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What is Cancer?
Cancers claim more lives every year than any other disease, and come in many forms such as lung cancer, bowl cancer and breast cancer. Why are cancers so deadly and how can we treat them? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. There...
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Mind Control
When the largest study ever asked whether humans could control machines with their minds, the results were surprising. But aside from study size, were these astounding results significant? Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math...
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Tropisms and Hormones
Discover the hormones that dictate whether a plant grows downwards with gravity, towards water and nutrients, or upwards towards light. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Tropisms allow plants to seek out the best conditions for...
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The Lost City of Peru
Over 2,000 years ago, a little known civilisation called the Moche dominated the North coast of Peru. Huge palaces and amazing artifacts were abandoned, buried under sand after a mass evacuation. Why? Earth Science - Weather - Learning...
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Diodes and Transistors
How these simple semiconductor devices allow us to control the strength and flow of electrical current in a circuit, and are integral components in modern electrical equipment. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points....
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The Cell Membrane
Journey inside the cell to see how the cell membrane acts as both a barrier and an entrance. How does it take in nutrients while keeping out potentially damaging molecules? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. The cell membrane...
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Can We Control Pain?
Watch the extraordinary outcome of a laboratory experiment in which participants are given electric shocks. How does anticipation of pain or the use of placebos affect the pain the participants feel? Biology - Being Human - Learning...
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Involuntary
As opposed to voluntary, an involuntary action is one that happens without any conscious control - for example a reflex response, or anything that someone does in their sleep. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in...
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Cane toads
There are many ways to deal with pest problems, but some of them can create unexpected outcomes. People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Science and the environment Learning Points Biological control uses natural predators...
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Zanzibar Revolution 1964: The Uprising that Redefined a Nation
The 1964 Zanzibar Revolution was a turning point in African history—a dramatic and violent uprising that toppled centuries of Arab dominance and paved the way for the union of Zanzibar and Tanganyika to form modern-day Tanzania. In this...
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Neil Armstrong Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio and his interest in airplanes to his missions in the Korean War and his time as a test pilot, to the Gemini and Apollo 11 missions.
Bedtime History
Mahatma Gandhi For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Mahatma Gandhi, the courageous and peaceful man, who led the people of India to freedom through his example of non-violence and love.
Bedtime History
Cleopatra for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Cleopatra, the cunning Queen of Egypt, who rose to power during the Roman Empire.
Bedtime History
Ada Lovelace for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Ada Lovelace, one of the first women associated with the philosophy of computer science.
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The Curse of His Brother's Widow: Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Discover the story behind King Henry VIII's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, his brother's widow. Learn how their union shaped the political landscape of England and set the stage for Henry's dramatic break from the Catholic...
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: Human nervous system
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the human nervous system.83087
Great Big Story
Breaking barriers, Mickey Rowe's groundbreaking performance
Mickey Rowe, the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone, shares his journey in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time".
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The Wright Brothers' First Glider and Early Flight Experiments
Discover how the Wright brothers designed and tested their first glider, an important step in their journey to powered flight. This video explores the concept of wing warping, the challenges of creating lift, and their initial flight...
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The Wright Flyer: First Powered Flight and Beyond
This video covers the Wright brothers' journey from designing the Wright Flyer to achieving the first successful powered flight. It highlights the challenges they overcame, their groundbreaking 1903 flights, and the continued development...
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Harnessing the Power of Fire: The Role of Controlled Burns in Forest Management
Delve into the concept of controlled burns as a beneficial tool in forest management. Learn how Indigenous communities have long utilized controlled burns to maintain healthy ecosystems and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Explore the...
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Turning the Tide: Midway and the Allied Counterattack
Examine the turning point of World War II in the Pacific at the Battle of Midway, where Allied forces began a counteroffensive that would shift the momentum of the war. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater of World War II...
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Prelude to Infamy and the Axis Alliance
Explore the economic turmoil and strategic alliances that set the stage for the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, diving into Japan's motivations and the pivotal role of the Axis Agreement. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific...
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Aftermath, Consequences, and Legacies of the Spanish-American War
This video discusses the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, including the territorial gains for the United States, the impact on Theodore Roosevelt's political career, medical advancements, and the ongoing debate about the cause of...
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Big Ideas - Episode 16 - Land Speed Records
In 1964 at the Butterfield Salt Flats in Utah, 27 year old speed king Craig Breedlove became the first to move across the earth s surface at more than five hundred miles per hour. In the process of setting his third world land speed...