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Why is the Periodic Table Shaped the Way It Is? Is an Alternative Periodic Table Better?
Why is the Periodic Table Shaped the Way It Is? Is an Alternative Periodic Table Better?
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Buckminsterfullerene Structure and Real-World Applications
Fullerene | Buckministerfullerene |cage like structure of Diamond | 20 hexagons,12 pentagons | Applications Buckminsterfullerene, also known as C60 or buckyball, is a carbon allotrope discovered in 1985. It consists of 60 carbon atoms...
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Excavating the Remains of an Ancient Elephant-like Creature in Germany
Palaeontologists in Germany have made an exciting discovery, uncovering the remains of an ancient elephant-like creature that lived around 14-15 million years ago. Initially believed to be a Gomphotherium, further excavation revealed...
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Landmarks - Green Conference Centre
THE HEART OF THE RIOJA WINE REGION IS AN AREA USUALLY DOMINATED BY GREEN LANDSCAPE STRETCHING ACROSS HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF VINEYARDS. BUT NOW A HUGE SHINY STRUCTURE HAS CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF NEIGHBOURS AND VISITORS OF THE AREA. GREEN...
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Only In Turkey 2 - Whipping Festival
Whipping Festival:Youngsters from neighboring villages engage in a scarf whipping festival annually, celebrating the new season with this unique cultural event.
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Only In Belgium 4 - Tintin Celebration
Tintin Celebration:Fans of the intrepid boy reporter Tintin celebrate the birthplace of their beloved cartoon character.
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The Right Way to Solve for Unknown Sides—Are You Doing It?
Whether you're just starting out, or need a quick refresher, this is the video for you! Mrs. C will go show you step-by-step how to subtract these mixed numbers.
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Solid
The state of matter in which particles are packed tightly together in a rigid structure, with a defined shape. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Denature
To change the shape of a protein or amino acid molecule, disrupting its normal biological activity, but without changing it chemically. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Electron shell
An orbit around the nucleus of an atom that can be occupied by one or more electrons. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Delta
A geographical feature formed where a river reaches the sea or other large body of water into which it empties. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Factpack: Forensics
The forensic and other techniques detectives use to identify victims. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
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Crystal
A solid consisting of atoms, molecules, or ions arranged in a highly ordered, repetitive, three-dimensional lattice. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Expansion and Contraction
Discover how different materials react to heat, and why this can be both useful and dangerous. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Temperature affects the size and shape of an object due to the expansion and contraction...
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Streamlined: Dolphins vs People
Discover the differences in evolutionary adaptation between dolphins and humans, which allow these marine mammals to move through water far more easily and efficiently than us. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Dolphins can swim faster...
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Fractals: The Menger Sponge
Revealing the shape which gets bigger the more you take away... in which an infinitely increasing surface area meets an infinitely decreasing volume. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
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Earthly Treasures: Diamonds
Formed deep within the Earth's mantle, diamonds are difficult to find. But it's not just their rarity that makes them so valuable - diamonds have some surprising industrial applications too. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points....
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Topology
How objects can be deformed to make different shapes without tearing, cutting or gluing. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action...
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Defensive Plants - Plant Protections
Plants have developed an array of chemical, mechanical and mimicry methods to fight off predators, meaning that they are not as defenceless as they seem. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants have evolved defence mechanisms to ward...
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Echolocation: Dolphins
Dolphins use of sound as a navigational tool is essential to their survival. Discover how they produce these sounds and use them to learn about their environment. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Dolphins, like most marine species, use...
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Terminal Velocity
If a skydiver jumps out of a plane, when will they stop accelerating? Competing physical forces hold the answer. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Terminal velocity is the maximum constant velocity. Terminal velocity increases with...
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Designing Chartres
Discover the geometry underlying the design of Chartres Cathedral in France, and its many decorative features. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
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Forms of Energy
Energy comes in many forms. What are they, how do they differ and what can they be used for? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Energy is converted or transferred, but never lost. Energy is measured in joules (j)....