Crash Course Kids
Everything Revolves Around You
So, why doesn't the moon just crash into the Earth? And why doesn't the Earth crash into the Sun? What are orbits exactly and why do they happen? Well, it has to do with gravity and velocity. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina...
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The Mighty Nile: A Lifeline for People, Plants, and Animals
The Nile River, the longest river on Earth, is a natural wonder that spans 11 countries. It has been a vital source of life throughout history, providing fresh water, food, and transportation. From its tropical rainforest headwaters to...
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Living in Harmony: The Canopy House Experience
Discover how Emmanuel Coste's Canopy House merges Feng Shui principles with sustainable design to create a healthy, comfortable living environment. Learn about the innovative double-flux ventilation system, natural materials, and the...
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Creating Biodegradable Chewing Gum from Chicle Paste
The Serial Testers venture into the jungle to find chicle paste, a natural gum, and attempt to make biodegradable chewing gum. With the help of an organic gum specialist, they compare its properties to traditional chewing gum and test...
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Integrating Natural Materials in Sustainable Romanian Home Design
Explore the journey of Hélène and her family in creating a sustainable home in Romania, focusing on the use of natural materials like wood and stone. Discover how they overcame challenges to integrate these materials seamlessly into...
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The Ion Hotel: Iceland's Geothermal Green Oasis
Experience the Ion Hotel, an eco-friendly luxury destination harnessing Iceland's geothermal energy. Located near Thingvellir National Park, this hotel combines advanced sustainability practices with the natural beauty and unique culture...
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Custom-Built Treehouses: A Sustainable Retreat
Explore the custom-built treehouses of Great Lakes Cabins in Franche-Comté, designed to integrate seamlessly with the natural environment. Learn about the innovative construction techniques that ensure these eco-friendly accommodations...
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Antibiotic
Drugs used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.They do not work against viruses or fungi, and so cannot treat many other infections. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in...
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Preservative
A substance that is added to a product in order to prevent decomposition or undesirable chemical changes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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E-Number
Food additives that have been approved for safe use in the European Union. 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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Resonance: Vibrations Induced by Matching Waves
The large vibrations of an object produced when waves matching its natural resonant frequency pass through it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Omega-3
A type of unsaturated fatty acid, essential for human health. 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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Aerosol
A suspension of very fine liquid or solid particles in a gas. 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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Crude oil
A naturally occurring thick brown liquid, composed of a mix of hydrocarbons, and usually found deep underground. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Carbon: Introduction
Carbon occurs naturally in four different forms. Discover how they differ and why? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Carbon is present in all living organisms. Carbon in its elemental form appears as four distinct...
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The Water Cycle
All water on planet Earth is constantly cycled from the atmosphere, into reservoirs, and through plants and animals. The Earth's water has completed this cycle around 8 million times. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Water on...
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What is Light? - Light Energy
We can see our surroundings because of light energy. Whether light waves are being emitting from a source or being reflected, this form of energy is vital to life on Earth. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Light is an energy that...
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum
The range of electromagnetic radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum is huge. Where does this radiation come from and how do the frequencies and wavelengths vary? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Electromagnetic radiation is all...
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Nitrates: Food Preservatives
Potassium nitrate is a natural substance found in your food, or in an exploding firework. What makes it so versatile? Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Potassium nitrate preserves our food and is a component of...
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What Causes Extinction?
A look at the main causes of extinction from new diseases to climate change to competition from another species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Extinction is a natural part of the evolutionary cycle. It occurs more...
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Evolution: The Evidence
When Darwin first proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection 150 years ago it was revolutionary. What scientific evidence supports this theory? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Since Darwin proposed his...
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Natural Versus Artificial
Are all artificial chemicals bad for our health? Revealing the health implications of natural and artificial chemicals, and the natural chemicals which can be deadly. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. All matter consists...
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Inventions to Save the Planet
Discover some geo-engineering techniques that scientists are developing to manipulate Earth's climate. What are they and how would they work? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Geo-engineering strives to use technology to...
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Natural Climate Change
Ice cores taken from deep within the Earth's polar regions hold a hidden secret: the historical record of the Earth's climate. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Evidence of natural climate changes can be found in...