Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche questioned the ability of science to explain and give meaning to our world, daring us to think critically not only about religion, but science, and knowledge itself. Learn all about his ideas in this fun video inspired by vintage video games.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Douglas Adams was a writer and author best known for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Sadly, he died of a massive heart attack in 2001 at the young age of 49. Each year, fans of his work celebrate the 25th of May (or “Towel Day”) as a tribute to the author.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The BBC looks at a new and innovative renewable energy invention, Kite Power Solutions. It is estimated that 30 kites could provide electricity for 75,000 homes.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
By following honeyguides, a species of bird, people in Africa are able to locate bees’ nests to harvest honey. Research now reveals that humans use special calls to solicit the help of honeyguides and that honeyguides actively recruit appropriate human partners. This relationship is a rare example of cooperation between humans and free-living animals.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Learn about the states of matter, solids, liquids and gases, how they're different and where they're found in everyday life.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
With help from Fuse School, learn the basics about global warming, particularly how burning fossil fuels adds extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, and how this then leads to climate change.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Fuse School: To better understand the science behind global warming, it is important to first understand how the Earth's atmosphere functions. This informative video shows the role of gravity and how the electromagnetic spectrum is involved.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Fuse School: Learn the basics about the effects of global warming on the environment. Some of the problems global warming may cause are changing climate, extremes of weather, problems for ecosystems, rising sea levels, and ocean acidification.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Have you ever wondered what an escalator looks like on the inside, or how it works? Here's a brief demonstration.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Rosetta revisits the exciting scientific discoveries she has made during her time at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, including the successful search to find Philae. Now it's time to start preparing to descend to the comet for the end of her extraordinary mission.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The earth's bodies of water are the focus of this film about evolution. As the narrator points out, the vast depths of the earth's oceans remain barely explored.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Corals are sessile animals, meaning they are immobile and anchored to one spot for the entirety of their lives. Stony coral, leathery coral, and sea fan coral are featured in this segment, along with the beautiful fish that inhabit coral reefs.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Brilliantly colorful parrot fish and two-bar sea bream are among the fish featured in this segment. Sea cucumbers, the vacuum cleaners of all the Earth's oceans, also make an appearance.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This segment looks at the advantages and disadvantages of swarm fish and loner fish, providing insight into their coloration and behavior. Spectacular footage reveals twobar sea bream, trumpet fish, barracudas, and harlequin sweetlips.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Green sea turtles (the largest hard-shelled sea turtle) and whale sharks (the largest shark and fish overall) are featured in this segment. We also encounter a langouste, otherwise known as a rock lobster, and a moray eel lurking in their coral reef habitat.
Are you sure you want to delete this comment? You will not be able to recover it.