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9 Poisonous Plants You Might Have Around Your House
Houseplants can be great for your mental health, but eating some of them can be far worse for your bodily health than you might think. Chapters View all DIEFFENBACHIA 0:47 2 DAFFODILS 2:44 OLEANDER 3:42 RHODODENDRONS 4:39 LILY OF THE...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes kidney stones? - Arash Shadman
The biggest kidney stone on record weighed more than a kilogram and was 17 centimeters in diameter. The patient didn't actually swallow a stone the size of a coconut; kidney stones form inside the body. So how do they grow in the first...
SciShow
Here's What Kevlar and Your Smartphone Have in Common
You might not believe it, but the same chemistry that brought us bulletproof vests and modern sailing sails also gave us the technology to build your smart phone. But that doesn’t mean these chemists were thinking about these...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do crystals work? - Graham Baird
What makes crystals grow into their signature shapes? Dig into the atomic patterns and unique properties of crystals. -- Many crystals have signature shapes— like the cascade of pointed quartz or a pile of galena cubes. Every crystal’s...
SciShow
6 Gems and Minerals Much Rarer (and Cooler) Than Diamonds
No offense to that rock you may have on your finger, but these gems and minerals are so hard to find, they put most diamonds to shame.
Crash Course Kids
Weather vs. Climate
So we have Weather and Climate... but are they the same thing? No, no they are not. But they are both super important to how the geosphere is shaped. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats with us about the differences...
SciShow
Pluto Might Have a Liquid Water Ocean! SciShow News
Pluto might seem like the least likely place to find liquid water, but thanks to New Horizons, we have new information about oceans on the dwarf planet and more from the outer reaches of the solar system!
Curated Video
Hydrated compound
A solid compound that contains water molecules in a defined ratio. 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...
Curated Video
Compound microscope
An optical microscope which uses two sets of lenses, called the objective and the eyepiece, to gather and magnify light. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
Curated Video
Crystals in Caves
Discover the chemical processes occurring deep within the Earth that create beautiful crystal structures in caves. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Caves are a result of rainwater slowly carving away rock. Carbonic acid forms in...
Curated Video
Instant Crystals
We use a supersaturated solution of sodium ethanoate to demonstrate instant crystallisation. Sodium ethanoate is added to water and is then heated to allow all of the crystals to dissolve. When it is cooled it forms a supersaturated...
Curated Video
Precipitate Formation
We add potassium iodide and lead(II) nitrate to the opposite sides of a Petri dish filled with water to see how quickly they diffuse. When added to the water, the chemicals spread through the dish and when they meet they react to form...
Curated Video
How Do Caves Form?
A look at caves of all shapes and sizes: how do they form? And what creates the strange stalactite and stalagmite structures that can be found inside? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Caves are natural underground holes carved...
Curated Video
Nucleation
The beginning of physical or chemical changes on a very small scale in discrete regions of a system. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Sea salt
Find out how we extract salt from seawater on an industrial scale. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Separation by evaporation Learning Points A solution is formed when a soluble substance dissolves into a liquid. Evaporation...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
Miniaturization Marvels: From LEDs to OLEDs
Discover the transformative journey of lighting technology from Thomas Edison's incandescent bulbs to today's ultra-efficient LEDs and groundbreaking OLEDs. This video explains the evolution of light sources, their impact on energy...
Curated Video
Mastering Food Preservation: Canning and Freezing at Home
Explore the science behind preserving food through canning and freezing. This segment explains the sterilization process involved in canning, which ensures food safety by killing harmful microorganisms at high temperatures. It also...
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Sweet Secrets: Unveiling the Science and History of Sugar
Dive into the fascinating world of sugar, from its humble beginnings as a luxury item to its current status as a kitchen staple. Discover how sugar is transformed from beets and cane into the crystals we use every day. Explore the...
Curated Video
Young Explorers Uncover: Why is the Sky Blue and What Makes Up Clouds?
Follow a group of curious young scientists as they journey through Paris to solve mysteries of the natural world. This video captures their adventure from the Palais de la découverte to the Cité des Sciences, where they learn firsthand...
Curated Video
How Do Radio Stations Transmit The Name Of The Song That’s Currently Playing?
The song name is displayed on the radio with the help of a specific communications protocol called the Radio Data System, which embeds small bits of information in FM broadcast signals. RDS allows broadcasters to send much more than just...
Curated Video
The Water Cycle: Water’s Endless Journey Across Planet Earth
In this segment, students delve into the water cycle, exploring evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Through vivid descriptions and relatable analogies, viewers understand how water transforms from liquid to vapor...