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Enigma: Cracking The Code
The Enigma machine could pair up letters in 150 million million ways. How did the machine work to give so many different permutations – and how was the code eventually cracked? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the...
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Algorithms: Turing
Why Turing devoted his life to the quest of what we now know as artificial intelligence, and invented the first algorithms that now form the basis of all programmed computers. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and...
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Planes, Wedges, Screws
There are only six basic types of machine. Discover more about planes, wedges and screws: what are they and why are they useful? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Machines based on the ideas of Archimedes make work easier. An inclined...
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Robots - Meet Asimo
Meet Asimo, a robot from Japan. The world around us - Inventions - Clever technology Learning Points Robots are a type of machine. Robots can be programmed to carry out certain tasks. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained...
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Computers
Today, computers are small enough to hold in our hands, but they haven’t always been this small. The world around us - Inventions - Clever technology Learning Points Computers can be used for lots of different things, like carrying out...
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How the Egyptians built the pyramids
Discover how a simple system of pulleys helped the Egyptians build some of the wonders of the world. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gears and pulleys Learning Points Pulleys reduce the amount of force needed to move something....
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Heart transplant
The story of one man's life-saving heart transplant operation. Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points If the heart stops working oxygenated blood won't move around the body. Each heart beat pumps five...
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Cycling to school
Discover how bike gears make pedalling easier. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gears and pulleys Learning Points Gears make pedalling a bike easier. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts...
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Combine harvesters
Find out how a combine harvester separates grains from chaff using sieves. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Separation by sieving Learning Points The size of the mesh in a sieve ensures that solids are separated correctly. A...
Bedtime History
History of Computer Science for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of computer technology, from the abacus of the ancient world to smartphones of the modern age.
Bedtime History
History of Bicycles for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the bicycle including early versions called the laufmachine and penny-farthing, and inventors such as Karl Drais and Karl Kech.
Bedtime History
Ada Lovelace for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Ada Lovelace, one of the first women associated with the philosophy of computer science.
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The Complement System Song: How The Complement System Works
Do you know complex our complement system is? Check out "The Complement System Song" This song goes over the entire process from the complement system being made up of proteins that are mostly produced in the liver to helping antibodies...
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The Early Life of Thomas Edison
Learn about the early years of Thomas Edison, from his childhood in Ohio and Michigan to his fascination with mechanical inventions. Discover how his early experiences as a telegraph operator shaped his passion for innovation and led to...
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Alexander Graham Bell’s Other Inventions and Contributions
This video highlights Alexander Graham Bell's achievements beyond the telephone, including his efforts to develop a bullet detection device to help save President James Garfield and his role in transforming National Geographic into a...
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The Evolution of Airport Security
Airport security has become one of the hottest topics for anyone who travels by plane. Now a British company has designed a prototype-scanning machine that could improve airport security from what it is now. The new device uses special...
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Evolution of the Hovercraft
In 1959 the SRN1 crossed the English Channel. The hovercraft floated on a cushion of air and could travel over land, water or ice. Soon commercial machines were taking passengers at speeds far greater than could be achieved by...
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The Power of Simple Machines: How Levers Make Our Lives Easier
Discover the fascinating world of simple machines with a focus on levers, one of the oldest and most fundamental tools used by humans. Learn how levers enhance our strength, change the direction of force, and make it possible to lift...
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Revolution on the Move: The Mechanics of the Wheel and Axle
Dive into the mechanics of the wheel and axle, a simple machine that transforms how we transport objects and reduce effort. This video covers the integration of wheels in everyday tools like cars, bicycles, and dollies, explaining how...
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Mastering the Inclined Plane: A Simple Machine at Work
Discover how inclined planes, a basic but powerful type of simple machine, make it easier to move objects with less effort. Learn about the physics behind using ramps and slopes to harness gravity, and explore how different angles of...
Great Big Story
The life of a seltzerman, preserving history in every bottle
Dive into the world of a seltzerman, Walter Backerman, as he shares the art and history of seltzer making using a century-old machine.
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Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch - Model and Training
Here, we will look at a machine learning model, an arithmetic expression or equation that fits and learns to predict data. This clip is from the chapter "Introduction to Machine Learning" of the series "Machine Learning: Random Forest...
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Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch - Outliers
Let's look at outliers, the data points of a dataset that differ from others and are usually excluded by visualizing a dataset. This clip is from the chapter "Introduction to Machine Learning" of the series "Machine Learning: Random...
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Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch - Let's Introduce Machine Learning
This brief video outlines machine learning, its importance, and how it can be used in various applications to make life easier. This clip is from the chapter "Introduction to Machine Learning" of the series "Machine Learning: Random...