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Can Metals Exist as Gases?
Yes, metals can exist in gaseous forms. To illustrate, let's consider lead, which has a boiling point of 1740°C. When heated past its melting point of 327°C, lead turns into a gas at 1740°C. Another notable example is mercury, which...
Great Big Story
Enchanted Highway, World's Largest Sculptures Saving a Town
Discover how the Enchanted Highway's giant sculptures are revitalizing Regent, North Dakota, thanks to one man's passion.
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Single Replacement Chemical Reactions Explained
Learn all about single replacement chemical reactions. We'll break down the process and give examples to help you understand this important topic. Perfect for studying for your chemistry test or just brushing up on your knowledge.
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Check Out This Gold
Dr. Forrester explains how gold is a valuable mineral because of its unique qualities.
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Hamlet 2.2 Word Nerd: Dull and Muddy Mettled
This video provides an analysis of wordplay in Shakespeare's works, focusing on the terms "dull," "metal," and "muddy" as used in his texts. It explains how Shakespeare creatively plays with the dual meanings of "metal" to enrich his...
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This Scientist’s Work Might Be the Future of Energy-Efficient Vehicles
Join Professor Soovin Matharu and his team as they draw inspiration from superhero comics to create real-life metallurgical innovations. Discover how their work with metals like magnesium and aluminum is shaping a sustainable future,...
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Rethinking Rubbish: Landfills, Recycling, and Our Planet
Discover how the old solution of dumping waste into landfills, once considered innovative, has significant environmental drawbacks, from releasing methane—a potent greenhouse gas—to polluting our precious soil and water sources. But...
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Macbeth 1.7 Word Nerd: Mettle
Explore the intricate wordplay and layered meanings in Shakespeare's use of the word "mettle" in Macbeth, shedding light on themes of gender, courage, and sexuality. Analyze how Shakespeare employs linguistic devices to convey multiple...
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Hamlet 1.1 Political Situation in Denmark
In an eloquent speech, Horatio outlines the events preceding the play "Hamlet," detailing the conflict between King Fortinbras of Norway and King Hamlet of Denmark, resulting in Fortinbras' defeat and loss of land. Prince Fortinbras aims...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1.195 Word Nerd: Adamant
The word "adamant" originates from the Latin word "aramas," meaning a hard stone, and has evolved to denote anything unbreakable. In Shakespeare's era, "adamant" specifically referred to a lodestone or naturally occurring magnet,...
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Advanced Technologies of the Ancient World
This video discusses the advanced technological knowledge and engineering marvels of ancient civilizations. These ancient achievements, ranging from massive megalithic structures to intricate devices and weapons, demonstrate a level of...
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The Wonders of Magnetism: An Everyday Phenomenon
Explore the role of magnets in our daily lives, from the fridge magnets holding up photos to the science behind compasses. This easy-to-understand guide covers the basics of how magnets work, including their attraction and repulsion...
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The Argonauts: Building a Ship and Exploring Artifacts
This video explores the fascinating story of the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece, highlighting the challenges of building a ship without modern tools. It also delves into the concept of artifacts, showcasing how these...
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Advancements in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy: Remote Analysis and Applications
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a groundbreaking method of materials analysis using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). By firing laser pulses at a material and analyzing the emitted light, the system...
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Revolutionizing Urban Waste Management: The Arrow Bio Solution
Arrow Bio is a patented waste processing center that transforms garbage into valuable resources such as fertilizer, recyclable materials, and methane gas for energy. With automated separation technology, it efficiently separates...
Financial Times
This Tesla co-founder has a plan to recycle your EV batteries
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel believes the recycling revolution is coming to EV batteries. The largest lithium mine in the world could be sitting in America's unwanted gadgets. The FT's Patrick McGee reports.
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How To Paint Miniatures: Artistic Tips For Beginners
If you're looking for a way to share your creativity with others in a new and unique way, you may want to consider painting miniatures! In this video tutorial, Tanis explains how to paint minis and he shares some tips for beginners. This...
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Is The Fulminated Mercury Scene From Breaking Bad Scientifically Accurate?
While it is true that a crystal of mercury fulminate would explode when slammed to the floor, the crystal depicted in the show Breaking Bad did not accurately represent the appearance of mercury fulminate. Commercial-grade mercury...
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GCSE Physics - Static Electricity #24
This video covers: - That static charge builds up on non-conducting materials by the transfer of electrons - Static charge doesn't normally build up on conducting materials, but can occasionally - When static charge is discharged it can...
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GCSE Physics - Microwaves and Infrared #66
This video covers: - How microwaves are used to heat food - How microwaves are used in satellite communication - The idea that hotter objects emit more infrared radiation - How we use infrared radiation to cook things General info: -...
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GCSE Chemistry - Electrolysis Part 1 - Basics and Molten Compounds #40
This video covers: - What electrolysis is - The equipment of electrolysis and how it should be set up - An example of electrolysis with a molten compound
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GCSE Chemistry - Electrolysis P2 - Electrolysis to Extract Metals From Oxides - Explained #41
This video covers: - How to extract reactive metals from their oxides using electrolysis - Recap of extracting unreactive metals with 'reduction by carbon' - The specific example of extracting aluminium from aluminium oxide - Writing...
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GCSE Chemistry - What is Corrosion and How to Stop it #71
This video covers: - Why do things rust? What are the conditions for rusting? - Whats the chemical equation for rusting? - Corrosion experiment - How to prevent rusting by using the barrier method or sacrificial method - What is...