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Solitude above the clouds, a fire lookout's life
Explore the serene yet vigilant life of Leif Haugen, a fire lookout, amidst the majestic solitude of Thoma Lookout.
Food Farmer Earth
Innovations in Agriculture: A Look Inside Modern Combine Harvesters
Explore the advanced technology behind modern combine harvesters. Learn how these machines contribute to efficient and large-scale farming operations, enhancing productivity and precision in the field.
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Caves
This brief video introduces the viewer to the different types of caves on our planet.
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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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Understanding Heat Waves: Causes, Impacts, and Preparation
This video discusses the definition and causes of heat waves, as well as the increase in their frequency due to global warming. It provides tips on how to stay cool during a heat wave, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and...
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Renewable energy
Energy from natural resources that replenish or renew themselves, or we can consider inexhaustible, such as sunlight, wind, tidal and wave power. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
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Sustainable
A sustainable process is one that can be continued without damaging the environment or exhausting natural resources in the long term. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Climate - Long-Term Weather
The long-term average weather conditions in a region, typically over a period of thirty years or more. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Stamen
The male reproductive organ of a flower. 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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Pollination - Pollen Transfer
The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma, enabling sexual reproduction in flowering plants. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Factpack: Global Electricity Supply
An insight into the different ways electricity can be generated. Which countries use renewable, or non-renewable, means? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been...
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Energy resources
Usable sources or stores of energy. 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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Resonance: How Sound Changes Across Different Mediums
Sounds can change as they move from one medium to another. Under the right circumstances the effect is surprising and extreme. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Sound is a wave that is created by vibrating objects. Every object has a...
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Coastal Processes: Waves
Coastal features around the world vary hugely. How do waves contribute to shaping coastlines? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Waves are created by wind. Waves vary in size and strength. Waves break in shallow water....
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Hot Air Balloons
Hot air balloons rely on heat alone to keep them in the sky. How does this work? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Hot air rises in cool air because it is less dense. The hot air within a hot air balloon creates the...
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Aerodynamics in Cycling
The cutting edge bike and clothing designs that make cyclists more aerodynamic and can make the difference between winning and losing. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. A professional cyclist's main aim is to reduce air resistance. New...
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Factpack: Beaufort Scale
How to rate the wind according to Beaufort's scale, from a gentle breeze to a hurricane-force gale. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
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Fungi
Discover the magical world of fungi. Neither plant nor animal, they are a separate classification of living organism. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Fungi are neither plant nor animal. Most fungi are made up of networks of...
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Wind Power
Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source. But problems associated with this form of energy mean wind power currently only generates a tiny percentage of our electricity. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Wind...
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Weather Systems
What causes different kinds of weather? What is wind and where does it come from? How can pressure systems help us predict the weather? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Understanding weather systems is the key to reliable...
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Coastal Landforms
Coastal erosion produces beautiful beaches and some rather unusual land formations, from spits to stacks, mud flats to salt marshes. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cliffs are formed when destructive waves attack the bottom of...
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Danger: Volcanic Ash
When a volcano in Iceland erupted in 2010, hundreds of planes were grounded by volcanic ash. Why? Past experience had shown just how dangerous flying in an ash cloud can be. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In March 2010, the...
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What is a Tornado?
What makes a tornado nature's most dangerous storm? Scientists are working to identify the unique set of circumstances which combine to create a tornado. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Tornadoes are a violent, spinning vortex...
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Types of Weather: Introduction
The weather systems on our planet are all driven by one thing: air. Discover how our weather is driven by energy from the Sun, affecting the movement of air. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Our weather is a chaotic and complex...