Alzheimer's Disease Video

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting over 40 million people worldwide. And though it was discovered over a century ago, scientists are still grappling for a cure. This video describes how Alzheimer's affects the brain, shedding light on the different stages of this complicated, destructive disease.

The Calvin Cycle of Energy Video

A hearty bowl of cereal gives you the energy to start your day, but how exactly did that energy make its way into your bowl? It all begins with photosynthesis, the process that converts the air we breathe into energizing glucose. This video details the highly efficient second phase of photosynthesis -- called the Calvin cycle -- which converts carbon dioxide into sugar with some clever mix-and-match math.

Sugar is Everywhere Video

While sugar is easy to spot in candy, soft drinks, and ice cream, it also hides out in foods you might not expect.  This video decodes confusing labels and sugar's many aliases to help determine just how much of that sweet carbohydrate makes its way into our diets.

The Asteroid Belt Video

Find out what the Asteroid belt is.  Did you know that it isn't like what you might see in the movies?  There is much more space in the Asteroid Belt then there are actual asteroids.  This video discusses what the Asteroid Belt is and how it might have formed.