Bloomberg
Jobs Miss Complicates Fed's Taper
Oct.10 -- Simon Ballard Chief Economist at First Abu Dhabi Bank sees that tapering is still on track to start in November despite the weak U.S. jobs report.
Curated Video
Rover Releases Most Popular Dog Names Of 2022
If you have a Max or a Luna, you're far from alone.
Bloomberg
Capgemini Ready to Respond to Volatility Amid 'Solid' Demand, CEO Says
Feb.14 -- Paul Hermelin, chief executive officer at Capgemini, discusses fourth-quarter results, the impact of Brexit, and the main concerns for the business in the year ahead. He speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Lockhart: I Don’t See an Interest Rate Cut in the Foreseeable Future
May.01 -- Former Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart discusses the Fed policy decision, falling inflation, the U.S. economy, the 2% inflation target and the U.S.-China trade negotiation. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : May the ore be with you: Japan sells gold Darth Vader mask
A solid gold Darth Vader mask is going on sale in Japan with a $1.4 million price tag for a one-of-a-kind likeness of science fiction's most famous villain
Steve Spangler Science
Cornstarch Goo - Cool Science Experiment
In this fascinating episode, Mr. Spangler uses cornstarch and water to create a solution known as "non-Newtonian" solution, meaning that the solution doesn't behave in the way that Newton's laws would expect it to. This is one of the...
Steve Spangler Science
Steve Spangler on The Ellen Show February 2008
A lot goes on during this visit to the Ellen DeGeneres show. During the first segment, Spangler demonstrates the ability of the human body to act as a conductor of electricity and he shows the clean burning properties of hydrogen and...
Curated OER
Cornstarch Goo - Cool Science Experiment
In this fascinating episode, Mr. Spangler uses cornstarch and water to create a solution known as "non-Newtonian" solution, meaning that the solution doesn't behave in the way that Newton's laws would expect it to. This is one of the...
Khan Academy
States of Matter Follow-Up, States of Matter and Intermolecular Forces, Chemistry
Sal continues his explanation of the states of matter by focusing on hydrogen bonds. This time, he uses plasma as the substance being studied, and explains how the hydrogen bonds change as the substance goes from solid to liquid to gas.
Steve Spangler Science
Homemade Ice Cream - Sick Science! #041
Here is the recipe for making ice cream in a couple of zip-top plastic bags. It is a fun way to demonstrate phase changes, especially when the weather is hot! Use this in your elementary science curriculum when introducing the states of...
Khan Academy
Compositional and Mechanical Layers of the Earth, Cosmology and Astronomy
Sal details the chemical and mechanical composition of the Earth's crust, mantle, and core layers—a substantial addition to your geology or earth science lecture.
Curated OER
What is a Cylinder?
Follow along as the instructor explains what makes a solid shape a cylinder. Yes, learning the meaning of these terms: cylinder, base, curved side, curved face, congruent bases, solid, three dimensional, area, circumference, parallel,...
Steve Spangler Science
Play and Freeze - Having Fun Making Ice Cream
Steve Spangler has created a toy that relies on science to make ice cream! He uses a ball with two cylinders inserted. One contains rock salt and water, while the other contains the ice cream ingredients. Once sealed, a family kicks the...
Curated OER
Dry Ice Fun for a Spooky Halloween
Create a cauldron of bubbling fun with this Halloween-themed demonstration idea. Using dry ice, Steve Spangler creates a crystal ball. If you compare the sublimation of dry ice to the melting of water ice, it is a wonderful way to...
Steve Spangler Science
Cornstarch Monster - Sick Science! #055
Make a strangely-moving "monster" out of cornstarch and water. The mixture produces a colloid with properties of both a liquid and a solid. Place the material over a stereo speaker, turn up the music, and watch it dance! This is a fun...
Steve Spangler Science
Amazing 9 Layer Density Tower - Sick Science! #012
This is a strong visual display of density. It requires a mountain of materials and is quite messy, so you most likely will not want to have lab groups perform this activity. You could demonstrate it for your class when exploring the...
Curated OER
Energy and the Four States of Matter Solid Liquid Gas and Plasma
There are four states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. As this clip describes, the key to changing the states of matter is the addition or subtraction of energy. Learn about molecules, heat, plasma, and the science behind...
Curated OER
What is a Cylinder?
Follow along as the instructor explains what makes a solid shape a cylinder. Yes, learning the meaning of these terms: cylinder, base, curved side, curved face, congruent bases, solid, three dimensional, area, circumference, parallel,...
Curated OER
What is a Pyramid?
One base, triangular sides, and defined polygons are all parts of what make up a pyramid. Check out this video and see the instructor draw pictures of a variety of pyramids. She identifies the specific parts and gives them names based on...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Atomic Arrangements in Solids
This video/animation asks the question "So if the same molecules are in the solid, liquid, and vapor forms of water, why are their properties so different?" The properties of a material are affected not just by the kinds of atom in it,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Structure and Property Changes of Water
Dr. Chris Muhlstein explains the challenge of studying materials that are too small to see with the naked eye. The technique some scientists use to observe individual atoms is similar to the technique of using touch to find out the size,...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Chemistry Videos: Solid, Liquid & Gas Song
Kids will have clarity in understanding the differences between solids, liquids, and gases. They Might Be Giants perform a catchy tune to help. [1:22]
University of Florida
Chemistry 2041 Lecture Notes: Phases and Equilibrium
An extensive set of notes and graphics (excellent graphics) pertaining to the phases of matter, phase changes and the energy changes associated with changes in phase. Characteristic properties of solids, liquids and gases are discussed....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: States of Matter: Lesson 2
This lesson will define the three classical states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "States of Matter."