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Big Ideas - Episode 23 - Hubble Space Telescope
The Big Idea is called Maglev, which stands for Magnetic Levitation. A wheel-less vehicle on a magnetic track is powered by electrical linear motors. This method has the potential to be faster and quieter than most conventional trains,...
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Big Ideas - Episode 21 - CERN
In the 1980 s, the United States Air Force pioneered a Big Idea. It was a new method of navigation via satellite, predicted to have significant benefits for civilian, as well as military transportation. It was then called NAVSTAR, but is...
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Big Ideas - Episode 13 - Search For New Planets
The Big Idea of planet discovery and the exploration of distant galaxies have taken a new direction in recent times. The James Wentz Space Telescope, or the JWST, is a large, infra-red optimized, space-based telescope that will be...
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Hubble Space Telescope: From Failed Launch to Stellar Success
The Hubble Space Telescope, a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency, revolutionized astrophysics with its stunning images and breakthrough discoveries. Despite a rocky start due to a faulty mirror, astronauts performed...
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JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - How to Reverse a String - Solution II
This is the continuation video, where we will discuss the solution to the exercise on how to reverse a string. This clip is from the chapter "Algorithms - Basics and Fundamentals to Intermediate" of the series "JavaScript Mastery from...
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JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - How to Reverse a String - Solution I
In this video, we will discuss the solution to the exercise on how to reverse a string from the previous video. This clip is from the chapter "Algorithms - Basics and Fundamentals to Intermediate" of the series "JavaScript Mastery from...
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ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work and Life with ChatGPT - Entertainment (Song, Poems, TV/Film Scripts, Novels, Jokes)
in this video, we will explore our creative side and discover prompts for creating songs, poems, TV/film scripts, novels, and jokes. The video provides inspiration and guidance to help us express ourselves creatively and bring ideas to...
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Why Did Einstein Hate Randomness?
How random are things, really? Well, at the tiny level of photons, randomness might be key to their existence. Einstein could not accept this and famously held the paraphrased opinion that, ‘God does not play dice with the universe’. In...
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Newton and the First Law of Motion
Dr. Forrester outlines the contributions of Sir Isaac Newton to the study of physics. She explains his first law of motion.
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Forces: Gravity and Friction
Dr. Forrester explains various forces including gravity and friction.
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Madeleine L'Engle
For Madeleine L’Engle, the starry night sky sparked profound questions about life, the universe, and her place in it. Inspired by science and spirituality, her extraordinary works of fiction have captured the hearts and minds of millions.
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Space
Dr. Forrester explains how scientists over the centuries have used a variety of tools to gaze into outer space.
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Aztec Mythology and the Origins of Humanity
If the word “Nahua” sounds unfamiliar to you, it’s probably because you’re more used to hearing them referred to as the Aztec. The history is complicated, but the name Aztec was popularized by a German explorer in the 1800s to describe...
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Gaia: The Mother of Creation
Imagine being the mother to every single living thing. What would you do if one of your children threatened the safety of the others? Would you kill or imprison your progeny to save the world? Gaia would know. As Greek mythology’s...
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How Mountains Inspire Mythology
Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to climb? In pretty much every culture, it’s all about majesty and mystery when it comes to mountains. Home to mighty...
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What Constellations Mean to Different Cultures
The stars have guided and entertained us for thousands of years. Here we explore some of the messages people have seen in the stars through the millennia and look forward to how we might relate to the stars in the future.
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The Accidental Discovery, How Radio Waves Unveiled the Universe's Beginnings
Dive into the story of Robert Wilson and Arno Penzias, who stumbled upon cosmic microwave background radiation, proving the Big Bang theory.
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How Cthulhu Transcended its Creator, H.P. Lovecraft
The tentacle-faced creature Cthulhu is H.P. Lovecraft’s most enduring eldritch creation. But while Lovecraft may be Cthulhu’s inventor, this monster has outgrown its creator, impacting both horror fiction and the real world in...
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This 12-Year-Old Has Taken the Art World by Storm
Step into the vibrant world of Alita Andre, a prodigious abstract painter hailing from Melbourne, Australia. Starting her artistic journey at just nine months old, Alita has defied age-related expectations, showcasing her unique style...
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The Day Henry Met…. a Trophy
Henry meets a trophy in trophy shop. Henry asks why Trophy isn't in the trophy cabinet with all his friends, it turns out he is a trophy for the “Best Gymnast in the Whole Entire Universe” but on the day of the big gymnastics final all...
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Dissecting a Manic Episode
Dara Sanandaji delves into his past and the onset of his bipolar disorder by consulting his therapist, aiming to understand the origins and progression of his condition. He recounts a pivotal journey to Dartmouth that escalated into a...
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Exploring the Cosmos: The Virtual Galaxy and Beyond
Join Professor Carlos Frank and his team from Durham University's Institute of Computational Cosmology on a mind-blowing journey through the cosmos with Cosmic Cookery. Using cutting-edge computer simulations, they have recreated a...
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Exploring Planets Beyond Our Solar System: Are We Alone in the Universe?
The video discusses the existence of planets within and beyond our solar system, exploring the potential for supporting other forms of life. It highlights the discovery of numerous exoplanets and the ongoing search for Earth-like planets...