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Often hard-to-understand concepts of air, gases, air pressure, and layers of the atmosphere are plainly explained in this video. Concepts and terminology: oxygen, nitrogen, layers, weather, jet stream, and northern lights.
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Presents the principles of atmospheric dynamics. The Earth's atmosphere is a balance of gases and sunlight that allows for the possibility of life. It has a composition, structure, and life sustaining biological, geological, and chemical cycles in its lower reaches. Also, discusses how these atmospheric elements are being impacted by the unprecedented burning of fossil fuels.
Hurricane season runs from June to November. During these months, all three requirements for hurricanes to form are present. Storms form off the coast of Africa and travel on currents of warm ocean water. Also, the wind patterns alter the location of the jet stream. Part of the "Seasonal Science" series.
A new transmitter helps protect wireless data from hackers. Other features in this episode include bacteria using DNA to speed their evolution and a new next-generation water harvester that delivers fresh water from air. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
Jupiter poses many questions about our solar system. It is a powerful planet of gas whose flowing colors and spots are beautiful, but contain violent storms and jet streams. A mini solar system of over sixty moons rotate around Jupiter--a half billion miles from earth. Could one of these moons contain life under its icy crust?
This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere, and the factors that influence and cause weather. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other topics covered include conduction, convection, radiation, thermometer, barometer, air pressure, winds, anemometer, sea breeze, land breeze, doldrums, trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies, and jet streams.
Introduces caveman Zog to Newton's basic laws of motion. By observing objects on earth and in space, Zog learns that nothing can start moving, speed up, slow down, change direction, or stop unless a force is applied to it--even if the force is hard to see, like gravity or friction. He learns that for every force there is an equal and opposite force and that is the principle behind jet propulsion. And he learns that, scientifically, work occurs only when a force moves an object some distance.
Find out the scoop on streamgages. What are they? How do they impact everyday life? Whether drinking from the tap, using electricity, or canoeing down a river, all of these activities benefit from information gathered by USGS streamgages.
How does one become a jet engine mechanic? The researchers in the A to Z Career Lab investigate the roles and responsibilities of jet engine mechanics, and they report their findings to inquisitive students. Part of the "I Can Be Anything I Want to Be A to Z" series.
Part of the "Life in Aquatic Environments" series. Places many of the organisms into an ecological perspective of hydras, planarians, annelids, aquatic insects, rotifers, protists, and all other organisms that provide food for fish and other vertebrates. Observes adaptations for planktonic life in daphnia and other cladocerans, copepods, rotifers, and planktonic algae. Explores bacterial decomposition, recycling of materials, adaptations for bottom life, and ecological relationships in the bottom community. Takes an underwater look at the highly specialized organisms that live in rapids, under rock communities, and in slower waters. Investigates adaptations for life in temporary wetland environments.
Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory conduct scientific investigations and engage in the engineering design process as part of their everyday operations. In this segment, they offer an overview of the five steps involved in creating science fair projects. Part of the “How to Do a Science Fair Project” series.
Team members at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory share the challenges faced during the final minutes before “Curiosity” landed on the surface of Mars. “Curiosity” is a car-sized robotic rover exploring Gale Crater on Mars as part of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission (MSL).
Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory detail how to check the results once the experiment is completed. In this segment, they tell students to look for trends and draw conclusions from their data. They also encourage students to examine their data for possible influences from factors not part of the experiment. Part of the “How to Do a Science Fair Project” series.
Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory discuss how to turn observations into a testable question. In this segment, they give examples of possible testable questions for students to use when thinking about their science fair project. Part of the “How to Do a Science Fair Project” series.
Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory give tips for presenting the final product of the experiment. In this segment, they offer suggestions for communicating the experiment and results in a way that will captivate an audience’s attention. Part of the “How to Do a Science Fair Project” series.
Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory discuss the importance of variables and design when conducting science fair projects. In this segment, they instruct students to conduct the experiment multiple times, and each trial should repeat in exactly the same manner. Part of the “How to Do a Science Fair Project” series.
Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory give tips on how to come up with a unique idea for a science fair project. In this segment, they encourage students to look around and ask questions about what they see. This can include observations about patterns, shapes, and behaviors. Part of the “How to Do a Science Fair Project” series.
Today's telescopes study the sky across the electromagnetic spectrum. Each part of the spectrum tells scientists different things about the universe, giving them more pieces of the cosmic jigsaw puzzle. The most powerful telescopes on the ground and in space have joined forces over the last decade in a unique observing campaign, known as the Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey, or GOODS, which reaches across the spectrum and deep back into cosmic time.
Courtney Ritz began working as an intern at NASA Headquarters in 2001. This experience inspired her to pursue a career with NASA, and she became a full-time employee at the Goddard Space Flight Center in 2002. As a web accessibility coordinator, she has used her technical skills and experience as an individual who is blind to promote accessibility. Part of the "Women@NASA" series.
Cynthia Bixby is the chief of the Systems Engineering and Integration branch at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Prior to becoming chief, Bixby was the systems engineer for the Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge project, which researched the flexiblity and efficiency of wing flaps on a NASA Gulfstream. Earlier in her NASA career, she was acting deputy and then acting chief of the Flight Systems branch. Part of the "Women@NASA" series.
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