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Invention and evolution of the microscope
Since the invention of the first light microscope, microscopy has evolved so much. We are now able to see things at an atomic level. In this video, we will learn who invented the light microscope and the many other breakthroughs that...
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Exploring the Microscopic World: Introduction to Microscopes and Magnification
In this video, we explore the world of microscopes and how they magnify objects down to the cellular level. We learn about compound microscopes, their lenses, and how they work to make objects appear larger. Discover how scientists use...
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I WONDER - How Do The Eyes Work?
This video is answering the question of how do the eyes work.
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Implantable Lens: Restoring Vision for Better Quality of Life
Implantable lens surgery is a revolutionary procedure that offers hope to individuals with poor eyesight who are not suitable candidates for laser surgery. By implanting a thin, soft lens in front of the iris, patients can experience...
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Understanding the Anatomy and Function of the Eye
In this video, the teacher explains the structure and function of the eye, as well as the different classifications of iris colors. They also discuss how the eye processes light and forms images, and why some people may need glasses due...
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Three Awesome High School Science Projects
Ronak came up with a new design for the phoropter, the device used to determine eye-glass prescriptions. It's basically been unchanged for 200 years. Using a liquid lens, he miniaturized the device and wrote an algorithm to determine...
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How One Supernova Measured The Universe
This video discusses the prediction and discovery of a supernova in the galaxy SP1149, located billions of light years away. Scientists predicted the supernova would occur in November 2015, but the event was captured earlier due to...
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Why Do Space Photos Look Like There Are No Stars?
Although stars are visible in space, pictures of celestial bodies taken from satellites by astronauts do not show any stars in the background. This is because the stars are very far away and, therefore, appear incredibly dim in contrast...
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Lens
A transparent material shaped to refract light, such that it converges or diverges from a single point. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Telescopes
Telescopes have enabled us to truly see the wonders of the Universe. Who invented them and how have they developed throughout history? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The first optical telescopes were made around 1608. Early...
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How We See Part 2: Brain
Only a small part of what the eye 'sees' is in focus. To turn the image on the retina into complete vision the eye needs help from the brain. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain processes the raw information coming from...
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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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The History of the Microscope
A brief history of how the microscope has transformed from simple magnifying glasses to the powerful instruments of today. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. The Romans produced the first magnifying glasses in the 1st century AD....
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How We See Part 1: Eyes
The process of seeing is a collaboration between the brain and the eye. How does the eye work to create sight, from the lens and iris to the pupil, retina and optic nerve? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A far larger part of the...
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Dissection: Eye
We dissect and examine the different parts of a sheep's eye. These include the iris, retina, aqueous humour, vitreous humour, optic nerve and the lens. The lens is also used to distort the pattern on a piece of card to demonstrate how it...
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Focus
In optics, the point at which rays of light converge after refraction or reflection, and so the point at which a sharp image will be produced. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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History of the lighthouse
Explore the history of lighthouses. Physical processes -Light - Light sources Learning Points Reflectors can be used to concentrate the brightness of light sources. Lenses refract, or bend light and concentrate it into a beam. A Twig...
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Spiders: Unraveling Arachnid Mysteries
Explore the fascinating world of spiders, distinct from insects, as this video explains their unique features. Learn about spiders' arthropod classification, their two-segment body structure, and their simple eyes compared to insects'...
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Examining Causes and Impact of High Rates of Cataracts in Rural Ethiopia
Dr. Larry Thomas visits Sir Eldryd Parry at the Royal Society of Medicine in London to understand the high rate of cataracts in rural Ethiopia. Dr. Parry emphasizes that clean water is crucial for preventing various health issues,...
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The Life-Changing Impact of Cataract Surgeries in Rural Ethiopia
This video highlights the plight of young people suffering from cataracts in rural Ethiopia and the life-changing impact of surgeries performed by Dr. Bora and his team. We meet a recently blind, young mother and learn about the...
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Journey to Sight: Hope for Vision Restoration in Rural Ethiopia
Facing financial struggles and potential blindness, Weizero Thadeledge journeys seven miles in hopes of receiving cataract surgery from Dr. Bora. Cataract surgery, which involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one, can...
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Bizarre Bodily Behaviors Explained
Why do we sneeze when we look at the sun? What causes the red-eye effect in photos? This segment explores peculiar involuntary responses of the human body, offering scientific explanations for these common yet often misunderstood...
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Shakespeare's Othello: Act 3, Scene 4 Analysis
This video analyzes Act 3, Scene 4 of Othello, focusing on the symbolism of Desdemona's handkerchief and how it serves as a catalyst for Othello's growing jealousy and mistrust, reflecting broader themes of vision, proof, and cultural...
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Tim Doucette, The Legally Blind Astronomer with a Unique View of the Stars
Meet Tim Doucette, a legally blind astronomer whose unique vision allows him to see the night sky in extraordinary detail, inspiring others from his observatory, Deep Sky Eye.
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