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Nicodemus Kansas
The wave of migration across the U.S. in the mid-1800's included people looking to live in open spaces, with land to grow crops and the opportunity to have a better life. After the Civil War, that included freed slaves and their...
Amoeba Sisters
Ecological Succession: Nature's Great Grit
Discover a process that truly demonstrates nature's grit: ecological succession! The Amoeba Sisters introduce both primary and secondary succession
SciShow
We’re Talking To Aliens
We’ve done a lot of searching for life in the universe and we need to continue to if we hope to make contact. But not all of our attempts were expected to succeed. That’s where Beacon in the Galaxy comes in.
SciShow
Pioneer 10: Our First View into Outer Planets
In the 1970's, no vehicle had gone beyond the asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, that is until Pioneer 10.
Curated Video
Exploring the Evolution of Plastic Surgery: From Ancient Times to Modern Techniques
This video explores the evolution of plastic surgery, from ancient civilizations to modern advancements. It highlights the pioneers and techniques that have shaped the field, and discusses how current procedures are safer, more precise,...
Great Big Story
Betelhem Dessie, empowering Ethiopia’s next generation of tech leaders
Betelhem Dessie, a pioneering Ethiopian tech entrepreneur, is inspiring young girls and innovators by creating tech education programs and developing software that addresses local challenges.
Curated Video
How Did Amphibians Evolve?
Over millions of years, fish species evolved to leave water and survive on land, producing the characteristics shared by all amphibians. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The coelacanth is a lobe-finned fish that evolved 400...
Curated Video
Lichen: Indicator Species
Lichens exist in extreme environments where other life struggles to survive. But these tough species cannot tolerate pollution, and reflect the health of ecosystems. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Lichens are organisms that can...
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The Lobotomist
Ice-pick lobotomy was once believed to be a successful treatment for mental illness. Why did people suppose it worked, and what has it taught us about brain function? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr Walter Freeman introduced...
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Tumours: The Kill or Cure Virus
The story of a pioneering treatment that is attempting to use a simple virus to combat the growth - and devastating effects - of brain tumours. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Some tumours are inoperable and cannot be treated...
Curated Video
Set Theory: Cantor
Born in Russia and a talented violin player, Cantor is best remembered for inventing Set Theory – but his life and work was overshadowed by his bipolar personality. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the...
Curated Video
The First Brain Surgeon
Today, 90% of brain surgery patients survive, with thanks to the work of Cushing, the world's first brain surgeon. A look at his techniques and how they have influenced modern brain surgery. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr...
Wonderscape
Katherine Johnson: NASA's Hidden Figure and Math Genius
Discover the story of Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician who broke racial and gender barriers at NASA. Learn how her calculations made space missions possible, including John Glenn's historic orbit and the early space shuttle...
Curated Video
Pioneer Families and Their Children
Dr. Forrester compares the difficult lives of pioneer families in the 1800s to the lives we live in modern times.
Curated Video
Hard Times for Pioneers
Dr. Forrester talks about many of the hardships pioneers faced as they migrated into the western part of the United States.
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Life in Colonial Times
Dr. Forrester contrasts the lives of colonial citizens who lived in cities with the lives of pioneer families. She talks about some of their recreational activities.
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Daniel Boone and the Pioneer Way of Life
Dr. Forrester tells the story of a brave pioneer Daniel Boone.
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Pioneers
Dr. Forrester gives several reasons why immigrants to the United States may have wanted to become pioneers and move west. She then talks about caravans and the Conestoga wagon.
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Barbara McClintock: Scientific Persistence Pays Off
Barbara McClintock used corn to make pioneering discoveries in genetics, despite facing gender bias and initial skepticism from the scientific community.
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Mildred Cohn: Trailblazing Biochemist
Mildred Cohn shattered gender and religious barriers to revolutionize biochemistry, developing techniques with far-reaching applications in medicine and agriculture.
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
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What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
MLK Day takes place every year on the third Monday of January. It's a time to celebrate the life and work of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who brought Americans together in the name of racial equality.