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Is Permafrost the Climate Tipping Point of No Return?
Arctic air is warming, causing scientists to worry that melting arctic ice and snow could also lead to a sudden permafrost thaw and release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) that forms a climate tipping point or feedback loop....
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The Worst Drought in 1200 Years
The Colorado Basin provides water to over 40 million people in 7 US states and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years! But unlike other droughts, our actions may have real impacts on the outcome and it’s very likely...
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Earth’s Climate Has Always Changed. Why All the Fuss?
If you take a look at global temperature graphs that span millions or billions of years, you can see that our planet’s temperature has made wild swings. In fact, the Earth used to be completely covered in snow and ice! So, what’s the big...
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How America’s Hottest City is Innovating to Survive
In this episode, we delve into the latest science of the “urban heat island” effect, learn about the looming threat of a potential “Katina-like event” that threatens their electrical grid, and explore the gamut of options being pursued...
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Entropy is not what you think!
We explore the fundamental nature of entropy and its deep link to information. If you were taught that entropy measured disorder, you are in for a treat! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:10 Macro- and Microstates 02:06 Entropy is Not a Property...
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What Will Life Look Like as MAJOR Rivers Run Dry?
As global warming continues, we are going to continue seeing record droughts and many places are, simply, going to have to live with far less water. But, more specifically, it means we are going to need to innovate both how cities and...
Vlogbrothers
Seven Maps to Better Understand the World
In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.
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Is This the Real Reason More Homes Are Burning in Wildfires?
For decades, conventional wisdom has told us that fuels reduction is key to protecting communities. However, the latest research shows that weather actually plays a big role as well. In fact, the vast majority of structures are destroyed...
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What is pasteurization?
Pasteurization or pasteurisation is a food preservation technique used to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life. But how does pasteurization work? What foods are pasteurized? And why should we care about it? In this video, we will...
Science ABC
Air Conditioning Sickness: Can AC Make You Sick?
The cold air produced by ACs is not inherently harmful. However, you may start to see symptoms of air conditioning sickness if your AC fails to restrain the bacteria, mold, fungi, dander, etc., that are thriving in the air-conditioned...
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Thermal
Relating to heat or temperature. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key...
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Gas
The state of matter in which particles are widely separated and are in constant random motion. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Data
A collection of pieces of information, organised and categorised for some purpose. 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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Temperature
A measurement related to the average kinetic energy of the particles contained in a system. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Core (biology)
The body's core temperature means the temperature of the internal organs. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Condensing
The change of state from a gas to a liquid. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
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Shockwaves: Sudden Pressure Waves
A large amplitude compression wave, associated with a sharp change in pressure, temperature and density. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Reversible reaction
A reversible reaction is one where the products of the initial reaction themselves react, producing a reverse reaction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Boyle's law
At a set temperature, the volume of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its absolute pressure. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Melting point
The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Saturated solutions
A saturated solution is one which contains as much solute as possible without changing any conditions such as temperature or pressure. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Distillation
A way of separating liquids that have different boiling points from a mixture. 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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Stratosphere
The second layer of the Earth's atmosphere, above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Boiling point
The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas, at atmospheric pressure. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...