Science ABC
Why Does Your Skin Look Green?
The beard appears as dots of color when it first begins growing back because each hair is still tiny and short. When the stubble has just begun to sprout, the young facial hair emerges as small black or brown dots on fair skin. Seen from...
Science ABC
Why Do Humans Have Fingernails And Toenails?
Human fingernails are actually flattened versions of claws. All primates, including ancient ancestors of humans, had claws that supported their broad fingertips. The broad fingertips helped primates maintain a strong grip around objects,...
Science ABC
When Did Humans Start Shaving and Why?
Although the exact timeline of shaving isnt clear, most experts and found artifacts suggest that shaving has been around since approximately 100,000 BC, when cavemen would eliminate hair from their body by pulling them out one at a time,...
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Active transport
The use of energy to move particles across a cell membrane from a lower concentration to a higher concentration. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Echidnas
An introduction to the echidna - one of the world's few egg-laying mammals. Find out what it looks like, where it lives, and what it eats. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Egg-laying mammals are called monotremes. The echidna...
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Duck-Billed Platypus
An introduction to the duck-billed platypus - one of the world's few egg-laying mammals. Find out what it looks like, where it lives, and what it eats. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The duck-billed platypus is native to...
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What is a Mammal? - Mammal Characteristics
What is it about the way mammals are born, and reared, that makes them unique in the animal kingdom? Learn the major characteristics that make a mammal, a mammal. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Mammals are warm-blooded...
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Plant Transport
How does a tall tree draw water from its roots to its leaves? And how does food made in leaves reach the rest of a plant? Discover how plants transport resources via the xylem and phloem. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Transpiration...
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Defensive Plants - Plant Protections
Plants have developed an array of chemical, mechanical and mimicry methods to fight off predators, meaning that they are not as defenceless as they seem. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants have evolved defence mechanisms to ward...
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Root Hairs
Find out how remarkable adaptations allow the spinifex plant to thrive in the desert. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Root hairs are specially adapted to suit their role. Root hairs increase the surface area of the roots for...
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Life in the Freezer
From polar bears to emperor penguins, how animals and plants survive in some of the harshest habitats on Earth - the polar regions. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A host of different animals survive in the coldest...
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Healthy Beauty
Your outward appearance can be affected by what you put in your body as well as external factors. What are the vital nutrients for beautiful skin, hair and nails? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A balanced diet is the key to...
Great Big Story
The art of making legal wigs in London
Discover Ede and Ravenscroft’s centuries-old craft of creating handmade legal wigs, blending tradition and craftsmanship for the judiciary.
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Does it have fur?
In all parts of the world, many very diverse animals have one thing in common. Life processes - Variation and classification - Why classify? Learning Points Classification is grouping different living things together by their features. A...
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What is a Mammal? - Mammal Traits
Find out why we classify whales as mammals, not fish. Life processes - Variation and classification - Vertebrates Learning Points Mammals are one of the five types of vertebrates. Mammals give birth to live offspring, suckle their young...
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The human cell
Go back to the beginning of your life and find out how you were created. Life processes - Living processes - Cells Learning Points Human cells consist of a membrane, cytoplasm and a nucleus. A zygote is a single cell formed by the fusion...
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Albert Einstein For Kids
Learn about the German genius, Albert Einstein, from his early days at the patent office to his final days at Princeton, NJ.
Great Big Story
Embracing natural hair in the military, a personal journey
This narrative shares the experiences of a service member who has dedicated over 23 years to the military, discussing the challenges and triumphs of embracing natural hair in the face of strict regulations.
Bedtime History
Irish Pirate Queen, Grace O'Malley for Kids | Bedtime History
Set sail on a historical adventure as we uncover the thrilling life of Grace O'Malley, the legendary pirate queen of Ireland. This video delves into her remarkable journey from Irish chieftain's daughter to fearsome leader, navigating...
Wonderscape
Clothing of the Northeast Native American Tribes
This video explores the traditional clothing worn by the Iroquois, Pequot, and Shawnee tribes of the Northeast. From breechcloths and leggings to feathered caps like the gustoweh, the attire reflects both the climate and cultural...
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Hair Stylist
Jessica is a Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist at Hair Solutions Salon & Spa in New Berlin, WI. As a trained cosmetologist, Jessica is responsible for hair cuts, coloring, facial waxing, and other style services offered at her salon. With a...