Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: What Are Rocks Made of?
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Light: Light Energy
Students will learn about the different frequencies along the electromagnetic spectrum. Vivid animation is used to explore the visible spectrum of light and the colors it allows us to see everyday. The video also investigates various...
Visual Learning Systems
The Cell: Endoplasmic Reticulum and Ribosomes
Students will learn about the discovery of cells, the development of the cell theory, and the differences between animal cells and plant cells, Animations illustrate the different parts of a cell. Other terminology includes: organelles,...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: All About Chemical Reactions
This video is an educational program about physical and chemical changes in matter. The host uses examples such as baking cookies and a rusty bike fender to explain the concepts of physical properties of matter, chemical reactions,...
Science360
Chemists work up new formulas for greener plastic
Plastics are a miracle of modern science and are now fundamental to our everyday lives. Of course, they are also a constant reminder of our throw-away society. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), chemist Marc...
The Backyard Scientist
Best Fire Tornado - DIY - no moving parts!
The best way to make a fire tornado (in my opinion!) All you need are 2 glass half-cylinders. No moving parts, no fans, no squeaky bearings, just fire and forget!
The Backyard Scientist
Can a Magnesium fire be put out?
Ive always been curious to what happens if you light one of these whole blocks of magnesium on fire. I remember spending hours in boyscouts trying to shave off as much as I could!
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Neon atom. Diagram of an atom of the element neon, showing the central nucleus surrounded by electron orbitals.
Neon is the tenth element, and has ten protons (red) in its nucleus, along with ten neutrons (blue). Neon has ten electrons, and each of its orbitals can hold a maximum of two. Orbitals are filled from the lowest energy (nearest the...
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Oxygen atom. Diagram of an atom of the element oxygen, showing the central nucleus surrounded by its electron orbitals.
Oxygen is the eighth element, and has eight protons (red) in its nucleus, along with eight neutrons (blue). Oxygen has eight electrons, and each of its orbitals can hold a maximum of two. Orbitals are filled from the lowest energy...
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Science lab worker
Close up of a mature performing a chemistry analysis (titration), in a lab coat with colleague in background. Dolly shot on Canon 5D 85mm lens.
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Hydrating anhydrous copper (II) sulphate (white) by dripping water.
The blue colour of copper (II) sulphate is due to the presence of so-called water of crystallisation in the crystal structure. Dripping water onto the anhydrous form rehydrates the compound, giving the blue colour
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Hydrating anhydrous copper (II) sulphate (white) by dripping water.
The blue colour of copper (II) sulphate is due to the presence of so-called water of crystallisation in the crystal structure. Dripping water onto the anhydrous form rehydrates the compound, giving the blue colour
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Sulphur mixed with hydrochloric acid. These two substances do not react. Compare this with the vigorous reaction of hydrochloric acid and iron, K002/4135
Sulphur mixed with hydrochloric acid. These two substances do not react. Compare this with the vigorous reaction of hydrochloric acid and iron, K002/4135
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Man with hat or vintner spraying pesticides on vineyard
Man with hat or vintner spraying pesticides on vineyard. Working at farm in agriculture or horticulture. Vine or Wine production concept.
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dna chain structure
Abstract glittering DNA double helix with depth of field, science animation of DNA construction, genom futuristic footage, conceptual design of genetics information, 4K computer generated animation
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CGI showing space-filling three-dimensional molecular model of the antibiotic drug amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is a form of penicillin
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Man with hat or vintner spraying pesticides on vineyard
Man with hat or vintner spraying pesticides on vineyard. Working at farm in agriculture or horticulture. Vine or Wine production concept.
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dna chain structure
Abstract glittering DNA double helix with depth of field, science animation of DNA construction, genom futuristic footage, conceptual design of genetics information, 4K computer generated animation
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dna chain structure
Abstract glittering DNA double helix with depth of field, science animation of DNA construction, genom futuristic footage, conceptual design of genetics information, 4K computer generated animation