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The World of Pizza: Exploring Unique Varieties and Origins
This video explores the fascinating history and global variations of pizza. From its humble beginnings in ancient Italy to its worldwide popularity, you'll learn about the evolution of toppings and sauces, as well as unique pizza styles...
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The Science and History of Soap: How it Cleans and Protects
In this video, the teacher explains the science behind soap and how it cleans our skin. They discuss how soap is made from fatty acids and salt, and how it emulsifies to mix with water and remove dirt and grime from our skin. The teacher...
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Exploring Images: From Animation to Optical Illusions
This video explores the different types of images and how they are made, including political cartoons, traditional animation, and optical illusions. It highlights the artistry and creativity involved in creating animated images and...
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The Invention of Television: Philo Taylor Farnsworth and the Power of Visual Communication
This video explores the invention of television and the impact it has had on society. It highlights the story of Philo Taylor Farnsworth, a farm boy from Utah who had the idea to transmit images through parallel lines of light, leading...
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The Science of Cloning: From Fiction to Reality
This video discusses the concept of cloning, explaining the different types of cloning and providing examples of cloned animals. It also addresses the misconception that clones always look identical, highlighting that while clones are...
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Exploring the Wonders of Death Valley: A Mysterious and Otherworldly Landscape
Death Valley is a vast and intriguing National Park, known for its extreme heat and arid conditions. Despite its harsh environment, it is home to a surprising amount of life, including unique wildlife and vibrant wildflowers. The park...
Astrum
Secrets of the Very Large Telescope Revealed
How the Very Large Telescope works and how its discoveries about Sagittarius A* lead to a Nobel Physics Prize
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Why You Can't Fall Into a Black Hole
How the universe works: a black hole is surprisingly hard to fall into.
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What Black Holes Imply About Our Reality
How spacetime curvature may shape us as much as we shape it...
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Revelations from 97,000 Sonic Black Hole Experiments
Escaping the inescapable. Hawking Radiation, Quantum Fields and Black Holes.
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Final Images from NASA's SOFIA Telescope
The end of an era, NASA's SOFIA is finally ending this month.
Veritasium
Half the universe was missing... until now
Explore the fascinating journey to uncover the universe's missing baryons—ordinary matter that had eluded scientists for decades. From the origins of baryonic matter after the Big Bang to groundbreaking discoveries using fast radio...
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The Evolution of Voting Rights in the United States
This video provides a brief history of how the United States transitioned from being ruled by preordained monarchies to a country where citizens have the right to vote. It highlights the Revolutionary War, the drafting of the US...
Astrum
Where Have All the Quasars Gone?
Supermassive black holes and their distribution in the universe.
Astrum
What Does an Exploding Black Hole Look Like?
Quasars, or extremely active black holes are the brightest objects in the universe. But aren't black holes meant to be invisible? Based on the Illustris Project simulation, we also look at radio-mode and quasar-mode feedback, seemingly...
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Exploring the Wonders of the Dead Sea: The Lowest Place on Earth
The video explores the fascinating characteristics of the Dead Sea, known for its high salt content and buoyancy. It highlights the unique experience of visiting this landlocked body of water, where swimming is impossible due to the...
Science ABC
Hawking Radiation Explained: What Exactly Was Stephen Hawking Famous For?
Hawking radiation was first discovered by English scientist Stephen Hawking in 1974. Prior to this discovery, our knowledge of black holes was very limited. It was believed that black holes were completely black and that they did not...
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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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Time Travel
Is it possible to travel through time? Do the laws of physics make it impossible? How could it be achieved? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Although the science is theoretical, the laws of physics do not rule out time travel. Einstein...
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Cold War to Gamma Rays
When the Americans tried to detect radiation from Soviet bombs, they in fact discovered gamma ray bursts - radiation from deep space. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. During the Cold War, the US suspected the Soviets of testing...
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The Fascinating World of Polar Bears: Surviving in the Arctic
This video explores the fascinating world of polar bears, the largest living land carnivore and the only bear species classified as a marine mammal. It delves into their unique adaptations, hunting strategies, and the challenges they...
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Wind Turbines: Harnessing the Power of the Wind for Renewable Energy
Wind turbines are giant futuristic windmills that use the power of the wind to generate electricity. The wind turns the blades of the turbine, which then powers a generator to produce clean and renewable energy. Wind power is...
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Journey to the West: The Oregon Trail and the American Dream
"The Oregon Trail was a vital route that facilitated the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800s. Over 400,000 pioneers embarked on this treacherous journey, facing challenges such as crossing rivers, rugged terrains, and...
Wonderscape
A to E: The Cosmic Alphabet Tour
This video takes the reader through the first part of the space alphabet adventure, covering letters A to E. It includes explanations of asteroids, black holes, comets, dwarf planets, and Earth, as discovered by the characters in space....