One of game theory's most famous quandaries is the Tragedy of the Commons. But, through her years of research, Nobel Prize winner, Elinor Ostrom, showed us that we're not doomed to tragedy after all.



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If everyone would just put more in the recycling bin instead of the trash can, the world would be a better place. Right? Well, that’s not exactly true. For many items that end up in the recycling bin, you’ve actually created more trash...

Plastic bags are essentially indestructible, yet they're used and thrown away with reckless abandon. Most end up in the ocean, where they pollute the water and harm marine life; the rest are burned in garbage piles, where they release...

A forest is much more than what you see, says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her 30 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery -- trees talk, often and over vast distances. Learn more about the harmonious yet...

You've filled up your cart and made it to the front of the grocery line when you're confronted with yet another choice: what kind of bag should you use? It might seem obvious that plastic is bad for the environment, and that a paper bag...

We're continuing our look at engineering materials with third main type of material that you'll encounter as an engineer: polymers. They're made of long, repeating chains of smaller molecules known as monomers and today we'll explore...

Some animals have a special kind of fat below their skin to stay warm in the chilly months. Follow along with this special experiment to learn more about how blubber works!

Howcast - Keep foods fresher longer with these tricks.

Howcast - Fruit flies are so tiny they can fit through your screens and plague you and your perfect, ripening fruit. Here’s how to get rid of them.

Howcast - Help reduce waste and keep our environment clean by making an effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic grocery bags, keeping them out of the landfills.

No one wants to leave Fido behind when they head out. With a little planning, you can make your next trip a great one for you and your four-legged friend.

Put the plastic bags from grocery and retail stores to creative use by fashioning them into a sturdy tote.

Pupil outcome: I can transform and recycle plastic bottles into new artworks. Key learning points: - Plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to the planet. - Artists transform waste into thought-provoking pieces that inspire...

Pupil outcome: I can describe materials and objects that can be reduced, reused and recycled. Key learning points: - Recycling is one of the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. - Rubbish needs to be sorted into different materials before it can...

Dr. Forrester explains that in order to preserve our natural resources, it is important to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Doing so will help to save energy costs and preserve the environment.

Meet Mr. Trash Wheel, the googly-eyed hero cleaning Baltimore's harbor. Discover how this water wheel marvel, powered by renewable energy, inspires action to banish tons of trash. Join the viral sensation driving legislative change!

Join host Bobby Donohue at HOPE Headquarters as he explores the impact of plastic pollution on ocean life, especially sea turtles. Learn how plastic waste travels from everyday use to the ocean, posing dangers to marine species like...

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Miss Palomine talks about the importance of reduce, reuse, recycle and gives examples of the benefits of each.

A video lesson teaching students to summarise and identify the main idea of fiction and non-fiction texts.

A University of Adelaide-led research team has created a carbon nanotube that could help fight microplastic pollution in our oceans.

This video explores five fun facts about plastic pollution.

When Sadie’s big brother Manu talks about recycling, she’s not sure about what it means. But when she discovers that recycling can save all the beautiful plants and animals, she’s determined to try it out! Learn with Sadie about how to...

The video provides an overview of addition polymerization, explaining the process of how monomers can be joined together to form larger molecules called polymers. It discusses the use of functional groups that can react to form bonds...