Crash Course
Conservation and Restoration Ecology: Crash Course Ecology
Hank wraps up the Crash Course on ecology by taking a look at the growing fields of conservation biology and restoration ecology, which use all the kung fu moves we've learned about in the past eleven weeks and apply them to protecting...
TED Talks
Mathieu Lehanneur: Science-inspired design
Naming science as his chief inspiration, Mathieu Lehanneur shows a selection of his ingenious designs -- an interactive noise-neutralizing ball, an antibiotic course in one layered pill, asthma treatment that reminds kids to take it, a...
MinuteEarth
Why Do Some Animals Eat Poop?
Animals eat their own poop in order to gain extra access to nutrients or to microbes that help digest those nutrients. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Coprophagy:...
Crash Course
Pollution: Crash Course Ecology
Hank talks about the last major way humans are impacting the environment in this penultimate episode of Crash Course Ecology. Pollution takes many forms - from the simplest piece of litter to the more complex endocrine distruptors - and...
Curated Video
Toxic
Poisonous, capable of causing death or serious illness by chemical means. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
The Elements: Lead
The durable properties of lead mean that it has been utilised by humans for thousands of years, with Roman pipes still seen today. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Lead is a soft, malleable metal. The Romans used lead. Lead...
Curated Video
The Elements: Mercury
Mercury is an elusive and toxic element. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Mercury is a rare element. Mercury is a liquid at room temperature. Mercury is highly toxic. Mercury is used in thermometers and batteries. A Twig...
Curated Video
Factpack: Mercury in Food Chains
Discover how mercury travels through food chains, and how its concentration multiplies along the way. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
Curated Video
Leaded and Unleaded Petrol
In USA in the 1970s, 200,000 tonnes of lead was added to petrol every year. Now leaded petrol for cars is banned. Discover the dangers of tetraethyl lead in petrol. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Midgley Junior added...
Curated Video
Pollution: Water
How does water get polluted? Discover what water pollution means for the environment and how it affects humans. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Industry, agriculture and sewage all contribute to water pollution....
Curated Video
Chemical Filtration
We look at how chemical filtration can be used to remove contaminants from water. Potassium permanganate is used as the contaminant. First, we try to remove it using physical filtration, with filter paper and a funnel. This does not...
Curated Video
Nanotechnology: Is It Safe?
Nanotechnology is already widely used, but some scientists are warning it could prove dangerous in future. Why? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Nanomaterials take on very different properties to their larger particles....
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
Environmental Racism: The Fight Against Hazardous Waste in Black Communities
This video examines the history of environmental racism, focusing on protests in Warren County, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas, where predominantly Black neighborhoods were targeted for hazardous waste disposal. It highlights the...
Curated Video
Pollution and You
Dr. Forrester explains different types of pollution: water, air, and noise.
Brave Wilderness
Scorched by the Dumb Cane!
This is NOT your average house plant! Although it looks like or may even be a plant in your home, do NOT try an experiment such as this. On today's episode, Coyote travels to Costa Rica to compare the effects of the Dumb Cane leaf,...
Curated Video
Electronic Waste Recycling in India: The High Cost to Health and Environment
This video sheds light on the hazardous and environmentally damaging practices of electronic waste recycling in India, particularly near Delhi. Workers are exposed to toxic fumes and chemicals while dismantling and processing electronic...
Curated Video
Assessing the Impact of London's Congestion Charge on Air Quality and Public Health
This video highlights the impact of London's congestion charge on traffic reduction and air pollution levels. Researchers at King's College London are conducting a groundbreaking study combining toxicology and epidemiology to assess the...
Curated Video
Establishing Team Behavior Norms - Team Development
Team behavior norms are the unwritten rules that team members follow. Establishing your team behavior norms is an important step in moving your team to high performance mode.
Curated Video
Post-transition Metals Song Periodic Table
Learn about the Periodic Tables Post-transition Metals with Post-transition Metals Song Periodic Table by KLT.
Brave Wilderness
Deadly Bite!? Blue Ring Octopus
The Blue Ring Octopus is notoriously the most deadly animal on the planet due to its extremely venomous bite. Just one chomp contains enough venom to kill over 20 people! In this video Mark Vins will attempt to touch this creature to...
Curated Video
Toxic Holiday Food and Items
What's fun, easy, or delicious to us may be toxic to the animals we share our homes with. Jessi gives you a quick rundown on some of the more common toxic holiday items - and some may surprise you.
Curated Video
Poisonous Snake and Venomous Frogs?!
Jessi shares her newest knowledge about unconventional poisonous and venomous animals with you. It's always a good time to learn new things, especially when they're as awesome as these animals!