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Walking on Water: The Science Experiment
David, Vincent, and Agathe attempt to walk on water by exploring the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. Using polystyrene floaters and a custom-built swimming pool filled with cornstarch and water, they test whether modifying the...
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Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 5: The Gospels
Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 5: The Gospels
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Hypothesis
An idea or suggestion that is put forward to be tested. 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 abstract...
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How Did the Continents Form?
Explore the theory of Continental Drift: have the continents always been in the same place? And are they stationary now? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. 250 million years ago, most of the world's land mass was joined together....
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Clathrate Gun Hypothesis
The largest volumes of methane on Earth are frozen deep underground. Learn how global warming could melt these stores and start the irreversible process predicted by the Clathrate Gun Hypothesis. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning...
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Omega-3: Healthy Fat?
The story of an extreme experiment which reversed scientific opinion on the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. In 1979, Prof Sinclair conducted an extreme experiment to prove his...
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I WONDER - What Is A Hypothesis?
Explore 'What Is A Hypothesis?'—a quick, engaging intro to science's educated guesses, perfect for inquisitive kids!
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I WONDER - What Informs A Hypothesis?
Jump into 'What Informs A Hypothesis?' to learn how curiosity and observations kickstart scientific discoveries! A quick, smart dive into the science process, ideal for budding young scientists.
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I WONDER - How Do You Observe A Hypothesis?
Jump into 'How Do You Observe A Hypothesis?' to see how scientists turn their ideas into experiments! A quick, exciting peek into scientific discovery, great for budding experimenters.
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I WONDER - How Do You Measure A Hypothesis?
Step into 'How Do You Measure A Hypothesis?' to discover the steps scientists take to test their best guesses! It’s a quick, intriguing dive into the scientific method, perfect for young investigators.
Science Buddies
Can every part of a plant regrow?
Compare and contrast the regenerative capacity of different plants to see how they regrow in this science project.
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Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch - Using Matplotlib for Data Visualization (1)
This video demonstrates data visualization using the Matplotlib function and explains data cleaning by removing outliers and filling in missing values. This clip is from the chapter "Random Forest Step-by-Step" of the series "Machine...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Cocaine Is So Incredibly Dangerous
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the devastating toll cocaine consumption has on the body.
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What is Liquid Nitrogen? Experiments With Sub Zero Ice Cream
Have you ever wondered why a classroom gets warmer with more students in it? Or what fertilizer works best for your plants? Or why onions make you cry when you cut them? To help answer these observational questions, scientists use...
The Business Professor
Abductive Reasoning
What is Abductive Reasoning? Abductive reasoning is a form of logical inference that seeks the simplest and most likely conclusion from a set of observations. It was formulated and advanced by American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce...
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How to Use the Scientific Method
“How to Use the Scientific Method” will explain the steps for properly using the scientific method.
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Soluble or Insoluble?
Soluble or Insoluble classifies soluble and insoluble materials by conducting an experiment of adding various materials to warm water.
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Chemical Reaction in a Bag
Chemical Reaction in a Bag demonstrates that energy has the ability to cause motion by conducting an experiment that involves adding vinegar to baking soda in a zippered sandwich bag.
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Static Electricity
Static Electricity demonstrates that an electrically-charged object can attract an uncharged object by conducting an experiment with a charged balloon and paper.
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Constantly Testing
Duke neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis explains how the mysterious phenomenon of “phantom limb pain” supports the theory that the brain is actively creating the world for us rather than simply recording sensory inputs, as was long believed...
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Against Trendiness
Particle physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed (Institute for Advanced Study) details his frustration with most popular physics writing.
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Autism and Vaccines
UCL developmental psychologist Uta Frith describes how the hypothesis that childhood vaccines are linked to autism, while initially plausible, was subjected to rigorous scientific testing and found to be false.
Learn French With Alexa
Practise your French Conditional IR Verbs
In this episode of Alexa's 'Practise Your French' series, Alexa helps you practise the conditional IR verbs.