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Visual Learning Systems
The Microscope: Types of Microscopes and Their Functions
This video provides an overview of the different types of microscopes used by scientists. It introduces the compound light microscope, which is commonly used in science classrooms, and explains how it works to magnify objects. The video...
Professor Dave Explains
Electron Microscopy (TEM and SEM)
We've talked a lot about light microscopy, but this technique has inherent limitations in resolution and magnification. The next paradigm in microscopy that emerged in the middle of the 20th century was electron microscopy. Because...
Curated Video
Culture and Culinary Delights of Berkeley, California
Join us on a captivating journey as we explore the vibrant city of Berkeley, known for its prestigious university, liberal politics, and a rich tapestry of cultural and culinary experiences. In this video, we delve into the fascinating...
Curated Video
The Discovery of Cells
In this section, I talk about the history of the cell theory, what the cell theory is, the 2 types of microscopes and the 2 basic cell types.
Nisa Nuonsy
The Hate U Give Chapter 24 - Read by Ms. Nisa
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: Chapter 24 - Read by Ms. Nisa Pages 403 - 419
The British Museum
Scythians: scientific analysis of the Oxus treasure
British Museum Scientist Aude Mongiatti shares some of her research on the Oxus treasure, a selection of beautiful gold and silver objects from the 5th and 4th centuries BC. Some of the objects from the Oxus treasure are on display in...
Extra Credits
Accretion - Design by Landfill: A Longterm Strategy? - Extra Credits
Accretion happens when, instead of fixing broken mechanics, developers just build new ones and let the old ones become obsolete. It allows longterm projects like MMOs and yearly sequels to keep going as the new teams pick up where the...
SciShow
Why Do Razor Blades Dull so Quickly?
If you shave regularly, you may have noticed your razor blades don’t cut as well after just a few uses. But why do razors get dull so quickly?
The Wall Street Journal
Venture Bets In Health Care
As investors pour billions into health and biotech, two prominent venture capitalists share perspectives on the sector and what they're betting on now.
Curated OER
A Tour of the Cell
The differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are explained and the parts of each are highlighted. Discover the major organelles found in an animal cell and each of their functions. Paul Andersen does an excellent job once...
The Brain Scoop
Fossil Meteorites
Fossils ... from space? Science scholars discover evidence in a limestone quarry that helped researchers learn about a meteor shower that lasted hundreds of thousands of years through an interesting video from Brain Scoop's Fossils and...
University of Virginia
Uva Virtual Lab: Scanning Electron Microscope (Sem)
Find out what an SEM does and how it does it with this online lab.
University of Virginia
Uva Virtual Lab: Scanning Tunneling Microscope (Stm)
Find a description of the operation of Nanosurf Inc's "easyScan" scanning tunneling microscope (STM). Virtual reality is used to take apart the microscope and show how electron tunneling is used to measure the shape of sample surfaces...
Museum of Science
Museum of Science: How the Sem Works
This resource gives a quicktime movie or slide show shows how the Scanning Electron Microscope is used in the world today.