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Did a Planet Escape the Solar System?
Astronomers still aren't sure about how our solar system might have formed, but they have simulations to help them get closer to the answer!
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3 of the Strangest Moons in the Solar System
The solar system is full of strange things. But these three moons are especially strange, and kind of ... ugly.
Crash Course Kids
Super Stars (Constellations)
So, you know about stars. But what if those stars formed a super group like The Avengers? Well, then you have a Constellation! In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats about stars, constellations, and how humans have used...
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How Origami Could Change Rocket Designs
Origami is helping to ease our journeys back from space, and astronomers are learning more about coronal mass ejections from a distant star!
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Neutron Star, Meet Black Hole
Scientists have observed a collision of two of the universe's most extreme objects. And a mission to Jupiter's moon Europa makes an important step forward.
Crash Course Kids
The Ecliptic
So, what is the Ecliptic? Well, it has to do with the Zodiac constellations and our sun and how they move in relation to one another. It's kind of cool! In this episode, Sabrina chats about this imaginary line called the Ecliptic and its...
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Take a Trip to Titan!
Get your gasmasks ready because we're taking a trip to Titan! Reid Reimers tells us all about the mysterious moon.
SciShow Kids
Where Did the Moon Come From?
Do you love to look at a big, beautiful full moon in the night sky? So do Jessi and Squeaks! But how did the moon get up there? And what is it made of?
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The Moon Has a Tail!
Did you know the moon has a tail? No one did, until 1998, and we've been trying to figure it out ever since.
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The Hunt for Water on the Moon
Crashing satellites into the moon can be fun AND educational!
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Spotted The First Inside-Out Planetary Nebula - SciShow News
An inside out planetary nebula has given astronomers insight into what might happen in our own solar system someday, and it's that time of year again to search for shooting stars.
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We Found One of the Oldest Galaxies Ever!
Astronomers found a galaxy older than almost any we’ve ever seen before, and we have a new, faster method to use in our search for habitable planets.
Curated Video
Natural Sciences
Seven eminent physicists, including 3 Nobel Laureates, provide real-world examples of the relevance of TOK (Theory of Knowledge) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler explores different aspects of the Natural...
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Only In Chile 10 - World's Most Powerful Telescope in Chile
World's Most Powerful Telescope in Chile:Chile hosts the world's most powerful telescope with some of the most advanced optics on Earth.
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The Hubble Space Telescope: Revolutionizing Astronomy
The Hubble Space Telescope, a joint project between the European Space Agency and NASA, revolutionized astronomy by providing high-resolution images free from atmospheric distortions. Despite initial challenges with its primary mirror,...
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The Big Bang and the Astonishing Discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope
The Big Bang theory is our best explanation for the origins of the universe. The Hubble Space Telescope has played a crucial role in allowing astronomers to look back in time and study the early universe. By observing distant galaxies...
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Advancements in Interferometry: Unveiling the Secrets of Stars and Galaxies
This video discusses the advancements in optical interferometry, a technique that combines light from multiple telescopes to create sharper images of stars and galaxies. With the use of the Very Large Telescope in Chile, astronomers are...
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Exploring Saturn and the Search for Earth-Like Planets
This video explores the similarities between Saturn and newly forming star systems, highlighting the relevance of studying Saturn's rings and its moon Titan for understanding planetary formation. It also discusses the detection of over...
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Astronomy
The branch of science that studies the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Factpack: Big Bang Scientists
How did previous generations of scientists think of the Universe, and how has that understanding changed over time? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic,...
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Factpack: Redshift
Discover how different wavelengths allow scientists to measure the distance to the stars. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention...
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Perspective: Parallax
Discover how parallax can be used to measure distances, and how early astronomers used it to find the distance of stars from Earth. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math...
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Shoemaker-Levy
The collision of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter in 1993 was the first collision of its kind to be witnessed by man. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was discovered orbiting Jupiter in 1993....
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Planet Kevin
In the hunt for new planets, scientists look for stars that wobble. Astronomy student, Kevin, used this science to discover his own planet. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Planet hunters use powerful telescopes to examine distant...