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Dohány Street Synagogue, Hungary's historic Jewish landmark
Discover the Dohány Street Synagogue, a monumental house of worship in Budapest, blending Moorish design and European heritage, and a powerful symbol of resilience.
Weird History
Most Important Cities In History and Why They Fell
In ancient times, the most powerful and influential cities in the world were located primarily in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Places like Alexandria, Jericho, and Carthage once were thought to be as influential or powerful as...
Astrum
What Will Happen When Betelgeuse Implodes?
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse. Why were you dimming? Scientists may have finally come up with the answer thanks to data from Hubble.
Science ABC
How Low Must Aircraft Fly To Avoid Radar Detection?
Stealth is a critical component of modern warfare, allowing militaries to hide their most valuable assets from the enemy. Discover how advanced engineering, innovative materials, and ingenious design techniques enable nations to hide...
Science ABC
Why Are Some Ice Cubes Cloudy While Others Are Clear?
The clarity of ice cubes is determined by the temperature of the water used to make them. Warmer water contains more impurities, which are released when the water is cooled and frozen. Ice cubes made from distilled or boiled water are...
Science ABC
Why Do We Find Babies Cute?
Babies are cute because of their face structure and their sounds. Adult brains find the faces features of babies' faces cute. This signature cute baby face is called Kindchenschema (or baby scheme in English). Our brains seemed to be...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Theater: Creating Your Own Plays and Puppet Shows
In this video, Nova explores the world of theater and teaches children how they can create their plays and theater at home or school. From making up a story to finding actors, a place to perform, and an audience, Nova encourages children...
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The Importance of Prioritizing Relationships and Experiences
In this video, children are encouraged to prioritize meaningful experiences and relationships over material possessions. The teacher emphasizes the importance of spending time with family, friends, and pets, as well as engaging in...
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Acceptance and Letting Go: Finding Peace and Moving Forward
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of acceptance and its importance in our lives. They discuss empathy, resistance, and the benefits of accepting things that cannot be changed. The teacher also introduces the practice of...
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Discovering the Universe of Good Values and Good Manners
In this video, Nova takes kids on an adventure to discover the universe of good values and good manners. Through exploring the concept of responsibility, Nova teaches children the importance of taking care of their duties and helping...
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Creating Peace and Harmony: A Galactic Adventure for Kids
In this video transcript, Nova takes children on a galactic adventure to discover the values of peace and harmony. Through the metaphor of baking a cake, she emphasizes the importance of communication, respect, and compromise in...
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Tornado Warning: Survive Nature's Wildest Winds
The awesome and devastating power of tornadoes is unlike any other that Mother Nature dishes out. The largest among them, known as EF5s, produce winds in excess of 200 mph and can span two miles across. We discuss the surprising fact...
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Why "Nobody" Lives On Australia's Big Island State: Tasmania
Tasmania is a fascinating, if not often overlooked, state of Australia. But while it's small compared to Australia itself, the island is actually quite large! All told, Tasmania is roughly the same size as the island country of Sri Lanka...
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Molecular weight
The sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in a molecule, usually expressed in atomic mass units. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Temperature
A measurement related to the average kinetic energy of the particles contained in a system. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Shockwaves: Sudden Pressure Waves
A large amplitude compression wave, associated with a sharp change in pressure, temperature and density. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Magnify
To make an object or image appear larger than its actual size. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Electricity: Supply and Demand
As demand for electricity rises, supply can become jeopardised. With electricity difficult to store, how to power companies manage this delicate balancing act? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Electricity producers...
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Bones
Bones are living, growing tissues. What are they made of and how do they develop from young to old? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Bones support the body and protect vital organs. When you are born you have around 300 bones,...
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Life Without the Moon
The Moon holds Earth in place and dictates our seasons. What happens to planets without a moon like ours? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon formed after Earth collided with its twin, Theia. In proportion to the size...
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Komodo Dragon
Meet the komodo dragon – a powerful lizard with a formidable appetite. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Komodo dragons live on just a handful of Indonesian islands. The komodo dragon is the largest species of lizard in the...
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Mind Control
When the largest study ever asked whether humans could control machines with their minds, the results were surprising. But aside from study size, were these astounding results significant? Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math...
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Algae: Diverse and Vital Organisms of Our Ecosystems
Discover the amazingly diverse world of algae. These species come in all shapes and sizes, and are one of the most important groups of organisms on our planet. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Algae produce more oxygen than all...
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The Biggest Number Ever
What is the biggest number ever used? Graham's number, discovered in the 1970s by mathematician Ron Graham, is so big as to be unfathomable. No one even knows what the first digit is – and a special form of notation is needed to describe...