Curated Video
Only In Japan 16 - Zoo Drills
Zoo Drills:Tama Zoo in Tokyo prepares for emergencies with animal escape drills, ensuring readiness and safety for both the animals and zoo staff.
Curated Video
Football Hooliganism: A Disturbing Reality and Preparations for Security
This video discusses the issue of football hooliganism, exploring its historical roots and the violent behavior it often entails. It highlights the lack of respect for authority and disregard for the safety of others exhibited by...
Astrum
Revelations from 97,000 Sonic Black Hole Experiments
Escaping the inescapable. Hawking Radiation, Quantum Fields and Black Holes.
Epic History TV
The Peninsular War: Napoleon's Struggle and the Carnage of Spain
Facing fierce Spanish resistance and guerrilla warfare, Napoleon’s intervention temporarily subdued the country, but his forces were soon stretched thin, leaving his army exhausted and vulnerable. The British, led by the future Duke of...
Epic History TV
The Turning Point at Marengo: Napoleon’s Pivotal Victory
The Battle of Marengo ended in a stunning reversal, with Napoleon's forces turning near-defeat into a decisive victory after Desaix's timely counterattack shattered the Austrian advance. Despite heavy losses on both sides, Napoleon's...
Epic History TV
How the Battle of the Nile Cemented Nelson's Reputation in Europe
The Battle of the Nile was a decisive British naval victory that shattered the French fleet, cutting off Napoleon’s forces in Egypt and shifting Mediterranean naval dominance to Britain. Though both sides suffered significant casualties,...
Science ABC
Is The Fulminated Mercury Scene From Breaking Bad Scientifically Accurate?
While it is true that a crystal of mercury fulminate would explode when slammed to the floor, the crystal depicted in the show Breaking Bad did not accurately represent the appearance of mercury fulminate. Commercial-grade mercury...
Science ABC
Hawking Radiation Explained: What Exactly Was Stephen Hawking Famous For?
Hawking radiation was first discovered by English scientist Stephen Hawking in 1974. Prior to this discovery, our knowledge of black holes was very limited. It was believed that black holes were completely black and that they did not...
Science ABC
Can Light Escape a Black Hole?
Light is affected by black holes because of the theory of general relativity, which states that any massive object warps the spacetime around it. Since a photon travels by the shortest distance between two points, light appears to bend...
Curated Video
Black hole
An object in space with enough mass in a relatively small region of space that nothing can escape its gravity, not even light. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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The Chase
Will the lion catch the zebra? Find the time it has to escape by solving the animals' equations simultaneously. Maths - Algebra A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes –...
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Storm Surges
Storm surges are huge domes of water sucked upwards by the eye of a hurricane. What happens if they hit the shore, or worse, a city? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Storm surges are caused by low pressure in the eye of a...
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Carnivorous Plants
Not all plants exist simply on sunlight and water. Carnivorous plants eat meat. Discover how some of these carnivores trap and kill their prey. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Some plants, often in harsh conditions, have adapted to...
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Changing States of Matter
Water can either be a solid, a liquid or a gas. How does matter change state? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Ice, liquid water and steam all consist of exactly the same molecules. Evaporation occurs when the temperature...
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Inflating Glove
We inflate a rubber glove using the gas produced during a neutralisation reaction. Bicarbonate of soda is added to vinegar in a beaker covered by a rubber glove and it expands. The gas is used to extinguish a flame, showing that it is...
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Transpiration
The loss of water vapour from plants to the atmosphere. 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 abstract...
Great Big Story
Sabina Hayes, a Syrian gay refugee's journey to advocacy
Discover the inspiring story of Sabina Hayes, a Syrian gay refugee activist who overcame unimaginable struggles and now advocates for LGBT rights and safety for other refugees.
Wonderscape
Robert Smalls: From Escape to Civil War Hero
Learn how Robert Smalls led a daring escape aboard the Confederate ship, the Planter, and delivered 17 enslaved people to freedom. Discover his pivotal role in providing crucial intelligence to the Union, meeting President Lincoln, and...
Wonderscape
The Remarkable Escape of Robert Smalls
Follow the story of Robert Smalls, an enslaved man born in South Carolina who dreamed of freedom for himself and his family. Learn how he became a skilled navigator of Charleston Harbor and devised a daring plan to escape on a...
Wonderscape
Harriet Tubman: Conductor of Freedom
Learn about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the woman who led over 300 enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Discover her bravery during the Civil War and her dedication to justice and equality. 10 Most...
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Holy Bat Swarm! It’s Halloween! Part 3
Video 7 of the Echolocation Unit. Time is running out, and JP is mere moments away from activating the bat blaster beam. This ill negatively affect the bats’ ability to echolocate, and they’ll be trapped inside the bat cave forever!!...
Great Big Story
This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line
Join Daniel Paul on an extraordinary journey from the oppressive grip of Czechoslovakia's Communist regime to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas. In this captivating narrative, Daniel recounts his daring escape alongside physicist Robert...
Wonderscape
Fire Safety: Escaping a Burning Building
Learn essential steps for safely escaping a burning building, including testing doors for heat, getting low to avoid smoke inhalation, using windows as exits, and extinguishing clothing fires. This guide provides crucial information to...
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Surviving Submarine Emergencies
Learn about the unique dangers faced by the crew of a naval submarine and the importance of a high-tech rescue system. Understand the challenges of escaping a disabled submarine and the role of the International Submarine Rescue System....