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MinuteEarth Explains: Space

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Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/2UGB30qCbvs.In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we travel beyond Earth and explore some of our favorite mysteries about space.These are the episodes featured in this com
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MinuteEarth Explains: Size

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In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we tackle the science of size.We originally created the videos in the MinuteEarth Explains series for another project. But we know that lots of people right now are looking for really good online education
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MinuteEarth Explains: Food

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In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we examine the weird world of what we like to eat.We originally created the videos in the MinuteEarth Explains series for another project. But we know that lots of people right now are looking for really g
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MinuteEarth Explains: Water

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Help support COVID-19 relief efforts every time you surf the web. Download the Tab For A Cause extension today at http://tabforacause.org/minuteearth2In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at one of Earths most critical - and uni
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MinuteEarth Explains: Stuff That...Isn't

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Help support COVID-19 relief efforts every time you surf the web. Download the Tab For A Cause extension today at http://tabforacause.org/minuteearth2In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we find out that lots of what we thought we knew about
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Extreme Weather | MinuteEarth Explains

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Thanks to Keeps for sponsoring this video. Go to https://keeps.com/minuteearth to learn more and to get 50% off your first order of hair loss treatment!In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at some of the most extreme weather on
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MinuteEarth Explains: Human Evolution

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Give Blinkist a try! https://www.blinkist.com/minuteearthIn this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we answer the question "why are you the way that you are?" And check out the Tree of Life Explorer! https://labs.minutelabs.io/Tree-of-Life-Explorer
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MinuteEarth Explains: Poop

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Check out our official TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@minuteearthIn this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we dive into one of our favorite topics, well at least our #2: poop.0:00 - Intro0:22 - Do Fetuses Poop?https://www.youtube.com/watc
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MinuteEarth Explains: Animal Winners and Losers

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Check out Brilliant (and get 20% off) here: https://brilliant.org/MinuteEarth/In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we keep score on the winners and losers of the animal kingdom.0:00 - Intro0:10 - Why Only Some Monkeys Have Awesome Tailshttps:
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Unintended Consequences | MinuteEarth Explains

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Check out Brilliant (and get 20% off) here: https://brilliant.org/MinuteEarth/In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we learn that for pretty much every action we humans take, theres an unintended consequence we didnt see coming.0:00 - Intro (w
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Former NASA Astronaut Explains How Food Is Different in Space | WIRED

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What's different about food in space? Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down all the differences between eating on Earth and eating in space. Is astronaut ice cream REALLY a thing? Who decides what food is brought to space? Can you eat burgers i
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Former NASA Astronaut Explains How Sleep Is Different in Space | WIRED

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What's different about sleeping in space? Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down all the differences between sleeping on Earth and sleeping in space. Is there a difference between sleeping upside down and sleeping right-side up? Do you get your
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NASA Flight Surgeon Explains How to Treat a Blood Clot in Space | WIRED

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Lets say youre on an interplanetary mission to Mars, millions of miles from the nearest hospital, and something in your body goes awry. Say, a routine body scan reveals a potentially life-threatening blood clot. What on Earth, or in space I guess, do you
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This Astronaut Explains How She Survived 6 Months In Space

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Samantha Cristoforetti spent a record-breaking 200 days onboard the International Space Station. Here, she tells us about her remarkable journey. Her book, Diary of an Apprentice Astronaut, is available for pre-order now: https://amzn.to/3fSMUjM In space
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4 Great Science Stories | MinuteEarth Directors' Picks

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Get 50% off your first month of any KiwiCo crate by going to http://www.kiwico.com/minuteearth50The writers/directors at MinuteEarth got together to share some of their favorite MinuteEarth videos.0:00 - Kate's Intro0:54 - Why Poor Places are More Diverse
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President Obama Explains Scott Kelly’s Year In Space

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President Barack Obama joins us today to discuss why astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year in space. Join the conversation on Twitter #ObamaOnDNews! Watch President Obama on Science Presents DNews every night this week at 9/8c on Science Channel. Catch up he
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Supercluster Explains: How Orbits Work

