TED Talks
Garik Israelian: How spectroscopy could reveal alien life
Garik Israelian is a spectroscopist, studying the spectrum emitted by a star to figure out what it's made of and how it might behave. It's a rare and accessible look at this discipline, which may be coming close to finding a planet...
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Periodic Table Song Noble Gases/Noble Gases/Noble Gases Song
Learn about all of the Noble Gases in Group 18 of the Periodic Table Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon, and Oganesson with this fun educational music video
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Palladium: Properties, Uses, and History
In this video, we learn about the metal palladium, which is part of the elite group of metals called the Platinum Group. The video highlights the properties of Palladium, including its usefulness as a catalyst, high resistance to wear...
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The Versatility of Aluminum: From Foil to Gemstones
Learn about the various uses and properties of aluminum. From its common association with foil packaging to its presence in transportation, construction, and even gemstones, aluminum is a versatile metal with a range of applications.
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The Discovery and Uses of Fluorine: A Highly Reactive Element
This video provides an overview of the element fluorine, its properties, and its uses. Despite its reactivity, fluorine is used in dental care and pharmaceuticals due to its beneficial effects on teeth and its stable carbon-fluorine...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Living Off the Land
John Gruener and Steve Hoffman discuss in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), the ability to find and use natural resources beyond Earth. HWHAP Episode 55.
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Properties of Nickel: From Coins to Alloys and Beyond
Explore the fascinating properties and uses of nickel. From its historical significance as a coinage metal to its role in alloys like stainless steel and permanent magnets, nickel proves to be a versatile element. We also learn about its...
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The Versatile Uses and Toxicity of Lead
This video provides a description of the element lead, including its properties, historical uses, and potential dangers.
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The Importance and Uses of Tin
This video provides an overview of the importance and uses of tin throughout history. It explains how tin is used in alloys like bronze and pewter, as well as its role in soldering and plating. The video also touches on the significance...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Fire Fountains on the Moon, with Dave Draper
Early in its history, the Moon was molten, with “fire fountains” erupting from its surface. How did the Moon cool down and become the quiet, cratered world we know today? NASA’s Chief Scientist Jim Green chats with NASA’s Deputy Chief...
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The Importance and Applications of Zirconium
This video explains the difference between zircon and zirconium, highlighting their intertwined relationship. They discuss the origins of the names, the discovery of zirconium, and its various uses in industries such as ceramics, glass,...
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The Many Uses and Components of Common Elements
Let's take a look back at the elements chlorine, titanium, gallium, potassium, and nickel.
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The Versatile Metal: Tungsten and Its Applications
Learn all about the element tungsten. This video explains its appearance, atomic number, and chemical symbol. It highlights tungsten's role in producing heavy metal alloys, particularly high-speed steel, which is used in cutting tools....
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The Versatile Uses of Precious Metals and Essential Elements
Let's take a look back at the elements silver, hydrogen, phosphorous, germanium, and sulfur.
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The Elements: Applications and Uses in Technology and Everyday Life
Let's take a look back at the elements silicon, fluorine, lithium, boron, and chromium.
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Exploring the Versatility of Precious Metals and Essential Elements
Let's take a look back at the elements platinum, iodine, aluminum, iron, and tungsten.
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The Versatile Elements: N, Hg, Cu, Mg, Co
Let's take a look back at the elements nitrogen, mercury, copper, magnesium, and cobalt.
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The Versatile Elements
Let's take a look back at the elements carbon, gold, neon, zirconium, and antimony.
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Elements Review
Let's take a look back at the elements helium, tin, calcium, palladium, and lead.
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The Elements: Uses and Importance in Everyday Life
Let's take a look back at the elements sodium, oxygen, argon, arsenic, and zinc.
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The Importance and Applications of Potassium: A Nutrient and Element
Learn about potassium, an important nutrient and element found in bananas. The video covers the discovery and properties of potassium, its role in the human body, its presence in various foods, and its uses in agriculture and other...
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Mercury: Properties, Uses, and Risks
Discover the properties and uses of mercury, as well as its historical significance, toxic nature, and various applications in thermometers, dental amalgams, batteries, and more. This video also emphasizes the shift towards safer...
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The Fascinating World of Chromium
In this video, the teacher provides a detailed description of the element chromium. They explain its chemical symbol and atomic number, as well as its physical properties such as its gray, shiny, and hard nature. The teacher explains the...
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The Versatile and Essential Element: Titanium
In this video, we learn about titanium, a strong and lightweight element with various uses and properties.