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The Science of Energy: Resources and Power Explained

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The Science of Energy: Resources and Power Explained presents an unbiased investigation into the energy sources that power our world. Vividly illustrated with animations, 3-D graphics, demonstrations, and other visuals that make scientific and mathematical concepts understandable, The Science of Energy is a marvelous window into the inner workings of energy that will keep you constantly engaged.
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  1. S1 AFL. 1 - Energy and Human Civilization

    3 maart 2016
    33min.
    TV-PG
    How much energy is required to power human civilization? What is it that makes our cities, factories, homes, and cars so energy inefficient? How can the average individual affect energy directions? Find out in this overview of how energy touches everything from engineering and economics to biology, chemistry, and geophysics.
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  2. S1 AFL. 2 - Energy: Forms and Conversion for Use

    3 maart 2016
    35min.
    TV-PG
    Energy is a fundamental part of our universe - in a sense, the universe is energy. Here, Professor Wysession introduces you to the many fascinating forms energy takes, including potential, kinetic, mechanical, and thermal energy. He also explains how energy is measured to make you more fluent in "energy-speak."
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  3. S1 AFL. 3 - Heat: The Transfer and Flow of Energy

    3 maart 2016
    34min.
    TV-PG
    One of the first forms of energy that humans learned to use is heat. You'll examine three ways heat flows (radiation, convection, conduction); make sense of the heat flow equation and the concept of entropy; and go inside the inner workings of a "heat engine" machine.
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  4. S1 AFL. 4 - Electricity: Ultimate Energy Converter

    3 maart 2016
    35min.
    TV-PG
    Discover what makes electricity such an attractive vehicle for energy. Learn how electricity can come from oil, coal, solar, and other forces, and how electricity travels through wires with the help of voltage. Also, examine recent advances that make it easier for us to choose where we source our electricity.
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  5. S1 AFL. 5 - Chemical Energy, Biomass, and Photosynthesis

    3 maart 2016
    38min.
    TV-PG
    Turn now to chemical energy, the potential energy resulting from the position of atoms within molecules. After an overview of photosynthesis (perhaps the universe's most amazing form of energy conversion), learn how combustion transforms biofuels into light and heat, and how energy density affects the transportation of biofuels like petroleum.
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  6. S1 AFL. 6 - Coal: Convenient, Energy-Dense Fuel

    3 maart 2016
    34min.
    TV-PG
    Understand one of energy's most polarizing topics: coal. Where does coal come from, and how does it develop? What makes coal "clean" or "dirty"? Why do certain nations have the largest coal reserves? What are some advantages to coal energy? And how does strip mining impact the environment?
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  7. S1 AFL. 7 - Petroleum: Chemistry, Retrieval, and Use

    3 maart 2016
    35min.
    TV-PG
    In a first look at petroleum, examine the science behind this common fossil fuel: how it's formed, how it's found and processed, how it's transported, and how it's used. You'll also gain insights into related topics, including geologic structures such as anticlines and the growth of the petroleum industry.
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  8. S1 AFL. 8 - New Petroleum Directions

    3 maart 2016
    34min.
    TV-PG
    Peer into the future with this look at some of the newest trends in oil and gas production. Professor Wysession explains the difference between conventional and unconventional oil, the geology of oil sands and oil shales, and the risks of fracking (which can cause earthquakes and other serious damage).
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  9. S1 AFL. 9 - Fossil Fuel Energy: Issues and Concerns

    3 maart 2016
    36min.
    TV-PG
    Fossil fuels, while abundant and portable, come with a significant list of drawbacks. Focus now on the various financial, environmental, and health concerns surrounding our continued reliance on fossil fuels (such as coal fires and oil spills). Then, examine some recent technological and legislative efforts to combat these problems.
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  10. S1 AFL. 10 - Understanding Carbon Dioxide

    3 maart 2016
    35min.
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    Carbon dioxide is a pollutant so significant to human civilization that Professor Wysession focuses soley on it here. If CO2 is only 0.04% of the atmosphere, how can it be so harmful? Is global warming a natural process? What actions can we take to reduce the dangers of CO2?
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  11. S1 AFL. 11 - The Science of Nuclear Power

    3 maart 2016
    33min.
    TV-PG
    Travel to the subatomic level for a fascinating exploration of how nuclear energy is generated. It's an eye-opening tour that touches on everything from nuclear fission and radioactive decay to the inner workings of nuclear power plants and the attendant fears and concerns of core meltdowns.
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  12. S1 AFL. 12 - The Nuclear Fission Fuel Cycle

