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Rock Types - Geological Formations
An explanation of the geological processes which lead to the formation of different types of rock. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Sedimentary rock forms...
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Weathering: The Erosion of Rock by Natural Forces
The physical, biological or chemical factors that erode rock, from sand to ice, rain to plants, and even footsteps. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. "Weathering" refers to the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces. Physical...
World Science Festival
Is Alien ‘Life’ Weirder Than We Imagine: Who Is Out There?
If we want to discover alien life out there in the universe, we first need to figure out where to look—and what we're even looking for. Will it be biological like us? Could it be artificial, or take some other form we haven't yet...
California Academy of Science
Pacific Leatherback Protection
Turtles are more than just cute, docile sea creatures; many of them are endangered, some critically. The leading threat to Pacific leatherback turtles is human activity. From commercial fishing and boating in the leatherbacks' migratory...
California Academy of Science
Fast Neutrinos
According to Einstein's theory of special relativity, nothing can go faster than the speed of light, but Einstein didn't know about neutrinos. In fact, physicists are just beginning to be able to study these tiny particles that zip...
California Academy of Science
Therapy for Color Blindness
Could a virus be the key to reversing color blindness in humans? Some researchers believe so, and have even tested it out on monkeys. Learn more about the experiment and its effects in a short video that could accompany a lesson on gene...
California Academy of Science
Octopus Tool-Use
There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that octopi are the smartest of all invertebrates; observe why as you see an octopus walk across the ocean floor carrying a coconut shell to use as shelter. The video alone is short and does not...
California Academy of Science
Understanding Viruses
Evolution occurs on large and small scales, in both living organisms and viruses. By learning the pathway taken by pathogens such as the virus that causes dengue fever, scientists can get one step closer to understanding how to stop...
California Academy of Science
Earthquake Engineering
Protecting buildings, bridges, and roadways from damage during an earthquake is an important task for engineers. Discover how one lab goes about testing the safety of existing and yet-to-be-built structures with a short video. See some...