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Dalton's Vision: The Birth of Atomic Theory
In 1803, John Dalton formulated his renowned theory of atoms. The principal tenets of his theory were as follows: ₷ Atoms were thought to be the smallest, hardest, densest, and indivisible particles of matter. Every element is made up of...
Science ABC
Rainbow Colors: Why Don't You See All Colors In The Rainbow?
There are three main reasons why we don’t see all the colors in a rainbow: 1. The colors we see in a rainbow are spectral, which means they are also present in the visible spectrum. 2. Some colors, like pink and brown, are made when two...
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Electrode
An electrical conductor that connects to a non-metallic part of a circuit. 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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Nuclear Fission: The Power and Dangers of Splitting Atoms
Find out what happens when an atom splits and why, depending on how this process is controlled, the consequences can be productive or destructive. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Nuclear fission creates energy by...
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Ingenhousz's Heat Conductors
We use a metal box holding rods of different materials to test their ability to conduct heat. The box is filled with boiling water and a paperclip is attached to the end of each rod using petroleum jelly. As the heat moves through the...
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Animal Myths Exposed: Uncovering the Truth About Common Animal Misconceptions
Dive into the fascinating world of animal myths with our expert-led exploration into what's fact and what's fiction. From cats' night vision to ostriches allegedly burying their heads, learn the real behaviors and capabilities of these...
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Life-like Blobs Formed in a Test Tube
How did the very first cells evolve? Most of the basic building blocks can be produced in simple experiments under early Earth-like conditions. However, certain complex cellular behaviours, like movement, have always seemed far-beyond...
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Visualising Algebra Using Rods
This video explores a different way to think about and visualise algebra using rods. In this video we use the rods to visually represent unknown values. We explore forming expressions and equations using these rods. There are two...
Wonderscape
Eyes and Optical Illusions: The Science of Seeing
This video examines the retina's photoreceptors, rods and cones, and their roles in vision, particularly in color perception and low-light conditions. It also explores optical illusions, showing how the brain can be tricked by visual...
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Decimal Numbers with Base Ten Blocks
Decimal Numbers with Base Ten Blocks shows how to represent decimals two different ways using base ten blocks.
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Dividing with Base Ten Blocks
Dividing with Base Ten Blocks uses base ten blocks to find quotients for division problems.
Next Animation Studio
Radiation leak at China’s Taishan Nuclear Plant
An ‘imminent radiological threat’ has been reported at Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in China’s Guangdong province.
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Understanding the Impact of Parentheses on Expressions with Fractions and Decimals
In this video, students learn about the impact of parentheses on the value of expressions with fractions or decimals. Using visual aids, the video demonstrates how moving parentheses can affect the outcome of addition, subtraction,...
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Rods and Cones of the Eye
Rods and cones are the structures in our eyes that allow us to translate light into images and colors. Learn how these structures work and the role they play in optical illusions.
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Understanding Color Illusions
This video explores the concept of color illusions and how our eyes perceive and process different shades. It discusses the role of rods and cones in our eyes, the visible light spectrum, and the influence of background objects and...
Next Animation Studio
Chemical AAQ helps blind mice to see
A team of scientists from University of California, Berkeley, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Munich and University of Washington in Seattle, have discovered a chemical that temporarily restores vision to blind...
Let's Tute
Understanding Color Blindness: Exploring the World of Color Perception
This video discusses color blindness, explaining how it affects the perception of colors and the different types of color blindness. It also highlights the prevalence of color blindness in men compared to women and how individuals with...
Next Animation Studio
The Dress: science explains why some see it as white and gold and others see it as blue and black
A photograph of a cocktail dress went viral online recently after it had people divided on whether the dress was actually white with a gold lace trim, or blue with a black lace trim. The dress, designed by British clothing company,...
3D Print General
Upgrading your 3D Printer to 8mm Leadscrews
In this video I upgrade my 5mm threaded rods for my Z axis to 8mm leadscrews. This is a great upgrade for anyone looking for more stability and higher quality prints.
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How the Human Eye Functions Like a Camera
Discover how light passes through the lens of our eyes and is recorded on the retina, which then sends messages to the brain for processing. There are many parts of the eye involved in this process, such as the cornea, pupil, lens, and...
Amor Sciendi
How We See Art
The Art and Science of "Seeing" La Rue Montorgueil by Claude Monet "If only we could pull out our brain and use only our eyes." Pablo Picasso
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Place Values and Division by Ten
Understand the relation between place values and digits as a division by 10.
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Understanding Colors: Exploring the Mystery of Pink
In this video, we learn about how we perceive colors, including the beloved color pink. While pink is not part of the visible light spectrum, our eyes and brain work together to interpret the color pink from the light bouncing off...
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Long Division (Two-Digit Dividend) (Part 2)
Find whole-number quotients by dividing two-digit whole numbers (dividend) by one-digit whole numbers (divisor) using long division (standard algorithm).