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Water and its Paradox: The Fascinating Relationship Between Freezing and Pressure

Water and its Paradox: The Fascinating Relationship Between Freezing and Pressure

minutephysics
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When water freezes, it expands and floats, while compressed water melts. But what happens when you freeze compressed water? This video explores the phase diagram of water, revealing how pressure and t
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Unraveling the Secrets of Aeronautics

Unraveling the Secrets of Aeronautics

StarTalk
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Discover the challenges of moving through air, including pressure, weight, and drag. Learn how engineers optimize systems to achieve defined objectives. Find out how the atmosphere affects lift and wh
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The Flaws of the Butterfly Effect and the Too Many Butterflies Effect

The Flaws of the Butterfly Effect and the Too Many Butterflies Effect

minutephysics
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The butterfly effect is a widely known concept that suggests small changes can lead to big outcomes in complex systems. However, it has its flaws, particularly in the context of causality and predicta
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Unraveling the Chemistry of Water and Combustion

Unraveling the Chemistry of Water and Combustion

engineerguy
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Discover the chemistry behind water and combustion, as Michael Faraday takes us on a journey through his lectures. Learn about the properties of hydrogen and oxygen, physical and chemical changes, and
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The Astonishing Reality of Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption

The Astonishing Reality of Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption

minutephysics
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Did you know that a typical house in Kentucky burns the ancient remains of two trees worth of carbon each month? And that's just for electricity! Learn about the incredible scale of fossil fuel consum
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The Future of Death: How Will We Die in the Modern World?

The Future of Death: How Will We Die in the Modern World?

MinuteEarth
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As modernization progresses, the causes of death are evolving. While old school causes like malnutrition and infections are reducing, new causes like lung diseases, heart attacks, and accidents are em
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Discovering the Hidden Patterns of Penrose Tilings

Discovering the Hidden Patterns of Penrose Tilings

minutephysics
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Penrose tilings are geometric patterns that never repeat, known as quasi-periodic patterns. By analyzing the pentagrid, a hidden pattern inside the Penrose tiling, we can understand why these patterns
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What Makes a Disease a Disease?

What Makes a Disease a Disease?

MinuteEarth
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Defining a disease is challenging due to the wide range of symptoms, duration, and causes. The label 'disease' has significant implications on treatment, funding, and societal perception. Official pan
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Demystifying Colds and Flu: Understanding the Impact on Your Brain and Body

Demystifying Colds and Flu: Understanding the Impact on Your Brain and Body

Andrew Huberman
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Learn about the science behind colds and flu, how they affect your immune system, and effective strategies for prevention and recovery.
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Unlocking the Potential of Genetic Engineering: From Jellyfish Genes to Insulin Production

Unlocking the Potential of Genetic Engineering: From Jellyfish Genes to Insulin Production

Amoeba Sisters
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Discover the fascinating world of genetic engineering, from bacteria that glow under UV light to the production of insulin in labs. Explore how genes are transferred between organisms and learn about
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The Life-Saving Benefits of Kangaroo Care for Premature Babies

The Life-Saving Benefits of Kangaroo Care for Premature Babies

MinuteEarth
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Kangaroo care, a practice involving skin-to-skin contact with a parent, provides numerous benefits for premature babies. It helps keep them warm, exposes them to beneficial bacteria, and promotes bond
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The Brilliantly Colorful World of Coral Reef Animals

The Brilliantly Colorful World of Coral Reef Animals

MinuteEarth
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Coral reef animals have evolved to be brightly colored to communicate with each other and protect themselves. The unique properties of water allow these colors to be visible up close while making them
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The Thundering Giants: The Evolutionary Journey of Bron

The Thundering Giants: The Evolutionary Journey of Bron

PBS Eons
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Bron, the Thunder Beast, underwent one of the most extreme size increases in mammalian evolution. However, the idea that bigger is always better is not true. Ecological conditions and competition play
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The Remarkable Integumentary System: Exploring the Skin and its Functions

The Remarkable Integumentary System: Exploring the Skin and its Functions

Amoeba Sisters
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The integumentary system, which includes the skin, is crucial for homeostasis, protection, temperature regulation, and sensory functions. It consists of multiple layers of cells, including keratinocyt
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The Importance of Hormones: Exploring the Endocrine System

The Importance of Hormones: Exploring the Endocrine System

Amoeba Sisters
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Hormones play a vital role in various bodily processes, and the endocrine system is responsible for producing and secreting these essential chemical messengers. This video provides an overview of the
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Australia: Island or Continent?

Australia: Island or Continent?

Atlas Pro
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Australia, once considered a continent, is now classified as the largest island within the Australasian realm, consisting of unique flora and fauna. Its status as a continent is arbitrary, and biogeog
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The Fascinating History and Cultural Heritage of the Cajuns and Acadians

The Fascinating History and Cultural Heritage of the Cajuns and Acadians

Masaman
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The Cajuns and Acadians are descendants of French settlers in North America who formed unique cultures. Despite efforts to assimilate them, they have preserved their heritage and traditions. The Cajun
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The Ancient Mysteries of Charnwood Forest

The Ancient Mysteries of Charnwood Forest

PBS Eons
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Charnwood Forest in England holds ancient fossils that challenge our understanding of complex life before the Cambrian explosion. One fossil, Charnia, found in 1956, proved that large complex life exi
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The Hidden Causes of the Devastating African Famine Revealed

The Hidden Causes of the Devastating African Famine Revealed

PBS Terra
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In the 1980s, a devastating famine in Africa was caused, at least in part, by the cooling of the North Atlantic Ocean as a result of human actions. Now, solar geoengineering is being considered to com
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The Surprising Origins and Impact of Caffeine

The Surprising Origins and Impact of Caffeine

MinuteEarth
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Caffeine, originally derived from a molecule in plants called xanthosine, has evolved to become a bitter neurotoxin known as 1,3,7 trimethylxanthine. It acts as a powerful pesticide, defending plants
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10 Mind-Blowing Scientific Discoveries You Need to Know

10 Mind-Blowing Scientific Discoveries You Need to Know

Vsauce2
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Discover the fascinating world of scientific research with these 10 mind-blowing discoveries, including shape-shifting haptic displays, neural bypasses for paralysis, bacteria-killing wings, and more.
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