Theoretical physicist Rocky Kolb, University of Chicago, describes how a combination of an air-conditioned public library and a discouraging librarian contributed to making him the scientist he is today.

Researchers lay the groundwork for high resolution “heat maps” to protect residents and improve city planning



A quick check on a smartphone will provide you with the day's expected high temperature, but what if you...

Joel Walker and Linda Spuler, NASA’s Johnson Space Center director of center operations and emergency manager, respectively, describe the daily tasks involved in running a space center and how we prepare for and respond to scenarios like...

A conversation with Laura Iraci, NASA Research Scientist and AJAX Principle Investigator at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.

This video discusses how Chicago is becoming a leader in the fight against climate change through the implementation of green roofs. The video also highlights how this approach is literally a life-saver for the elderly and poor who may...

As the search for a homestead continues, we travel through Nemiah Valley to stunningly beautiful Chilko Lake, British Columbia and find a lot of Grizzly bears! From there it's off to look at a small property on the Quesnel River near...

These short, simple life hacks are based on physics. Detangle your headphones, remove sticker residue, check if sunglasses are polarized, cool your car faster, and avoid getting static shock!

CISSP Domain 3: System Architecture and Engineering: Fire suppression and hot and cold aisles.
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This clip is from the chapter "CISSP Domain 3: System Architecture and Engineering" of the series "CISSP® Certification Domain...

Variable air volume hvac system basics. In this video we look at the basics of VAV ventilation system covering vav variable air volume systems used in hvac ventilation design, vav terminals, ahu air handling units, fan assisted vav...

Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."

The fourth of five children, Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in...

How do computer room air conditioners work, in this video we learn how CRAC units work for server room air conditioning

HVAC systems used in supermarkets & food retailers. In this video we look at different HVACR systems used in supermarkets & food retail outlets to understand the basics of how they work.

Practise your listening skills and learn some new vocabulary!



In this video I talk with my mother about her experiences...

The cold air produced by ACs is not inherently harmful. However, you may start to see symptoms of air conditioning sickness if your AC fails to restrain the bacteria, mold, fungi, dander, etc., that are thriving in the air-conditioned...

The economic and environmental payoffs from energy efficiency can be very large, but they can only be maximised by a comprehensive strategy for designing and operating systems. Ed Crooks, the FT's US industry and energy editor, visited...

Buildings are among the biggest wasters of energy on the planet. This programme looks at the alternatives – and visits what are being billed as some of the greenest buildings in the world. At the moment almost 40% of all global...

How do Vacuum Pumps work. Vacuum Pumps Explained. In this video we learn how vacuum pumps work, the main parts of a vacuum pump and where we use them. This covered the basic working principle of single stage and two stage vacuum pumps...