Professor Dave Explains
Classification of Igneous Rocks: Intrusive vs. Extrusive
Now that we know how igneous rocks form, what are the types of igneous rocks? This depends on precisely where they form, and we can call them either intrusive or extrusive. These can also be called either plutonic or volcanic. What do...
msvgo
Compounds of Carbon Family and Anomalous Behaviour of Carbon
It describes the properties and uses of compounds of carbon It also explains the properties and uses of silicon compounds.
Curated Video
Italy, Rome, Roman Forum - Basilica of Maxentius
The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine , sometimes known as the Basilica Nova - meaning "new basilica" - or Basilica of Maxentius, is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. It was the largest building in the Forum...
Science360
4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week – Episode 8
Something special in seal blood; a whole new angle on prosthetic ankles; a nanotech inspiration from single-celled architects; and sure, there may be “gold in them thar hills,” but there’s a quadrillion tons of diamonds in the Earth’s...
Next Animation Studio
Why Hawaii's Kilauea eruption is nonexplosive
At least 26 homes have been destroyed by Hawaii's Kilauea eruption, which began last week and is still ongoing. But according to Earther, next to violent volcanic eruptions in places like Iceland, the U.S. or the Philippines, Kilauea's...
Curated Video
The Versatility of Glass
Did you know that humans have used glass since ancient times? Glass is created when various substances like sand or ash come into contact with high levels of heat. Learn more about the history and properties of glass.
NASA
Gravity Assist: Exploring Mars with Spirit and Opportunity with Steve Squyres
NASA’s Spirit and Opportunity rovers were only supposed to rove around Mars for 90 days. Listen in with Steve Squyers from Cornell University as he recounts the amazing discoveries we’ve made about the Red Planet because of these two...
TMW Media
Magical Glass Technology: Learn how glass is created
What are the phenomenon that creates glass? What made from glass in the past and what is made now? Magical Glass Technology, Part 1
Professor Dave Explains
Pillow Lava, Dikes, Gabbro, and Peridotite
Magma from the Earth's crust routinely bubbles up, forming various types of volcanic rock on the ocean floor. What types of lava rocks can be found in the ocean? How are the formed and what happens to them over time? Plus, learn where...
Professor Dave Explains
Native Elements, Oxides, Halides, and Sulfides
Different types of rocks contain different classes of minerals, which can tell us a lot about the geological environment in which the rock formed. What are these different mineral classes? What is the common structure of each class? The...
Visual Learning Systems
Volcanic Eruptions
This video discusses the different factors that can affect the nature of volcanic eruptions. It provides examples of explosive and calmer eruptions, such as the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines and the eruption of Mount...
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Extraction of Crude Metal from Concentrated Ore
It describes the two steps of extraction- conversion of oxide and reduction of oxide to metal.
Curated Video
The Versatile Uses of Lithium
This video provides an overview of lithium, its properties, and its various uses, including its use in lithium-ion batteries and in medications.
Next Animation Studio
Silica extracted from rice husks used in new tires
Italian tire maker Pirelli is making fuel-saving tires that are more environmentally-friendly by obtaining one of their ingredients from rice husks. One way tires can save fuel is to reduce rolling resistance that is caused in part by...
Journey to the Microcosmos
How Diatoms Build Their Beautiful Shells
How Diatoms Build Their Beautiful Shells
Curated Video
The Many Uses of Silicon
From its role as a key element to its applications in technology and everyday products, silicon proves to be a versatile and essential component. Discover how silicon is used in semiconductors, solar panels, glass, pottery, personal care...
Mazz Media
Importance of Minerals
In this video students will learn about what minerals are and then provides numerous examples of how people encounter minerals in their lives. Viewers will come to understand how different minerals are mined and how they are used in the...
Visual Learning Systems
Topography and the Earth: the Crust
This program describes the major topographical features of Earth including mountains, plains, and plateaus. Footage from throughout North America takes students to the Rocky Mountains, the plains of Iowa, and the Colorado Plateau to...
Professor Dave Explains
Column Chromatography
Looking at column chromatography as a separation technique.
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Rocks, Minerals and Geology
This video is about rocks and minerals. It explains the importance of minerals and rocks in our everyday lives and how they are found in various materials and products. It also discusses the characteristics of minerals. It goes on to...
Getty Images
Beach With Sandy Foreground and Surf Breaking
Beach With Sandy Foreground and Surf Breaking