Squishy Circuits
Use two play dough recipes to create “squishy circuits” and explore electricity.
17:28
How New Rules and Smart Tech Are Reinventing the Grid
After Superstorm Sandy, there was a lot of talk of a more distributed smart grid—a more resilient system. But how far have we come?
How Fireworks Get Their Colors
In this activity from Science Buddies, you will burn some metal salts to investigate what colors they make, then you’ll explain to your family and friends how fireworks colors are made!
11:47
The EPA’s New Proposal to Curb Carbon Emissions
The EPA’s proposal sets a 30 percent decrease in power plant carbon emissions by 2030.
7:42
What’s Shaking Up Oklahoma?
Earthquakes have increased by 50 percent in Oklahoma since 2013 and may be linked to drilling disposal wells.
8:20
The Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plains—of Iowa
Texas and California dominate the U.S. in wind power generation—but Iowa isn’t far behind.
16:13
A Diverse Energy Diet, to Face a Changing Climate
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz talks about progress on President Obama’s “all-of-the-above” energy strategy.
Iowa Going Green: What Does It Mean for 2016?
Could new wind energy projects influence votes?
17:43
Denis Hayes On Being Green
One of the founders of Earth Day talks about sustainability and his push for renewable energy.
Al Gore: Studio Session
Former vice president Al Gore joins Ira Flatow in the studio to talk about ‘The Future.’