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World Cup 2010: The Ivory Coast's Fairy Tale and Australia's Overachievement
This video discusses the history and achievements of the Ivory Coast and Australian national soccer teams leading up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. It highlights the Ivory Coast's qualification for the 2006 World Cup and their...
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Shark Shield: Protecting Surfers from Shark Attacks
This video discusses the issue of shark catches and the release of a new product called Shark Shield, which is designed to protect surfers from shark attacks. The device creates a conductive field that deters sharks from approaching too...
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Robotic Telescopes: Enabling Young Minds to Explore the Universe
The largest robotic telescope in the world, located in the rocky Highlands of Hawaii, is not just for professional astronomers. Thanks to a British businessman's investment, school children in the UK, Australia, and Hawaii can now use...
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Only In Australia 13 - Swimming Pool on Wheels
Swimming Pool on Wheels:Join a swim to raise money for the prevention of children drowning, with a swimming pool mounted on the back of a truck for a mobile aquatic experience.
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Only In Australia 3 - Kangaroo Bar Worker
Kangaroo Bar Worker:An 18-month-old orphaned kangaroo takes an unexpected job working in a bar, adding a touch of wildlife to everyday activities.
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Landmarks - Moscow
MOSCOW MOSCOW HAS MANY FAMOUS LANDMARKS;RED SQUARE AND ST BASILS JUST TO NAME TWO. THEN THERE IS THE CITY'S INCREDIBLE HISTORY; REVOLUTION, WAR AND REFORM, ALL WITHIN THE PAST CENTURY. BUT MODERN MUSCOVITES ARE WRITING THEIR OWN HISTORY...
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Landmarks - Sydney Opera House
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE THE AUSTRALIAN FLAG FLUTTERS HIGH ABOVE THE COUNTRY S TWO MOST RECOGNISABLE ICONS THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE AND ITS DISTINCTIVE NEIGHBOUR, THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE. IN 2007 THE FUTURISTIC, SENSUALLY DESIGNED OPERA HOUSE...
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Exploring Mars: Testing Equipment and Challenges for Human Colonization
In this video, scientists are testing equipment and conducting experiments in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia, to simulate the conditions that humans will encounter on Mars. They are developing a new type of space suit made of Lycra...
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Discovering the Fascinating World of Peacock Spiders
Discover the fascinating world of Peacock spiders, a species of jumping spider found in Australia. With their vibrant and colorful patterns, these tiny creatures capture our attention. Not only do they have the ability to change the...
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The Impact of Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol: A Call for Action
This video highlights the impact of climate change on vulnerable Pacific nations like Kiribati and the melting permafrost in Siberia. It discusses the importance of the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement aimed at reducing...
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The Rise and Fall of Greek and Serbian Football: A History of World Cup Success and Disappointment
This video discusses the football history of Greece and Serbia. It highlights their successes and failures in international tournaments, as well as their passionate fan bases. The video also touches on the challenges and controversies...
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Only In Australia 2 - Surfing Duck
Surfing Duck:Experience the quacking adventure of a duck trying its luck at surfing, blending the worlds of water and feathers.
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Why "Nobody" Lives On Australia's Big Island State: Tasmania
Tasmania is a fascinating, if not often overlooked, state of Australia. But while it's small compared to Australia itself, the island is actually quite large! All told, Tasmania is roughly the same size as the island country of Sri Lanka...
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The Oilmen and the Animals
They are seeking the world's most dirty fuel, but the oilmen of Barrow Island are also helping to conserve rare and endangered species. A story of ecologically-responsible oil extraction. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points....
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Factpack: Amazing Migrations
Discover the reasons animals and tiny insects travel vast distances each year. Biology - Ecosystems - 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...
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Bizarre Adaptations
All animals develop specific characteristics in response to their environment, but some adaptations are more weird and wonderful than others. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Every animal species on the planet has...
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Invading Animals: The Cane Toad
In the early 20th Century, the South American cane toad was introduced to Australia to eat beetles which were destroying the sugar crop. But once in the wild the toads did more harm than good. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The...
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Biotic Factors in Ecosystems
What happens if you change the living factors of an ecosystem? Discover the effect of removing predators or introducing a new species into a habitat. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The smallest change can tip the balance of the...
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Quarrying: Managing Damage
Large-scale extraction of rock can have dramatic effects on the environment, but how can we minimise the negative effects? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The negative impacts of quarrying are managed in three main ways:...
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Limestone: Features
Easily eroded by water, limestone's composition means it makes up spectacular sights all over the world. Learn about some of the surface and underground features of this rock type. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Limestone is...
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Tasmanian Devil
Find out why the Tasmanian devil is fighting for its life and facing extinction... Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. The Tasmanian devil is a small, carnivorous marsupial. Tasmanian devils are native to the Australian...
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Malleefowl
Find out why this unassuming bird is one of nature's master architects. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Malleefowl are large birds native to Australia. Malleefowl live a solitary existence for most of the year, but they mate...
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Thorny Devil
Discover the remarkable characteristics that make this odd-looking reptile well adapted for life in the desert. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The thorny devil is a small lizard native to Australia. The thorny devil can suck...
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Time zones – Odd one out
Four countries are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Mapping - Time zones A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.