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Absolute zero
The lowest temperature theoretically possible, at which particles would stop vibrating. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Amplification of DNA
Producing many identical copies of a DNA sequence, by laboratory processes, such as the polymerase chain reaction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Pandemic Viruses: SARS
SARS swept the globe amid fears of a lethal super-virus. Scientists hurriedly tried to find a cure and discovered that the SARS virus came from a very unlikely source. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. The Severe Acute...
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Phlogiston and Oxygen
How French Chemist Antoine Lavoisier revealed the true significance of oxygen and brought about the birth of modern chemistry. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Antoine Lavoisier experimented with weighing substances before...
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Earthly Treasures: Precious Gemstones
Discover the specific conditions needed for the formation of emeralds, rubies and sapphires; and how there is now potential to 'grow' them in laboratories. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Emeralds are made from beryllium....
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Life in Space
Bacteria from a sneeze was inadvertently sent to the Moon. When it returned to Earth, it came back to life. What does this mean for the possibility of life in the Universe? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. In 1969, Apollo 12 went to...
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Colonising the Moon
From the Russians' attempt to colonise the Moon to eccentric plans for Mars. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The longest anyone has ever stayed on the Moon is 75 hours. Helium-3 is rare on Earth but can be processed from Moon soil,...
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How Hot Is the Earth's Core?
Unreachable by man, scientists have developed a complex experiment to demonstrate the heat and pressure at the centre of the Earth. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The Earth's core is a dense ball of iron and nickel. To...
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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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Esters and Perfumes
Esters occur in nature and have been harnessed by the perfume industry. What are esters and how are they made and used? Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Esters give many fruits their scents, including bananas, lavender...
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Carbon: Buckminsterfullerene
Discovered in 1985, Buckminsterfullerene has some fascinating characteristics. What is it and how is it shaping the future of chemistry? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. In the 1980s, a new carbon allotraope was found -...
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Cloning
A look at natural cloning and the main artificial cloning techniques devised by man, including embryo transplant and fusion cell cloning. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Cloning occurs naturally in asexual reproduction in...
Bedtime History
History of Thomas Edison for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Thomas Edison, the American inventor of the lightbulb and many other modern technologies.
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Steak Science: Crafting the Perfect Cut
Uncover the art of selecting and cooking the perfect steak. Learn about different beef cuts, the impact of collagen on tenderness, and how fat enhances flavor. Experience the scientific journey from pasture to plate, including how aging...
Great Big Story
Crime Scene of the Wild, Unveiling the National Wildlife Forensics Lab
Explore the unique mission of the Oregon-based lab dedicated to solving wildlife crimes and preserving endangered species.
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Revolutionizing Cancer Drug Testing: Using Zebrafish for Liver Cancer Research
Researchers in Taiwan are utilizing zebrafish to test liver cancer drugs in a groundbreaking approach. By transplanting a fluorescent jellyfish gene into the zebrafish livers and implanting cancer cells, the researchers can visually...
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Breakthrough in Mosquito Control: Genetically Modified Bacteria to Combat Malaria and Dengue Fever
In Bangkok, scientists at a small laboratory have developed a genetically modified bacteria that kills mosquitoes in their larval stage. This breakthrough research could potentially inhibit the spread of deadly diseases like malaria and...
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Restoring Florence's Artistic Treasures: Repairing the Damage of the 1966 Flood
This video highlights the ongoing restoration efforts in Florence, Italy, following the devastating floods in 1966. The city's prestigious state-run Obovicio Restoration Laboratories are working tirelessly to repair precious Renaissance...
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GCSE Biology - What is IVF? How Does IVF Work and What Are The Risks? IVF Explained #62
Learn how we can boost fertility using the hormones LH and FSH, with a focus on 'In Vitro Fertilisation' - including how it works and it's pros and cons.
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A Shocking Discovery
Dr. Forrester examines the discovery of electricity by creating a timeline. She also shares information about Thomas Edison and his invention of the light bulb.
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The Meteorite Test
Princeton University physicist Paul Steinhardt describes how a given material can be tested for being of meteoretic origin by examining its oxygen isotopes.
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Scouring Museums
Once we knew that quasicrystals could be produced in a laboratory, Paul Steinhardt, Princeton University, set out to see if they might exist naturally, spending hours carefully examining minerals in museums in the hopes of stumbling upon...
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Learning From Quasicrystals
Princeton University physicist Paul Steinhardt discusses the spectrum of current scientific investigations associated with the quasicrystals he and his colleagues discovered.
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Sherlock Holmes vs. Stamp Collecting
Astrophysicist Scott Tremaine, Institute for Advanced Study, describes his initial lack of interest in astronomy, how a keener sense of how our understanding of physics can be applied to the heavens made him change his mind, and what...