    3 maart 2016
    35min.
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    Professor Wysession explains how uranium is used to make electricity through the process of nuclear fission, from acquiring uranium-bearing rocks to disposing of leftover nuclear waste. Afterwards, learn some of the upsides of nuclear energy (including its nearly unlimited power) and its downsides (such as its inability to become decentralized or portable).
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  13. S1 AFL. 13 - Sunlight: Inexhaustible Energy Source

    3 maart 2016
    33min.
    TV-PG
    Sunlight is a literally inexhaustible source of energy. Discover why (and how) the sun gives off light, how much sunlight energy the earth's surface gets in an average day, how much land we'd need to supply all our energy needs through sunlight, and some of the geographical problems with solar power.
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  14. S1 AFL. 14 - Solar Power and Electricity

    3 maart 2016
    32min.
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    The biggest area of growth for solar energy: transforming sunlight into electricity with the aid of solar panels. Go inside the world of photovoltaic solar panels to find out how they convert sunlight into functional power. Also, take a closer look at other solar-related technologies, like solar troughs, solar towers, and Stirling engines.
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  15. S1 AFL. 15 - Wind Power and Electricity

    3 maart 2016
    31min.
    TV-PG
    Wind power is another growing source of renewable energy. First, discover how giant wind turbines provide us with energy. Then, get a brief history of how humans have tapped into wind's potential and the meteorology of how wind works. Finally, learn the best regions for wind power and the advantages and drawbacks of using wind turbines.
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  16. S1 AFL. 16 - Hydroelectric Power: Electricity from Water

    3 maart 2016
    33min.
    TV-PG
    Hydroelectric power continues to be the planet's largest renewable source of electricity. Professor Wysession discusses the benefits of hydroelectric power (no CO2 production, free fuel) and drawbacks (environmental disruption); how hydroelectricity generation works; run-of-the-river and impoundment-style power plants; and the basics of the water cycle.
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  17. S1 AFL. 17 - Biofuels: Biodiesel and Ethanol

    3 maart 2016
    31min.
    TV-PG
    Liquid biofuels like biodiesel and corn-based ethanol are the most rapidly growing forms of biomass energy in the 21st century. Here, survey some of the many intriguing chemical reaction routes that transform solid plant biomass into liquids with high-energy densities. Then, ponder some of the economic and political implications of biofuels.
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  18. S1 AFL. 18 - Geothermal Energy

    3 maart 2016
    33min.
    TV-PG
    Go deep underground for a look at geothermal energy. Topics include the energy budget of our planet, two main ways of using geothermal energy, five different technologies used for hydrothermal power systems (including dry steam power plants), and the concept of shallow ground source heat pumps (GSHPs).
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  19. S1 AFL. 19 - Energy Storage Technologies

    3 maart 2016
    32min.
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    The sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow. So how do we store renewable energy from these and other sources for later? Focus on several basic (as well as high-performance and high-volume) technologies for storing the surplus of energy we can get from sources such as wind and solar farms.
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  20. S1 AFL. 20 - Energy Needs for Transportation

    3 maart 2016
    33min.
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    Transportation is an enormous part of our global total energy consumption. From planes to trains to automobiles, learn how scientists are working to make popular modes of transportation as fuel-efficient as possible. Also, explore the topic of electric cars and whether or not they're truly more efficient than gas-powered ones.
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  21. S1 AFL. 21 - Energy Efficiency: Technologies and Trends

    3 maart 2016
    30min.
    TV-PG
    Where is energy commonly being wasted? How does one become a more efficient energy user? This discussion is filled with takeaways to help anyone (from home owner to car driver to CEO) become more energy efficient in a range of sectors and settings: industries, transportation, residences, and commercial buildings.
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  22. S1 AFL. 22 - Energy Sources: Economics and Politics

    3 maart 2016
    34min.
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    Professor Wysession outlines some of the major economic and political forces shaping the development of the world's energy resources. You'll learn how hidden costs can affect the economics of supply and demand, how governments can incentivize and dis-incentivize energy industries, and the complexities of international agreements (and trade wars).
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  23. S1 AFL. 23 - Probable and Possible Future Energy Sources

    3 maart 2016
    30min.
    TV-PG
    Look ahead to the possible (and probable) advancements in the areas of energy resources. You'll cover the growth of tidal and wave energy, the difficulty of nuclear fusion, the energy potential of earthquakes and supervolcanoes, and giant space arrays of solar panels designed to capture even more solar energy.
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  24. S1 AFL. 24 - Energy Trends: Planning for the Near Future

    3 maart 2016
    42min.
    TV-PG
    According to Professor Wysession, there's no easy solution to the world's energy future. Going through many of the sources explored previously, he estimates how much energy we'll need, what sources are (and will be) available to us, and how to think realistically - and optimistically - about our energy consumption.
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