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Nuclear Power
How is this powerful and controversial energy source produced? Do the advantages outweigh the dangers of nuclear power? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Nuclear power is created using uranium, and small amounts can...
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Nuclear Fission: The Power and Dangers of Splitting Atoms
Find out what happens when an atom splits and why, depending on how this process is controlled, the consequences can be productive or destructive. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Nuclear fission creates energy by...
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Forces of Nature
Introducing the four main forces of nature: gravity, electromagnetic force, weak and strong nuclear forces. Learn why they are fundamental to life on Earth. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. There are four fundamental forces of nature....
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Energy sources
Discover the new technologies being developed to provide energy across the globe. People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Most energy comes from burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels will eventually run out....
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Non-renewable vs renewable
Investigate the pros and cons of non-renewable and renewable energy sources. People and places -Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Non-renewable energy sources are those that will run out....
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Nuclear energy
Explore how nuclear power stations work and what happens when radioactive waste is not contained safely. People and places - Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Nuclear power stations use radioactive materials to create...
Higgsino Physics
Recreating the Chernobyl Disaster
Watch a visual similation and explanation of the key events leading up to the Chernobyl accident. Starting with the reactor operating at 50% power, this simulation demonstrates the subsequent reduction to 30% power for a safety test,...
Higgsino Physics
Chernobyl Accident - Simulation only
Understand how the Chernobyl reactor melted down and triggered one of the biggest nuclear disasters in history. This unvoiced simulation of the events leading up to the disaster creates a visual explanation of what went wrong on a...
Higgsino Physics
Step-by-Step Nuclear Physics Simulation of the Chernobyl Reactor
The Chernobyl disaster was the worst nuclear accident in history, caused by a series of critical mistakes during a safety test. This video explains the relevant nuclear physics, models the Chernobyl reactor, and demonstrates how...
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Currently Electrical
Dr. Forrester explains the production of electricity and materials used to insulate and conduct it.
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Why Aren't We Using Nuclear Fusion To Solve Our Energy Crisis?
We aren’t using nuclear fusion to generate power yet because it is incredibly difficult to sustain a fusion reaction. The energy requirements are very high, and it is hard to find materials that can withstand such high temperatures. For...
Wonderscape
Post-Cuban Missile Crisis Developments and Nuclear Disarmament
Examine the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its impact on global nuclear policies. Learn how the United States and the Soviet Union removed missiles from Cuba and established a hotline for direct communication. Understand the...
Financial Times
Nuclear is bouncing back
FT Energy Source - The case for nuclear power generation has been boosted by the race to reduce carbon emissions. As Myles McCormick reports from the US, although older reactors struggle to compete with more efficient gas and renewable...
Financial Times
Nuclear renaissance in Europe?
FT Energy Source - As countries including France, the UK and Sweden look to pivot back to nuclear power to help them meet net-zero targets, questions remain over safety, radioactive waste and where they’ll find the vast amounts of money...
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Power to the People
Dr. Forrester explains that we rely on natural resources for powering our cars, and heating our homes. Natural resources, also known as nonrenewable, include oil, natural gas, and coal. There are a variety of renewable energy sources...
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Department of Homeland Security
Established in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security might be the youngest of all the federal government’s departments, but its work to safeguard “the American people, our homeland, and our values” couldn't be more important.
Debunked
How To Survive The First Hour Of A Nuclear Blast / Fallout! #SURVIVAL #MYTHS #
How To Survive The First Hour Of A Nuclear Blast / Fallout! The situation has played out in TV and movies for years, but what should you really do if a nuke detonated near you? Will the fireball automatically obliterate your entire city?...
Debunked
Would A Nuclear Explosion Actually Destroy An Asteroid?
An apocalyptic asteroid is on a collision course with our wonderful little planet! What do we do?
Debunked
Can You Survive A Nuclear Blast In A Fridge?! #SURVIVAL #MYTHS
A nuclear blast is about to detonate! Where do you hide?! Indiana Jones opted for a lead lined fridge and survived, but just how safe would it really be?
Debunked
4 Common Movie Myths About Space Debunked | Explosions, Speed, Sound and Asteroids.
Movies take a lot of dramatic license where science is concerned, but who's getting it all wrong on the silver screen. From the g-force you would suffer when achieving lightspeed to what a nuclear bomb would sound like in space we...
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The Nuclear Disaster of Chernobyl
The Nuclear Disaster of Chernobyl analyzes the nuclear disaster of Ukraine and Chernobyl and the effects on health and society.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Melissa Goldman - Teachers Make a Difference - Eilene Lawrence and My Students
Melissa Goldman is a Latin teacher with theLos Alamos Public Schools. She has taught many different subjects, mostly languages (French, German, Cultural Language, and Introduction to Latin), Special Education Math (Algebra and Geometry),...
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How Neutron Stars Are Born! | KLT
The death of massive super giant stars creates neutron stars, let's learn how that happens!
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Exposing a Government Secret: The Greenbrier Bunker
The Greenbrier Bunker was constructed to protect Congress from nuclear annihilation. It’s one of America’s longest-kept secrets.