Crash Course
Conservation and Restoration Ecology: Crash Course Ecology
Hank wraps up the Crash Course on ecology by taking a look at the growing fields of conservation biology and restoration ecology, which use all the kung fu moves we've learned about in the past eleven weeks and apply them to protecting...
Bozeman Science
The Brain
In this video Paul Andersen explains the structures and functions of seventeen major parts of the brain. He begins with a quick discussion of brain evolution and ends with a review of the major parts presented inside the brainstem,...
Crash Course
International IP Law: Crash Course Intellectual Property
This week, Stan Muller teaches you how intellectual property law functions internationally. Like, between countries. Well, guess what. There's kind of no such thing as international law. But we can talk about treaties. There are a bevy...
Debunked
Is A Bible Bulletproof
Can a bullet be stopped by simple pocketed items like a bible, a notebook, a pocket watch or even your beloved phone? A trope that has appeared in multiple movies since the days of Hitchcock and mocked by the likes of The Simpsons, but...
Curated Video
Exploring Mars: Testing Equipment and Challenges for Human Colonization
In this video, scientists are testing equipment and conducting experiments in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia, to simulate the conditions that humans will encounter on Mars. They are developing a new type of space suit made of Lycra...
Curated Video
Phagocyte
A white blood cell that helps protect the body by engulfing and absorbing harmful bacteria, dead or dying cells, waste material, or other foreign bodies in the bloodstream and tissues. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms...
Curated Video
Amniotic fluid
A clear, yellowish fluid that surrounds the developing foetus in the amniotic sac within the mother's womb. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Antibody
A protein produced by the immune system that attacks a harmful agent, such as a virus or bacteria. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Cell wall
A flexible or rigid boundary protecting a cell, outside the cell membrane. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Vaccine
A preparation that can protect against a specific disease. 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...
Curated Video
Solar flare
A violent explosion on the surface of the Sun which affects all the layers of its atmosphere, heating plasma to tens of millions of degrees and releasing huge amounts of energy. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined...
Curated Video
Bee Stings
When and why do bees sting? And what happens in the human body when they do? Why are bee stings only a nuisance to some people, but life threatening to others? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Bees sting people to protect...
Curated Video
Conservation
Why is conservation important? How can we conserve biodiversity and wildlife species? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Conservation helps prevent organisms and habitats being lost. Protection is the best approach to conservation,...
Curated Video
Oceans: The Intertidal Zone
Discover how ever-changing tidal ecosystems create opportunities for both predators and prey. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Tides are a powerful force of nature, created by the Moon's gravitational pull. Tides affect marine...
Curated Video
The Ozone Layer
The world has already faced a major global climate challenge: the hole in the ozone layer, discovered in 1985. Find out what ozone is, why it's important, and how the ozone hole is being repaired. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning...
Curated Video
Insulator
Material that conducts heat or electricity very poorly, and so can be used to provide some measure of protection. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Healthy Beauty
Your outward appearance can be affected by what you put in your body as well as external factors. What are the vital nutrients for beautiful skin, hair and nails? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A balanced diet is the key to...
Curated Video
Cilia
Tiny, hair-like projections from the surface of a cell that wave in unison to cause movement. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Symbiosis
When individuals of different species live together in a close and long-term relationship. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
Invertebrate warriors
Why do some animals have tougher skins than others? Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates Learning Points An exoskeleton protects and supports an invertebrate's body. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key...
Curated Video
Management Trainee
Brett is a management trainee with Cintas Fire Protection. Based out of Connecticut, Brett joined the company right out of college and is in their rotational program to develop leaders within the company.
Curated Video
Preserving the World's Cultural and Natural Heritage
This video discusses the establishment of the United Nations and its offshoot UNESCO, which focuses on preserving cultural and natural heritage sites around the world. It highlights the successful relocation of an ancient temple in Egypt...
Curated Video
Rust Programming 2023 - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners - What Is Rust - Summary
This is the summary video on the concepts we have learned throughout this section. This clip is from the chapter "What Is Rust and Why Does It Matter" of the series "Rust Programming 2023 - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners".This...
Curated Video
The Science and Significance of Tears: Why We Cry
Dive into the fascinating science behind why we cry, exploring the physiological and emotional triggers of tears. This video explains how tears protect our eyes, help manage emotions, and even communicate feelings to others. Learn about...