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El debate sobre la energía eólica
A pesar de ser una fuente de energía limpia renovable, los parques eólicos tienen muchos detractores. Descubre los inconvenientes de la construcción de parques eólicos y por qué algunas personas no están de acuerdo con su uso.
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Células madre terapéuticas
La terapia con células madre es un novedoso tratamiento radical que podría recuperar la vista y sanar lesiones. Sin embargo, muchos la rechazan debido a sus implicaciones morales.
Twig - Biología - Las células y ADN - Los usos de la...
Science ABC
Boltzmann Brain Paradox Explained in Simple Words
A Boltzmann brain is not real, but what’s fascinating about it is that it thinks it’s real, and all the memories and experiences it has are real. But, of course, this brain is not real. But how would such a brain know that its...
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Factpack: Viruses
What is a virus and is it alive? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning session.
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Mass Extinction: Dinosaurs
It's been 65 million years since the dinosaurs became extinct. But what wiped them out? Hear arguments from the Gradualists and Catastrophists. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. 65 million years ago the dinosaurs...
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The Genius Sperm Bank: Part 2
Meet the grown-up designer babies created by Robert Graham's Genius Sperm Bank in 1970s America. Were any geniuses? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Germinal choice was introduced by millionaire Robert Graham. Children born of...
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Therapeutic Stem Cells
Stem cell therapy is a radical new treatment with the potential to restore eyesight and heal injuries. However, many object to its moral implications. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Stem cells can repair or rebuild damaged...
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The Wind Power Debate
Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....
Wonderscape
Filibuster Pros: Why Some Support the Tactic
This video explores the arguments in favor of filibustering in the U.S. Senate. It highlights how filibusters can promote debate, protect minority party voices, encourage compromise, and provide necessary delays for significant...
Wonderscape
Filibusters: Stalling Tactics in the Senate
This video explains the concept of filibusters in the United States Senate. It covers how senators use filibustering to delay or block bills, the historical background of the tactic, and the role of cloture in ending debates. Learn about...
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Erosion of Ozone Layer and Global Warming: The Global Warming Phenomenon
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the Global warming phenomenon.6178
Healthcare Triage
Is Gun Violence a Public Health Issue?
Gun violence is a public health problem, but we don’t approach it like one. The debate often gets framed as “guns or no guns” when it isn’t that black and white. In this episode we break down how and why to approach gun violence as a...
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The top ranking officer of the US federal judiciary, the Chief Justice presides over the US Supreme Court. But how did the role come into being and what are his or her roles and responsibilities?
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Speaker of the House
As the head of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is one of the most important roles in the United States government.
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Joseph Smith: American Prophet
Inspired by the religious fervor of the Second Great Awakening, Joseph Smith founded the most widely-practiced religion founded in the United States, the Mormon faith.
Great Big Story
The Origins of the Bicycle Kick
Discover the contested origins of the awe-inspiring bicycle kick in soccer and the Latin American countries claiming its invention.
Great Big Story
The Origins of the Bicycle Kick
Discover the contested origins of the awe-inspiring bicycle kick in soccer and the Latin American countries claiming its invention.
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Let's Go There Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Travel to Philiadelphia and explore the birthplace of liberty, Independence Hall.
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Getting Sufficient Challenge in Your Remote Team
One challenge in managing virtual teams is… Challenge. That is, that we fail to adequately challenge one-another’s thinking, because the distance and cultural differences in a remote team make it even more uncomfortable or difficult than...
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Unity, Diversity, and Comradery in Moby Dick
Ishmael, the narrator of Moby Dick, forms a deep bond with Queequeg, another worker aboard the ship coming from the Pacific Islands. Through this friendship, Melville explores themes of friendship, marriage-like intimacy, and mutual...
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What’s the Story on Slavery in America?
Dr. Forrester discusses the roots of slavery in America and the resulting withdrawal of southern states from the Union of States in 1861.
Mr. Beat
The House of Representatives and Senate Compared
Mr. Beat and Mr. Wernimont compare and contrast the two parts of the United States Congress- the House of Representatives and the Senate. Produced by Beat Productions, LLC and Matt Beat. All images and video by Matt Beat, used under fair...
Professor Dave Explains
An Overview of Medieval Logic
Having covered medieval philosophy, let's also investigate the status of logic at this time. Some of the figures we discussed, like Abelard and Boethius, made contributions to logic that are worth discussing in some detail. Let's get a...
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Shirley Chisholm: Confronting the Political Machine
As the first Black woman elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm made history in her lifelong struggle to empower minorities and change the United States.