TED-Ed
TED-ED: How the K_nigsberg bridge problem changed mathematics - Dan Van der Vieren
You'd have a hard time finding the medieval city K_nigsberg on any modern maps, but one particular quirk in its geography has made it one of the most famous cities in mathematics. Dan Van der Vieren explains how grappling with...
SciShow Kids
How To Build a Sheet Fort!
Want to learn how to make a super secret hide-out? Jessi shows you how a bedsheet, some books -- and a little bit of science -- can be used to make an awesome fort!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Epic Engineering: Building the Brooklyn Bridge | Alex Gendler
In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed and snapped under the weight of their decks. So when German American engineer John Roebling proposed building the largest and...
SciShow Kids
What Makes Bridges So Strong?
A SciShow Kids viewer wrote us to ask how bridges are strong enough to carry cars and trucks! Jessi and Squeaks can explain -- with blocks!
Curated Video
Landmarks - Hadrian's Wall
HADRIAN S WALL HADRIAN'S WALL IS ONE OF ENGLAND'S MOST STUNNING AND MEMORABLE MONUMENTS. IT WAS BUILT IN AD 122 TO SEPARATE THE ROMANS FROM THE BARBARIANS. THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE TAKES IN SOME OF THE MOST RUGGED MOORLAND AND RUNS...
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Landmarks - Tower Bridge
TOWER BRIDGE TOWER BRIDGE CROSSES THE RIVER THAMES IN LONDON, CLOSE TO THE TOWER OF LONDON WHERE IT TAKES ITS NAME. IT IS A COMBINATION BASCULE AND SUSPENSION BRIDGE. ONCE LONDON BRIDGE WAS THE ONLY BRIDGE ACROSS THE THAMES, BUT AS...
Curated Video
What is Professionalism?
What comes to mind when you hear the word "professionalism"? It's what separates you from the pack and catches the eye of management. We've been asking all of our interviewees to define the word and whether we're asking a scientist or a...
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Landmarks - Golden Gate Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO S GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IS ONE OF THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUS. IT CONNECTS THE NORTHERN TIP OF THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA TO MARIN COUNTY AS PART OF US HIGHWAY 101.
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I WONDER - Why Did Castles Have Drawbridges?
This video is answering the question of why did castles have drawbridges.
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Resonance: Vibrations Induced by Matching Waves
The large vibrations of an object produced when waves matching its natural resonant frequency pass through it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Ball and Hoop
We use a metal ball and hoop to demonstrate heat expansion. When cool, the ball fits through the hoop, but there is little extra space. The ball is then heated over a Bunsen burner. When hot, the ball doesn't fit through the hoop. We see...
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The Seven Bridges of Konigsberg
An early precursor to topology, this problem asks, 'is it possible to cross each of the town's bridges exactly once?' and led to the development of Eulerian paths. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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Making steel
Find out how steel is made. The world around us - Exploring materials - How do we get materials? Learning Points Materials can come from the Earth, animals and plants. Humans can turn raw materials into finished product. A Twig Junior...
Wonderscape
Roman Engineering: Aqueducts, Bridges, and Roads
Explore the innovative engineering of ancient Rome, from the revolutionary use of arches in bridge construction to the sophisticated aqueduct system that supplied water to cities. Discover how Roman roads, built over 2,000 years ago,...
Great Big Story
Northlandz, inside the world's largest model railroad
Discover Northlandz in Flemington, NJ, where over 18 years of passion led to the world's largest model railroad, featuring 40,000 ft of track and 400 bridges.
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Wind Turbulence Prediction with Supercomputing Technology
The video highlights how advancements in supercomputing technology at Nottingham University are revolutionizing the prediction of wind turbulence impacts on bridges. By harnessing the power of a high-performance computing grid equivalent...
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Battle of Orsha: The Polish-Lithuanian Victory over the Muscovites
This video describes the historical Battle of Orsha in 1514 between the Polish Lithuanian army and the Muscovite forces, showcasing the strategic maneuvers, fierce combat, and ultimate victory of the Polish Lithuanian army. Despite...
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My Environment
Dr. Forrester discusses interactions between people and their environment and how environmental processes and characteristics influence human settlement and activity.
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Technology – Good or Bad?
Dr. Forrester compares and contrasts the positive and negative effects of technology by recognizing such outcomes as inventions, efficiency, pollution, and replacement of jobs with robots.
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The Evolution of Bridge Construction
From the earliest days we ve been building bridges to make it easier to cross over water, other roads or treacherous terrain. Bridges have evolved from stone constructions to modern monoliths of concrete and steel.
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I WONDER - What Is The Golden Gate Bridge?
This video is answering the question of what is the golden gate bridge.