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Animals Inspiring the Armor of the Future
Organisms have evolved many clever forms of armor so that they can be ready for whatever nature throws at them. And us flimsy humans can learn to enhance our armor by taking inspiration from some of these creatures, and not necessarily...
SciShow
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Poop
Here on SciShow, we've talked a lot about poop and the science behind one of the more private aspects of our lives. So, our gift to you is a collection of just SOME of our poop-related episodes. Happy Holidays!
SciShow
Cement: A Really Hard Problem
Concrete sucks CO2 out of the atmosphere, but making it initially produces a lot of carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Fortunately, by rethinking the chemistry of cement altogether, we can actually use carbon dioxide to create our concrete...
SciShow
Bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef, and a Zika Update
This week on SciShow news we have some very unfortunate reports from scientists concerning the Great Barrier Reef. However, scientists have also created a 3-D model of Zika Virus, which is one step towards finding out how it functions.
Crash Course
The Global Carbon Cycle - Crash Course Chemistry
In this final episode of Crash Course Chemistry, Hank takes us on a tour of the The Global Carbon Cycle and how it all works. From Carbon Fixation to Redox Reactions, it's all contained within!
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Table of Contents
The Carbon Cycle...
Curated Video
Thermal decomposition
The chemical breakdown of a compound into simpler substances when heated.
A Twig Science Glossary Film.
Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
Limestone
A sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcium carbonate; relatively soft, and light brown in colour.
A Twig Science Glossary Film.
Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Hard and Soft Water
The properties of water and its uses, depend on its mineral content. What minerals are found in water and how do they affect it?
Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points.
Water contains dissolved mineral ions, such as sodium,...
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Crystals in Caves
Discover the chemical processes occurring deep within the Earth that create beautiful crystal structures in caves.
Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points.
Caves are a result of rainwater slowly carving away rock.
Carbonic acid forms...
Curated Video
Limestone: Features
Easily eroded by water, limestone's composition means it makes up spectacular sights all over the world. Learn about some of the surface and underground features of this rock type.
Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points.
Limestone...
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Bouncing Eggs
We use vinegar to remove the shells from eggs without breaking them. Two eggs are placed in a beaker of vinegar, but one is half coated with clear nail polish. The exposed shells dissolve over time and the eggs swell as more water moves...
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Anaerobic Respiration: Observing Yeast's Oxygen-Free Energy Production
We use yeast to let us observe anaerobic respiration. The yeast is added to warm water and glucose. A layer of oil is placed over the solution so that no oxygen is available. The solution starts to bubble and the gas produced passes...
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Limestone: Uses
From English farmland to Egyptian tombs, Limestone is a distinctive rock with many uses. Learn about the formation of different limestone types and the landscapes these form.
Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points.
There are three...
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How Do Caves Form?
A look at caves of all shapes and sizes: how do they form? And what creates the strange stalactite and stalagmite structures that can be found inside?
Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points.
Caves are natural underground holes...
Curated Video
Science or Magic? Debunking Internet Phenomena
Explore the science behind astounding tricks seen online, such as eggs that bounce and excessive foam from simple reactions. This segment explains how everyday chemistry and physics contribute to these seemingly miraculous occurrences,...
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Eco-Friendly Cleaning with Vinegar and Baking Soda
Discover the powerful cleaning effects of vinegar and baking soda. This video showcases how these two common household items can replace multiple cleaning products. Learn about the science of saponification and acid-base reactions that...
Curated Video
GCSE Chemistry - What is a Limiting Reactant? Limiting/Excess Reactants Explained #27
Limiting and Excess Reactants Explained.
Often, in chemical reactions there will be less of one reactant that the other - we call this one the limiting reactant because how much reaction can take place. Whereas the more abundant...
Curated Video
GCSE Chemistry - How to Test for Gases - Testing for Chlorine / Oxygen / Hydrogen / CO2 #64
In this video, you'll learn:
- The test for detecting chlorine gas
- The test for detecting oxygen gas
- The test for detecting hydrogen gas
- The test for detecting carbon dioxide gas
Curated Video
Water Is Everywhere
Dr. Forrester talks about the many uses of water. She will talk about water treatment plants. Dr. Forrester will also brainstorm with your student how to conserve water.
Professor Dave Explains
Classification of Sedimentary Rocks Part 2: Biogenic Rocks
We talked about siliciclastic rocks, so now let's talk about biogenic rocks. These are sedimentary rocks that are derived from the skeletal materials of living organisms. That's right, rocks made of things that were alive! The most...
FuseSchool
How To Measure Loss Of Mass In A Reaction
In this video, we’re going to learn about the loss of mass in a chemical reaction, how it happens and why we measure this. The total MASS of reactants will be the same as that of the products, as mass is always conserved in a chemical...
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Some Important Compounds of Calcium
This nugget explains some important compounds of calcium and the biological importance of magnesium and calcium
Curated Video
Chemistry Practical: Investigating the Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate
This video discusses a required practical experiment in chemistry where the objective is to investigate how increasing the concentration of a reactant affects the rate of the reaction. The hypothesis is that increased concentration leads...
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Conservation of Mass and Chemical Equations
The video discusses the conservation of mass in chemical reactions and the application of this principle in calculating the mass of reactants and products. It also explores the features of chemical equations such as balancing and state...