This episode unravels some of the foundational chemistry that affects everything on planet earth.
It begins with the primary conversion of simple chemicals into complex compounds that form the building blocks of all life.
Using the further conversions that occur in a dairy cow, the ITO team decodes how plant material is converted to a variety of dairy-related foods that impact our lives.
They also explore both the history and hands-on science that viewers can take into their kitchens to learn more for themselves with simple experiments… about the chemistry of life.
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A River Reborn
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Soybean Sustainability
Sometimes, we think that the food we eat just pops out of the ground or appears magically at our supermarkets, but the truth is much different. Jacob and Gianna, our...
CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND FOREST STEWARDSHIP
Explore how sustainable forest management helps forests adapt to climate change while maintaining biodiversity and supporting local communities. Join the adventure team...
Know Your H20
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Sensible Sustainable Solutions
More than ever, people are searching for ways to become more sustainable in their homes, communities and as citizens of Planet Earth. In Sensible Sustainable Solutions,...
Soybean Savvy
Did you know that soybeans are actually native to Asia, where they’ve been grown and eaten for over 5000 years? Discover this and more by watching the four Parts of...
Dam Removal and Restoration
This episode unravels some of the foundational chemistry that affects everything on planet earth. Today, thousands of communities across the country face the challenges...
The Ottaway, A River Reborn
This page offers a chance for you to see the entire Emmy-winning film in HD. It also provides link to the classroom educational films and lesson activities related to...
Cost of Clean Water
To discover sources and solutions to pollution in watersheds across Wisconsin, our ITO team of "Eco-investigators" wade into the science of water quality. From climbing...
The Science of Modern Biofuels
Okay, we admit that harnessing the biochemical reaction of yeasts converting the carbohydrates in corn mash into ethanol is pretty slick (as ancients discovered eons...
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