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Low-Level Clouds
How do the clouds closest to the Earth affect our weather? How are they formed and what do they look like? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Temperature, humidity and air pressure produce ten different types of cloud. Those at...
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Place Like Home: Inside a Probe
Learn how scientists overcame huge challenges to land a probe on Saturn's moon, and why Titan is of special interest to life on Earth. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Cassini-Huygens probe took seven years to travel over 1...
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Types of Weather: Rain
Rain is essential to our planet. Without it, all life on Earth would struggle to survive. How do rain clouds form and what determines whether it rains or not? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Rainfall comes from the clouds...
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Cloud Seeding
Scientists have found a way to make it rain. But weather modification has its critics, and there may be unforeseen consequences surrounding the "cloud seeding" process. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. When silver iodide is...
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Tropical Rainforests
Tropical rainforests are competitive environments where plants must compete for space and resources. But other dangers threaten the balance and future of these important habitats. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Tropical...
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Cloud in a Bottle
We create a cloud in a bottle using warm water and smoke. Some warm water is placed in a plastic bottle and then some smoke is drawn in using a glowing splint. The bottle is sealed and then squeezed and released. The change in pressure...
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High- and Medium-Level Clouds
What are the different types of clouds in the upper region of the troposphere? What do they look like and how are they are formed? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. High-level clouds are found between the Troposphere and the...
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Venus 1: Atmosphere
The first attempts to land a probe on a different planet. Scientists hoped an Earth-like world might lie beneath Venus' dense atmosphere, but a very different reality awaited. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Venus was...
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Thunderstorm
What is a thunderstorm? Our universe - Planet Earth - Weather Learning Points Lightning occurs when ice particles inside thunderstorm clouds collide, causing sparks of electricity. This can occur inside the cloud or between the cloud and...
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Where does rain come from?
Exploring where the rain in a puddle comes from. Our universe - Planet Earth - Weather Learning Points Rain is produced when water vapour in the clouds condenses and falls to the Earth’s surface. A Twig Junior Film - Core science...
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Lightning - Static Electricity
Discover that lightning is a form of static energy. Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Conductors and dangers of electricity Learning Points Lightning is a type of static electricity. Static electricity is formed inside...
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Water cycle
Learn all about the Earth's water cycle. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Water and weather Learning Points Water constantly recycles itself through a process called the water cycle. Evaporation: the change of liquid water into...
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Snowflakes
How are snowflakes formed in such a dizzying array of patterns? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Characteristics of water Learning Points Liquid water freezes at 0°C. The shape of a snowflake is changed at different...
Bedtime History
Climbing Mount Everest for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the history of Mount Everest in this thrilling history episode! Discover the legends, triumphs, and challenges surrounding the world's tallest peak. From early explorers to modern mountaineers,...
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Machu Picchu: City in the Clouds
Explore Machu Picchu, the sacred city of the Inca, nestled 7,900 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. Learn about its unique construction, its role as a religious retreat, and the mysteries that continue to surround this ancient...
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Why Are the Tropics Hotter than The Equator?
The hottest parts of the world do not lie ‘on’ the Equator (as our assumption would suggest) but rather around the tropics, i.e., the areas that lie above and below the Equator. What’s the reason behind this? The answer to this question...
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I WONDER - What Are Stratus Clouds?
Sail into 'What Are Stratus Clouds?' to uncover the blanket-like clouds that cozy up our skies! A quick, fascinating glide through the clouds, perfect for young weather watchers.
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I WONDER - What Are Nimbostratus Clouds?
Dive into 'What Are Nimbostratus Clouds?' to discover the clouds that bring us cozy, rainy days! A quick, fascinating look at the weather's water carriers, perfect for kids who love puddles and rainbows.
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I WONDER - What Are Cumulus Clouds?
Float up to 'What Are Cumulus Clouds?' to discover the fluffy, cotton-like clouds that dot our blue skies! A quick, sunny exploration into the world of clouds, perfect for kids with their heads in the clouds.
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I WONDER - What Are Cumulonimbus Clouds?
Sail into 'What Are Cumulonimbus Clouds?' to uncover the giants of the sky that bring us thunderstorms! A quick, electrifying journey into weather wonders, perfect for storm-chasing kids.
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I WONDER - What Are Cirrus Clouds?
Float into 'What Are Cirrus Clouds?' to discover the wispy wonders high in the sky! A quick, breezy adventure into the world of clouds, perfect for young weather watchers.
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What is a star? For Kids
Climb into a rocket and take a journey across the universe to the place where stars are born. Then learn about the life of stars, supernovas and how our own star, The Sun, gives life to all living things.
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The Spitzer Space Telescope
The Spitzer Space Telescope is one of NASA s four orbiting telescopes each observing in differing areas of the spectrum. Spitzer detects images in the infrared region, which shows activity not evident in the visible wavelengths.