Climate varies across the world, producing distinct climate zones. Discover the many factors that create these differences. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Climate varies across the world. The world can be divided into six...

Discover how the chemical reactions which produce the extraordinary colours of the Northern Lights have their origins in outer space. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a natural...

How climatologists use ice cores, cylindrical cones of ice drilled from glaciers, to reveal Earth's historical cycles of climate change. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. The Earth has natural, long cycles of climate. The...

Could Atlantis, the mythical city which sank beneath the sea, be based in historical fact? The story of how a volcanic eruption on Crete may have inspired this enduring myth. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In 1630BC, the...

The first attempts to land a probe on a different planet. Scientists hoped an Earth-like world might lie beneath Venus' dense atmosphere, but a very different reality awaited. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Venus was...

A glowing cloud of dust and gas surrounding a star towards the end of its life cycle. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...

A high-current electrical discharge in the atmosphere that may occur during thunderstorms, or sometimes dust storms or volcanic eruptions. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...

The lowest frequency range of electromagnetic radiation, with wavelengths from millimetres to many kilometres. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...

The lower and most dense part of the atmosphere, extending to an altitude of about 20km at the equator and 11km at the poles. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...

The loss of water vapour from plants to the atmosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...

The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors such as temperature and pressure, wind speed, and precipitation. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...

Did you know that greenhouse gases in the atmosphere prevent heat from escaping?
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Four of Earth's parts are shown on screen, but which is the odd one out?
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Check out the various forms of weather, what causes it, and how it affects our lives.
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The weather is the current state...

Why are sea levels rising at twice the rate that scientists predicted?
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Understand how meteorologists can predict the weather.
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Meteorologists try to


predict, or forecast the...

Learn all about the Earth's water cycle.
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Water constantly recycles itself throug
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Explore the ways in which scientists are developing new sources of energy.
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Science helps with developing cleaner...

Find out why the sky is blue.
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The Sun emits white light.


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What's the difference between climate and weather?
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Climate refers to the average weather condi
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ions in a region over...

This film explores how the world's climate has changed over time and how human activities have accelerated this natural process.
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Sail alongside the crew of Kingfisher II as they compete for the 2003 Jules Verne Trophy.
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The Doldrums is an area near...

This film examines the tell-tale signs of air pollution and how its effects can be catastrophic to ecosystems.
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Join us on an awe-inspiring voyage through the captivating history of meteors! In this fascinating video, we delve into the origins of these celestial marvels, from ancient civilizations' interpretations to modern scientific discoveries....