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Globalization II - Good or Bad?: Crash Course World History
In which John asks whether globalization is a net positive for humanity. While the new global economy has created a lot of wealth, and lifted a lot of people out of poverty, it also has some effects that aren't so hot. Wealth disparity,...
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Photonic Propulsion: Mars in 3 Days?
We can get to Mars in 3 days, . . .sort of, maybe. In this episode of SciShow Space Reid Reimers explains the possibilities of photonic propulsion in use with space travel.
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A New Idea About Tabby's Star!
Astronomers might have finally discovered part of why Tabby's Star acts so strangely and we have some new ideas about what triggers a type Ia supernova.
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Voting Systems and the Condorcet Paradox
What is the best voting system? Voting seems relatively straightforward, yet four of the most widely used voting systems can produce four completely different winners.
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Where Did the Moon Come From?
SciShow Space takes you to the moon! Learn about the competing theories about how Earth's closest neighbor formed.
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The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the changes wrought by contact between the Old World and the New. John does this by exploring the totally awesome history book "The Columbian Exchange" by Alfred Cosby, Jr. After Columbus...
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Perseverance Landed on Mars! Now What? | SciShow News
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission has successfully landed on Mars! But it's not alone! This week we discuss not one but three amazing missions to Mars.
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That Time NASA Recycled a Mars Lander
While most spacecraft are designed and built from scratch for one particular mission, the Phoenix Lander was pieced together from previous missions and rose from the ashes...all the way to Mars.
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USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was occasionally hot, but on average, it was just cool. In the sense of its temperature. It was by no means cool, man. After World War II, there were basically two big...
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Venus
Venus is a gorgeous naked-eye planet, hanging like a diamond in the twilight -- but it’s beauty is best looked at from afar. Even though Mercury is closer to the sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, due to a runaway...
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Who Started World War I: Crash Course World History 210
In which John Green teaches you WHY World War I started. Or tries to anyway. With this kind of thing, it's kind of hard to assign blame to any one of the nations involved. Did the fault lie with Austria-Hungary? Germany? Russia? Julius...
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¡Un Polarizante Descubrimiento Sobre el Big Bang!
Un gran descubrimiento ha sacudido la física: ¡La luz más antigua del universo ha vuelto a hablar! Más sobre el Big Bang: Más sobre la Radiación Cósmica de Fondo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZQ-5-KYHw Un especial agradecimiento a...
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Marginal Analysis, Roller Coasters, Elasticity, and Van Gogh: Crash Course Econ
This week Jacob and Adriene teach you about marginal analysis, which you're using RIGHT NOW! The video is coming from inside the house! Or something. You'll learn how marginal analysis guides the decision making if cities, nations,...
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Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course: World History
In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He? Columbus gets a bad...
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Civil Engineering: Crash Course Engineering #2
We’re beginning our engineering journey with a tour through the major branches. Today Shini explains the facets of civil engineering, including structural and construction engineering, city planning, transportation, and sanitation.
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HOW World War I Started: Crash Course World History 209
In which John Green teaches you about World War I and how it got started. Crash Course doesn't usually talk much about dates, but the way that things unfolded in July and August of 1914 are kind of important to understanding the Great...
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Are Digital Screens Actually Bad For Kids?
From TVs to tablets, screens are ubiquitous in our modern society. What effect does that have on childhood development?
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How Basic Psychology Can Save Kids’ Lives
Knowing a few things about human psychology can help us avoid some of the thousands of accidents that injure or kill children around the world every year.
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Mathematical Thinking - Crash Course Statistics
Today we’re going to talk about numeracy - that is understanding numbers. From really really big numbers to really small numbers, it's difficult to comprehend information at this scale, but these are often the types of numbers we see...
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Is There Sound in Space?
Sound can't actually travel through a vacuum like space, but scientists have learned that there's still plenty to hear.
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How Habits Change Your Brain
You have the power to change your brain! Make watching our videos a habit and SUBSCRIBE! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Got a bad habit you just can’t seem to break? That’s because it’s literally wired...
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The “Accident” That Revealed More About Our Cosmos | SciShow News
Brown dwarfs are celestial oddballs, and recently one citizen scientist discovered one that is truly ancient, and weird.
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Digital Bytes: Online Tracking
Who is keeping track of what we do online, and why? Teens will learn about data tracking and targeted advertising and analyze how these practices affect people’s privacy For more videos and ways to help teach teens about digital...
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How to Support Close Reading with Actively Learn
Actively Learn is an interactive e-reading platform where students can highlight and annotate text as they read. Learn how Actively Learn can support close reading and critical thinking in your students. Learn more about Actively Learn...