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Record Attempt: Glider Pilot Reaches Impressive Altitude
In this video, glider pilot Dita Molina attempts to break the altitude record by reaching an altitude of 10,000 meters. Equipped with oxygen cylinders and a thermal protection suit, Molina is towed by a short sky van to climb higher....
Debunked
Why Don't Airlines Give Passengers Parachutes
The understanding is if the plane’s going down, you should be able to jump out with your parachute and float to safety. We DEBUNK the myths & misconceptions, explain the problems and show you what would really happen.
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Stratosphere
The second layer of the Earth's atmosphere, above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. 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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Mesosphere
The layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere but below the thermosphere, from 50 to 85km altitude. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Ozone layer
A layer in the Earth's atmosphere at 13 to 20km altitude with an unusually high concentration of ozone gas. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Factpack: Background Radiation
Although radioactive materials are associated with power stations and bombs, we live with radioactive substances all around us. What are they, and do they affect us? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack...
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Kittinger: First Man in Space?
Before Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth, one man made an extraordinary trip beyond Earth's atmosphere. Can he claim to be the first man in space? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Project Excelsior III was the American Air Force’s mission...
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Fighter Pilots: G-Force
Changes in acceleration pose an extreme risk for fighter pilots. Find out how they train to avoid blacking-out during flights. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Fighter pilots undergo training to allow them to cope with G-force....
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Where is the Centre of a Triangle?
The answer is not as straight-forward as it might seem, because all triangles have more than one centre! How many centres does a triangle have, and how do you find them? Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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Types of Weather: Introduction
The weather systems on our planet are all driven by one thing: air. Discover how our weather is driven by energy from the Sun, affecting the movement of air. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Our weather is a chaotic and complex...
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Climate Influences
Climate varies across the world, producing distinct climate zones. Discover the many factors that create these differences. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Climate varies across the world. The world can be divided into six...
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How Do Snowflakes Form?
A blizzard creates a blanket of snow. Look closer and the true beauty of individual snowflakes can be seen. How are different shapes of snowflakes formed and why are they always perfectly symmetrical? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding -...
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Troposphere
The lower and most dense part of the atmosphere, extending to an altitude of about 20km at the equator and 11km at the poles. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Altitude
Height above sea level or other reference point on the Earth's surface. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Biosphere
All the parts of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms can exist. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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The world's highest hospital
Venture to the world’s highest hospital, at Mount Everest's Base Camp. People and places - Physical geography - Mountains Learning Points There is less oxygen available to breathe at the top of a mountain. The Earth's crust is divided up...
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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How Do Airplanes Get the Oxygen We Breathe?
As a plane flies, fast-moving air enters both the jet turbine engines. This fast-moving air is compressed as it passes through layers of fan blades inside the turbine. It’s at the compressor stage that a portion of the hot air is ‘bled...
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Big Ideas - Episode 15 - Space Shuttle
The Big Idea of a reusable craft for space travel became a reality in the 1980 s. After two decades of successful missions, the first space shuttle commissioned for reuse was launched in 1981, to great fanfare. Since then, NASA engineers...
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The Virgin Challenger: an Attempt to Circumnavigate the World
Early in 1997 a group of engineers were putting the finishing touches to unique craft designed by Swedish aeronautical engineer Per Lindstand. The team funded by entrepreneur and adventurer Richard Branson were in Morocco preparing for...
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Experiencing the La Palma Observatory
The Observatory on the Spanish island of La Palma is one of the world s leading centres for the study of astronomy, as it houses the 4.2m William Herschel telescope.
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The Future of Space Tourism: From Millionaire Adventurers to Accessible Travel
Explore the emerging world of space tourism where once only millionaires could venture into orbit, but soon, more accessible options may open up. Discover the experiences of the few who have visited the International Space Station and...
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Can an Underground Bunker Survive a Nuclear Bomb?
Bunkers are “invulnerable” establishments built to safeguard armed forces and civilians from efforts of war. An underground bunker’s ability to withstand nuclear bombs depends on two parameters—the bunker’s design and the bomb’s...
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The Difficult and Dangerous Journey to Vasuki Tal
Kovid Mittall and his crew continue their hike, trekking towards Vasuki Tal. Situated at an altitude of 5,300 meters, Mittall faces significant physical difficulties such as dehydration, sunburn, and altitude sickness due to rapid ascent...