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The Ultraviolet Catastrophe

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How did the field of quantum mechanics come about in the first place? The Rayleigh-Jeans catastrophe, also known as the ultraviolet catastrophe was a prediction by the Rayleigh-Jeans law that a blackbody would radiate infinite amounts of ultraviolet light
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Ultraviolet Scorpion Captures Prey - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox is looking for a creature in the dark, one that is easiest to find using ultraviolet light, the mojave desert sand scorpion. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEar
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Ultra violet - how to detect an art fraud and find a masterpiece

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Ultraviolet radiation is all round us but we can't see or feel it. Rob shows what it is and how can detect art frauds and stolen money or find a hidden masterpiece - and he leaves you with a puzzle
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The Beautiful Tricks Of Flowers - Jonathan Drori

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/jonathan-driori-the-beautiful-tricks-of-flowers In this visually dazzling talk, Jonathan Drori shows the extraordinary ways flowering plants -- over a quarter million species -- have evolved to attract insects t
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You Don’t Even Want To Know About Bacteria On The Space Station

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Think the ISS is squeaky clean...think again! Bacteria like Staphylococcaceae and Enterobacteriaceae absolutely thrive in space stations! Get 15% off http://www.domain.com domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout! Where Are
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The Science Of Skin Color - Angela Koine Flynn

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-of-skin-color-angela-koine-flynn When ultraviolet sunlight hits our skin, it affects each of us differently. Depending on skin color, it’ll take only minutes of exposure to turn one person beetroot-
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Saving birds with 'spider web' glass - BBC World Service, 30 Animals podcast

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Could we save millions of birds every year with a glass design inspired by spider webs?Subscribe - http://youtube.com/bbcworldserviceThreads called stabilimenta on the orb-weaver spider's webs have inspired a glass design that deters birds from colliding
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This button-sized device could tell you if you’re getting too much sun

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Mini-dosimeters monitor exposure to ultraviolet rays Read more - https://scim.ag/2PjY2IC CREDITS ------------------------- editor/animator/narrator Chris Burns supervising producers Sarah Crespi script Chris Burns Sarah Crespi Frankie Schembri citation S.
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Why Are Scorpions Fluorescent?

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Under UV light, almost all species of scorpions glow a bright green color, but why? Thanks to Capital One Shopping for sponsoring a portion of this video! Avoid Paying Full Price. Get Capital One Shopping for free using this link: https://capitaloneshoppi
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‘The Great Dying’ Was Our Worst Extinction Ever, And It Could Happen Again

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What exactly caused the greatest extinction on earth? New research may finally hold the answer to this long time mystery. Read More: Increased UV from ozone depletion sterilizes trees http://news.berkeley.edu/2018/02/07/increased-uv-from-ozone-depletion-s
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Why Are Wine Bottles Usually Green?

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Most wine bottles are green. Is it because they're pretty? Or do they protect the booze juice inside somehow? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/winemaking.htm Share on Facebook: Share on Twitte
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Watch The Sun Erupt In A Symphony Of Solar Storms

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NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite uses specialized ultraviolet cameras to capture stunning images of the sun's solar storms. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://wired.com Twitter:
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Boeing's Self-Cleaning Bathroom Would Nuke Germs With UV Rays

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The plane maker has a prototype bathroom that uses ultraviolet light to zap 99.99 percent of germs in just three seconds. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://wired.com Twitter: https:
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How the Sun Burns Your Skin (and How Sunscreen Prevents This)

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If you happen to like our videos and have a few bucks to spare to support our efforts, check out our Patreon page where we've got a variety of perks for our Patrons, including Simon's voice on your GPS and the ever requested Simon Whistler whistling packa
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UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere?

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The promise and pitfalls of using light to stop germs.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOWhen you think of disinfecting a space, what comes to mind? Wipes? Gels? Sprays? Maybe air purifiers or effective HVAC systems? All of these are great defe
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Why Are Birds Different Colors?