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Supercluster Explains is our video series that illuminates basic space science concepts using short, easy-to-understand animations. This episode explains a fundamental part of flying in outer space: Orbits. Music produced by badatsports. (Ari Trautmann an
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Supercluster Explains: Why Rockets Go Up

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Supercluster Explains is our video series that illuminates basic space science concepts using short, easy-to-understand animations. This episode explains the surprising reason why rockets go up.
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Climate Change: The View From MinuteEarth | #OursToLose

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Black Holes, Neutron Stars, and White Dwarfs (Collab. w/ MinuteEarth)

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Watch the MinuteEarth video here – I PROMISE it's really really really good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAI1N96t8Vk MinutePhysics & MinuteEarth are on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/minutephysics and http://www.patreon.com/minuteearth This video is
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How a space suit is the world's smallest space craft | Horizon: Space Junk | Earth Lab

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Learn how complex a space suit needs to be in order to keep an astronaut alive in space. Subscribe to Earth Lab for more fascinating science videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of B
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Watch 1000 Lego astronauts soar to the edge of space on 'mini space-shuttle'

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A high-altitude balloon carried a mini space-shuttle with 1000 Legonauts to the edge of space. Three flights were conducted from an airport in Slovakia. The balloon burst at an altitude of 21 miles (34 kilometers) and then the landing platform returned to
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Null Space and Column Space Basis

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Figuring out the null space and a basis of a column space for a matrix More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=_uTAdf_AsfQ
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The Sokol Space Suit: Helen Sharman On Being In Space

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A space suit is a carefully engineered cocoon, designed to protect an astronaut from the perils of the abyss. Helen Sharman walks us through the suit she trusted with her life when she went into space. Day 6 of our advent calendar, A Place Called Space: h
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Space Station 20th: longest continuous timelapse from space

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Since the very first module Zarya launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome on 20 November 1998, the International Space Station has delivered a whole new perspective on this planet we call home. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of international collaboration and
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Billion Dollar Space Tracking System | Horizon: Space Junk | Earth Lab

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Discover NASA's Space Fence, a billion-dollar system designed to prevent collisions and monitor space junk. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthV
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Can We Use Space Lasers To Clean Up Space Junk?

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How do we get rid of space junk? Here's how scientists are planning to zap away debris and de-clutter space! Could You Get Hit By Falling Space Junk? - http://bit.ly/28SDo19 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: The Mad
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In Space Everyone Can Hear You Poop | Video

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The suction fan on the Space Station potty is so loud that, well, everyone knows when you ‘go.’ Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti explains how to turn on that fan and how-to use the International Space Station toilet. -- Doing Your Hair
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Scientist Explains How Moon Mining Would Work | WIRED

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WIRED speaks with Angel Abbud-Madrid, the Director of the Center for Space Resources at the Colorado School of Mines, to find out just how lunar mining would work.Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Also, check out the free
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Tour from Space: Inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft on Its Way to the Space Station

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In this video, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley take viewers on a tour of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft that will take them on a 19-hour-journey to their new home in orbit. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft success
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Space School- Strange Things In Space

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Far beyond Earth in the endless expanses of space, mysterious objects are hiding: black holes, quasars and dark matter.
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Former CIA Chief Explains How Spies Use Disguises | WIRED

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Former Chief of Disguise for the CIA, Jonna Mendez, explains how disguises are used in the CIA, and what aspects to the deception make for an effective disguise. You can watch new episodes of WIRED MASTERMINDS on your smart TV. https://www.wired.com/brand
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An Expert Explains How To Control Wildfires In California

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California wildfires are getting worse. In fact, six of the states most destructive wildfires occurred in the last four years. To lower the risk of igniting more fires, the electric company PG&E cut off power for thousands of people in Northern California
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Astronomer Explains How SETI Searches for Aliens | WIRED

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Is there any life beyond Earth? SETI Institute Director Emeritus Jill Tarter believes we will find that answer in the 21st century. Jill explains the science and logistics that goes into searching for extra-terrestrial life, and the reasons why there's st
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Filming Animals From Space Leads to Incredible Discovery | Earth From Space | BBC Earth

