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Sunscreen Protection Experiment - Summer Science Series
How important is it to wear sunscreen when out in the Sun. Find out with this simple experiment!
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Summer Science Series - Science Made Simple
Dr. Boyd "the Chemist" is bringing you some fun and educational enjoyment for the Summer! Definitely subscribe so you won't miss out on any of the new science posts.
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The Periodic Table - A Brief Explanation
New ReviewThe Periodic Table is a critical centerpiece to the fields of Chemistry, Physics, and even Biology. Follow this brief explanation of its history, organization and symbols.
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What Is A Hypothesis? - Part 2
In Part 2 of a discussion on the Hypothesis, Dr. Boyd walks you through 2 additional control experiments that can be used to confirm our conclusions from Part 1.
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What Is A Hypothesis? - Part 1
Dr. Boyd explains the concept of a hypothesis, then leads you through a simple experiment to help you develop your hypothesis-making skills.
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Scientific Observations & Notetaking
Dr. Boyd explains the fundamentals of making great scientific observations and taking great notes. Don't skip the skills challenge at the end of this video!
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Lab Safety - Summer Science Series
Dr. Boyd explains the basics of laboratory safety. Stick around for the quiz at the end. This is part of Science Made Simple's "Summer Science Series!"
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Metabolomicist Vasudevan Karanghat (Get to Know a Scientist!)
What is metabolomics? Why, it's the study of metabolites of course! In the case of today's researcher, Vasudevan Karanghat, this means using instrumentation and analytical techniques to figure out the concentrations of various compounds...
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How to Use GFP
Howcast - GFP is an acronym for Green Fluorescent Protein. Scientists won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for finding this glowing protein in a jellyfish species. Learn the basics about GFP’s use in observing cells and genes.
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How to Understand Sexual Compatibility
Howcast - Learn about the science of sexual compatibility from sex therapist Dr. Megan Fleming in this Howcast video about the psychology of sex.
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How to Know If Your Speech Was Effective
Howcast - Learn how to know if your speech was effective from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking video.
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Attacking Drills in Women's Lacrosse
Howcast -Learn some attacking drills from coaches at Gameday Lacrosse in this Howcast video.
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Autism in Girls vs. Autism in Boys
Howcast - Learn how autism in girls differs from autism in boys from pediatrician and child development expert Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.
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Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins
The three scientists contributed to science by creating AI protein models and innovative designs including proteins that can be used as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, nanomaterials and tiny sensors, the Nobel committee said.
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The Future of Farming
By 2050, the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion, so we’ll need to produce twice as much food. New farming technologies like robot harvesters, drones, sensors, lab-grown meat, and genetically modified crops are helping...
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Amazing Images of a Changing Earth, From Space
Satellite images show how fast the Earth is changing due to things like melting glaciers, wildfires, dams, and growing cities. These changes can affect people’s lives, such as forcing them to move or losing access to water and land....
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The Complete History of Alcohol
Humans have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years, starting with apes that ate fermented fruit. Early societies used alcohol not just for fun, but also for nutrition, hydration, and even medicine. Over time, different cultures...
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You're TRULY Fluent in English if You Can Understand These
You are truly fluent in English if you can understand English humour. In this lesson we will look at wordplay (puns), one-liners, satire, knock knock jokes, and sarcasm. If you have any jokes you would like to share, please write it in...
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Coqui Frog Sighting
After numerous stays on the island of Puerto Rico, Dr. Boyd finally saw the elusive Coqui frog!
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Black History Month Living Black Chemists
In celebration of Black History Month, learn about these 5 accomplished Living Black Chemists! 0:09 - Professor Isiah Warner 1:18 - Professor Paula T. Hammond 2:10 - Professor Joseph S. Francisco 3:35 - Dr. Sharon Haynie 4:56 - Professor...
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Women's History Month - Dr. Marie Maynard Daly
Watch this video to learn all about the wonderful chemist Dr. Marie Maynard Daly!
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Black History Month - Jerry Lawson
Learn about Gerald "Jerry" Lawson...the Father of the Video Game Cartridge!
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Black History Month - Osbourn Dorsey
Learn about this little-known Black inventor who had an impact on virtually anyone who has opened a door.