Sort by:
- Most Watched |
- Most Recent |
- Title |
- Company
Corn: Episode 1: Corn Attacks (2:20)
This clip from the HowStuffWorks show on the Discovery Channel discusses the use of commercial corn strains. Does this lack of biodiversity leave corn crops open to pest invasions and crop failures? Watch the video to learn more.
HowStuffWorks TV Show (0:30)
Check out the new HowStuffWorks TV show! Watch for a new episode Thursdays at 8 pm EST, only on Discovery Channel.
Corn: Episode 1: Corn Plastic (2:42)
This clip from the HowStuffWorks show on the Discovery Channel discusses the use of corn to make plastic. Plastic made from corn is biodegradable, carbon-neutral and edible. Could corn plastic revolutionize the plastics industry? Watch to learn... More »
Corn: Episode 1: Xanthan Gum (2:13)
Learn about Xanthan gum in this video from the HowStuffWorks show on the Discovery Channel. Xanthan gum is ubiquitous in prepackaged food and industrial applications. It's found in almost everything from toothpaste to oil rigs -- but what exactly is... More »
Corn: Episode 1: Popcorn (2:50)
The shell of a corn kernel can withstand an internal temperature of 450 degrees. After that threshold, the kernel explodes. Find out what it takes to create the perfect popping kernel in this video from the HowStuffWorks show on the Discovery... More »


