Science360
Wearable robotic arm responds to human gestures- Science Now
In this week's episode of NSF Science Now we test out a wearable robotic arm, follow Beluga whales in the Arctic, and finally we examine forest drought across much of the U.S.-Check it out!
Next Animation Studio
Microplastics found in Arctic sea ice
Researchers aboard the Swedish Icebreaker Oden, as part of the Northwest Passage Project, have found microplastics polluting ice from the Arctic Ocean.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Wonders: What if You Woke Up Tomorrow and the Temperature was 2 Degrees Hotter?
Overview of the impact on Earth of an increase in global average temperature.
Mazz Media
Insect
This live-action video program is about the word insect. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word insect through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Next Animation Studio
Massive iceberg breaks from Eastern Antarctica
Scientists said iceberg D-28 is among the largest to calve from Antarctic ice in decades, but is not caused by climate change.
Next Animation Studio
Saving ozone layer reduced climate change effects
A new study from the University of New South Wales has found that in addition to allowing the ozone layer to recover, the Montreal Protocol has also slowed the rate of climate change by up to 25 percent.
Science360
Arctic soils key to future climate
Since the last ice age, plants in the Alaskan Arctic have been taking carbon out of the atmosphere and locking it away in the soil. So, for thousands of years, the soil microbes in this region of the world have subsisted on a limited...
Next Animation Studio
U.S. coastline to sink by up to 25 inches by 2050
Galveston could sink 25 inches as sea-level rise combines with a continental sagging effect to cause increased coastal flooding.
Next Animation Studio
‘Heat blob’ contributing to sea ice loss in Arctic
An underwater “heat blob” from the Atlantic is exacerbating the warming of the Arctic Ocean and contributing to the rapid disappearance of Arctic sea ice
Curated Video
I WONDER - Are All Deserts Hot?
This video is answering the question of are all deserts hot.
Physics Girl
I dove in a NUCLEAR SUBMARINE (Frozen Ocean)
What could go wrong diving in a nuclear submarine in the arctic? For one, we nearly lost our drone.
Mazz Media
Adapt
This live-action video program is about the word adapt. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word adapt through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
NASA
Warm Winter Cyclone Damaged Arctic Sea Ice Pack
A large cyclone that crossed the Arctic in December 2015 brought so much heat and humidity to this otherwise frigid environment that it thinned and shrunk the sea ice cover during a time when the ice should have been growing. Credit:...
NASA
2018 Arctic Sea Ice Ties for Sixth Lowest Minimum Extent on NASA Record
Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum extent Sept. 19, and then again on Sept. 23, 2018. NASA works with the National Snow and Ice Data Center to track sea ice in the Arctic as it grows to a maximum extent through the winter and...
Step Back History
Canada and America's Weird Relationship
A spat broke out at the G7 between American President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime-Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada and America have a special and weird relationship. Let's talk about it.
NASA
NASA | The Arctic and the Antarctic Respond in Opposite Ways
The Arctic and the Antarctic are regions that have a lot of ice and acts as air conditioners for the Earth system. This year, Antarctic sea ice reached a record maximum extent while the Arctic reached a minimum extent in the top ten...
Curated Video
Exploring Space Weather
In this video, we explore the weather in space, focusing on the sun and its impact on Earth. We learn about solar wind, auroras, solar storms, and their effects on our communication systems and astronauts in space. The video highlights...
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Canada
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Canada.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Alaska
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.
Earth Rangers
Arctic Foxes Use Good Camouflage
Arctic foxes may be small, but they undergo powerful adaptations that help them survive in the snowy tundra, one of the planet’s most unforgiving biomes. One of their most important adaptations is the gift of camouflage: Arctic foxes’...
Curated Video
The Science of Climate Change
Real World Science : The Science of Climate Change This program begins by explaining how scientists have learned that Earth’s climate has changed many times over billions of years and that Earth’s climate is always changing. Students...
Mazz Media
Desert
This live-action video program is about deserts. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...