Curated Video
Factpack: Deadliest Animals
Which animal poses a major threat to humans? You may be surprised. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - 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...
Curated Video
Plants and Medicine
Discover how artichokes, garlic and poppies play important roles in medicine, pain management and the treatment of disease. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. The medicinal properties of plants have saved countless lives. Over half of...
Curated Video
Malaria: The Global Fight Against a Deadly Disease
Malaria is a highly prevalent parasitic disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted by mosquitoes. It affects millions of people worldwide, particularly children, leading to significant mortality and long-term impairments....
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Mars Rovers
Learn about the successful mission of two robotic rovers that were sent to explore Mars in 2004. Originally planned for a 90-day mission, they have exceeded expectations and continue to send back valuable information and images of the...
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Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its fascinating story goes back hundreds of years.
Healthcare Triage
A Vaccine for Malaria!
Malaria kills a lot of people every year, and many of those people are young children. Developing a vaccine against this deadly disease has been a long and difficult journey, but there’s been a breakthrough! While we are still working...
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Combatting Malaria: The Sterile Insect Technique
The International Atomic Energy Agency in Austria is pioneering a groundbreaking solution to combat malaria by utilizing the sterile insect technique (SIT). By releasing radiation-sterilized male mosquitoes into the population, they...
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Using Fungus to Combat Malaria: A Promising Solution
Researchers have discovered a fungus that can significantly reduce the spread of malaria by targeting the female mosquito that transmits the disease. By spraying the fungus onto areas where mosquitoes rest, the parasite carried by the...
Wonderscape
Medicinal Wonders of the Tropical Rainforest
This video explores the medicinal properties of various plants and animals in the tropical rainforest, such as the fertilance viper's venom for treating high blood pressure and the Madagascar periwinkle's role in curing acute lymphocytic...
Curated Video
Genetic Engineering: Transforming Mosquitoes into Disease Fighters against Malaria
Scientists at Imperial College in London are researching ways to combat malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes. By identifying genes in other mosquito species that kill the malaria parasite, they aim to transfer these genes to the...
Curated Video
Unveiling the Malaria and Mosquito Genomes: A Promising Path Towards Anti-Malaria Drug Development
Malaria, a deadly disease affecting millions worldwide, is in urgent need of effective treatment options due to the growing resistance to existing drugs. However, recent advancements in mapping the malaria parasite and mosquito genomes...
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Scientists Discover Potential Breakthrough in Malaria Treatment: Targeting the Glucose Transporter Protein
Scientists at Saint George's Hospital Medical School have discovered a potential breakthrough in the fight against malaria. By blocking a specific protein that the malaria parasite uses to feed on glucose, they hope to develop new drugs...
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Breakthrough in Mosquito Control: Genetically Modified Bacteria to Combat Malaria and Dengue Fever
In Bangkok, scientists at a small laboratory have developed a genetically modified bacteria that kills mosquitoes in their larval stage. This breakthrough research could potentially inhibit the spread of deadly diseases like malaria and...
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GCSE Biology - How A Mushroom Can Kill You - Fungal and Protist Disease #35
Learn what fungi and protist are and how they can cause 'Rose Black Spot' and 'Malaria'. We also cover vectors and parasites, and the symptoms and treatments of each disease
Curated Video
Building the Erie Canal: Explained
The earliest major industrial project in the United States’ history, the Erie Canal connected East to West by water and enabled a new era of commerce, trade, and movement.
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Adaptation in India
"Adaptation in India" describes how Indians adapt to their physical environment.
Schooling Online
Emily Dickinson - A Word Dropped Careless On a Page
Can a single word do damage? Emily Dickinson thought so! Join us for a detailed analysis of her poem ‘A Word dropped careless on a Page’. This short but powerful lyric is a must-read for students and fans of Dickinson’s work. It’s also a...
Nature League
A World Without Mosquitoes?
On this episode of Nature League, Adrian asks Brit what would happen if all mosquitoes went extinct. Graphics by Tamar Ziri; Original intro and branding by Matt Gaydos and Maia Ledesma. Special help from Felix and Jane
Vlogbrothers
EBOLA! (...meningitis)
In which John is diagnosed with ebola by the Internet but turns out to be suffering from viral meningitis. How should we imagine novel diseases and how should we combat them? And why do we only focus on diseases that we fear will affect...
Curated Video
Tutankhamun: Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary
Timestamps: 0:00 Tutankhamun's Life & History 4:50 Discovery of his Tomb 8:50 How did King Tut die? 12:22 What did he look like? 13:50 Re-creations Revealed What did King Tut really look like? This is the question that has fascinated...
SWPictures
SMS for Life: Using Mobile Phones to Manage Malaria Drug Stocks in Tanzania
The video discusses the issue of malaria in Africa, which kills 800,000 people every year, with 85% of them being children under the age of 5. The video introduces a new management information system called SMS for Life, which uses...
SWPictures
The Plant that Cures Malaria: Artemisia Annua
The Plant that Cures Malaria part 2/5: This video showcases the story of Clovis Kabaseke and his passion for the medicinal herb Artemisia Annua. He believes that this plant can help address the problems of poverty and malaria in his...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Finding the right job in Global Health
In this video Dr Greg Martin talks about how to get the perfect job in Global Health and Public Health. Candidates for jobs need to have an in-depth knowledge of subject matter (like HIV, TB, malaria, non-communicable disease etc.) and...