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Savoring Sake: Expert Tips from a Brewmaster on Enjoying Premium Sake
Gain practical advice on how to enjoy premium sake with our straightforward tips from an experienced brewmaster. Perfect for students and casual enthusiasts interested in exploring traditional Japanese beverages.
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What is pasteurization?
Pasteurization or pasteurisation is a food preservation technique used to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life. But how does pasteurization work? What foods are pasteurized? And why should we care about it? In this video, we will...
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Amylase
An important digestive enzyme which breaks down starch into sugar. 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...
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How We Taste
Taste is a survival instinct: we instinctively dislike bitter or sour tastes in case food is off or poisonous. An introduction to the tongue and how it helps us to taste. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Taste is a survival...
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Synaesthesia
Synaesthesia, or mixed sensory perception, leads people to "see" smells or "hear" colours. Why does this occur and what does this tell us about brain function? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Each of our senses has different...
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Animal Senses
Animals share many of our senses, but can use them in very different ways. Snakes, bats and cheetahs have senses optimised for hunting and migrating in different environments. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Different sensory...
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The Senses
We make sense of the world around us through touch, smell, sight, taste and sound. But what are these senses and how does the body and brain process them? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Our senses detect information from our...
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Taste buds
The tongue is covered in taste buds that allow us to taste lots of different flavours. Living things - Our senses - Taste and smell Learning Points Our taste buds are located on our tongue. Taste buds allow us to distinguish different...
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Our senses
We have five main senses, and their job is to tell us what’s happening around us. Living things - Our senses - Incredible brain Learning Points There are five main senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch), which together help us...
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The brain and the body – Spot the...
Six images are shown on screen, four of them represent human senses ... but which ones? Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in...
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What is energy? – Spot the...
Six clips are shown on screen ... can you spot the examples of energy transfer? Physical processes - Energy and energy transfer - What is energy? Learning Points Light, heat, electricity and sound are types of energy. A Twig Tidbit Film...
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The brain and the body – Clip
There are five basic tastes our tongues can detect. Can you name them all? Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The tongue can detect five different basic tastes. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that...
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The Nervous System - Brain Function
Learn all about the function of the brain and the nervous system. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The nervous system is the brain, spinal cord and a network of nerves. The senses transmit information to...
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Separation by evaporation
Learn how to find out the difference between tap water and spring water. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Separation by evaporation Learning Points Evaporation can be used to separate a solution. A solution is formed when a...
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Why Do Ants Bump Into Each Other?
Ants touch each other head-on to identify and cooperate with other ants from their colonies. When two ants collide, they smell each other thoroughly to make sure that they belong to the same colony. Ants are surprisingly good at...
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Some Flamin' Hot Facts About Spicy Foods
Weird History Food is gonna burn your tongue with some Facts About Spicy Foods. Whether sitting down to enjoy an authentically made dish, or grabbing a quick snack, those who love the thrill of a tingly palate accompanied by a runny nose...
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Revolutionizing whisky, a tech-driven approach
Explore how a technology company is transforming whisky production with fast, innovative methods that challenge traditional distilling.
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Discovering fairy floss, the dentist who sweetened the world
Explore the surprising story of James Morrison, a dentist and inventor who co-created the first cotton candy machine and introduced Fairy Floss in 1904.
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The Secret Life of the Fetus: Sensory Experiences Before Birth
Uncover the fascinating sensory world of the fetus during its time in the womb. From the first stirrings of movement to developing taste preferences influenced by maternal diet, this video reveals how fetuses actively experience their...
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Tomatoes: A Fruit Disguised as a Vegetable
Explore the colorful and healthful world of tomatoes with insights into their classification as fruits and their evolution. Learn about the varieties and how conditions like sunlight affect flavor. Understand the health benefits of...
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Steak Science: Crafting the Perfect Cut
Uncover the art of selecting and cooking the perfect steak. Learn about different beef cuts, the impact of collagen on tenderness, and how fat enhances flavor. Experience the scientific journey from pasture to plate, including how aging...
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The Thrill of the Fall: Unpacking the Psychology of Bungee Jumping
Join a group of adventurous students as they confront their fears by bungee jumping from a 35-meter-high viaduct in Burgundy. This video explores the psychological aspects of thrill-seeking behaviors, revealing why people are drawn to...
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Sweet vs. Salty: Exploring Our Taste Preferences
Delve into the reasons behind our preference for sweet and salty flavors. Discover how taste buds work, why children prefer sweet tastes, and the role of cultural influences on our taste preferences. Learn about the scientific processes,...