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The Moon – Did you know?
Did you know that the Moon is completely dark when the Earth blocks the Sun's light? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points During a solar eclipse the Moon passes in front of the Sun. During a lunar eclipse...
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The energy debate
Which is better ... renewable or non-renewable energy? People and places -Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Non-renewable energy will run out; renewable energy will not. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful emissions....
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Solar Power - Renewable Energy
Learn about the up and coming form of energy – solar power! People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Solar power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
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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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The Universe: The Solar Eclipse
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Discover how the solar eclipse happens.76570
Science Buddies
Arduino Solar Tracker
Build a device to make a solar panel track the sun throughout the day in this engineering project
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Discover Which Planets Have Northern Lights! | Solar System Song For Kids
let's learn more about the northern lights!
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A Look at Performance, Throughput, and Yield in Module Manufacturing
Geethika is a Principal Engineer who oversees the performance, throughput, and yield of the modules produced at First Solar in Ohio. With a focus on ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency, Geetika plays a crucial role in...
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Journey into Solar: From University Research to Manufacturing
Geethika, a former UT student delved into solar technology during their time at the university, which greatly influenced their career path. Equipped with knowledge gained from studying physics and engaging in solar projects on campus,...
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Success Mindset: Learning from Failure
The video emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and passion for one's work, even in the face of failure. It highlights the significance of learning from setbacks and using them as opportunities for growth. By...
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Keys to Success: Passion, Continuous Learning, and Leadership
This video emphasizes the importance of passion, competence, and continuous learning in career development. It highlights the value of excelling in one's chosen field while also exploring and expanding into related areas to enhance one's...
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Embracing Data-Driven Collaboration and Growth
Geethika highlights the power of teamwork and data-driven problem-solving within their diverse company, First Solar. They emphasize how individuals from various backgrounds and disciplines come together to address common challenges,...
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Performance and Efficiency in Solar Module Manufacturing
Geethika is a Principal Engineer with First Solar in Ohio, where they focus on ensuring the performance, throughput, and yield of the modules produced. Geethika leads efforts to optimize high-volume manufacturing processes, implement...
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Embracing Solar Power as a Necessity
Living off-grid in the Namibian desert necessitates creative and alternative energies, including solar. Previously, petrol-fueled generators ran up to 12 hours a day, but the solar investment reduced this to just 3 hours daily. By...
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Turning Old Coal Mines into Eco-Construction Incubators
Base 11/19, the last mine shaft in Loos-en-Gohelle, was transformed into an eco-construction milestone in the early 2000s. The CD2E organization, based at this site, supports over 600 eco-enterprises in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region,...
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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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Space
Dr. Forrester explains how scientists over the centuries have used a variety of tools to gaze into outer space.
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The Sun: A Closer Look at Our Nearest Star
This video explores the groundbreaking research conducted by scientists at Britain's Mallard Space Science Laboratory, who are using observational satellites to study the Sun's complex nature. They are particularly focused on...
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Exploring Eclipses: Lunar and Solar Phenomena
An eclipse occurs when the Moon and Earth align with the Sun, resulting in either a lunar or solar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon, casting a shadow. In a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks...
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Detecting and Monitoring Plasma Clouds: Protecting Communication Systems and Satellites
The research team from Birmingham University has secured a contract with the US Air Force to develop cutting-edge instruments that can detect plasma clouds, known as solar wind, emanating from the sun. Their advanced imager will be...
Financial Times
Bitcoin mines could be used for energy storage
FT Tech - Bitcoin mining is extremely energy intensive, and bitcoin bashers have labelled the digital currency a climate villain. But as the FT’s Scott Chipolina reports, one novel strategy being looked at is using the mining as a form...
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Evaluating Solar Energy
The video "Evaluating Solar Energy” explores solar energy, including its benefits and limitations.
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Our Solar System
Dr. Forrester classifies the parts of our solar system by examining such components as planets, moon, Sun, Milky Way, comets, asteroids, and meteors. She explains lunar phases, lunar eclipses, and solar eclipses. Dr. Forrester...