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The Fascinating World of X-rays: From Superman's Superpower to Unlocking Mysteries of the Universe
This video explores the fascinating history and diverse applications of X-rays. From their accidental discovery in 1895 to their use in medical imaging, art restoration, archaeology, and even astronomy, X-rays have revolutionized our...
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Exploring Lyon: France's Charming Town of Culture, Cuisine, and History
South of France:"Then, we will go to the South of France and visit the meticulously decorated Cathedral of St. John and explore the incredible beauty of the Basilica Notre Dame in Lyon. We will also walk through La Confluencia, a town in...
Astrum
Secrets of the Very Large Telescope Revealed
How the Very Large Telescope works and how its discoveries about Sagittarius A* lead to a Nobel Physics Prize
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Vibranium and the Periodic Table
After giving an explanation of the Periodic Table, Dr. Boyd explains where he thinks the fictitious metal Vibranium would be located on the Periodic Table if it were a real element. What do you think…where should Vibranium go on the...
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The Wakandanide Series - A New Marvel Storyline
What if Vibranium was a real elemental metal, where would it be located on the Periodic Table? Watch Dr. Boyd’s fun and creative take on that question.
Science ABC
Photoelectric Effect Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
Photoelectric effect occurs when electromagnetic radiation above the threshold frequency of the given metallic surface, strikes the surface and releases electrons from it. This happens because light is made of massless particles called...
Science ABC
Bose Einstein Condensate Explained in Simple Words
Bose Einstein condensate is considered the fifth state of matter - its obtained when gas particles are cooled to almost absolute zero temperature. To generate the Bose-Einstein condensate, the first step is to obtain a cloud of gas; a...
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Discovery of the Atom
The story of New Zealand scientist Ernest Rutherford, who revolutionised science by discovering the structure of the atom in 1908. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. In 1908, Ernest Rutherford conducted the gold leaf...
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Nobel Prize By Chance
What scientists believed was a technical fault with their equipment turned out to be radiation left over from the Big Bang - one of the greatest astronomical discoveries of the 20th century. Physics - Universe - Learning Points....
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The Race for Absolute Zero: Liquefying Gas
How a race between two scientists to liquefy gases led them near to absolute zero - the coldest temperature possible. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Absolute zero occurs at -273.15 degrees Celsius. Absolute zero is...
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Antibiotics
Discover why antibiotics have become one of the most frequently used medicines. And why their efficiency is threatened by the emergence of superbugs. Biology - Healthy Living - Sir Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic for...
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Discovery of DNA
The story of a race between two teams of scientists in the 1950s - Francis Crick and James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins - desperate to be the first to unlock the molecular structure of DNA. Biology - Cells And DNA -...
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Marie Curie For Kids
Learn about Marie Curie, the extraordinary woman scientist who won multiple Nobel Peace Prizes and helped develop early x-ray technology.
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Barbara McClintock: Scientific Persistence Pays Off
Barbara McClintock used corn to make pioneering discoveries in genetics, despite facing gender bias and initial skepticism from the scientific community.
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Madame Marie Curie: Science Pioneer
Dr. Forrester teaches about the discoveries of radioactive isotopes by Marie Curie.
Great Big Story
The Accidental Discovery, How Radio Waves Unveiled the Universe's Beginnings
Dive into the story of Robert Wilson and Arno Penzias, who stumbled upon cosmic microwave background radiation, proving the Big Bang theory.
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Psychology and Society
Four researchers and former professional tennis player Janko Tipsarevic share their unique perspectives on how psychology is relevant to, and overlaps with various aspects of everyday life, from sports psychology to mental illness to how...
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Amanda Gorman
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
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Bose Einstein Condensate Explained in Simple Words
Bose Einstein condensate is considered the fifth state of matter - it’s obtained when gas particles are cooled to almost absolute zero temperature. To generate the Bose-Einstein condensate, the first step is to obtain a cloud of gas; a...
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Photoelectric Effect Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
Photoelectric effect occurs when electromagnetic radiation above the threshold frequency of the given metallic surface, strikes the surface and releases electrons from it. This happens because light is made of massless particles called...
Professor Dave Explains
The Golden Era of Pharmaceutical Research
After WWII, the leadership of the pharma industry was taken over by America, just as with many other industries. And heavy investment in pharma research produced some spectacular breakthroughs that made this post-war era the "Golden Era...
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ChatGPT Foundations: Handling ChatGPT Limitations
We'll delve into some of the inherent limitations of ChatGPT and explore strategies for overcoming them. As powerful as ChatGPT is, it's crucial to understand that it may sometimes produce verbose, incomplete, or inaccurate information,...