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The real reason polio is so dangerous

AdultsHealthHistoryHuman...
Explore what makes polio so dangerous, what is causing the 21st century resurgence of cases, and how we can eradicate the disease.

How Does A Wombat Poo In Cubes?

YouthAnimalsFunnyScience...
Unlike some might believe, wombat's don't have square shaped bottoms, so how do they poo in cubes?

Earth's Rotation & Revolution

YouthScienceSpaceWorld...
In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about the Earth's rotation and revolution.

Humanity's Greatest Journey

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It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.

We Might Find Alien Life In 2303 Days

AdultsHumanScienceSpace...
Europa Clipper is looking for signs of alien life in a very deadly place.

The Dirt On Decomposers

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In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about how everything starts... and ends. Decomposers!

We Only Discovered This 10 Years Ago

AdultsEducationHistoryBiology...
Most living things on Earth need oxygen to survive, but scientists discovered a species of bacteria that uses oxygen totally differently from every other organism on Earth.

A Cute But Creepy Tiny Predator

YouthAnimalsEnvironmentNature...
Despite their tiny size, tarsiers are excellent nocturnal hunters. With large eyes that enable them to see well in the dark and advanced hearing combined with huge hands, catching prey is almost too easy.

The Many Layers Of Sedimentary Rocks

KidsNatureScienceWorld...
Jessi and Sam learn about sedimentary rocks and show how you can use vinegar to identify a piece of limestone.

People said this experiment was impossible, so I tried it

AdultsEducationScienceExperiments
A massive thank you to everyone at Goldschmidt for making this possible. With special thanks to Dr. Axel Hoeschen, Christof Gassmann and Claudia Koch.

Primitive Technology: A-frame Roof Tile Factory

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With the wet season only 2 months away and thatch being an impermanent material, I needed to make more roof tiles for a new hut that will withstand the next deluge.

Can Young Cheetahs Hunt These Antelope? | Animals With Cameras | BBC Earth

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A herd of gemsbok are a dangerous target for young cheetahs, but that doesn't stop this boisterous group from trying to hunt them. As the hunt plays out the tables quickly turn, and the large male gemsbok charges to protect his herd...

Fabulous Food Chains

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In this of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about the way energy moves, or flows, through an ecosystem and how that movement forms Food Chains!

Debunking the Nuclear-Powered Manhole Cover

AdultsEducationHistoryScience...
In 1957, a high-speed camera caught a cast iron cap moving at 66 kilometers per second.

You've Never Heard of the World's Most Common Mineral

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The most common substance in the world is literally IN the world. It's a mineral called bridgmanite, and it belongs to a class of minerals (called perovskites) that scientists are trying to use in the next generation of solar panels.

Are there any places on Earth with no bugs? - Charles Wallace

AdultsLifeNatureWorld...
Travel to some of the most extreme environments on Earth and see how insects are able to employ their skills to survive.

Igneous Rocks Used To Be Liquid!

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A new friend Savannah and Sam learn about different kinds of igneous rocks, which form after liquid magma or lava cools into solid rock.

What Happens When Predators Disappear?

AdultsAnimalsLifeScience...
A world without predators. It sounds like a safer, happier world, but come on, this is SCIENCE…

There Is Something Hiding Inside Earth

AdultsEducationScienceBiology...
We’ve found a new planet, home to octillions of the most extreme beings living in the most absurd and deadly hellscape. In absolute darkness, crushed by the weight of mountains, starved of oxygen, cooked alive, bathed in acid, salt or radiation.

Why Do Leaves Change Colour And Fall?

YouthEnvironmentNatureScience
They’re pretty to look at, sure -- but the changing leaves you see in autumn are really a striking example of nature taking extreme measures to protect itself.

The Sweet Future of Vertical Farming | Hiroki Koga | TED

AdultsFoodLifeTechnology...
Can strawberries grown inside a building taste sweeter than those grown in a field?