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Satellites filming animals from space lead to unexpected discoveries, from a seal birth to a colony of albatrosses and penguins. Watch more of Earth From Space: https://bbc.in/2VMchcYSubscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit
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Doctor Explains What You Need to Know About Wearing Masks for Covid-19 | Cause + Control | WIRED

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There's a lot of conflicting information when it comes to wearing masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Seema Yasmin explains everything we need to know about wearing masks. Should we be wearing masks? What kinds of masks should we wear? Ca
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Astrophysicist Explains Gravity in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, is asked to explain the concept of gravity to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Levin is the Claire Tow Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia U
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James Webb Space Telescope first full color image unveiled by President Biden

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On Jun 11, 2022, President Joe Biden unveiled the first deep field image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, galaxy cluster SMACS 0723. NASA administrator Bill Nelson explains the image. -- Pres. Biden unveils James Webb Space Telescope's ultradee
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Bug Expert Explains Why Cicadas Are So Loud | WIRED

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Why are cicadas so freakin' loud? Entomologist Samuel Ramsey has the answers. Dr. Sammy explains why it's so important for cicadas to gather in large groups and make lots of noise.Check out Sammy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsammytweets?lang=enor Ins
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Minecraft - Space Den - Space Base (4)

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Welcome to Space Den. In this series, Sqaishey and I survive, explore and build in our lunar home. I hope you enjoy. Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEZiAg2bYC7kxNg5rwfcH8RQbsBkBxi__Sqaishey's channel - https://www.youtube.com/sqaishey T
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Minecraft - Space Den - Space Cows! (Again) (20)

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Welcome to Space Den. In this series, Sqaishey and I survive, explore and build in our lunar home. I hope you enjoy. Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEZiAg2bYC7kxNg5rwfcH8RQbsBkBxi__Sqaishey's channel - https://www.youtube.com/sqaishey T
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Carl Sagan explains how Eratostenes knows the earth is curve

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Carl Sagan explains how Eratostenes knows the earth is curve. Extract from: "Cosmos Episode 1: The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean". Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_uSLgq0Kt0 thanks to Hernán Gil.
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Bill Nye Explains the Science Behind Solar Sailing | WIRED

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On June 25, the Planetary Society's LightSail 2 hitched a ride into orbit on board SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket. The solar sail is propelled only by sunlight, and its technology holds promise for early detection of major events in space, as well as travel
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What happens when Space Junk collides? | Horizon: Space Junk | Earth Lab

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The Kessler Syndrome - the equation to measure what happens when space junk collides and litters our upper atmosphere with space debris. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: htt
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Telescopes in Space! | How We Study Space | SciShow Kids

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Teachers and parents: scroll down to check out the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for this episode!Anthony and Squeaks find out how you can put telescopes in different places to help you see further away and get better pictures of things in spac
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Musician Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty ft. Jacob Collier & Herbie Hancock | WIRED

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23-year-old musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier explains the concept of harmony to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a professional, and jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on Yo
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Total Solar Eclipse: 360 VR Video Seen From Space | Earth From Space | BBC Earth

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Get closer than ever to a total solar eclipse and observe it from all possible angles in this stunning virtual reality video. A collaboration with sentintospace.comSubscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlay
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Null Space 2: Calculating the null space of a matrix

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Calculating the null space of a matrix More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=qvyboGryeA8
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The Incredible Collaboration Behind The International Space Station - Tien Nguyen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-incredible-collaboration-behind-the-international-space-station-tien-nguyen The International Space Station is roughly the size of a six-bedroom house and weighs more than 320 cars -- it's so large that no s
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Engineer Explains Every Roller Coaster | A World of Difference | WIRED

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In this edition of "A World of Difference," Korey Kiepert, owner and engineer with The Gravity Group, goes through the 8 main types of roller coasters and breaks down how they work as well as the decisions behind why they get built in the first place. Kor
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Body Language Expert Explains How to Show Confidence | WIRED

