Galaxies are not spinning tops. So how do stars move within them?

The rotation of the planet around its axis can be generally of two types: prograde and retrograde. Prograde rotation indicates that the motion is in the same direction as the Suns rotationwhich is counter-clockwiseif youre looking down...

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A Twig Science
Glossary Film.
Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...

See the Golden Ratio in the Mona Lisa and how it has contributed to the painting becoming the most viewed artwork in the world. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...

It's been 65 million years since the dinosaurs became extinct. But what wiped them out? Hear arguments from the Gradualists and Catastrophists. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. 65 million years ago the dinosaurs...

Melting icecaps are threatening one of the most important currents in the world, the Great Ocean Conveyor. If it stopped, it could have devastating impacts on our climate. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. The Great Ocean...

Since Galileo first sighted Saturn, scientists have been baffled by its beautiful rings. What are they made of and where did they come from? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Saturn's rings were first discovered by Galileo in...

This video explores the pivotal role of Tituba's confession in the Salem Witch Trials. Learn how pressure from Reverend Samuel Parris and fear of punishment led to Tituba's detailed accounts of witchcraft, which fueled the hysteria in...

Journey into the mystery of Stonehenge, the ancient monument built over 5,000 years ago in England. Learn about the possible purposes of this prehistoric structure, from celestial calendar to burial ground, and the impressive feat of...

This video explores Albert Einstein's later years, including his publication of the General Theory of Relativity in 1915 and his move to the United States in the 1930s. Discover how his groundbreaking ideas about gravity were confirmed...

This video explains Albert Einstein’s famous equation, E=mc², which reveals the relationship between energy and mass. Learn how Einstein’s theory showed that matter can be converted into energy, fundamentally altering our understanding...

Brenda Wineapple, author of Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial that Riveted a Nation, explains her interest in the 1925 Scopes Trial, a pivotal moment in American history that captivated the nation. The trial was...

Explore how Charles Darwin's theory of evolution continues to influence various scientific disciplines over two centuries after his birth. This video delves into the positive impacts of Darwinian theory on fields like genetics and...

November 24, 1971 - A man calling himself Dan Cooper pays cash for a one-way ticket to Seattle. He orders a bourdon and soda as he waits for the flight to take off. (Shortly after 3:00pm), Mr. Cooper hands a note to the stewardess...

Dr. Forrester explains how scientists over the centuries have used a variety of tools to gaze into outer space.

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Histomap of Religion by John B. Sparks

Historian of science Michael Gordin (Princeton University) highlights three often unappreciated problems associated with Karl Popper's "falsification criterion". Each one of his concerns is then discussed and debated by theoretical...

The rotation of the planet around its axis can be generally of two types: prograde and retrograde. Prograde rotation indicates that the motion is in the same direction as the Sun’s rotation—which is counter-clockwise—if you’re looking...

Humanity didn't always know about the invisible viruses, bacteria, and microbes that can cause disease. But that doesn't mean we didn't come up with some truly bizarre ideas. From the four humors and miasma theory to bloodletting and...

What is the GLOBE Project? The GLOBE Project (Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness Project) is a study of global leadership and organizational behavior effectiveness that spans over 60 countries and cultures.

What is Theory E? What is Theory O? Theory E is change based on economic value. Theory O is change based on organizational capability. Both are valid models; each theory of change achieves some of management's goals, either explicitly or...

In this lesson, we delve into the crucial topic of stock selection and portfolio diversification. We demystify the common misconception that age determines investment choices and emphasise the significance of risk assessment and...

University of Michigan classical scholar Richard Janko links Aristophanes, Socrates and a controversial poet Diagoras of Melos as he attempts to solve the mystery of who wrote The Derveni Papyrus, the oldest surviving European manuscript.