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Landmarks - Malaysian Domes
MALAYSIAN DOMES WHAT DO A RACING YACHT AND A MOSQUE DOME HAVE IN COMMON? IN MALAYSIA, THEY ARE MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL - FIBRE GLASS AND OTHER COMPOSITE MATERIALS. MOSQUE DOMES AND MINARETS ARE PROMINENT FEATURES IN MALAYSIAN CITIES,...
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Landmarks - China Bridge
CHINA BRIDGE FEW LANDMARKS REMAIN COMPLETELY UNCHANGED DURING THEIR LIFETIME, ESPECIALLY IF THEY HAVE A LONG LIFESPAN IN A LARGE AND BUSTLING CITY. THAT IS THE CASE WITH ONE OF SHANGHAI’S MOST DISTINCTIVE ICONS, THE WAIBAIDU OR THE...
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Landmarks - Green Conference Centre
THE HEART OF THE RIOJA WINE REGION IS AN AREA USUALLY DOMINATED BY GREEN LANDSCAPE STRETCHING ACROSS HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF VINEYARDS. BUT NOW A HUGE SHINY STRUCTURE HAS CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF NEIGHBOURS AND VISITORS OF THE AREA. GREEN...
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Landmarks - Red Square
RED SQUARE FOR MOST OF THE 20TH CENTURY, MILITARY PARADES SUCH AS THIS ONE IN MOSCOW S RED SQUARE WERE A FAMILIAR SIGHT TO VIEWERS AROUND THE WORLD. THEY WERE A REGULAR PROPAGANDA EXERCISE DURING THE SOVIET ERA. NOW, LIKE THE SOVIET...
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Landmarks - Taiwan Spiderman
TAIWAN SPIDERMAN SHROUDED IN FOG, THIS IS THE WORLD S HIGHEST BUILDING. THE TAIPEI 101 IS ONE HUNDRED AND ONE STORIES TALL. AND WHERE A TALL BUILDING STANDS THIS MAN, FRENCH 'SPIDERMAN' ALAIN ROBERT WILL NOT BE FAR AWAY.
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Landmarks - Petronas Tower
PETRONAS TOWERS WELCOME TO THE PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS IN MALAYSIA. IT S A NATIONAL ICON WHICH PEOPLE JUST CAN T LEAVE ALONE. SOME WANT TO RACE UP IT. OTHERS SEE IT AS A LEISURELY STROLL. IT S 1483 FEET OR 452 METRES FROM THE FOOTPATH TO...
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Landmarks - 3D Egypt Library
3D EGYPT LIBRARY NEW TOOLS HAVE NOT ONLY MADE THE SCIENTISTS JOB EASIER BUT THEY HAVE ALSO ENHANCED OUR UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARCHAEOLOGISTS HARD WORK. AT THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY IN EGYPT, THEY VE TAKEN THE CONCEPT A STEP...
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Landmarks - House of The Future
HOUSE OF THE FUTURE THIS IS THE HOUSE OF THE FUTURE OR AT LEAST ONE VERSION OF IT - ON DISPLAY AT THE BELGIUM LIVING TOMORROW CONVENTION. 80 PERCENT OF THE TECHNOLOGY IN THIS HOUSE IS ALREADY ON THE MARKET, THE REST IS NOT FAR AWAY. AS...
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Landmarks - The Polata Palace
THE POTALA PALACE SOME BUILDINGS HAVE SIGNIFICANCE BEYOND THEIR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE. THE POTALA PALACE IN THE TIBETAN CAPITAL OF LHASA IS ONE. THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IS SITUATED AT A HEIGHT OF 12000 FT, NEARLY FOUR THOUSAND...
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Optimism: A Recipe for Success
In this video, Rolla the Rooster and his friend Amina teach us about the power of optimism. Amina dreams of opening a restaurant but faces financial challenges. With Rolla's encouragement and their optimistic mindset, they organize a...
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The Marvels of World Cup Stadiums: South Korea's Seoul World Cup Stadium and China's Beijing National Stadium
This video explores two iconic stadiums, the Stangam Stadium in South Korea and the Beijing National Stadium in China. These stadiums not only serve as venues for sporting events but also represent cultural hubs and symbols of national...
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Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Meet Eldo Kim
This video talks about Eldo Kim and his devious plans.
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Landmarks - Bauhaus Israel
BAUHAUS ISRAEL SINCE THE EARLY 1920 S THE NAME BAUHAUS HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE AVANTE GARDE. THE BAUHAUS ARCHITECTS HAVE GONE DOWN IN HISTORY AS A GERMAN ART MOVEMENT THAT INFLUENCED THE WORLD BUT IT MAY SURPRISE MANY THAT THE BEST...
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Acid rain
Rain that is unusually acidic, with a pH less than 5. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Resonance: How Sound Changes Across Different Mediums
Sounds can change as they move from one medium to another. Under the right circumstances the effect is surprising and extreme. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Sound is a wave that is created by vibrating objects. Every object has a...
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Solar Power - Harnessing Sun’s Energy
The Sun has the potential to meet all our energy needs, if only we could harness it efficiently. Why is it so difficult to efficiently convert and store this energy? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Sun provides...
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Protecting St Paul's
As skyscrapers spring up throughout London, one of the world's biggest urban zones, special planning laws have been brought in to protect views of St Paul's Cathedral and its famous dome. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...
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Living On the Edge
Cities near fault lines are at high risk of earthquakes. Can earthquakes be predicted, and how can these communities prepare for the worst? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cities near fault lines are at high risk of...
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Earthquakes: LEDC Response
In 2010, Haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake. But the Haiti people suffered most in the aftermath of the earthquake due to their limited capacity, as a Less Economically Developed Country, to respond to the disaster. Earth Science...
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Earthquakes: MEDC Response
In 2011, an earthquake occurred off the West coast of Japan. As a More Economically Developed Country, Japan was better prepared for the disaster. But could any degree of preparation have prevented the wide devastation caused by the...
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Geothermal Power
The heat at the centre of our planet could fulfil all of our energy needs. Find out how some are already utilising geothermal power. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Geothermal power is obtained from heat within the...
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Strengthening the Bank of China
The Bank of China Towers in Hong Kong were once Asia's tallest buildings. To stabilise the structure, the strongest shape was used... the triangle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
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Incredible buildings
Engineers have built incredible buildings all over planet Earth. Our universe - Sharing our Earth - Building on Earth Learning Points People who use science to design and build things are called engineers. A Twig Junior Film - Core...
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Processes and People
This video explores real-world problems and how solutions can be designed to mitigate these problems. Vivid video illustrates the damage created by volcanic eruptions, and how scientists work to predict eruptions so people can move to...