everyone’s favorite subject, but have you thought about giving someone the ultimate gift of life?
Learn French With Alexa
Devoir (to have to) — Past Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb devoir (to have to) in the past tense.
Learn French With Alexa
Pouvoir (to be able to) — Past Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb POUVOIR (TO BE ABLE TO) in the Past Tense.
The Guardian
Wedding Receptions Around the World
Now that the ceremonies are over, the parties begin! See how these four couples celebrate their wedding receptions and prepare for their futures in India, England, Romania, and perhaps even France. Four Weddings part 3
EarthEcho International
Into the Dead Zone: Urban Runoff and Sustainable Solutions
This video explores the issue of dead zones caused by urban pollution and stormwater run-off, focusing on the Anacostia River in Washington DC. It highlights the work of a riverkeeper and a massive engineering project to reduce...