MinutePhysics
The Sound of Hydrogen
Hydrogen is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, but can we hear it? By taking the wavelengths of the atomic spectrum of radiation from hydrogen, the creator of the video shifts the waves into sound waves. Then, he shifts these waves into...
MinuteEarth
Ambergris: Why Perfume Makers Love Constipated Whales
Does perfume really contain whale excrement? Only the most expensive varieties! An intriguing video lesson explains the origin of the ambergris ingredient through a tour through the sperm whale's digestive system. Scientists only...
Amoeba Sisters
Biomagnification and the Trouble with Toxins
Our relationship with toxins is, well, a little toxic. Explore how harmful substances work their way throughout the environment with a video from an expansive biology playlist. Topics include DDT and mercury, trophic levels, and water...
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The Internet: IP Addresses and DNS
Soon the Internet will have 340 undecillion unique IP addresses! An informative video explains how the Internet is a design philosophy. It then explores how computers can communicate with each other using IP addresses and the domain name...
Code.org
The Internet: Cybersecurity and Crime
Don't get tricked into opening suspicious e-mails. Viewers learn about the importance of cybersecurity. The video describes several different threats to computers, including viruses, malware, and phishing attacks. Time to change your...
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The Internet: Encryption and Public Keys
We can partially thank Caesar that our e-mails are secure! Viewers learn how encryption and public key cryptography keep our communications safe over the Internet. The video also briefly covers the history of ciphers, such as the Caesar...
Amoeba Sisters
Genetic Drift
Survival is a game of chance, catch my drift? Examine the factors that influence genetic drift with an entertaining video from a large biology playlist. The resource covers the myriad conditions that come into play when a species...
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Ecological Relationships
What are ecological relationships? Well, it can be complicated! Paint a clear picture for pupils with a fun and informative video. It explains and illustrates each relationship thoroughly, from pesky parasites to snuggly symbiotes.
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Cell Membranes and Cell Transport
Cells are busy places! How do things move around in such a tiny environment? Introduce young life scientists to the types of cellular transport through a video that is part of a large biology playlist. Animated characters demonstrate how...
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Properties of Water
Being essential for life is only one of water's many amazing properties! Why is water so versatile? Biology scholars discover the myriad of uses for water and the properties that make them possible. Content includes density, surface...