Science ABC
How Do Carrier Pigeons Know Where to Go?
Carrier pigeons have an innate ability known as magnetoreception, which enables them to detect and orient themselves based on magnetic fields. Humans lack this ability, but many bird species have the skill to varying degrees. Rock...
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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The Electromagnetic Spectrum
The range of electromagnetic radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum is huge. Where does this radiation come from and how do the frequencies and wavelengths vary? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Electromagnetic radiation is all...
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SETI: Are We Alone?
The SETI project scans the skies for alien messages, and controversially claim they succeeded in 1977. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, or SETI, is a collection of scientists who scan...
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Receiver
A device that combines a detector and some kind of signal processing electronics to convert an electromagnetic signal into an electrical signal, or into a comprehensible sound or visual form. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific...
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Wind-up radio
Discover what powers a wind-up radio. Physical processes -Energy and energy transfer - Storing energy Learning Points Batteries produce chemical energy. Wind-up radios store potential energy. Kinetic energy can be transformed into...
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¿Qué es un átomo?
Los átomos son partículas diminutas que componen todo en el universo, incluyendo nuestro cuerpo, con aproximadamente 7 mil millones de billones de átomos en cada persona. Un átomo tiene un núcleo central con protones (positivos) y...
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Nancy Wake For Kids
Learn about Nancy Wake, the brave spy and soldier who helped lead the Allies and French Resistance to victory during World War 2.
Bedtime History
Navajo Code Talkers for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers, who served valiantly during World War II.
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Eva Peron for Kids | Evita | Bedtime History
Embark on a journey through the captivating life of Eva Perón, Argentina's iconic first lady, in this illuminating video. Explore the remarkable rise of Eva from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential figures in...
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Transatlantic Communications for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the fascinating evolution of transatlantic communications in this detailed video. We trace the journey from the early days of transoceanic messages carried by ships to the groundbreaking laying of the first telegraph cable across...
Wonderscape
Hattie McDaniel: The First Black Oscar Winner
This video tells the story of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black person to win an Academy Award for her role in Gone With the Wind. Learn about her groundbreaking achievements, the criticism she faced, and the barriers she helped to break...
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The War of the Worlds Panic and the Truth About Van Gogh's Ear
Discover how Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast caused widespread panic, convincing many Americans of an alien invasion. Learn the real story behind Vincent van Gogh’s famous ear incident, exploring the myths and...
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Amelia Earhart's Final Flight and Legacy
This video recounts Amelia Earhart’s daring attempt to fly around the world in 1937. It details her final flight with Fred Noonan and their mysterious disappearance near Howland Island. Earhart's legacy as a pioneering aviator and symbol...
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Comedian
Ben Rosenfeld is a professional stand-up comedian living and working in New York City. While working for a management consulting firm out of college, Ben decided to give comedy a try, performing at an amateur open-mic night in...
Weird History
A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl Harbor
Those who woke up in Oahu, Hawaii on December 7th, 1941, had no idea they were about to experience one of the darkest days in modern military history. Over 2,400 Americans perished in the attack where air raid sirens blared, Japanese...
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From Walkman to MP3
The MP3 player has revolutionized the way we listen to music today. With its portability and connectivity to the Internet, it s never been easier to carry our music around with us.
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Television: From Mechanical to Electronic Systems
In London during 1926 John Logi Baird demonstrated a mechanical television system that used rotating discs to scan an image. The picture was made up of 30 vertical lines with 5 images per second. In 1936 at London s Alexandra Palace a...
Great Big Story
Bringing vintage radios back to life
Explore the intricate world of vintage radio restoration, where every device tells a story and preserves historical moments in its sounds.
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The Music of Nature: Understanding Animal Sounds and Communication
Dive into the fascinating world of animal communication and explore how different species use sound to interact and survive. From dogs reacting to music, to birds singing complex melodies for territory and mating, and whales producing...
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The Art of Doing - Web Development for Beginners - Interactive Tags
In this video, you will learn about interactive tags such as buttons, input fields, radio buttons, select menus, and checkboxes, and how to use them in web forms. This clip is from the chapter "Advanced HTML Tags" of the series "The Art...