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Hot spot
A fixed place within the mantle or oceanic lithosphere where rocks melt to generate magma. 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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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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Predicting Volcanic Eruptions
Learn how scientists can predict volcanic activity using seismology to monitor lava patterns deep underground. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Scientists use seismology to predict an eruption. A "long-period event" involves...
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Pi: Reciting Pi
Watch one champion try to recite Pi to as many digits as he can; and discover what Pi is and why it is useful. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show...
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The Great Global Warming Debate: Part 1
Can we rely on thermometer readings alone as proof of global warming? Do satellite temperature readings lead to the same conclusions? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Small increases in average global temperatures have...
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Measuring Food Energy
We investigate the amount of energy stored in maize snacks and peanuts by burning them. The food is placed under an aluminium beaker of water before being set alight and the temperature change of the water is recorded. We can compare the...
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What is a Memory?
What are memories and how does the brain store them? How does our memory develop as we grow? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. As the brain processes experiences and stimuli, it creates pathways between neurons. Pathways between...
Great Big Story
One man’s mission to document NYC’s iconic subway art
A passionate New Yorker embarks on a lifelong mission to document the artwork in every subway station, preserving the legacy of NYC's iconic subway designs.
Bedtime History
Beatrice Shilling
Learn about Beatrice Shilling, the British engineer who discovered an improved design for the Spitfire engineer and raced motorcycles.
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Voyager Program for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a cosmic voyage through history with our captivating video on the Voyager program. Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Voyager 1 and 2, from their groundbreaking launches to their unprecedented journeys beyond the...
Great Big Story
From crime to apples, uncovering lost varieties
A former FBI investigator now hunts for lost apple varieties in Washington State, using detective skills to bring history to life.
Great Big Story
Naomi Kutin, shattering powerlifting records
Explore the inspiring journey of Naomi Kutin, a young powerlifter who started at 10 and continues to break records and inspire others.
Great Big Story
Naomi kutin, shattering powerlifting records
Explore the inspiring journey of Naomi Kutin, a young powerlifter who started at 10 and continues to break records and inspire others.
Wonderscape
Famous Filibusters: History’s Longest and Silliest Moments
This video highlights some of the most memorable filibusters in U.S. Senate history. From Huey Long's quirky recipe readings to Strom Thurmond's record-breaking 24-hour stand against civil rights, discover how senators have used this...
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The Legacy and Farewell of Queen Elizabeth II
This video reflects on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the transition to King Charles III. Explore her legacy, the royal funeral procession through Scotland, and the final farewell...
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Cultural Appropriation in Black Music: Influence or Theft?
Explore the complex history of cultural appropriation in Black music, from early blackface performances to modern-day debates. This video examines how white artists have borrowed from and been influenced by Black music, sparking...
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Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park and the Invention of the Phonograph
Explore Thomas Edison’s achievements at Menlo Park, including his groundbreaking invention, the phonograph. Learn how Edison improved the telephone with the carbon transmitter, and how his "talking machine" earned him the nickname, the...
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Understanding the Threat of Climate Change to Forests
Explore the significant threat posed by climate change to forests worldwide. Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, including the role of greenhouse gases and the impact on forest ecosystems. Discover how forests, our...
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Thomas Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park and His Inventions
Delve into the life of Thomas Alva Edison, the renowned inventor born in 1847 Ohio. Discover his journey from a young entrepreneur to a legendary innovator with a record 1,093 patents. Uncover the truth behind Edison's inventions,...
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Football Shorts - Episode 109 CELTIC PREPARE FOR AC MILAN
AC MILAN HAD ALREADY QUALIFIED FOR THE LAST 16 IN THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, WHILE THEIR NEXT OPPONENTS CELTIC NEEDED AT LEAST A DRAW TO ADVANCE TO THE NEXT STAGE. MILAN COACH CARLO ANCELOTTI WAS NOT TAKING ANYTHING FOR GRANTED.
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Big Ideas - Episode 16 - Land Speed Records
In 1964 at the Butterfield Salt Flats in Utah, 27 year old speed king Craig Breedlove became the first to move across the earth s surface at more than five hundred miles per hour. In the process of setting his third world land speed...
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Big Ideas - Episode 2 - Edison
Every phone line, traffic light or piece of office equipment owes a lot to the Big Idea of a man who lived in the 19th Century. During his lifetime Thomas Edison had more than one thousand big ideas, and was credited with more U.S...
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Big Ideas - Episode 22 - High Speed Trains
Near Geneva is the Big Idea of CERN, the world s largest particle-physics laboratory. In its tunnels, situated underground, scientists study matter, anti-matter and the forces that created the universe itself. Scientists are working on...