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Phytoplankton: Arguably the Most Important Life on Earth
There are incredible creatures living in the ocean that have the power to reshape the planet’s atmosphere - and you’ve probably never even seen them before. These microscopic critters are called phytoplankton, and almost all life, both...
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The First Room Temperature Superconductor! (Still No Hoverboards) | SciShow News
Hot off the presses, this week has been cool! Researchers have discovered the first room-temperature superconductor, and another group has created a type of paint that actually stays cooler than the environment around it!
Crash Course
What is Weathering? Crash Course Geography
Weathering breaks down rocks and creates sediments which become the raw materials for other rocks and the formation of our soils. And we call the process of moving that sediment erosion. In today's episode, we're just going to focus on...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do oysters make pearls? | Rob Ulrich
Despite their iridescent colors and smooth shapes, pearls are actually made of the exact same material as the craggy shell that surrounds them. Pearls, urchin spines, the shells of mussels, snails and clams, even coral— all these...
SciShow
This Animal Has a Retractable Anus
Most animals keep their poop chutes on the opposite side of their body from where they eat. But that doesn’t mean it’s always the case, and bryozoans are great examples of how creative you can get with where you put your anus.
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The Most Incredible Octopus You’ve Never Heard of: The Blanket Octopus
All octopuses start out as teeny, tiny plankton, and most grow up to settle down on the seafloor. The blanket octopus, however, never settles down, and spends its life wandering the open ocean.
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Animals Inspiring the Armor of the Future
Organisms have evolved many clever forms of armor so that they can be ready for whatever nature throws at them. And us flimsy humans can learn to enhance our armor by taking inspiration from some of these creatures, and not necessarily...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Poop
Here on SciShow, we've talked a lot about poop and the science behind one of the more private aspects of our lives. So, our gift to you is a collection of just SOME of our poop-related episodes. Happy Holidays!
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Cement: A Really Hard Problem
Concrete sucks CO2 out of the atmosphere, but making it initially produces a lot of carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Fortunately, by rethinking the chemistry of cement altogether, we can actually use carbon dioxide to create our concrete...
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Bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef, and a Zika Update
This week on SciShow news we have some very unfortunate reports from scientists concerning the Great Barrier Reef. However, scientists have also created a 3-D model of Zika Virus, which is one step towards finding out how it functions.
Crash Course
The Global Carbon Cycle - Crash Course Chemistry
In this final episode of Crash Course Chemistry, Hank takes us on a tour of the The Global Carbon Cycle and how it all works. From Carbon Fixation to Redox Reactions, it's all contained within! -- Table of Contents The Carbon Cycle 0:51...
Curated Video
The Best Way to Get the Calcium Your Bones Need
We all know that calcium is important for strong bones and teeth and there are many different ways to get the calcium you need. Two main forms of calcium supplements are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. They're both easily absorbed...
Curated Video
Should Everyone Take Calcium Supplements?
Howcast - Learn who needs to take calcium supplements from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Explore the Wonders of Aven Armand Cave in France
Armand Cave in France's Tane region showcases stunning underground formations, including impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Discovered in 1897, the cave extends 1.5 kilometers and features guided tours. The Grand Sal, or Great Hall,...
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DIY SCI - NAKED EGGS
DIY SCI host Steve Spangler demonstrates how you can dissolve an egg's shell to make a naked egg!
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Pure solid addition - Equilibrium
Explains why adding pure solids does not affect equilibrium in reactions
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The Rubber Egg Experiment and Osmosis
Learn about “osmosis” by making a rubber egg! Then stick around for the 2 bonus experiments. And you won’t want to miss the surprise ending!!!
0:00 – Introduction of the lesson
0:23 – What you need
0:44 – Explanation of Osmosis
2:38...
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Thermal decomposition
The chemical breakdown of a compound into simpler substances when heated. 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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Limestone
A sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcium carbonate; relatively soft, and light brown in colour. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Hard and Soft Water
The properties of water and its uses, depend on its mineral content. What minerals are found in water and how do they affect it? Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Water contains dissolved mineral ions, such as sodium, calcium...
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Crystals in Caves
Discover the chemical processes occurring deep within the Earth that create beautiful crystal structures in caves. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Caves are a result of rainwater slowly carving away rock. Carbonic acid forms in...
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Limestone: Features
Easily eroded by water, limestone's composition means it makes up spectacular sights all over the world. Learn about some of the surface and underground features of this rock type. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Limestone is...
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Bouncing Eggs
We use vinegar to remove the shells from eggs without breaking them. Two eggs are placed in a beaker of vinegar, but one is half coated with clear nail polish. The exposed shells dissolve over time and the eggs swell as more water moves...
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Anaerobic Respiration: Observing Yeast's Oxygen-Free Energy Production
We use yeast to let us observe anaerobic respiration. The yeast is added to warm water and glucose. A layer of oil is placed over the solution so that no oxygen is available. The solution starts to bubble and the gas produced passes...