SciShow
The Sweet and Lowdown on Sweeteners
From sucrose to high fructose corn syrup to... lead? Hank gives us the sweet and lowdown on sweeteners.
SciShow Kids
Where Does Sugar Come From? Science for Kids
From a chocolate chip cookie to a big, juicy strawberry, your favorite sweet snacks have one thing in common: sugar! Join Jessi and learn all about how sugar gets from plants to your kitchen table!
SciShow
Why We Love Sugar
Hank talks about a sweet-tasting substance we humans just love - where it comes from, why we need it and how we could maybe stand to love it a little less.
SciShow
SciShow: Sugar Compilation
We've compiled our videos about sugar and sweetness here. Enjoy the rush!
Curated Video
What is a monosaccharide
Monosaccharides are the simplest forms of carbohydrates. Their classification, structure and examples are going to be discussed in this video.
Curated Video
Percentage yield
A measurement of the efficiency of a chemical reaction, calculated by dividing the actual amount of product by the theoretical maximum amount. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
Invading Animals: The Cane Toad
In the early 20th Century, the South American cane toad was introduced to Australia to eat beetles which were destroying the sugar crop. But once in the wild the toads did more harm than good. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The...
Curated Video
Brazil: Life on a Plantation
As machinery takes over from manual labourers, discover the effect this is having on one of Brazil's many thousands of sugarcane cutters. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The sugarcane industry was once the largest...
Curated Video
Cane toads
There are many ways to deal with pest problems, but some of them can create unexpected outcomes. People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Science and the environment Learning Points Biological control uses natural predators...
Curated Video
Sweet Secrets: Unveiling the Science and History of Sugar
Dive into the fascinating world of sugar, from its humble beginnings as a luxury item to its current status as a kitchen staple. Discover how sugar is transformed from beets and cane into the crystals we use every day. Explore the...
Curated Video
Environmental Innovations in Rio de Janeiro: Harnessing Waste for Energy and Advancements in Biodiesel
This video highlights the innovative environmental schemes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city is harnessing methane gas from landfills to generate electricity, potentially avoiding an energy crisis. Additionally, recycling is being used...
Weird History
The History of Sugar
Weird History Food is going to give you a spoonful of sugar with these sugar facts. We all know that sugar is delicious, but not the healthiest thing to eat. We’re starting to understand its role in weight gain and other health...
Ancient Lights Media
Thailand
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Thailand.
Restoration Planet
On the Trail of Rare Primates in Ecuador
For the first episode of the new year, the Restoration Planet team helps track one of the world's rarest primates. Near the coast of Ecuador lies the Pacoche Rainforest, home of the critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted...
The Viral Fever
Mountains: Yunnan Hani Tribe, China
Mountains provide a splendid backdrop from communities but they are also important ecological landscapes for the people that on and around them. Approximately one-tenth of the world's population depends directly on mountains for their...
Jabzy
Colonization of Taiwan - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Colonization of Taiwan
The Wall Street Journal
Building Brands That Scale
What's the next ubiquitous digital brand? The founders of two startups share what it takes to create products that users crave. Tim Brown of Allbirds and Tina Sharkey of Brandless sit down with WSJ's David Pierce.
The Wall Street Journal
No-Rules Food
Hear from two leaders in hospitality who are using food as a tool to get closer to the land, upend the gatekeepers and collaborate across cultures, disciplines and geographies.
Visual Learning Systems
Plant Structure and Function: Stem Functions
Students will learn how the structures of plants such as roots, stems, and leaves enable them to live and grow. Real-life applications show how these plant structures are useful sources of food, building materials and medicine. Other...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bessy Reyna "Is This Really Broad Street, Hartford?"
Bessy Reyna is the author of two bilingual books of poetry, The Battlefield of Your Body (Hill-Stead Museum, 2005) and Memoirs of the Unfaithful Lover/ Memorias de la amante infiel (tunAstral, A.C., 2010, Toluca Mexico). A chapbook of...
FuseSchool
Microorganisms and making alcohol
What are microorganisms? They are microscopic organisms or tiny living things. Microorganisms can cause diseases, but in this video we are going to learn about how they are useful to us, specifically in making alcohol.
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Kinship Garden and Greenhouse Tour
Research scientist and public domain plant breeder, Alan Kapuler, who prefers to be called “mushroom”, takes us on a tour of his exotic greenhouse, a 21-year biodiversity experiment in Corvallis, Oregon, he refers to as Kinship Gardens.
Learning Mole
Plants as Food
A video created for, and aimed at primary school science students learning all about plants. This video will take students through the plants that are commonly used as food.
Ancient Lights Media
India: Geographical Regions
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip examines the main geographical regions of India as well as some of their pertinent cultural aspects.