Science & Environment
Colorado's fragile prairie ecosystem is at risk as Front Range development spills into the plains
Front Range development is starting to spill onto the plains, threatening one of largest untouched expanses of prairie habitat.
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Engines: Crash Course Physics #24
Season 1 Episode 24 | 10m 10s | CC
One of the greatest inventions is the steam engine. But why? What makes it so useful? And how does it work? In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks to us about how engines work, what makes them efficient, and why they're pretty cool.