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Will global collaboration against covid-19 succeed?
W.H.O. launches initiative to coordinate vaccine and treatment without U.S. involvement
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Why are journalists reporting on the pandemic facing threats?
The UN warns of 'second pandemic' of misinformation and conspiracy theory.
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What's the fallout from the pandemic wave of unemployment? | Inside Story
As coronavirus bites, millions of people worldwide have lost their jobs.
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Who should look after refugees during the coronavirus pandemic? I Inside Story
Aid agencies warn of budget shortfalls as donor nations make cutbacks.
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How close are we to a COVID-19 vaccine? | Inside Story
UK research team releases promising results from early trials.
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Is the coronavirus a threat to democracy? | Inside Story
Researchers at Freedom House say the pandemic has been used to roll back democracy and human rights in 80 countries.
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Can Syria avoid a coronavirus disaster? | Inside Story
Infections rise rapidly in Idlib, the last rebel-held province.
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Will vaccine passports revive tourism? | Inside Story
Europe unveils COVID-19 digital pass to allow travel, but W.H.O. urges caution
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease
This animation provides background on coronaviruses and COVID-19. The animations shows what happens inside the body when someone gets COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
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White House press secretary tests COVID-19 positive
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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Why Scientists Are Worried About the Sun's Corona
We need to better understand the Sun. Here's why NASA (Parker Solar Probe) and ESA (Solar Orbiter) have both sent probes to the Sun in the last few years.
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Eclipse solar
Cuando la Luna se interpone entre el Sol y la Tierra oscurece todo o parte del Sol para el observador situado en la Tierra.
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Corona
Atmósfera externa del Sol. Delgada capa de plasma extremadamente caliente, a más de 1.000.000 ºC frente a los aproximadamente 6.000 ºC de la superficie visible.
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¿Qué son los eclipses?
Los eclipses de Sol y de Luna son fenómenos espectaculares que cautivan a todo el mundo. ¿Qué los origina?
Twig - Física - El Sistema Solar - El Sol y las estrellas
Claves de aprendizaje
Cuando la Tierra impide que la luz...
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The Irish-Choctaw friendship
In 1847 the Choctaw, a Native American tribe, helped the people of Ireland who were struggling with famine. A friendship between the two nations was formed that is still alive today.
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Comets That Flew Too Close to the Sun
The Sungrazer comets that were discovered minutes before they vapourised.
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Corona
The outer atmosphere of the sun. A thin, extremely hot plasma - over a million degrees celsius, compared to around 6000 degrees for the visible surface. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
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Eclipse, solar
When the Moon is aligned directly in between the Sun and the Earth, it obscures all or part of the sun to an observer on the ground. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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What Are Eclipses?
Solar and lunar eclipses are spectacular phenomena which captivate people around the world, but what causes them? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon....
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The Sun: A Closer Look at Our Nearest Star
This video explores the groundbreaking research conducted by scientists at Britain's Mallard Space Science Laboratory, who are using observational satellites to study the Sun's complex nature. They are particularly focused on...
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Ulysses: Exploring the Sun's Poles and Unveiling its Secrets
This video explores the Ulysses spacecraft's mission to study the Sun's polar regions, providing valuable insights into the nature of our nearest star. By observing from above the Earth's atmosphere, Ulysses has revealed a clearer...
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Exploring the Sun: Ulysses and the Quest for Solar Understanding
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of solar observations and the mission of the Ulysses spacecraft. We learn about the immense complexity of the Sun and how it affects our planet. The video highlights the importance of...
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Virus outbreak in a model city: How important is social distancing?
In light of the current corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic, I created a little model to explore different measures to fight viruses. How effective are measures such as tests, quarantine, and social distancing?