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NASA | A Flickering X-ray Candle
The Crab Nebula, created by a supernova seen nearly a thousand years ago, is one of the sky's most famous "star wrecks." For decades, most astronomers have regarded it as the steadiest beacon at X-ray energies, but data from orbiting...
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The Evolution of Telescopes: From Galileo to Hubble
People have been looking at outer space through telescopes since the time of Galileo. Learn how telescopes work and how they have expanded what we know about our solar system.
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Food in Space
Learn about the International Space Station's menu. From the early days of pureed beef and vegetables in toothpaste-like tubes to the modern era of freeze-dried meals and international cuisine, we learn about the challenges and...
Astrum
Where did the Big Bang originate?
Time and space can be a bit baffling. The universe is expanding, but from which point? Where is the centre of the universe?
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Exploring the Oort Cloud: What Lies Beyond Our Solar System
This video provides an overview of the Oort Cloud, a theoretical region located beyond our solar system and the Kuiper Belt. The video discusses the origins of the Oort Cloud, its spherical shape, and the potential disruption of its icy...
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Russians drill down to Antarctic lake 13,000 feet below the surface
Russian scientists have drilled down to Lake Vostok, nearly 13,000 feet beneath Antarctica's frozen crust, after 20 years of intermittent drilling. The lake has been sealed off from the rest of the world for perhaps 14 million years or...
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The Search for Extraterrestrial Life: A Brief History of SETI
This video provides a brief overview of the history and ongoing efforts of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). It highlights the curiosity of scientists and amateur enthusiasts in seeking out intelligent life beyond our...
AllTime 10s
10 Ways We Could Survive On Mars
With the right methods and technology, it is possible we could one day live on Mars. Here's 10 Ways You Could Survive On Mars.
NASA
NASA | X-ray Nova Reveals a New Black Hole in Our Galaxy
On Sept. 16, NASA's Swift satellite detected a rising tide of high-energy X-rays from a source toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy. The outburst, produced by a rare X-ray nova, announced the presence of a previously unknown...
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Lewis and Clark: the Making of an Expedition
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.
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Quasars: The Brightest Objects in Space
Learn all about quasars, extremely bright objects in outer space powered by black holes. This video explains how they were discovered, their connection to supermassive black holes, and their significance in understanding the early...
Astrum
Is this really Boötes Void? (Referring to the thumbnail)
Astrum shows what a supervoid really is, and explains why this image isn't one.
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Exploring Venus: Earth's Sister Planet
Venus is similar in size to Earth and may have once had a similar climate. These days, though, Venus has an incredibly hot atmosphere. Learn more about out planetary neighbor!
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The Fascinating World of Comets
Learn the key characteristics of comets, including their icy composition, the formation of their tails as they approach the sun, and their historical significance. The video also highlights the role of comets in bringing water and...
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Exploring the Marvels of the Space Suit
The space suit is a technological and engineering innovation that allows astronauts to exit the spacecraft while in outer space. Learn about all the different features of this machine.
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Explainer: What are Perseid meteor showers?
Perseid meteor showers are caused by the debris field of the Comet Swift-Tuttle, which was first spotted in 1864.
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Exploring Eclipses: Phenomena in Space and Earth
In this video, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of eclipses. From solar eclipses to lunar eclipses, we learn about the different types of eclipses and the shadows they create. Discover the historical significance of eclipses and how...
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Astronomers say they might have found a new ‘minimoon’ orbiting Earth
The Earth’s busy orbit is occupied by space junk, nearly 5,000 artificial satellites, the Moon and now a possible temporary resident ‘minimoon’ called 2020 CD3.
Professor Dave Explains
The Earth is Definitely Not Flat
Anti-science mentality is rampant in this day and age, and one of the more peculiar aspects of this trend is the current fad that is the Flat Earth model. There exists a group of people who believe that against everything we have come to...
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Exploring Uranus: The Cold Ice Giant of the Solar System
This video provides a brief overview of the planet Uranus. It starts by giving some key facts about Uranus, then discusses the discovery of Uranus by Sir William Herschel in 1781. Lastly, the video mentions that Uranus has two sets of...
NASA
NASA | Hubble & Galaxy Evolution
Three astronomers explain how Hubble acts like a time machine by detecting which galaxies are moving toward and away from us.
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8+ Sample IELTS Part 2 About Constellations
Today you’ll hear an 8+ sample IELTS Part 2 about constellations, an extremely challenging topic! Can you imagine getting an IELTS Part 2 card asking you to describe a constellation? What a nightmare! A constellation is a shape in the...
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Olympus Mons: The Tallest Volcano in the Solar System
This video provides a fascinating overview of Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in the solar system located on the surface of Mars. It explains the unique characteristics of this shield volcano and compares its size to popular landmasses...
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Exploring the International Space Station
This video provides a comprehensive description of the International Space Station (ISS). It highlights the collaborative efforts of governments, scientists, and engineers from around the world in creating this remarkable scientific marvel.