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A Global Village
An insight into Marshall McLuhan's theory of "the global village", and the impacts of improving global communications networks, both good and bad. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The term 'Global Village' was coined...
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Traffic Congestion
As car ownership increases around the world, so does global traffic congestion. What are the social and economic impacts of congestion, and what action can be taken to lessen the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - 50 million...
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Quarrying: Managing Damage
Large-scale extraction of rock can have dramatic effects on the environment, but how can we minimise the negative effects? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The negative impacts of quarrying are managed in three main ways:...
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Transport Networks - Global Trade Routes
What are transport networks, and what impact do they have on global trade routes and patterns? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Modern transport networks are fundamental to societies and economies. Transport systems...
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Heat Transport
Conduction, convection and radiation are all ways in which heat is transported. How does each work, and what are they useful for? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. The three types of heat transport are conduction,...
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Brazil: The Wealth Divide
Brazil has one of the world's greatest income gaps. For those on either side of this wealth divide, daily life, and the long-term outlook, is very different... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Brazil has one of the...
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The Cell Membrane
Journey inside the cell to see how the cell membrane acts as both a barrier and an entrance. How does it take in nutrients while keeping out potentially damaging molecules? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. The cell membrane...
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Carbon Trading
International governments have put caps in place to limit carbon dioxide emissions from industry. What are emissions caps and will they solve the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The percentage of carbon...
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Xylem
The system of tubes inside plants that transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots up to the leaves. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Travelling on holiday
Planes, trains and cars are just a few of the many types of transport we can use to travel from one place to another! The world around us - Inventions - Travel and transport Learning Points People use different forms of transport to get...
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Tourism in Thailand
Tourism in Thailand is reaching record-breaking levels. How will the country cope? People and places -Physical geography - Coasts Learning Points The geology of the coast affects the features that develop there. Coastal areas are used by...
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Transport Networks - City Movement
Examine transport networks and how they help people move around cities. People and places -Human geography - Moving around Learning Points Structures that allow people and vehicles to move around are known as a transport network. The...
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Success and Reliability of the Soyuz Launch Vehicle
The Soyuz launch vehicle was responsible for sending the first Russian into space. It remains the most successful and reliable rocket ever developed.
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The Future of Fuel Cell Technology
Fuel cell technology is the way of the future for motor transport. It s a clean, zero emission fuel that has no side effects for the environment which is why car makers are starting to develop vehicles to suit the technology.
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The Drone Age: Revolutionizing Our Skies and Lives
Delve into the expansive world of drones, from hobbyist pursuits to their transformative roles in surveillance, delivery, and future transportation. This documentary explores how drones have evolved from simple remote-controlled...
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Mastering C++ Standard Library Features [Video] - Metafunctions
Understand what a "metafunction" is and how types can be manipulated through templates
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The Development of the West
Dr. Forrester talks about the Transcontinental Railroad and how it dramatically changed America. She then talks about those who settled in the Great Plains, including ranchers and farmers.
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Photosynthesis
Dr. Forrester teaches about photosynthesis and the functions of a plant’s stem.
Great Big Story
Denali's sled dogs, Navigating the wilderness with Alaska's natural travelers
Discover how sled dogs are essential to exploring the vast, protected wilderness of Denali National Park.
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Revolutionizing Transportation and Technology: The Power of RFID and NFC
RFID technology is revolutionizing industries like transportation and flower auctions by enabling efficient tracking and secure transactions. With applications like Near Field Communications (NFC), RFID is paving the way for seamless...
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Accumulation of Fatty Plaque in the Arteries
Explore the intricacies of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) with this visually captivating animation. Using a creative storytelling approach and the metaphor of a distribution chain, you'll discover how the arteries face restricted blood...
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The Evolution of Trains: From Fear to Innovation
This video provides a brief history of trains, from the initial fear and skepticism surrounding their safety to their widespread use today for both passenger and freight transport. It highlights key milestones such as the first safe...
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Exploring the World of Camels: Their Habitat, Uses, and Adaptations
Camels are versatile animals found in various regions worldwide, serving as sources of food, milk, and transportation for many communities. They are well-adapted to desert environments, able to survive for long periods without water and...