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According to the math, washing machines should take several hours to get your clothes clean, but in reality it only takes a single hour or less. Now, scientists have finally figured out how they truly work.

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One of the most fundamental ideas in physics is that the disorder of the universe, also known as entropy, is constantly increasing. But, life’s inherent chemical makeup has been hacking the disorder of the universe for billions of years!

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Hank teaches us why water is one of the most fascinating and important substances in the universe.

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, each composed of a central (alpha) carbon bonded to a hydrogen atom, amino group, carboxyl group, and a variable "R" group that defines its properties. Out of hundreds found in nature, 20...

What exactly are phospholipids, and how do they contribute to the structure and function of cell membranes? In this video, we will explore the world of phospholipids, including their chemical structure, properties, and functions in the...

What is an amino acid? Learn about the structure, classification, types and functions of amino acids in this fun video.

Hydrophobic nature of silicones , fear of water | Silicones - water repellent | Electronic repulsions between bulky methy and water groups | Thermal stability of silicon | piezo-electric effect|Applications of silicones ; Silicones...

An aqueous solution is simply any solution in water.
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Meaning water-fearing, a hydrophobic substance is one that repels water.
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A lipid that contains a phosphate group. Lipid molecules are normally hydrophobic, which means they repel water.
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Learn the basics about plant oils and how they are extracted.

Cholesterol Structure (Part 1 2)

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Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway Lesson: Where it happens, how it happens and why it happens.



Hey everyone! In this lesson you will learn about the fatty acid synthesis pathway, including an in-depth overview of the pathway, where...

How do plants use water to live and grow? How does water help the human body? What food contains the highest amount of water? Properties Of Water, Part 3

In this video, we explore the composition and functions of VLDL and chylomicrons.<br/>

Nuclear Receptors