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How Silent Are Gun Silencers
Is it a movie myth or factual physics? Do silencers or suppressors really silence gunfire just like in the movies? Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Be well informed. Learn the science behind what makes a gunshot...
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Can Hail Destroy Everything? Exploring the Impact of Hailstones
The team investigates the destructive power of hailstones, exploring how they form and how they can cause significant damage. Through experiments with supercooled water and high-speed impact tests, they simulate hailstorms to see their...
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In search of bigfoot, a journey of hope and belief
Explore the camaraderie and adventure on Oregon's Bigfoot Highway, where belief in the unknown brings people together.
Science ABC
AM vs FM Radio: Which Modulation Rocks Your Ears?
Amplitude Modulation, commonly abbreviated as AM, is a common method of broadcasting radio signals. This method dates back to the 1870s, i.e., the time when we first discovered that information in the form of audio production can be...
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What Happens When I Crack My Knuckles?
Discover what is happening when you crack your knuckles. And for starters, your knuckles don't crack, they pop. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Your knuckles do not crack - they pop! The noise is the bursting of a gassy bubble,...
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Musical Instruments
Different instruments can produce a wide variety of different sounds and notes, but why is this? Revealing how scientific principles combine to make music. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Musical instruments are designed based on the...
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Burps and Farts
A look at the biological functions that produce burps and farts. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Burps are caused when swallowed air forces open the stomach sphincter and travels up the oesophagus. Farts are caused when swallowed...
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Quarrying: Impacts
Quarries are found all over the world, providing employment and boosting local economies. What are the various economic, social and environmental impacts? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Globally, rock such as granite, marble...
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The Wind Power Debate
Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....
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How does sound travel?
Sounds travel in waves. The world around us - Light and sound - Sound Learning Points Sounds are made by tiny movements called vibrations. Sound energy travels in waves. These vibrations travel out from the sound source in all...
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Thunderstorm
What is a thunderstorm? Our universe - Planet Earth - Weather Learning Points Lightning occurs when ice particles inside thunderstorm clouds collide, causing sparks of electricity. This can occur inside the cloud or between the cloud and...
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Noise pollution
Find out what it's like living next to an airport and how the problem of noise pollution can be tackled. Physical processes -Sound - Dangers of sound Learning Points Noise pollution can damage hearing. Soft materials absorb sound and...
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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...
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Embracing tourette's, an actor's journey to acceptance
Follow the story of an actor with Tourette syndrome as he navigates the challenges of his condition while pursuing a career in acting.
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Deep Learning - Recurrent Neural Networks with TensorFlow - RNN for Time Series Prediction
In this video, we will do the same forecasting exercise that we did with an autoregressive liner model, but with a simple RNN instead. This clip is from the chapter "Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series, and Sequence Data" of...
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The Secret Life of the Fetus: Sensory Experiences Before Birth
Uncover the fascinating sensory world of the fetus during its time in the womb. From the first stirrings of movement to developing taste preferences influenced by maternal diet, this video reveals how fetuses actively experience their...
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The Sound of Silence: Uncovering the Necessity and Impact of Noise
Journey into the world of silence to understand our dependency on sound in daily life and the disorienting effects of true quiet. Explore the challenges faced by hearing-impaired individuals and witness the transformative power of...
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Silencing the Noise: Understanding and Mitigating Noise Pollution
Explore the impact of everyday noise on our health, from the bustling playgrounds to busy urban environments. Learn about the dangers posed by high decibel levels, how noise affects our cardiovascular and cognitive health, and practical...
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The Evolution of Household Appliances and the Rise of Electric Mobility
Dive into the technological revolution that has transformed bulky household appliances into sleek, efficient devices and is paving the way for innovative electric transportation. From the powerful, lightweight vacuum cleaners of today to...
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Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Working with the Eevee Render Engine
This lesson will introduce you to the Eevee render engine in Blender. You will learn how to use its options to set up a render that will let your portfolio stand out among others.
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Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation - Setting Up Reed Grass 3D Variations
This lesson will focus on creating multiple reed assets for the water. This clip is from the chapter "Creating Reed 3D Plant Variations in Blender" of the series "Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation".In this section, we...
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Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation - Overlaying Color Texture to Get Greater Flower Petal Depth
This lesson will focus on creating texture details for the purple flowers. We will make use of the already introduced masking and overlay techniques to paint in detail for the albedo texture. This clip is from the chapter "Purple Flower...
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Inside the silence, the experience of the world's quietest room
Explore the anechoic chamber with Steve Orfield, where the only sounds are from within your body, amplifying internal noises.
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Dr. Forrester explains how sound behaves through different mediums.