Why Water Dissolves (Almost) Everything
Adults Science
Water can dissolve more substances than anything else on earth...so why doesn't it dissolve everything away?
The ingredient in almost everything you eat
Adults Science
Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.
An Egg Is Just One Cell
Adults Science
One of Earth's biggest cells is one you're probably really familiar with.
Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography #44
Adults Science
Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography.
Scientists Reveal How Time Travel Is Actually Possible
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Is it actually possible to travel through time? Scientists say "Yes", but what does that actually mean?
Can you solve the Big Bang riddle? - James Tanton
Adults Science
It’s moments after the Big Bang and you’re still reeling. You’re a particle of matter, amidst a chaotic stew of forces, fusion, and annihilation.
What Happens if the Moon Crashes into Earth?
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Today we are answering an age-old very scientific and important question: What if the moon crashes into earth? It’s more interesting and weird than you probably think. Let's start with the basics: Why isn't the Moon on its way to crash into us already?
How DUBAI Actually Controls its Weather
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Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to control the weather? You could give yourself beautiful sunny days whenever you wanted or decide you needed some rain to help water crops for farmlands. Well in today's new video you will learn about the insane and fantastic way Dubai has taken control over the city's weather!
The Most Powerful Computers You've Never Heard Of
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Analog computers were the most powerful computers for thousands of years, relegated to obscurity by the digital revolution.
The Creation Of The Universe | Universe | BBC Earth
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This is the story of creation, as told by science.
You Are Immune Against Every Disease
Adults Science
You are not a person, you are a planet, made of roughly 40 trillion cells. There is so much of you, that if your cells were human-sized, you would be as big as 20 Mount Everests.
Most People Don't Know How Bikes Work
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Why are bicycles stable? The most common answer is gyroscopic effects, but this is not right. This video was sponsored by Kiwico.
How Tutankhamun Got His Gold | Lost Treasures of Egypt
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How Tutankhamun Got His Gold | Lost Treasures of Egypt
The Snowflake Mystery
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Dr Ken Libbrecht is the world expert on snowflakes, designer of custom snowflakes, snowflake consultant for the movie Frozen - his photos appear on postage stamps all over the world.
Why The Ocean Needs Salt (But Has None)
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Our oceans don’t technically contain salt, but the ions salt is made of play a critical role in planet-wide processes that make the Earth habitable.
What are gravitational waves? - Amber L. Stuver
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In September 2015, scientists witnessed something never seen before: two black holes colliding. Both about 30 times as big as our Sun, they had been orbiting each other for millions of years. A fraction of a second before the crash, they sent a vibration across the universe at the speed of light that was picked up by the LIGO detector. So what are these ripples in space? Amber L. Stuver explains.
How Imaginary Numbers Were Invented
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A general solution to the cubic equation was long considered impossible, until we gave up the requirement that math reflect reality.
Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved?
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Discover the unique conditions that make the Black Sea host to dozens of shipwrecks that date back thousands of years.
Catching Criminals Using Their Relative's DNA
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Your genetic code is probably already in a database, without you ever giving a sample or permission.
You could have a secret twin (but not the way you think) - Kayla Mandel Sheets
Adults Science
While searching for a kidney donor, Karen Keegan stumbled upon a mystery. After undergoing genetic testing, it turned out that some of her cells had a completely different set of genes from the others.
Earth's mysterious red glow, explained - Zoe Pierrat
Adults Science
Explore the phenomenon and uses of chlorophyll fluorescence, a small amount of light emitted by plants during photosynthesis.