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How a Mind-Blowing World of Ice Gets Made
It’s a mile long and 150 feet high, and covered in the most spectacular ice falls anyone has ever seen. And it’s all human made. The Ouray Ice Park is the world’s premiere location for ice climbing and attracts visitors from around the...
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How America’s Hottest City is Innovating to Survive
In this episode, we delve into the latest science of the “urban heat island” effect, learn about the looming threat of a potential “Katina-like event” that threatens their electrical grid, and explore the gamut of options being pursued...
Food Farmer Earth
Designing an Indoor Cold Storage Space: Tips for Homesteaders
Learn how to build and use an indoor cold storage space to keep your harvest fresh longer. This guide provides practical advice on storing everything from onions to apples at optimal temperatures.
Food Farmer Earth
Savoring Sake: Expert Tips from a Brewmaster on Enjoying Premium Sake
Gain practical advice on how to enjoy premium sake with our straightforward tips from an experienced brewmaster. Perfect for students and casual enthusiasts interested in exploring traditional Japanese beverages.
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Understanding Heat Waves: Causes, Impacts, and Preparation
This video discusses the definition and causes of heat waves, as well as the increase in their frequency due to global warming. It provides tips on how to stay cool during a heat wave, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and...
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Big Bang
The most widely accepted theory for the origin and development of our Universe. 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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Rock Types - Geological Formations
An explanation of the geological processes which lead to the formation of different types of rock. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Sedimentary rock forms...
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Homo Ergaster
Homo ergaster had a huge brain and lived in complex social groups, but his evolution was stunted for a million years, until he discovered fire. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Homo ergaster evolved from homo habilis...
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Fractional Distillation - Crude Oil Separation
Learn how the industrial process of fractional distillation transforms crude oil into a variety of products, from plane fuel to road surfacing. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Extraction of crude oil from Fractional...
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Chernobyl Disaster
In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded. What caused the explosion and why has Chernobyl become a lasting reminder of the dangers of nuclear power? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The world's first...
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Life in Hot Deserts
From camels to lizards, how animals and plants survive in some of the hottest and driest habitats on Earth - the hot deserts. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Organisms survive harsh environments by physical and...
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Heat Loss
We compare two cans, one painted black and the other painted white, to see how quickly they lose heat. The containers are placed in front of a heat source and heated to the same temperature. The temperature in each container is recorded...
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Igneous
Rocks that form by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. 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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Basalt
A dark, fine-grained igneous rock that forms most of the Earth's crust. 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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Heat energy
Discover that heat energy can turn a solid metal into liquid. Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - Heat and temperature Learning Points Heat energy always travels from a hotter to a cooler area. Heat energy causes molecules...
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Fractional Distillation - Oil Separation
Learn about fractional distillation and how it is used to separate crude oil. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Other means of separation Learning Points Distillation separates liquids using their different boiling points. The...
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Exploding mountains
Learn about the devastation caused when volcanic mountains erupt. People and places - Physical geography - Mountains Learning Points The solid rock found between the Earth's liquid core and the crust is called the mantle. In a volcanic...
Wonderscape
The Evolution of Jazz: America's Musical Art Form
Explore the rich history of jazz, a uniquely American genre that blends spirituals, gospel, ragtime, and blues into a dynamic, improvisational art form. Learn how jazz evolved from its early days in New Orleans to global popularity, with...
Great Big Story
Gaelynn Lea, transforming challenges into musical innovation
Meet Gaelynn Lea, a violinist who redefines music through her unique playing style and use of a looping pedal, proving the power of inclusivity in the arts.
Great Big Story
Brionna and Jalil Lynch, A father-daughter stunt driving legacy
Meet Brionna and Jalil Lynch, the dynamic father-daughter duo taking the stunt driving world by storm.
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Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy: Means of Protection From Radiation Pollution
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Tell the precautions that should be followed while dealing with nuclear energy.
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How Temperature Control and Fermentation Changed the Wine Industry
Syd Hamilton dedicated himself to refining the Ewell Moselle wine, even traveling to France and studying Louis Pasteur’s methods of preservation and reducing bacteria to improve his craft. His innovations in temperature control and...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Basics of Biology: Living vs. Non-living
Dive into the fascinating world of biology, starting from its etymology to distinguishing between living and non-living things in our surroundings. Biology Terms part 1