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Robert Lang, mastering the art of mathematical origami
Discover how Robert Lang, a former NASA physicist, combines intricate mathematics with the traditional art of origami to create stunning sculptures.
Science ABC
What Exactly is a Tesseract? (Hint: Not a Superhero Stone)
A tesseract is a 4D cube, i.e. a cube that exists in 4 dimensions. Although fans of the Marvel universe and superheroes may associate tesseract with the glowing blue box that houses the Space stone, a tesseract is a real geometrical...
Science ABC
How Did People Figure Out That The Earth Was Round Without Any Technology?
The legendary Greek philosopher Socrates first popularized the idea that the Earth was round instead of flat. He observed a lunar eclipse and realized that the shadow on the moon due to the Earth was curved, which prompted him to deduce...
Science ABC
Does Not Wearing Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?
If you need glasses, but don’t wear them, does your eyesight get worse? Not necessarily. Corrective glasses help to compensate for a mismatch in the corneal shape of the people who need them, which helps them see clearly and reduces...
Science ABC
Why Are Fingers Different Lengths?
Humans do not have equal finger lengths due to the evolutionary advantage it provided our ancestors in gripping and manipulating tools. Around 3 million years ago, our ancestors started using stone tools, which became more refined over...
Science ABC
What Would Happen If Earth Rotated Faster?
An increase in Earths rotational speed could have various impacts on life: ranging from increased earthquakes and tsunamis to a shortening of the length of the day. People could be floating in central Africa while the polar ice might...
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The Right Way to Solve for Unknown Sides—Are You Doing It?
Whether you're just starting out, or need a quick refresher, this is the video for you! Mrs. C will go show you step-by-step how to subtract these mixed numbers.
Science ABC
9 Most Important Astronomical Discoveries
From ancient civilizations to modern breakthroughs, learn about the nine most important cosmic discoveries that changed the way we look at our Sun, Moon and beyond. Learn how Copernicus challenged the status quo, Kepler unveiled the...
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Solid
The state of matter in which particles are packed tightly together in a rigid structure, with a defined shape. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Denature
To change the shape of a protein or amino acid molecule, disrupting its normal biological activity, but without changing it chemically. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Electron shell
An orbit around the nucleus of an atom that can be occupied by one or more electrons. 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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Delta
A geographical feature formed where a river reaches the sea or other large body of water into which it empties. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Factpack: Forensics
The forensic and other techniques detectives use to identify victims. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
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Crystal
A solid consisting of atoms, molecules, or ions arranged in a highly ordered, repetitive, three-dimensional lattice. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Expansion and Contraction
Discover how different materials react to heat, and why this can be both useful and dangerous. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Temperature affects the size and shape of an object due to the expansion and contraction...
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Streamlined: Dolphins vs People
Discover the differences in evolutionary adaptation between dolphins and humans, which allow these marine mammals to move through water far more easily and efficiently than us. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Dolphins can swim faster...
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Fractals: The Menger Sponge
Revealing the shape which gets bigger the more you take away... in which an infinitely increasing surface area meets an infinitely decreasing volume. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
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Earthly Treasures: Diamonds
Formed deep within the Earth's mantle, diamonds are difficult to find. But it's not just their rarity that makes them so valuable - diamonds have some surprising industrial applications too. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points....
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Topology
How objects can be deformed to make different shapes without tearing, cutting or gluing. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action...
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Defensive Plants - Plant Protections
Plants have developed an array of chemical, mechanical and mimicry methods to fight off predators, meaning that they are not as defenceless as they seem. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants have evolved defence mechanisms to ward...
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Echolocation: Dolphins
Dolphins use of sound as a navigational tool is essential to their survival. Discover how they produce these sounds and use them to learn about their environment. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Dolphins, like most marine species, use...
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Terminal Velocity
If a skydiver jumps out of a plane, when will they stop accelerating? Competing physical forces hold the answer. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Terminal velocity is the maximum constant velocity. Terminal velocity increases with...
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Designing Chartres
Discover the geometry underlying the design of Chartres Cathedral in France, and its many decorative features. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
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Forms of Energy
Energy comes in many forms. What are they, how do they differ and what can they be used for? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Energy is converted or transferred, but never lost. Energy is measured in joules (j)....