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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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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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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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The Remarkable Story of Heavy Water and the Heroes of Telemark
Periodic Videos
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This video explores the fascinating story of heavy water, its significance in nuclear reactors, and the heroic raid by Norwegian commandos to destroy a heavy water plant during World War II.
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The Power of Piranha Solution: Dissolving Chicken Leg in Acid
Periodic Videos
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Watch as we dissolve a chicken leg in piranha solution, a powerful mixture of sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide. The reaction is rapid and violent, causing the meat to fall off the bone and even the
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The Extraordinary Reactions of Piranha Solution on Eggs
Periodic Videos
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Piranha solution is a powerful oxidizing agent made from hydrogen peroxide and sulfuric acid. When an egg is put into piranha solution, the reaction is not very intense due to the low organic content
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The Mystery of Nucleus: Exploring Neutrons and Isotopes
Periodic Videos
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Chemists often overlook the nucleus of an atom, but it holds important information about its stability. Neutrons, along with protons, define the element, while isotopes have different numbers of neutr
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The Fascinating World of Yitrium: Discoveries, Experiments, and Applications
Periodic Videos
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Yitrium, a chemical element discovered in Sweden, holds exciting possibilities. We explore its history, conduct experiments, and uncover its applications in superconductors and pigments.
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The Reaction of Magnesium with Nitrogen: A Fiery Experiment
Periodic Videos
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In this video, we explore an experiment that demonstrates the reaction between magnesium and nitrogen. By creating a pyramid of magnesium granules and setting them alight in the presence of air, we ob
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The Revolution of Satellite Propulsion: Using Iodine to Power Small Satellites
Periodic Videos
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Sending small satellites into space for internet provision is becoming popular. Traditional satellite propulsion using xenon gas has limitations. A new engine using solid iodine has been developed. It
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The Dark History of Sulphur: From Evil Connotations to Scientific Discoveries
The Royal Institution
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Sulphur, a fascinating substance known since ancient times, has been associated with evil and destruction. However, it has played a crucial role in scientific discoveries and understanding the Earth's
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The Effects of Quitting Steroids: What Happens to Your Body
AsapSCIENCE
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Quitting steroids can have various effects on your body, including fatigue, muscle aches, sleep disturbances, and mood changes. It may take months for testosterone production and testes size to return
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The Heaviest Molecule: Unveiling the Potential of Organesson Tetratenocide
Periodic Videos
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Organesson tetratenocide, the heaviest molecule with five atoms, explores the possibilities of stability and shape in theoretical chemistry.
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Exciting Science Discoveries: New Element, Boa Constrictor Preying on Monkey, and More
IFLScience
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This week in science: a new super-heavy element is confirmed, a rare video captures a boa constrictor catching a monkey, a new species of walking shark is found, gene therapy shows promise in repairin
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