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Why Do Weeping Trees Drip Tears Towards the Ground?
MinuteEarth
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Weeping trees, like the weeping willow, have a droopy shape due to hormonal mutations. The phenomenon is not exclusive to willows, as other tree species also have weepy varieties. Droopy branches migh
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Europe's Biomass Crisis: The Truth Behind Wood Pellets
Terra Mater
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Europe's excessive reliance on wood pellets for renewable energy has led to environmental destruction, carbon emissions, and an energy crisis. The EU's subsidies for biomass fuels have resulted in the
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The Secret of Antarctica: The Meteorite Hotspot
MinuteEarth
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Antarctica is the world's largest desert and the best place to find meteorites due to its extensive surface area, preservation of meteorites in ice, and the identification of blue ice. Over 42,000 met
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Understanding Air Quality Index: How is it Calculated and Interpreted?
polýMATHY
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The air quality index (AQI) measures the concentration of five pollutants in the air. Different countries have their own systems, but in general, higher concentrations of pollutants result in higher A
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Adapting to Survive: Lessons from the Little Ice Age
Extra History
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The Little Ice Age was a period of global cooling from the 13th to the 19th century. Despite the challenges, humans adapted in remarkable ways, such as the Dutch implementing dikes and windmills, and
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The Amazing Muscles and Their Survival Tactics
Deep Look
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Discover the incredible survival tactics of California mussels as they cling to rocks and form connections for safety from predators and turbulent waves. Learn about their unique thread-making process
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The Science Behind the Calm Eye of a Hurricane
MinuteEarth
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Hurricanes have a calm center called the eye, where warm air sinks and creates a peaceful core within the violent storm. This phenomenon helps forecasters monitor the storm and understand its dynamics
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Not Enough Extinct Species: The Hidden Truth
MinuteEarth
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The number of officially declared extinct species is only a small fraction of the actual count. Many extinct species are not reflected in the official count, and there are also species that have been
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The Battle of Science and Doom: Examining the Population Bomb Theory
Vsauce2
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The battle between doomsday predictions and optimistic outlooks on human population growth is explored through the lenses of Paul Ehrlich and Julian Simon. Their contrasting views on overpopulation an
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The Little Ice Age: How Cold Weather Changed History
Extra History
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The Great Famine of 1315-1317, caused by the Little Ice Age, led to extreme hunger and crop failures in northern Europe. The changing climate also played a role in triggering the Bubonic Plague outbre
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How African Monkeys Traveled to South America: The Rafting Hypothesis
MinuteEarth
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African monkeys ended up in South America, even though the continents were far apart. Scientists believe they took a raft made of driftwood and vegetation. The probability of a successful rafting trip
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Mount Washington: Home to the World's Worst Weather?
PBS Terra
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Mount Washington in New Hampshire experiences hurricane-force winds, extreme cold temperatures, and heavy precipitation, making it a contender for the world's worst weather. Its unique topography, hig
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Earth's Climate History and the Urgency to Act
PBS Terra
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Earth's temperature has fluctuated throughout its history, reaching peaks much hotter than today. Studying past climate records warns us of the urgent need to address current warming. The primary driv
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The Mystery of the Pink Lake: Exploring Lake Natron
Atlas Pro
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Lake Natron, an unusually pink lake in East Africa, is home to an incredibly salty and alkaline environment. This unique ecosystem has two dominant microorganisms, the algae Dunaliella salina and the
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The Hidden World of Underwater Plant Sex
MinuteEarth
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Discover the fascinating world of underwater plant sex and the role of animals in pollination. Scientists recently uncovered that animal pollination also occurs underwater, challenging previous assump
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The Hagfish: The Slime Master of the Sea
Deep Look
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The hagfish is a slimy and unique creature that has survived for over 300 million years. It uses its slime as a defense mechanism against predators, and its slimy nature makes it nearly impossible to
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The Fascinating World of Electric Eels: Shocking Talents and Self-Protection
MinuteEarth
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Electric eels, also known as 'Poraque' in Portuguese, can deliver shocks of up to 860 volts, paralyzing or killing other animals. They generate electricity through electrocytes and use it to hunt or e
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A Day of Celebrations: A Chemist's Triumph and the Joy of Riding the Tram
Periodic Videos
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Join the celebration as a chemist receives a special honor and shares the excitement of riding the tram. Discover the unique features of the tram and the chemistry behind it, and learn why this specia
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The Mysterious and Deadly Element: Thallium
Periodic Videos
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Thallium, a toxic and colorful element, is explored in this video. It has fascinating properties, such as flame color and precipitation reactions. Its name derives from its green flame. Thallium salts
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Is Microdosing a Game-Changer or a Scam?
AsapSCIENCE
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Microdosing psychedelics like magic mushrooms and LSD has gained popularity, but scientific studies on its benefits have produced mixed results. Claims of increased productivity, creativity, and well-
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Unveiling the Secrets of Michael Faraday’s The Chemical History of a Candle
engineerguy
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This commentary track explains lecture four of Michael Faraday's The Chemical History of a Candle. Faraday explores the properties of air, including its weight and elasticity. He also investigates the
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