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Genesis: Collecting Solar Particles for Study
This video discusses the Genesis spacecraft's mission to collect particles of the solar wind and return them to Earth for study. Despite a failed parachute deployment upon reentry, there is hope that valuable scientific data can still be...
Seven Dimensions
Expert Evidence: Case Studies Part 6
In this scenario, the barrister is asking the expert about a sample taken from a corridor in a crime scene. The expert is being asked to explain the process of taking a control sample to verify that a positive reaction (indicating the...
Seven Dimensions
Expert Evidence: Case Studies Part 4
This case study likewise involves the contrast between well-presented and poorly presented evidence. In this scenario, the expert is being asked to explain the likelihood of DNA being accidentally transferred onto a train platform. The...
Astrum
Surprising Behavior of Space Rocks
NASA's Perseverance Rovers attempts to core out the Guillaume, Roubion and Citadelle rocks.
Astrum
How NASA Scientists Managed OSIRIS-Rex Touchdown on Bennu
When OSIRIS-REx took a sample from the Nightingale Crater on the Bennu asteroid.
Astrum
How to Land a Rover on Mars
NASA's Perseverance Rover Series Episode 1. Landing and mission goals on Mars.
Seven Dimensions
Miscarriages of Justice
Miscarriages of justice occur for sometimes the most slender, even avoidable reasons. This video presents some of the better-known Australian miscarriages of justice. Expert Evidence part 11
Science ABC
Molar Heat CapacityExplained in Simple Words
Heat capacity is defined as the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a given mass of a substance by one unit. Specific heat capacity and molar heat capacity are properties derived from the heat capacity of a...
Great Big Story
The history of Amen Break, the most iconic sample in music.
Discover the history of the Amen Break, a six-second drum solo that revolutionised music, influencing hip hop, drum and bass and beyond.
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Can DNA help us solve a crime?
In this video, we explore the incredible world of forensic science and how DNA technology is helping to solve some of the most complex crimes. From the basics of how DNA works, to the cutting-edge techniques used to extract, analyze, and...
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Mass spectrometer
An instrument that analyses characteristics of atoms and molecules, including their mass. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Element
An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down any further by chemical means. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Solution
A homogeneous mixture of more than one substance, with the different particles evenly distributed throughout. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Amplification of DNA
Producing many identical copies of a DNA sequence, by laboratory processes, such as the polymerase chain reaction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Atomic weight
The average mass of atoms of an element. 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 concepts and key...
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Mind Control
When the largest study ever asked whether humans could control machines with their minds, the results were surprising. But aside from study size, were these astounding results significant? Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math...
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Average Joe
Meet the average American citizen – and discover why working out averages can result in some distinctly unusual outcomes. Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
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Reactivity Series: Comparing the Reactivity of Group 1 and Group 2 Metals
We compare the reactivity of Group 1 and Group 2 metals. We add sodium and then potassium to water. We observe the reactions. Next we add magnesium and then calcium to hydrochloric acid and observe the reactions. The results let us put...
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Osmosis and Volume
We look at the effects of osmosis on the volume of potato and the appearance of red onion cells. Two cylinders of potato are measured and weighed before one is placed in salt water and the other in fresh water. We can see how osmosis...
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Elements vs Alloys
We compare melting points of lead and tin to the melting point of their alloy, solder. By timing how long it takes samples of each to melt, we discover that the melting point of solder is actually lower than those of both lead and tin....
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Chemical Filtration
We look at how chemical filtration can be used to remove contaminants from water. Potassium permanganate is used as the contaminant. First, we try to remove it using physical filtration, with filter paper and a funnel. This does not...
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Plant vs Animal Cells
We compare plant cells and animal cells under a microscope to see how they differ. Cheek cells are dyed with methylene blue to make the observations possible. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Almost all cells are invisible to...
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Forensics: DNA Profiling
DNA profiling is one of the world's most powerful forensic tools, but how was it developed and how does it work? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. DNA profiling helps us to link individuals to crimes and free those that are...
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The Wrong Guy Won
Why a seemingly random phone poll incorrectly predicted the outcome of the 1936 presidential race... because of a hidden bias. Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...