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Pumpkin ginger soup with tapas
This pumpkin and ginger soup served with small tapas bites is a tasty, creative way to make use of the leftover carved up pumpkin on Halloween and create an aromatic, flavoursome dish.
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4 Breast Reduction Surgery Risks
Howcast -Learn the four risks of breast reduction surgery from plastic surgeon Robert J. Morin, M.D. in this Howcast video.
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Fortune Global Forum 2024: Mind Meld - A Breakthrough in Brain Powered Communication
Presenter: Professor Tom Oxley, Founding Chief Executive Officer, Synchron
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Eye care tips for diabetic and obese patients
This video provides useful tips for maintaining eye health in individuals who have diabetes or are obese. It emphasizes the importance of annual eye checkups for diabetics and suggests ways to control blood sugar, manage blood pressure...
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These Survival Myths Could Actually Get You Killed
Our love of reckless recreation, and our fascination with ‘lost in the wilderness’ movies means that almost all of us could reel off at least a few survival tactics. The trouble is, are they reliable or could some of them actually make...
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Developing Vaccines to Target Cancer's Blood Vessels
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are developing a groundbreaking vaccine that harnesses the power of the immune system to fight cancer. By stimulating the immune response and targeting the blood vessels that nourish tumors,...
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Bone structure made easy!
Every bone in our body is different. They all have different structures and can be divided into several types, depending on shape, size and function.
Science ABC
What Happens To Your Hair After You Die?
Hair resists decay even after death due to keratin, a structural protein. The structure and chemical composition of keratin make it difficult for organisms to break it down. Hair outlasts most other soft tissues due to the insoluble and...
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Respiratory System: From Inspiration to Expiration Explained in Simple Words
The respiratory system is composed of the nose or nasal cavity, the pharynx, the larynx, the trachea, the bronchi, and the lungs. The respiratory system's functions are gaseous exchange, inhaling oxygen and exhaling out carbon dioxide,...
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Circulatory System And The Heart | Explained In Simple Words
The circulatory system is a vast, complex network of blood vessels that serve as highways for transporting blood which contains life-sustaining molecules, such as nutrients, gasses, hormones and waste products, to the various organs of...
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Why Is Blood Drawn From Veins And Not From Arteries?
Experts use veins to draw blood for blood testing, blood donation, and more because the structure and position of veins make it easier to draw blood out of as compared to arteries. It may also be dangerous to draw blood from arteries.
Science ABC
Why Does Scratching Your Back Feel So Satisfying?
We have all spent days staring at the computer screen with stiff backs, holding awkward positions without realizing it. Unconsciously, we move our fingers across our backs in motions similar to those of scratching. In no time at all,...
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Blood pressure
The pressure that blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Hyperventilating
Breathing faster or deeper than necessary. It can happen voluntarily, or as a result of panic or excitement, or due to a medical condition. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Alveoli
Microscopic air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place between blood and the atmosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Bones
Bones are living, growing tissues. What are they made of and how do they develop from young to old? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Bones support the body and protect vital organs. When you are born you have around 300 bones,...
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Little Breathers
Find out how humans can overcome biological responses to hold their breath underwater for several minutes. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. When we hold our breaths, our lungs signal the brain to start breathing again. The human...
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Introduction to the Brain
What does the brain look like and what does it actually do? What specific functions do the brain stem, cerebellum and cerebrum control? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain is the most complex object in the known Universe....
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The First Brain Surgeon
Today, 90% of brain surgery patients survive, with thanks to the work of Cushing, the world's first brain surgeon. A look at his techniques and how they have influenced modern brain surgery. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr...
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The circulatory system – Did you know?
Did you know that veins, arteries and capillaries carry blood all over your body? Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points There are 100,000 km of blood vessels in the human body. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did...
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The Heart - Circulatory System
Explanation of the circulatory system. Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points The heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. Arteries and veins carry blood around the body. A Twig...
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Bizarre Bodily Behaviors Explained
Why do we sneeze when we look at the sun? What causes the red-eye effect in photos? This segment explores peculiar involuntary responses of the human body, offering scientific explanations for these common yet often misunderstood...