Curated Video
What's in a Cigarette?
Discover the scale and effects of the chemical ingredients in cigarettes. What are smokers breathing in to their lungs, and what effects are these chemicals having on them? Biology - Healthy Living - When a cigarette is burned it...
Curated Video
Bronchiole
The last and smallest stage of branching airway tubes in the lungs. The bronchioles are microscopic and end in air sacs called alveoli. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Reducing the spread of disease – True or false
True or false ... A sneeze can travel at 60km per hour? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points A sneeze can travel at between 65 and 180 kilometres an hour. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or...
Curated Video
Reducing the spread of disease – Clip
Animals can get diseases too. See how an ant colony deals with a deadly fungus. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points Fungi can cause disease. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film...
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Reducing the spread of disease – Odd one out
Four types of ailment are shown, but which one is not a disease? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points Hay fever is an allergy to pollen and not an infection. A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd...
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Biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials
Find out the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Natural and synthetic materials Learning Points Biodegradable material can be broken down by...
Curated Video
Incredible Things Coffee Does To Your Body
Weird History Food is going to pour you a video on What Coffee Does To Your Body. Coffee gets a bad rap. Maybe because it tastes so good. Things that taste good are almost always bad for us. There are some less-than-awesome things that...
Bedtime History
Native Americans of North America for Kids | Part 2 of 2 | Bedtime History
Part 2 of 2: into the rich and complex history of Native Americans in North America with our latest YouTube video. Explore the diverse cultures, societies, and civilizations that flourished long before European settlers arrived. From the...
Wonderscape
Eleanor Roosevelt: From Advocate to First Lady of New York
Discover how Eleanor Roosevelt transitioned from volunteering and advocacy work to becoming an influential figure in politics alongside her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Learn about her efforts during World War I, her role in...
Let's Tute
Is Alaskapox Virus the Next COVID 19 Pandemic
Recently, the world faced a massive pandemic, and now we're confronted with another emerging threat: Alaskapox, a virus from the same family as smallpox and cowpox. In today’s short video, we’ll take a closer look at this virus,...
Wonderscape
Pandemics Through History: Lessons from the 1918 Spanish Flu
Explore the impact of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the measures taken to control it, such as school closures, mask mandates, and quarantines. Learn about the roles of epidemiologists and immunologists like Dr. Anthony Fauci in...
Wonderscape
Indigenous Encounters with Spanish Missions
Delve into the complex dynamics between indigenous peoples and Spanish missions in California, exploring debates among scholars regarding indigenous motives for engaging with the missions. Learn about the disruptions caused by the...
Wonderscape
Aftermath, Consequences, and Legacies of the Spanish-American War
This video discusses the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, including the territorial gains for the United States, the impact on Theodore Roosevelt's political career, medical advancements, and the ongoing debate about the cause of...
Curated Video
Facing New Challenges in a Familiar Space
After receiving a film grant, Jason travels to India to work on a new project, bringing along his brother Leigh. However, the trip proves challenging as his worsening vision and physical limitations hinder the filming process and leave...
Curated Video
Genetic Modification of Food Crops
This video discusses the controversy surrounding genetic modification of food crops, particularly in Europe. It highlights the resistance to GM agriculture in Europe and the legal proceedings resulting in bans or delays. The video also...
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Malaria: The Global Fight Against a Deadly Disease
Malaria is a highly prevalent parasitic disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted by mosquitoes. It affects millions of people worldwide, particularly children, leading to significant mortality and long-term impairments....
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Understanding Diabetes: Types, Causes, and Management
This video discusses the different types of diabetes and their causes. It explains that type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body cannot produce insulin, while type 2 diabetes is linked to lifestyle factors and insulin...
Great Big Story
The woman who can smell Parkinson's disease
Discover Joy Milne's unique ability to detect Parkinson's by scent, aiding early diagnosis and scientific research.
Global Health with Greg Martin
The Ebola Virus Epidemic - where to from here
Greg Martin takes a look at the factors that could lead to the Ebola Virus Epidemic spreading out of Africa and into other parts of the world like the USA and Europe. Dr Martin highlights the fact that front line medical workers might be...
Science Buddies
Leaf Color Detection with Arduino
Program an Arduino to identify different color leaves using a color sensor in this science project
Curated Video
Advanced Chatbots with Deep Learning and Python - Chatbots in Medical Domain
We will explore the first kind of chatbot operating in the medical domain. We will look at the benefits, including the ability to schedule appointments, check patient symptoms, provide support, help with coverage and insurance claims,...
Healthcare Triage
How Do Drugs Get Invented?
With support from the National Institute for Health Care Management, we’re spending the next three episodes talking about how drugs get approved in the United States. In this first episode, we discuss the drug approval process from the...
Healthcare Triage
Not All Drugs Get Approved the Same Way: Exceptions to FDA Rules
All drugs have to follow the same path to approval at the US Food and Drug Administration, except when they don't. Today, with the support of NIHCM, we're learning about the exceptions to the rules that can happen when drugs get...
Healthcare Triage
Monkeypox: What is It and Who is at Risk?
All this news about the Monkeypox virus as we’re still trying to grapple with Covid. What is Monkeypox, how is it treated, and who is at risk?