Astrum
Inside the Bizarre Bubble Where Matter Moves Faster Than Light
How a black hole's ergosphere may help us go faster than the speed of light.
Curated Video
The Majestic Giants: Redwoods and Giant Sequoias
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of redwood and giant sequoia trees. Discover how these majestic giants, the tallest and largest living things on Earth, thrive in their unique environments. Learn about their incredible...
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Exploring Saturn: The Rings, Moons, and the Cassini-Huygens Mission
This video discusses the arrival of the Cassini Huygens probe at Saturn and its mission to study the planet's rings and moons. It highlights the significance of understanding Saturn's rings in relation to the formation of the planetary...
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Operation Pluto: The World's First Offshore Pipeline in WWII
Operation Pluto was a groundbreaking engineering feat during World War II, where an offshore pipeline was laid across the English Channel to supply fuel to the Allied forces in Normandy. With innovative technology and secrecy, steel...
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I WONDER - Are There Black Holes In The Milky Way?
This video is answering the question of are there black holes in the Milky Way.
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De Broglie vs Bohr: A Quantum Debate
Niels Bohr's model of the atom introduced the idea of quantised orbits for electrons. In these, electrons occupy stable energy levels and either give off or take in photons when they move between these levels. This model was able to...
Astrum
Aftermath of a Huge Explosion Caught on Camera
The biggest explosion ever seen: Shoemaker-Levy 9.
Veritasium
Is Dust Mostly Dead Skin?
Around half of airborne dust particles under 100um are skin scales. This is true for climates, regions and seasons where people live mostly indoors. The 1 to 2g of skin scales shed each 24 hours will end up in places where people are...
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Jerusalem: History, Landmarks, and Delicacies
Jerusalem:"Then, we will go to Jerusalem, a city that has been in the vortex of history even before it was written! In an adventure without equal where we will know the history even before the writing of the religious manuscripts of the...
Astrum
The Crater on Mercury That Defied Conventional Models: MESSENGER Images part 2
When something is as incredibly difficult to get to as Mercury, it is extremely tricky to study. Which is one of the reasons why in all of human history, there have only ever been 2 missions to Mercury, with just one more on the way....
Astrum
What Will Happen When Betelgeuse Implodes?
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse. Why were you dimming? Scientists may have finally come up with the answer thanks to data from Hubble.
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Ocean Threats: Plastic
Using a hypothetical "trash droid" to emphasize the severity of ocean pollution, the video highlights the staggering volume of waste—150 million tons currently, projected to reach 600 million tons by 2040—threatening marine ecosystems...
Astrum
NASA Spotted Domes on the Moon that Shouldn't Be There: part 5
The Mystery of the Gruithuisen Domes on the Moon.
Science ABC
What Is Pi (π)? Is It Infinite?
Pi (π) is a fascinating number with many applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. Its infinite decimal representation is a reminder of its fundamental nature in the universe. Mathematician Johann Lambert proved that pi is...
Science ABC
How Do Snowflakes Get Their Shape?
Snowflakes come in a seemingly endless variety of shapes and sizes. Two factors play key roles in determining the shape of a snowflake: temperature and humidity. Kenneth Libbrecht, Professor of Physics at the California Institute of...
Science ABC
Can You See the Moon Landing Site with A Telescope?
Yes, it is theoretically possible to use telescopes to see if the moon landings were real, but practically no. It would take an incredibly powerful telescope to see signs of moon landings on the lunar surface, and even the best...
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Milky Way
The name that we give to our own Galaxy. 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 concepts and key...
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Corona
The outer atmosphere of the sun. A thin, extremely hot plasma - over a million degrees celsius, compared to around 6000 degrees for the visible surface. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
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Cubist Art
How Cubist artists used geometry to represent a form in its purest way using geometric shapes such as the cone, cylinder and sphere. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...
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What is a Tornado?
What makes a tornado nature's most dangerous storm? Scientists are working to identify the unique set of circumstances which combine to create a tornado. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Tornadoes are a violent, spinning vortex...
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Pi: Reciting Pi
Watch one champion try to recite Pi to as many digits as he can; and discover what Pi is and why it is useful. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show...
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Beating the U-Boats
How Churchill used geometry to protect his supply convoys during World War Two, by identifying the best shape for convoys to travel in... a circle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...