NPR
Wind Power on Forest Land
The very first commercial wind project on U.S. Forest Service land will locate 15 turbines on government land in southern Vermont by the end of 2017. This project sets a precedent since it's the first agreement in the country between...
Music Matters
William Byrd and the Breakdown of Modality - Composer Insights
A look the breakdown of modality in “Ecce Advenit” by William Byrd. The typical features of the late Renaissance style are illustrated, including the linear construction and use of counterpoint. The video then proceeds to explore how the...
FuseSchool
Quarrying
Learn the basics about Quarrying, its economic advantages and disadvantages concerning environment and healthy living.
Science360
Next Generation Arctic Research Vessel On-track for Voyage of Discovery - Science Nation
The National Science Foundation (NSF), in cooperation with the Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF), has successfully launched the R/V Sikuliaq, a "next-generation" global class research...
Jabzy
How Trains Changed China - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about How Trains Changed China
Curated Video
Greece, Mycenae ancient city - Tholos tombs
Mycenae, built between two hills, Profitis llias and Sara, dominates the Plain of Argos. According to myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae. In order to build the citadel, Perseus employed the Cyclopes, mythical...
Curated Video
Greece, Mycenae ancient city - Treasury of Atreus Tholos tomb
Mycenae, built between two hills, Profitis llias and Sara, dominates the Plain of Argos. According to myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae. In order to build the citadel, Perseus employed the Cyclopes, mythical...
Curated Video
Italy, Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
The typical Italian Gothic building, the Cathedral of Florence, is dedicated to "Santa Maria del Fiore". The church was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio (c1245-1302) who considerably enlarged the existing religious structure. Finished...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Negative Effect of Dams on the Mekong River
This video highlights the growing demand for power in the developing world, particularly in Asia, and the reliance on hydropower as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. However, it also explores the negative consequences of hydropower...
TMW Media
Drinking Fresh Water From A Salty Ocean: How will they get the drinking water to dry land
Describe the different parts of the tulip and how the freshwater will move through it. Drinking Fresh Water From A Salty Ocean, Part 2
Astrum
Why NASA wants to build a space station around the Moon | NASA Gateway, SLS and Artemis
Gateway is NASA's most ambitious project yet, so how to they plan to get a space station around the Moon? And why have one there in the first place? SLS, Artemis and Gateway.
Curated Video
The Versatility of Clay: From Pottery to Medicine
From construction to medicine, clay has been an important material for humans for thousands and thousands of years. It is a fine-grained rock or soil containing metal oxides, and organic matter. From pottery and construction to writing...
Amor Sciendi
St. Paul's Cathedral: Religion and Science
How can do the Sciences, Artistic Expression, and Religion come together to create a useful, inspiring, and beautiful structure? Learn about Christopher Wrens Process in designing and building St. Paul's Cathedral
Next Animation Studio
Sinkhole opens up inside Tennessee stadium
A massive sinkhole opened up inside a stadium at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, following construction work. According to USA Today, the sinkhole, discovered by construction workers weeks ago, was initially only...
SWPictures
SURVIVOR'S GUIDE - Living Dangerously
Every year in Bangladesh at least 30,000 children die through accidents and almost a quarter are drownings. But burns, traffic accidents and electrocution are also common causes of childhood deaths and injuries. Families regard these...
Espresso Media
Chernobyl: A Massive Engineering Effort to Contain Radioactive Pollution
Chernobyl part 2/7: This video discusses the massive engineering effort that went into building the Arch of Chernobyl, a new containment structure that replaced the decaying concrete sarcophagus over the radioactive reactor.
Next Animation Studio
MIT scientists invent blocks able to create giant lightweight structures
Researchers at MIT have developed a lightweight structure of tiny blocks that can be snapped together, similar to the way child's construction toys can be put together, and revolutionize the assembly of large objects, such as airplanes,...
Two Minute Music Theory
Building Music: What Is A Motif? - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #24
Today we begin a series called "Building Music" looking at how composers construct music starting with the smallest element: The Motif. Music Examples Used: Beethoven - 5th Symphony, Movement 1 Brahms - Wiegenlieder, Op. 49, No. 4 Ravel...
Espresso Media
Gullfaks to Hebron: The Construction of the Gullfaks
Gullfaks to Hebron part 3/8: This video explores the construction of two massive concrete offshore platforms in Norway, Gullfaks C and Troll A. The platforms were designed to be kept stable and anchored to the sea floor using concrete...
Espresso Media
Walls of Venice: Exploring the Underwater Bunkers
Walls of Venice part 4/8: This video provides a rare glimpse into the underwater bunkers that house the mobile barriers of the MOSE system in Venice. It showcases the intricate hydraulic and electric systems that are crucial to the...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Solar Power to the Rescue
This video highlights the efforts of Okra Solar, a social enterprise backed by the Cambodian Government, to provide clean and affordable energy to off-grid communities in Cambodia. This sustainable approach showcases the potential for...