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Developing Brain: That's Me!
Early in life, your brain does not recognise your reflection as 'you'. The mirror test is a classic experiment which shows when we become able to recognise ourselves. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Being aware of your 'self' is...
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Moon Measuring
The ingenious system to measure the distance to the Moon involving Apollo astronauts, lasers and a unique mirror system planted on the lunar surface. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. In 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts left an...
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Manipulating Light
When light hits something, a number of things can happen: it can be reflected, refracted, diffracted or absorbed. But what does this mean? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Manipulation of light is vital to our survival. Light waves...
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How Do Lasers Work?
Concentrated light can be incredibly powerful and useful. Learn how laser beams are produced by controlling how atoms emit photons of light. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Lasers are photons of the same frequency going in the same...
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Hubble Space Telescope
How scientists working on the Hubble Telescope, orbiting 400 miles above the Earth, fixed a fault by giving the telescope a pair of specs. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Hubble Telescope took eight years to build, from over...
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Reflection – What happens next?
Light is focused on to an object ... what happens next? Physical processes -Light - Reflection Learning Points Focusing light using mirrors generates a lot of heat. A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens next? A short section of film is...
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What is a reflection?
Understand that reflection is light bouncing off a surface. Physical processes - Light - Reflection Learning Points Reflection occurs when light bounces off objects. Smooth surfaces reflect light in one direction. Rough surfaces are not...
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Cat's eyes
Discover how British inventor Percy Shaw came up with the idea of Cat's Eyes. Physical processes -Light - Reflection Learning Points Shiny, smooth surfaces bounce light back and are good reflectors. Cat's eyes are excellent reflectors. A...
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Chirality in Organic Compounds: Asymmetry in Action
Chirality refers to molecules that have a non-superimposable mirror image due to an asymmetric carbon atom. These chiral compounds are vital in many biological systems, as their mirror images often have different effects
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Reflection and Refraction of Light: Law Of Reflection
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the concept and laws of light reflection.13536
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Mirrors: Reflection off of a Concave Mirror
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the properties of image formed by concave mirror.
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The Intelligence and Social Complexity of Dolphins
This video delves into fascinating research on dolphin self-awareness, showcasing their ability to recognize themselves in mirrors and communicate through complex social structures. Discover how dolphins, alongside elephants and...
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Hubble Space Telescope: From Failed Launch to Stellar Success
The Hubble Space Telescope, a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency, revolutionized astrophysics with its stunning images and breakthrough discoveries. Despite a rocky start due to a faulty mirror, astronauts performed...
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Masters of the Night: The Secrets of Nocturnal Animals
Uncover the fascinating world of nocturnal animals such as foxes, wolves, and owls. Learn how these creatures have evolved to dominate the night with specialized senses and behaviors that give them an edge in the darkness. This video...
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Animal Self-Awareness and Sleep Secrets
Can animals recognize themselves in a mirror? Why do some animals sleep standing up? Explore the cognitive abilities and unique sleep adaptations of various species, from domestic pets to wild giraffes. This segment highlights the...
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Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360 - Design Your Phone Case - Upgrading the Hinged Case
After learning to create a simple case, we will now up the ante and learn to create a hinged phone case for the iPhone XR model with flips and hinges. This clip is from the chapter "Creating the Phone Case" of the series "Advanced 3D...
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Unraveling Intelligence: From IQ to Brain Boosting Activities
Explore the complex world of intelligence, starting with IQ tests and diving into how various activities can enhance cognitive function. This video examines the neuroscience behind intelligence, including how our brains process...
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Understanding Lines of Symmetry
This video explains lines of symmetry of 2D shapes including triangles, quadrilaterals and regular polygons. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video.
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AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans Quickly - Learning Some Frequently Used Commands
In this video, we will explore some frequently used commands in AutoCAD 2D that are commonly used for creating and modifying drawings.
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Software RAID in Storage Spaces
Microsoft's Storage Spaces feature provides a superb tool to configure many different RAID configurations on any Windows system. A good tech knows which types of RAID it supports and how to set them up. This clip is from the chapter...