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There are thousands of species of birds and with great numbers come great biodiversity. Birds are among the most colorful animals on the planet so today we're taking a look at how birds use science to employ a wide range of chemical and physical tricks wh
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The Corona Effect: SEE it! | Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds | Earth Lab

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Death-defying aerial repairmen in the United States use ultraviolet cameras to seek out an invisible force that lurks unseen on power lines. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals The Doctors Are In
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What You Can't See on Jupiter With Your Natural Eyes

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How viewing Jupiter in infrared and ultraviolet can uncover its secrets.Click on the link https://thld.co/geologie_astrum1121 and take Geologie's free skincare quiz to save up to 50% off on your first purchase.Astrum merch now available! Apparel: https://
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Quantum Mechanics - Part 1: Crash Course Physics #43

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What is light? That is something that has plagued scientists for centuries. It behaves light a wave... and a particle... what? Is it both? In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini introduces to the idea of Quantum Mechanics and how it helps us under
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The World in UV

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UV cameras expose a hidden world and reveal the incompleteness of our perception The Physics Girl looks at sunscreen: https://youtu.be/GRD-xvlhGMc How to make sunscreen from scratch: https://youtu.be/lMXAY5F28L0 In summary, ultraviolet light interacts dif
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What Makes Something See-Through? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

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Why are some things see-through and others are not? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explain the physics behind transparency and the electromagnetic spectrum. How does transparency work? Learn about different wavelengths and what objects are tr
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Scientists think they've finally solved the mystery of the 'alien megastructure' star

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The mystery of the "alien megastructure" star may finally be settled. In 2015, a rumor spread about the star KIC 8462852. It was proposed that the star might harbor an alien race. The rumor stemmed from the star's unusually unstable brightness. One explan
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Did Comets Kickstart Life on Earth? — Speaking of Chemistry

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That's right. Comets may have helped seed life on Earth. Far out, right? Sarah Everts has the chemical clues that back up this out-of-this-world hypothesis. ↓↓More info and references below↓↓ Comet collisions may have helped seed life on Earth | C&EN http
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Making a Real-Life Glowstone With Magnesium in Dry Ice

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In this video I show you how bright magnesium fire is and how it releases ultraviolet light as well as bright white light. Then I show you why when you put magnesium in dry ice, it still burns.Get Your Experiment Box Here: https://theactionlab.com/Checkou
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How UV Causes Cancer and Aging

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UV at ground level is non-ionizing but it damages DNA and causes photoaging - how? Also, it turns out glass doesn't block all UV (specifically UVA passes through). This is something I learned filming with the UV camera inside. Special thanks to Dr. Hayley
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How To Solve Every Global Crisis

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Check out the heroes who saved the ozone layer at https://futureoflife.org/future-of-life-award/Lots of global problems seem intractable, but theres a formula for success that we can follow.LEARN MORE**************To learn more about this topic, start you
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How Do Anti-Aging Creams Work?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Want a younger, more perfect-looking you? Skin can stay firm and stretchy thanks to protein fibers called collagen and elastin in the tissue beneath the surface. But environmental factors like smoking or ultraviolet r
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How Different Animals See the World!

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In this video, we'll show you how animals see the world. Animals such as Dogs, Cats, Sharks, Snakes, Horses, Lizards, Fish, etc. These animal visions are based on Scientific Studies.How animals see the world is much different than you might think. For exa
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NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory: Year 7 Ultra HD (4k)

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The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has now captured nearly seven years worth of ultra-high resolution solar footage. This time lapse shows that full run from two of SDO's instruments. The large orange sun is visible light captured by HMI. The smaller go
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NASA | Blazar Bonanza

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A long time ago in a galaxy half the universe away, a flood of high-energy gamma rays began its journey to Earth. When they arrived in April, NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope caught the outburst, which helped two ground-based gamma-ray observatories
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The World's Most Unavoidable Carcinogen

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Out in the open air on a beautiful summer day, most people don’t realize that they’re bathing in the world's most common carcinogen – the sun's rays. Ultra violet (UV) rays to be exact. Let’s take a look at how UV ray
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There's Not REALLY A Hole In The Sun, But What Is It?

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Scientists recently observed coronal holes in the sun. Here's what they are and how they could affect you. Will Solar Storms Cause The Apocalypse? - http://bit.ly/29XZmQk Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: Understand
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How Radiation Changes Your DNA

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Radiation is all around us and a part of everyday life. But what exactly is it and what does it do to our bodies? Watch the premiere of Life After: Chernobyl, Tuesday, April 26 at 10/9c on Animal Planet! Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http:
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Could Increasing the Melanin In Your Skin Protect You From Cancer?

