Tiny particles suspended in the air, known as aerosols, can darken snow and ice causing it to absorb more of the sun’s energy. But until recently, scientists rarely considered the effect of all three major types of...

New research led by NASA researchers has found populations of the microscopic marine plants, phytoplankton, have decreased in the Northern Hemisphere. An analysis using a NASA model in combination with ocean satellite data between...

In mid-March, skywatchers in the northern hemisphere can try to observe all 110 objects from the Messier catalog in one night. To celebrate the Messier Marathon, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is releasing 12 new images to add to...

Principal Investigator Steven Wofsy of Harvard University and atmospheric scientist Paul Newman of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center sent back a video postcard of the second two legs of the Atmospheric Tomography, or ATom mission....

We are almost through the Phanerozoic eon! After the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Eras, we get to the Cenozoic era, which is the one we are still living in today. This is the age of mammals, which came to dominate the Earth, and here we also...

This English language learning video aims to help people confidently make suggestions or talk about what to do or where to go, as well as how to accept or refuse an invitation.

Believe it or not, "how do I find the Milky Way" is one of the most common questions I get about astrophotography, so I decided to make this quick little video describing how to find it.

When Bailey plans for some wintertime activities, he looks at cold weather and discovers how he can stay warm, and retain heat by insulation. Animated graphics help viewers to learn about different temperatures.

Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are formed due to violent storms that originate over oceans and seas and move towards land, potentially causing extensive damage to both life and property. But there is a very interesting thing related...

Anti-science mentality is rampant in this day and age, and one of the more peculiar aspects of this trend is the current fad that is the Flat Earth model. There exists a group of people who believe that against everything we have come to...

This video explores five fun facts about Africa.

This video is answering the question of where is Africa.

This video explains how the four seasons - winter, spring, summer, and autumn - are experienced differently depending on where we are located on Earth. It explores the unique characteristics, beauty, and dangers of each season and how...

Now that we've learned about how the universe began, as well as the development of the Milky Way galaxy, the solar system, and the Earth, it's time to learn about the human beings that came to inhabit the Earth. Eventually, they began to...

In this video, we learn about the different seasons and what causes them. The Earth's tilt on its axis as it revolves around the sun is responsible for the varying amounts of light received by different parts of the Earth throughout...

Through telescopic video and photos combined with animated graphics, students will learn about the layers of the sun and its effects on earth, the moon and all the objects in our solar system and the universe.

This video is a review of the Earth's Rotation and Revolution series. In this video, we explore the fascinating concepts of Earth's rotation and revolution. We learn how Earth revolves around the sun in an orbit, taking 365.25 days for a...

Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about the solar system.

The 3 simple ingredients of sun, air and water lead to every type of weather on Earth. The atmosphere is constantly trying to balance heat from the sun with water vapor and air to create a dynamic planet. The unique properties of the...

This video explores the features of spring, focusing on the unique habits of plants, animals, and people during this season. Additional concepts and terminology: season, sunlight, warmth, hibernation, migration, revolution, axis, and...

The melting of Earth's polar ice is incrementally warping the planet’s crust both vertically and horizontally.

Planets Set: 5. This clip examines the astronomical events behind equinoxes and solstices.

This video discusses how the Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun are responsible for the different seasons. This video is part of the 11-part series, Earth, Sun, and Moon.

Snow-covered forests, animals foraging for food, and sports provide for an exciting glimpse into the wonders of the winter season. Concepts and terminology include: snow, ice, hibernation, winter sports, and winter solstice.