Liquid oxygen has unusual magnetic properties. This demonstration with the MIT Technical Services Group and a crazy blowtorch demonstration on the curie point of iron share a glimpse into how different kinds of magnetism work.

Antibiotics are one of the greatest medical innovations ever, responsible for saving something like a gazillion lives. But today, we're worried about overusing them, and there are concerns that one day they won't really work anymore....

A legionary describes the armour called lorica segmentata or 'segmented' armour which is heavier and more uncomfortable but offers better protection, it's even arrowproof

Learn the basics about how metals are used, such as gold, copper, aluminium, steel. Where can we find these materials in our day to day world? Find out more in this video!

The Industrial Revolution describes the change in economy, technology, and culture that began in mid 18th-century Britain. These changes spanned over 200 years and included new uses for metals such as Iron and Steel, and New energy...

We’re striking gold on today’s episode of Travel Thru History! We’ll hike a “Mile-High” to a city surrounded by mountains, plains and gold mines. It’s a city diverse in indoor cultural activities as well as outdoor adventures. We’re...

Earth’s inner core grows 1 millimeter in radius per year, but its east side is growing faster than its west.<br/>

This program describes the major topographical features of Earth including mountains, plains, and plateaus. Footage from throughout North America takes students to the Rocky Mountains, the plains of Iowa, and the Colorado Plateau to...

This video is an educational overview of alloys, their properties, and different examples. The speaker explains the concept of alloys and why they are used in metals in order to increase strength and hardness. They then focus on steel as...

In this video, we explore the importance of iron as a key element in various industries, from construction to health. Discover how our bodies use iron to produce hemoglobin and how we absorb the substance through iron-rich foods. This...

Medicine/Biochemistry lesson on iron absorption, transport in the blood, metabolism and regulation of iron uptake in the body.



NOTE: There is a mistake in this video: ferritin binds to Fe3+ and not to Fe2+. Sorry for the...

This video discusses the patterns followed in reactions between acids and various substances such as metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides, alkali spaces, and carbonates. The video explains that when acids react with these substances,...

This video provides a brief yet informative overview of the differences between aluminum and steel. It explores their physical properties, strengths, weaknesses, and various applications. Whether you're interested in engineering,...

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a condition involving recurrent episodes of an urge to move the legs. RLS may be caused by changes in...

Learn the basics about the exchange of oxygen in oxidation-reduction reactions (REDOX) when learning about chemical reactions. In a chemical reaction, oxidation is oxygen GAIN and reduction is oxygen LOSS. A good example of oxidation is...

Heme Synthesis Pathway: Intermediates, Enzymes, Pathway Regulation, and Importance in Health.



Hey guys! This is a video lesson on the heme synthesis pathway, intermediates in the pathway, important enzymes required for the...

Learn the basics about using moles. This is part 1 of 3 parts, teaching you about using moles, as a part of the chemical calculations topic. Avogadro’s number describes what is known as 1 mole, or 12 g of carbon atoms. This is used in...

In this live-action program viewers will learn Mining is the process of extracting minerals and metals from the earth. Students will come to understand that Minerals are essential to modern technology and that metals and other elements...

Silicates are a particularly complex class of minerals that all contain silica tetrahedra. Let's look at a few of the sub classes of silicates and the minerals in those groups to learn more about silicate structure.



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In this video, you will be introduced to clinical laboratory values including references ranges, normal values, patient factors influencing lab values, blood panel values and serum electrolyte levels. You will also learn about the...

Which thing gets oxidized, the oxidizing agent? No wait, that's what gets reduced, or is it the reducing agent? Ahh! Stupid binary concepts! OK, settle down. Watch this clip and learn everything you need to know about electron transfer.

Despite its recently trendy, superfood status, seaweed has been used all over the world for thousands of years, but has most notably been a prominent part of Asian diets for the longest period of time, particularly in Japan, Korea and...

Since the beginning of atomic testing steel has become weakly radioactive making it useless for applications sensitive to radiation such as in the manufacture of Giger Counters.

How did Europeans slowly arrive early on in West Africa? How politically diverse was West Africa?<br/>
West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 4