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A Halloween Candy That Comes From Bones and Bugs! | SciShow Kids
Today, Jessi and Squeaks learn about some common (and maybe even spooky) ingredients used to make candy, including what might be the most famous Halloween candy of them: Candy Corn! Second Grade Next Generation Science Standards...
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Obesity
Hank tells us some of the surprising things that could be causing or contributing to the obesity epidemic.
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Why is Indigo in the Rainbow?
Indigo may be a very vague and unnecessary color, but it has an interesting history that involves some plants, turmoil, and Isaac Newton's interest in the number seven. Hosted by: Hank Green
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3 Brand New Colors That Scientists Discovered
For millennia, we mostly had to make do with natural pigments and dyes, but in the last 300 years or so, chemical synthesis has revolutionized the colors of our world.
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Obesity
Hank tells us some of the surprising things that could be causing or contributing to the obesity epidemic.
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How Do Fabric Brighteners Work?
Fabric brighteners can liven up your old, faded clothing. But they don’t actually clean your clothes, and they’re often banned in the military!
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Pigment
A dry coloured substance that can be used to give colour to paints, plastics and other materials. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Distillation of Ink
We use distillation to remove the water from ink. The ink is heated in a conical flask with a delivery tube running to a beaker. The water has a lower boiling point and so it evaporates before the ink. The water condenses as it travels...
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How the Colors Got Their Names
In some ways, colors are the ultimate example of language's power. The earliest humans didn't have words for colors. They had words for objects and actions, and it took tens of thousands of years for those words to evolve into the names...
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Is Hair Dye Linked to Breast Cancer?
A study published in the International Journal of Cancer reports that use of hair dyes and chemical straighteners, particularly among black women, is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. We look into this a little more.
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Biotechniques | Principles of Gel Electrophoresis (DNA gels)
As always, the steps of DNA electrophoresis depend on your specific lab and protocol. Here, we look at the general theory of separating DNA on an agarose gel by electrophoresis and what it is used for in the lab. We will also learn about...
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The Versatility of Aluminum: From Foil to Gemstones
Learn about the various uses and properties of aluminum. From its common association with foil packaging to its presence in transportation, construction, and even gemstones, aluminum is a versatile metal with a range of applications.
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The Elements: Applications and Uses in Technology and Everyday Life
Let's take a look back at the elements silicon, fluorine, lithium, boron, and chromium.
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The Science and Applications of Black Lights
This video explains how black lights work and their various applications. Black lights emit long wave ultraviolet light, which is invisible to the human eye but causes certain objects, like phosphors, to glow.
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The Fascinating World of Chromium
In this video, the teacher provides a detailed description of the element chromium. They explain its chemical symbol and atomic number, as well as its physical properties such as its gray, shiny, and hard nature. The teacher explains the...
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A woman checks the quality of freshly dyed fabrics in a sari garment factory.
A woman checks the quality of freshly dyed fabrics in a sari garment factory.
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CU Hands of Himba tribeswoman grinding mixture for body paint, Namibia
CU Hands of Himba tribeswoman grinding mixture for body paint, Namibia
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A woman in a sari checks the quality of freshly dyed fabric hanging to dry at a sari garment factory in Rajasthan, India.
A woman in a sari checks the quality of freshly dyed fabric hanging to dry at a sari garment factory in Rajasthan, India.
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A craftsman stirs a vat of dye in a garment factory.
A craftsman stirs a vat of dye in a garment factory.
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CU Tilt down, Himba tribeswoman grinding mixture for body paint, Namibia
CU Tilt down, Himba tribeswoman grinding mixture for body paint, Namibia
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CU Zoom out, Himba tribeswoman grinding mixture for body paint, Namibia
CU Zoom out, Himba tribeswoman grinding mixture for body paint, Namibia
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An Indian woman examines the quality of freshly dyed fabrics at a Sari garment factory.
An Indian woman examines the quality of freshly dyed fabrics at a Sari garment factory.
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Beautiful girl does a hairstyle in a beauty salon
Young girl with dark hair does a hairstyle in a beauty salon. Stylist corrects the girl's curly hair. Back view.
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Beautiful girl does a hairstyle in a beauty salon
Young girl with dark hair does a hairstyle in a beauty salon. Stylist corrects the girl's curly hair. Back view.