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Context-Dependent Memory
If you’ve ever returned somewhere and found your mind suddenly filled with memories, you’ve experienced what psychologists call context-dependent memory. Research has shown that our recall of information is much stronger when it’s done...
Great Big Story
The plight of the cotton top tamarin, a fight for survival
Discover the challenges facing the endangered cotton-top tamarin, from habitat loss to the illegal pet trade, and the efforts to save them.
Curated Video
VSEPR Theory: Learn Molecular Geometry Fast - Chemistry Study Guide
Struggling with VSEPR theory and molecular geometry? This video simplifies the concepts you need to master these essential chemistry topics. Learn how to draw Lewis structures with the correct geometry, understand bond angles, and...
Bedtime History
Sitting Bull For Kids
Learn about the famous Native American, Sitting Bull from his childhood, his time among the Lakota-Sioux to his battles with the United States Army and General George A. Custer.
Curated Video
Martin Luther King, Jr. For Kids
Learn about the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. from his days as a pastor to his great march on Washington, and about the change that came from his efforts to bring about equality in the United States and across the world.
Curated Video
History of Easter Island for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Easter Island, its discovery, and the history of people who lived there along with the giant carved heads, the moai.
Curated Video
Symmetry and Optical Activity: Do Your Molecules Have It?
Symmetry and optical activity are intricately linked in organic molecules. A molecule is optically active if it can rotate the plane of polarized light. Optical activity arises from the molecule’s lack of symmetry—specifically, its...
Curated Video
Electron Withdrawal (-M): The Nitrobenzene Effect
The -M effect involves electron withdrawal through resonance. In nitrobenzene, the nitro group pulls electron density away from the benzene ring, decreasing electron density and making the ring less reactive in electrophilic substitution...
Curated Video
Mesomeric Effect (+M): How Phenol Releases Electrons
The +M effect refers to electron donation through resonance, as seen in phenol where the hydroxyl group donates electrons into the benzene ring. This increases electron density in the ring and impacts reactivity and acidity
Curated Video
Inductive Effect and Dipole Moment: Molecular Attraction Revealed
The inductive effect can also influence a molecule’s dipole moment, which measures the separation of charges within a molecule. Electron-withdrawing groups create a stronger dipole by pulling electron density away from less...
Curated Video
Inductive Effect Consequences: How Molecules React!
The inductive effect can drastically alter how molecules behave in reactions. Electron-withdrawing groups can increase a molecule’s electrophilicity, making it more likely to accept electrons in a reaction. Conversely, electron-donating...
Curated Video
Electron Push and Pull: Inductive Effects Explained
The inductive effect is all about how atoms in a molecule affect electron distribution. Electron-withdrawing groups, like halogens, pull electrons through sigma bonds, reducing electron density in adjacent atoms. Conversely,...
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Miguel Hidalgo for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the Mexican priest and revolutionary, who on the "Grito de Delores" ("Cry of Delores") helped free Mexico from Spanish rule.
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Story of Disney Imagineering for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we delve into the captivating history of Disney Imagineering, the creative force behind the magic of Disney theme parks around the world. Established in 1952 by Walt Disney himself, the division was originally known as WED...
Science ABC
Fermi Paradox Explained: If There Are TRILLIONS of Planets in Space, Why Hasn’t Anyone Contacted Us?
The Fermi Paradox refers to the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life in the universe and the lack of evidence or contact with such civilizations. Named after physicist Enrico Fermi, the paradox...
Wonderscape
Sons and Daughters of Liberty: Sparks of Revolution
Discover the role of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty in shaping the American Revolution. Led by figures like Samuel Adams, this group of patriots organized protests against British taxes, often resorting to confrontations to defend the...
Wonderscape
The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: A Monarch of Transition and Compassion
This video explores the enduring legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her role in guiding the British Empire's transition into the Commonwealth and her commitment to global reconciliation. Discover her compassion through key...
Wonderscape
The Struggle for Equality During Reconstruction
Explore the contrasting philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois during the Reconstruction Era and their approaches to challenging Jim Crow laws. Learn about the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson case and how the NAACP emerged...
Wonderscape
The Battle of Little Bighorn: Custer's Last Stand
This video covers the events leading up to the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where Indigenous leaders Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse led a decisive victory against the U.S. Army. It explores George Custer’s tactical mistakes and the...
Wonderscape
Breaking the Cycle of Housing Inequality for Black Families
Learn how historical and systemic practices, like redlining and housing covenants, have contributed to ongoing housing disparities for Black families in the United States. Discover potential solutions, such as stricter enforcement of the...
Wonderscape
Segregated Beaches and the Fight for Equal Access
Explore the struggles and protests for equal access to public beaches during the Jim Crow era, including the tragic story of Eugene Williams and the Chicago riots of 1919. Learn about wade-ins and the efforts to desegregate beaches,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to be Seen as the Leader in the Room
These 3 key behaviors will make you come across as the leader in the room. And once you see these 3 skills, you'll be able to notice that most effective leaders demonstrate them. This video will help you reverse-engineer those skills.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Speak with Conviction
Learn how to speak with conviction. This is Part 5 of 5 in a series on how to communicate clearly and confidently.
Wonderscape
The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Exploring the Unknown
This video follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition, initiated by President Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase. The mission aimed to explore the new territory, map trade routes, document plant and animal species, and build...