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Researchers are looking into the effects of raising melanin levels in skin to prevent melanoma. Here’s what you need to know. Two-Thirds of All Cancers Are Caused by One Thing: Your DNA - https://youtu.be/ZZUk0gF_-T4 Read More: Mammalian pigmentation is r
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Could Life On Earth Have Come From A Comet?

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What if alien DNA led to human existence? This amino acid recently found in comets gives us insight on our potential alien-relatives. Are We Sabotaging Our Search For Life On Mars? - http://bit.ly/29MAiYY Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bi
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This Is Not What Space Looks Like

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Amazing images of the far reaches of the universe are everywhere, but are they accurate? What does space really look like? Yes, Apollo Flew Through the Van Allen Belts Going to the Moon - https://youtu.be/bLtgS2_qxJk Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here
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The Fourth State of Matter Could Scrub Viruses From The Air

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Using cold plasma as an air purifier is not only safe, but can eliminate 99.9% of a test virus from the air...in a fraction of a second! According to research from University of Michigan, here's how it works.What Happens When a Human Gets Rabies? - https:
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Brown Dwarfs: Crash Course Astronomy #28

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While Jupiter is nowhere near massive enough to initiate fusion in its core, there are even more massive objects out there that fall just short of that achievement as well called brown dwarfs. Brown dwarfs, have a mass that places them between giant plane
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Aerogel Could Be the Key to Colonizing Mars, Here's How

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Silica aerogel is the lightest solid in the world, and it might be the key for sustaining a human colony on Mars. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist A human life on Mars would likely have
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The Worlds First Photo of Quantum Entanglement Could Disprove Einsteins Theory

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Einstein dubbed the idea of quantum entanglement as "spooky action at a distance." Now for the first time ever, scientists have taken a picture of it. Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylistTod
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What The Color Of A Star Reveals About Its Composition

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People have noticed this range of colors in the stars throughout history and its actually a pretty good indicator of a stars temperature, chemical composition and life stage. In this episode, we explore why stars sometimes change color and how to spot an
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Is WiFi Safe?

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You've probably heard that wireless internet (WiFi) is dangerous. But is it true? Lauren breaks it down. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network1.htm Share on Facebook: Share on Twitter: Subscribe: http://goo.gl
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The Extreme Physics Pushing Moores Law to the Next Level

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A look inside a new precision machine that wants to reinvent the chip making industry. »Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker »Watch more Focal Point |https://bit.ly/31Ms6mj An integrated circuit, or chip, is one of the biggest in
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Scientists Just Witnessed the Birth of a Heavy Element in Space

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The heaviest elements in our universe were just seen created in the heart of a kilonova after two neutron stars collided. Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylistThe three lightest elements in t
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How Space-Time Works When You Look At The Stars

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We're used to looking at everything around us unfolding in real time. But when we look at the stars, were actually looking at the past. We arent seeing the stars, or really anything in the universe, as they currently are. Were seeing things as they were.
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Can Stars Be Cold?

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Stars are hot, we know that, everyone knows that. But are there “cold stars”? It all depends on what you mean by the word “cold” and the word “star”. Support us at: http://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at: http://www.universetoday.com/ Follow
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The Snail-Smashing, Fish-Spearing, Eye-Popping Mantis Shrimp

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The killer punch of the mantis shrimp is the fastest strike in the animal kingdom, a skill that goes hand in hand with its extraordinary eyesight. They can see an invisible level of reality using polarized light, which could lead to a breakthrough in dete
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It took 10 YEARS (But it was worth it) - Amazing Science Gadgets/Toys 2

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This video contains many interesting science gadgets, satisfying science experiments, innovative science toys, amazing science toys/gadgets and many more DIY, handmade physics toys, gadgets available on amazon, etsy, educational innovations, kickstarter.S
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Unboxing the Universe

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What if everything in the universe came to your doorstep...in a box?! What The Physics is BACK! Future episodes will explore the universe—but first, let's unbox it. Subscribe: http://youtube.com/whatthephysics?sub... ↓Want more info?↓ SCIENTIFIC NOTES: Ex
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A Decade of Sun

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As of June 2020, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory — SDO — has now been watching the Sun non-stop for over a full decade. From its orbit in space around the Earth, SDO has gathered 425 million high-resolution images of the Sun, amassing
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Five Crazy Bridges For Animals

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