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Space Shuttle Thermal Tile Demonstration

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Recorded this video during my KSC tour 1 day before the launch of the Atlantis Space Shuttle for STS-135, the last Space Shuttle mission. ==Updated June 3, 2013== Thanks everyone for your interest and positive responses to this video! I just want to reite
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How Does Coal Walking Work?

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While some claim walking on hot coals is mind over matter, there's actually a science to not burning yourself, involving conductivity and insulation. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/circus-arts/firewalking.htm
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Science vs the Weather: Salford's Energy House

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At the University of Salford's Energy House, all the energy use is monitored and controlled, allowing researchers to experiment with all sorts of insulation and energy-saving techniques. But how to control for factors like sun, wind and rain? The solution
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World's Lightest Solid! *AEROGEL* #Shorts

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Aerogel is the lightest solid known to man! This fascinating substance is used as insulation on space shuttle missions and tons of other really cool space age applications! Aerogel is so light that you barely feel the weight of it but it is also very stro
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First Flight on Another Planet!

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The Mars Helicopter aims to make the first powered flight on another planet when it takes off on Mars as part of the Mars 2020 mission. I learned a lot getting to visit the drone right before it was mounted on the rover.How do you fly in 1% of Earth's atm
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The Engineering Inside Noise-Canceling Headphones

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The engineering inside noise-canceling headphones is rather intricate. Let's see how.Check out https://www.pcbway.com/ for all kinds of PCBs, easy ordering, and quick delivery.Take a look at their PCB Assembly, for an inexpensive population of the compone
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A Plastic That Conducts Electricity?

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Plastics usually stop electricity in its tracks, but scientists have figured out a way to keep the electrons flowing. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo th
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How Close Are We To Hypersonic Travel?

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Flying at hypersonic speed could revolutionize transportation, but there are incredible engineering and logistical challenges we need to get through first. So, how close are we to hypersonic travel? How Close Are We? Playlist - https://youtu.be/ZW_YCWLyv6
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'Magic' Angle Graphene Is BACK...with an Even Bigger Twist

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How Fire Extinguishers Work

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Fire extinguishers are nearly ubiquitous, and they can be an invaluable, life-saving device. But what’s inside those little red cylinders, and how does it stop a fire? Share on Facebook: https://goo.gl/hF7RFe Share on Twitter: https://goo.gl/qKWGmd Subscr
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Do Penguins Fly? | Penguin 101

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We get this question a lot at the Aquarium: "Do penguins fly? They're a bird, right?" And the answer is: "Yes, penguins fly—but not through the air!" Penguins are expert swimmers and use their paddle-like wings to fly through the water. Penguins are shape
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Weird and Wonderful: Some worms like it hot

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Pompeii worms are enigmatic animals that are only found on the surface of active hydrothermal chimneys. Their name refers to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii that was destroyed by ash raining down from an eruption of the large volcano Mount Vesuvius just
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How To Do 5 EASY Magic Tricks!

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Learn how magic tricks work! In this How To Magic video we will teach you how to do five easy magic tricks that you can perform at home now! Easy magic tricks for beginners or all skill levels! Simple illusions with household objects that will blow your f

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