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5 Things You Were Taught Wrong in Elementary School | Compilation
When you’re learning about science for the first time, it can be easier to break things down into a simpler form, and you can end up with a few misconceptions about the world. But sometimes this is the first step to understanding that...
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Laser Fusion Is It Back to the Future Yet
Hank remembers Back to the Future and tells us about his favorite word combination--lasers and fusion.
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The Only Radiation Units You Need to Know
In order to have a meaningful conversation about the dangers of radiation exposure, it’s important to be clear about just how much radiation we are dealing with. Unfortunately, the units we use are kind of a mess… but SciShow is here...
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6 'Undetectable' Poisons (and How to Detect Them)
Poisoning has always been a popular method of getting rid of one’s enemies, but is there actually a “perfect” poison capable of being completely undetectable? Here are 6 of the poisons that have confounded doctors throughout history!
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This Is Not What an Atom Looks Like
What does an atom look like? Throughout history scientists and philosophers have attempted to answer this question. As a result, they've come up with some useful models for understanding the building blocks of our universe.
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3 Physics Experiments that Changed the World
Physics investigates why the universe behaves the way that it does, and today, Hank tells us about the three physics experiments that he thinks were the most awesome at helping us understand how the universe works.
Crash Course
The History of Atomic Chemistry: Crash Course Chemistry
How did we get here? Well, in terms of Atomic Chemistry, Hank takes us on a tour of the folks that were part of the long chain of other folks who helped us get to these deeper understandings of the world. From Leucippus to Heisenberg to...
Curated Video
Radioactivity
The emission of particles as a result of the spontaneous decay of atomic nuclei. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy: The Three Types of Nuclear Radiation
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the three types of nuclear radiation.
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation #33
This video covers: - The idea that radioactive materials contain unstable isotopes - What alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation is - How ionising and penetrating they are General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses -...
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The Evolution of Our Understanding of the Atomic Structure
This video provides an overview of how the modern ideas around the atom have developed over thousands of years. It begins with the ancient Greek belief that matter consists of tiny spheres that cannot be divided and were called atoms....
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Polonium suspected in death of Arafat: reports
Tests by a Swiss laboratory have found significant levels of Polonium on the clothing of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The test results will raise doubts about the 2004 death of Arafat, in which poisoning was initially ruled...
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What is Radioactivity and Is It Always Harmful: Explained in Really Simple Words
Radioactivity is the property through which a heavier, unstable nucleus assumes a more stable state by emitting radiation. The process through which a nucleus turns into a stable one is called radioactive decay. But is radioactivity or...
Curated Video
The Development of the Atomic Model
In this video, the narrator discusses the history and development of the atomic model. Starting with the ancient Greek concept of atoms as tiny spheres, the video describes how our understanding of atoms has evolved over time. Scientists...
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Atomic Models - Thomson and Rutherford
It explains Atomic Models - Thomson model and Rutherford atomic model.
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Hazards of Radioactivity: Types of Ionizing Radiation and their Impact on Living Organisms
The video is a lecture on the hazards of radioactivity. It discusses the four main types of ionizing radiation (alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and neutrons), how ionizing radiation can cause tissue damage in living...
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Applications of Ionizing Radiation: Uses of Radioactivity for Our Benefit
The video discusses various applications of ionizing radiation in our daily life, including irradiation of food, sterilization of equipment, smoke alarms, thickness gauging, and medical applications like tracers, PET scanners, and cancer...
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Development of the Model of the Atom
The video discusses the historical development of the model of the atom, from the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus' idea of tiny, indivisible particles to modern-day understanding of electrons, protons, and neutrons. It explains the...
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Types Of Radiation
Learn about the different types of radiation in this physics video from the virtual school. Alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays... what are they and how do they differ?
Introducing 'Alpha Man', 'Beta Boy' and 'The Great Gamma'!
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Hazards of radiation _ GCSE Physics
Alpha and beta particles are charged, whereas gamma radiation is neutral. Remember that opposite charges attract, so if you were to fire all three particles through an electric or magnetic field the alpha particles would deflect towards...
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Understanding the Hazards and Benefits of Nuclear Radiation in Medicine
In this video, the different forms of radioactive emissions are discussed, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma radiation. The potential uses of nuclear radiation in medicine and its potential hazards are also explored....
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Uses Of Nuclear Radiation
"Uses of Nuclear Radiation What have the Hulk and Spiderman got in common? They both gained their super powers because of radiation. Well, in films and comics at least. In real life, radiation has never given anyone super powers. But...