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7 Bizarre Uses for Animal Secretions
You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...
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When Athletes Dope ... & Einstein FTW
This week's SciShow news has Hank bringing us a primer on the science behind various illegal and illicit ways in which athletes "improve" their bodies, proof of general relativity that we can actually see, and a new way to measure how...
Curated Video
3 win Nobel chemistry prize for molecular machines
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for developing the world's smallest machines, 1,000 times thinner than a human hair but with the potential to revolutionize computer and energy systems.Frenchman Jean-Pierre...
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The First Computer-Generated Bacterial Genome | SciShow News
In this week's news, scientists announce that they’d made the first entirely computer-generated bacterial genome, and a new surgical procedure that does away with cuts and scars.
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Krokodil, fake pot and the real chemistry of drugs
Time Magazine has called it "the most horrible drug in the world," and last month, it hit the US. Because seriously, why would you take a drug that rots your flesh, bones, and brain?!
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One Way to Deal With CO2? Reuse It
Is there any better way to create new energy than to make it out of consumed energy sources?
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Fritz Haber: Great Minds
Hank introduces us to the brilliant and heartless Fritz Haber, a great mind who is considered "the father chemical warfare," but who also made discoveries and innovations that helped lead to the Green Revolution which is credited with...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat?
In the 1980s and 90s, pharmaceutical companies began to market opioid painkillers aggressively, while actively downplaying their addictive potential. The number of prescriptions skyrocketed, and so did cases of addiction, beginning a...
TED Talks
TED: A crash course in organic chemistry | Jakob Magolan
Jakob Magolan is here to change your perception of organic chemistry. In an accessible talk packed with striking graphics, he teaches us the basics while breaking the stereotype that organic chemistry is something to be afraid of.
SciShow
What Does "Organic" Mean, and Should You Buy Organic Foods?
There’s a lot of confusion over what organic means, and food with that label might not be as healthy or environmentally friendly as you think.
SciShow
7 Bizarre Uses for Animal Secretions
You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...
SciShow
Can You Build Homes in Space With Blood?
If we hope to someday live on other worlds we need to figure out where we’re gonna lay our heads at “night.” But who would have thought we could use our own bodies as ingredients for our homes?!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can steroids save your life? | Anees Bahji
Steroids: they're infamous for their use in sports. But they're also found in inhalers, creams to treat poison ivy and eczema, and shots to ease inflammation. The steroids in these medicines aren't the same as those used to build muscle....
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Antibiotic
Drugs used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.They do not work against viruses or fungi, and so cannot treat many other infections. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in...
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Synthetic
Prepared or artifically made by a chemical or industrial process. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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First Synthetic Pigment
The story of how a contaminated reaction in the early 1700s led to the accidental discovery of blue pigment, the first synthetic paint. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. In the 1700s, paints were colored using naturally occurring...
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Carbon: Synthetic Diamonds
Diamonds take millions of years to form within the Earth's mantle, but now scientists are trying to produce them synthetically. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Diamonds take a long time to form in the Earth's mantle....
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Environmental changes – Jigsaw
What is it? ... It's a tornado! People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Environmental changes A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The children have to identify it.
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Natural and synthetic materials – Did you know?
Did you know that silk is a natural material spun by the caterpillar of the silk moth? People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Natural and synthetic materials Learning Points Silk is a natural fibre spun by silkworms. A...
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Natural and synthetic materials – Odd one out
Four objects are shown on screen, but which one is not biodegradable? People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Natural and synthetic materials Learning Points Natural materials are often biodegradable. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
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Natural and synthetic
Find out the difference between natural and synthetic materials, and how they are used. Material processes - Classifying materials - Natural and artificial materials Learning Points Natural materials can come directly from the Earth or...
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Plastic fantastic
In this film types of synthetic plastics are examined ... including biodegradable plastics known as bioplastics. People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Natural and synthetic materials Learning Points Bioplastics are made...
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Biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials
Find out the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Natural and synthetic materials Learning Points Biodegradable material can be broken down by...
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The Science Behind Washing Clothes
Explore the science of washing different types of clothes. Understand why wool shrinks in hot water, how cotton behaves differently, and the importance of washing at various temperatures. Learn tips to prevent color bleeding and discover...