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Why Do Our Fingers Curl While We Sleep?
Your fingers curl inwards when you sleep because of the way the muscles in your arms relax and due to the length of the tendons that connect the bones in the finger to the muscles in the arm. The movement of fingers, like any other body...
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What The Libet Experiment Tells Us About Free Will
In 1980, Benjamin Libet wanted to find out whether our mind prepared for a movement before we were aware of it. He set up an experiment monitoring brain activity, and found that our brain becomes active 500 milliseconds before we become...
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Transformations: Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
Transformations are a fundamental concept in mathematics, but they can be confusing for beginners. In this video, I'll give you a clear and concise introduction to translations, reflections, and rotations. You'll learn what...
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The Rise and Reign of Fidel Castro: A Revolutionary Journey in Cuba
This video provides a detailed account of Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba, from his early political activism to the Cuban Revolution and his subsequent leadership as President. It highlights key events such as the overthrow of...
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Peace and Equality
This video provides a powerful and insightful overview of the life and impact of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting his role as a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement and his commitment to non-violent...
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Exploring the World of Robots: From Human-like Androids to Self-driving Cars
This video explores the advancements in robotics, showcasing lifelike androids created by engineers striving to replicate human characteristics. From robots with flexible silicon skin and natural movements to a professor's artificial...
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Exploring the Intricacies of the Human Sense of Balance
This video explores a fascinating experiment conducted by Professor Andrew Clark to study how the human brain, eyes, and inner ear work together to maintain balance in different conditions, such as zero gravity. By analyzing eye...
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The Ongoing Journey of Civil Rights in America
This video chronicles the enduring struggle for civil rights in the United States, from the historic efforts of the 1960s to contemporary movements. It covers key moments like Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, the Civil Rights Act of...
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Black Lives Matter: The Movement's Impact and Evolution
This video explores the origins and evolution of the Black Lives Matter movement, beginning with its formation in 2013 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case. It highlights key moments and the global...
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Eyes and Optical Illusions: The Science of Seeing
This video examines the retina's photoreceptors, rods and cones, and their roles in vision, particularly in color perception and low-light conditions. It also explores optical illusions, showing how the brain can be tricked by visual...
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NLP Eye Accessing Cues: WTF?
Can you really tell what someone is thinking, just by watching their eyes? That’s sort of the promise of NLP’s eye-accessing cues. So, WTF? Let’s answer the question, what the fact.
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The Presence of Gravitas: How Deliberate Pacing makes People Take Note
An important aspect of gravitas is the ability to command attention. And that means having 'presence'. That's to say, people won't take what you say seriously, unless they first notice you are there. So, presence is a key part of...
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Building Community Wireless Networks: Empowering Local Connectivity
This video explores the growing movement of community wireless networks in East London. Led by individuals like Adam Burns and organizations like Ambient TV, these networks provide an alternative, non-commercial option to traditional...
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Improving Posture and Movement with Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique focuses on increasing awareness of your movement habits to improve posture, reduce aches and pains, and decrease fatigue. Through reprogramming your brain with correct movements, you can move more freely and...
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Wi-Fi: The Battle Between Free Access and Profit
This video explores the growing popularity of Wi-Fi and the contrasting views on its usage. It highlights the divide between big businesses trying to profit from Wi-Fi and individuals advocating for free access and sharing. It also...
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Wellbeing A-Z -Tai chi
There are many styles of Thai Chi -Yang, Chen and Wu to name but a few. But the principles remain the same. The series of slow, flowing movements are said to improve blood circulation as well as stretching and toning muscles.
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Wellbeing A-Z -Pilates
Pilates may have been the talk of tinsel-town over the last ten years, but it’s actually been around since 1917! Pilates is a combination of resistance-training and stretching, and has been proven effective for those rehabilitating from...
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The Rise of Populist Ideology in Greece
Journalist Paul Lewis travels to Greece to learn more about the agenda and appeal of the populist party in the country. Anti-immigrant sentiment is one of the main factors the party hopes to leverage. How Steve Bannon's Far-Right...
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Steve Bannon's "Movement" in Europe
Rightwing populists are on the rise across Europe. As European parliamentary elections approached, Donald Trump's former chief strategist, Steve Bannon has arrived to help. He teamed up with Mischaël Modrikamen in Brussels to create "The...
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Does Water Expand When It Freezes?
Yes, water expands when it freezes. Note that the word “expands” here indicates an increase in volume. So, a technically sound way to put it would be—water’s volume increases when it freezes. This statement is accurate, and you can test...
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Bullets in Water: How Far Can a Bullet Travel in Water?
In a well-known TV show, a team of experts conducted an experiment to determine the effectiveness of water as a shield against bullets. They used different types of firearms, such as a 9mm pistol, shotgun, M1 Garand semi-automatic...
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What is Diffusion? How Does it Work? What Factors Affect it? #7
This video covers - What diffusion is - How it works - How it applies to cell membranes - The 3 factors that affect the rate of diffusion (concentration gradient, temperature, surface area) Exam board specific info: KS3 All relevant to...
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GCSE Biology - Transport in plants - Translocation (Phloem) and Transpiration (Xylem) #51
Learn how plants transport sugars via the phloem (translocation) and water via the xylem (transpiration) between the roots and leaves. We also cover the factors that affect the rate of transpiration: light intensity, temperature,...