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This Is How Plants Predict Climate Change
Sometimes the data to a complex problem is blooming right in front of you. An illustrative video explains how the change in poppy flowering patterns are linked to climate change.
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How Dust Is Holding Science Back
There are millions of dust particles in every breath of air. These tiny particles have a huge impact on nanotechnology, microchips, and other types of scientific research. The video highlights these concerns and how they are working to...
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What Does Sugar Actually Do To Your Body?
Eat less sugar; you are sweet enough already. The video explains how the body processes glucose and fructose, then highlights the differences and results of both. It also includes suggestions for staying healthy.
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The Life Of A Star Explained In 1 Minute
We know about many different life cycles of animals and plants, but did you know stars also have a life cycle? The video illustrates the life of a star in under one minute from the formation of helium to the collapse of the star.
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The Global Warming Facts You Need to Know
According to NASA, global sea levels rose 17 cm in the last century and 30 cm in the last decade. The video highlights a scientist who predicted climate change, and who offers solutions to change the course of global warming.
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Where Does Gold Come From?
Gold comes from rocks, but rocks can't produce gold—so where does it really come from? The video presents two competing theories of where gold comes from and how it is produced.
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Could Poop Power Our Cars?
Have you ever considered that your poop might be the key to saving the planet? The video discusses how human and animal waste is an issue. Then the scientist explains how researchers are using one problem to solve another. Maybe...
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What Captain America Can Teach Us About Science
Do you know what Captain America's shield and the Ford F-150 have in common? The video focuses on the commonalities between super heroes and real-life scientists. It includes how they both inspire each other.
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Why Science Needs Art
When scientists work with abstract calculations and theories, it is more difficult to explain their work to the public. An informative video highlights one scientist's collaboration with artists to represent his research.
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How Do Our Bodies Fight Off Dangerous Chemicals?
Humans have produced more than 8,000 synthetic chemicals, and we don't know the long-term effects on our bodies for most of them. A video highlights current scientific research to determine which are safe and how to modify those...
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What Does A Cancer Cell Look Like?
Have you ever wondered about the texture of a cell? It turns out the squishiness of a cell can be used to detect cancer. The video highlights cellular research that will hopefully one day help treat cancer.
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Is the Secret to A Happy Marriage in Your DNA?
Is there a stay happily married gene? UC Berkeley researcher, Robert Levenson shares the results of his 20-year research study of the serotonin pathways in the brain and the effects of serotonin on a person's sensitivity and...
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We Are Built to Be Kind
"Are we meant to take more than we give, or are we meant to be kind?" UC professor Dacher Keltner believes he has figured out what it's all about and shares the results of scientific studies of the brain in this short video.
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How Morals Influence if You're Liberal or Conservative
Are you a liberal or a conservative? UC professor Peter Ditto, an experimental social psychologist who studies human judgement and decision making, shares the results of his research into moral foundation theory and how a...
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Do High Fives Help Sports Teams Win?
UC psychology professor Dacher Keltner shares his research into whether high fives help NBA teams win. And the answer is . . .
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How Power Makes People Selfish
Does power corrupt? UC Professor Dacher Keltner shares his research into brain functions and the empathy network to explain how having power influences behavior.
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University of California Television: A Millennium Mandate With Desmond Tutu
A televised speech by 1984 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu about human rights. [56:10]
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University of California Television: An Evening With Elie Wiesel
A televised speech from 1986 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel drawing on his works towards peace in the world. [1:29:11]
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Digital Karnak: Experience Karnak
Provides easily accessible, up-to-date, expert material relating to the temple precinct. Through videos, you can learn about Karnak's role in ancient Egyptian history, religion, architecture, and archaeology. Each video clip has an...
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Ucla African Studies Center: Exceprts From Look Up, You Mighty Race
Listen to the only two recordings of speeches given by Marcus Garvey, leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association.
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Connected Learning: The Art of Screen Time Q&a With Mimi Ito and Anya Kamenetz
An interview with author Anya Kamenetz who wrote "The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life." [44:51]
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U.c. Berkeley Libraries: The Watergate Tapes
This site from the U.C. Berkeley Libraries contains abstracts, texts, and audio files of the "Nixon tapes" recorded during the Watergate scandal.
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University of California Television
Live streaming video and archives of UCTV's programs, which explore topics in science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, education, and gardening and agriculture.
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Conversations With History: Natural Capitalism
An exchange between Harry Kreisler, the host of Conversations with History and Amory Lovins, the Rocky Mountain Institute co-founder, chairman and chief scientist, regarding natural capitalism and the environment. Focusing on the...