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What Is a Physicist?
“What Is a Physicist?” introduces Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, and the study of physics.
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The Antarctic: A Prime Location for Observing Stars
Australian researchers have discovered that the Antarctic plateau, specifically Dome C, offers the best viewing conditions on Earth for observing the stars. With minimal disruption to the light from distant stars, scientists can now...
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Revolutionary Portable DNA Test Lab: Rapid Detection of Biological Threats
British scientists have developed a portable, fully automated test lab that can rapidly detect biological warfare agents and infectious diseases. This innovative system uses the polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA and provide...
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Humans Cause Traffic Jams, AI Can Fix Them
Traffic is one of the biggest problems plaguing cities today. Idling cars cause increased emissions, more traffic means more accidents, and it is, of course, annoying. Meet traffic scientist, Dr. Alex Bayen who is working to solve...
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Boyle's law
At a set temperature, the volume of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its absolute pressure. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Gamete
A reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg cell. 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 abstract...
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Oxygen and Combustion
Combustion reactions are vital: from keeping us warm and cooking our food, to providing electricity and propelling rockets into outer space. What do we know about these chemical reactions? Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points....
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The Legacy of John Newlands
The story of chemist John Newlands and his theory of the "Law of Octaves" that related chemical elements to notes in the musical scale. Did the scientific community accept his unusual theory and does it hold up to the laws of modern...
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Mars: Dead Planet
Scientists hoped the first mission to Mars would reveal life on the red planet. What did the mission find? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Percival Lowell believed there were canals and cities on Mars. In 1965, NASA probe Mariner 4...
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Eradication of Polio
Vaccines mean that there are now very few new polio cases, but in the early 1900s this wasn't the case. Learn how two scientists, Salk and Sabin, virtually wiped out this potentially deadly disease. Biology - Healthy Living - Polio is a...
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Doppler Shift: Sound Discovery
How a unique but simple experiment in the 19th century gave a new insight into the behaviour of sound waves. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. The Doppler Effect is when the pitch of a sound seems to change as it moves past. The...
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Charles Darwin
Find out how Charles Darwin changed the world! Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution in his book On the Origin of Species. Darwin developed his...
Bedtime History
Galileo Galilei For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the courageous, Italian mathematician and scientist, Galileo, who used his own telescope to view the Moon and challenged those in authority to prove that the Earth circles the Sun.
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Marie Curie For Kids
Learn about Marie Curie, the extraordinary woman scientist who won multiple Nobel Peace Prizes and helped develop early x-ray technology.
Science ABC
Fermi Paradox Explained: If There Are TRILLIONS of Planets in Space, Why Hasn’t Anyone Contacted Us?
The Fermi Paradox refers to the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life in the universe and the lack of evidence or contact with such civilizations. Named after physicist Enrico Fermi, the paradox...
Great Big Story
Exploding Myths, A Scientist Redefining Stereotypes
Meet Dr. Kate Biberdorf, challenging stereotypes and making chemistry exciting at the University of Texas.
Wonderscape
Isaac Newton's Early Scientific Successes
This video dives into Sir Isaac Newton's early successes as a scientist, including his breakthrough in understanding light and color, which led to the invention of the reflecting telescope. It also covers his time at the Royal Society...
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George Washington Carver’s Journey to Education
Follow George Washington Carver’s inspiring path as he pursues his dream of higher education despite obstacles. From his early schooling to his studies at Simpson College and Iowa State University, this video highlights his perseverance,...
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Environmental Scientist
Charlotte is an Environmental Scientist with Environmental Systems Analysis, Inc in Annapolis, Md. Charlotte plays a key role in monitoring the effect of new construction on the surrounding environment and making sure developers are...
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Flight Physics: Understanding Air Pressure and Bernoulli's Principle
Dive into the fundamentals of flight physics by exploring concepts such as air pressure and Bernoulli's principle. From Leonardo da Vinci's pioneering sketches to Daniel Bernoulli's groundbreaking discoveries, learn how pressure dynamics...
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Big Ideas - Episode 8 - Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bomb
During World War 2, a British engineering scientist had a Big Idea. The Big Idea was to bomb a German dam, causing massive water loss to German industry. His plan was to drop bombs from low-flying aircraft, and skip them into the dam...
Healthcare Triage
Reforming Federal Laws that Slow Marijuana Research
Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, making it difficult for researchers to study, and difficult to understand how it may help or harm our health. A recently passed bill is aimed at making marijuana research easier to conduct,...
Great Big Story
Bringing real science to Hollywood, the story of a TV producer and physicist
Discover how a TV producer and a physicist collaborate to infuse authentic science into popular TV shows, enhancing the realism and educational value of entertainment.
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The Native American Impact on Our Culture
Dr. Forrester asks the question, “How did the Native Americans get to The New World?” She also discusses the Bering Strait Land Bridge Theory. She then gives examples of Native American words still used in our vocabulary today.