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Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro explains how we can project confidence through our body language. Joe takes a look at various celebrities and politicians and demonstrates the things that they do that can help them appear more confide
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Sleep Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Sleep scientist Aric A. Prather, PhD, is challenged to explain the topic of sleep to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. What are some of the causes and consequences of insufficient sleep? Aric explains a
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Former Secret Service Agent Explains How to Detect Counterfeit Money | Tradecraft | WIRED

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Former Secret Service Agent Jonathan Wackrow explains how the Service keeps counterfeit currency out of circulation. The Secret Service was installed to combat counterfeit money during the Civil War, and the Service still to this day works tirelessly to s
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Neuroscientist Explains the Laurel vs. Yanny Phenomenon | WIRED

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The Laurel vs. Yanny debate is taking the internet by storm. WIRED's Louise Matsakis speaks with Tyler Perrachione, PhD, about why certain people hear Laurel when playing the now-infamous audio clip and others hear Yanny. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED
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Chalkboard Artist Explains Her Process | Epicurious

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Ever notice the intricate chalkboard art behind our experts in Price Points? Well, chalkboard artist Ro Knight is here to break down how she makes those incredible pieces of art, from the type of chalk she uses to where she begins. Follow Ro on Instagram:
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Space Law-What Laws Are There In Space?

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No country owns space, so are there laws there? Spoiler alert: yes. What laws are there? Well watch this video to find out. (It's complicated) Email: WendoverProductions@gmail.com Twitter: @WendoverPro Attributions: Images provided by Wiki Commons Images
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How Quantum Mechanics Explains Global Warming - Lieven Scheire

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-quantum-mechanics-explains-global-warming-lieven-scheire You've probably heard that carbon dioxide is warming the Earth. But how exactly is it doing it? Lieven Scheire uses a rainbow, a light bulb and a bit
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Researcher Explains Deepfake Videos | WIRED

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Sam Gregory, program director at the human rights nonprofit WITNESS, talks with WIRED senior writer Tom Simonite about the implications of Deepfake videos and how we can adjust to this new and improving technology.Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTu
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What Happens to You in Space without a Space Suit?

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THE QUICK AND THE CURIOUS http://www.sciencechannelgo.com Without a suit, space is not a friendly place. The good news is you would pass out so quickly, you would't be awake to witness your impending demise. Subscribe to Science Channel: http://bit.ly/Sub
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Surgeon Explains How to Apply Stitches | WIRED

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Trauma surgeon Annie Onishi shows WIRED contributor Peter Rubin how to tie various forms of surgical knots. Annie demonstrates the techniques behind a one-handed knot using different types of sutures that are typically used for various parts of the human
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Former FBI Agent Explains How to Detect Lying & Deception | Tradecraft | WIRED

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There are a number of myths about detecting deception. Fidgeting, looking away, touching your mouth, all of these things are commonly thought to be practices that indicate deception. Jim Clemente, former Supervisory Special Agent for the FBI, explains why
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Scientist Explains How Unsinkable Metal Works | WIRED

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This piece of metal is unsinkable. WIRED's Matt Simon spoke with the inventor, Chunlei Guo, about how the superhydrophobic material was created and how it could help prevent disasters at sea. Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http://wrd.cm/15fP
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Doctor Explains How Sunscreen Affects Your Body | WIRED

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A recent F.D.A. study shows that certain chemicals in some sunscreens can seep into and remain in people's blood. To find out what that means for staying safe in the sun, WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with dermatologist Dr. Kanade Shinkai. Still havent su
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Accent Expert Explains Similarities Between Different Accents | WIRED

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Many accents from different parts of the English-speaking world actually have a ton of similarities. Dialect coach Erik Singer talks about how this happens, and breaks down which mouth and tongue shapes correlate to the sounds we hear.Still havent subscri
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Pyrotechnics Pro Explains the Art of a Massive Fireworks Show | WIRED

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Ever wonder how those massive fireworks spectacles get off the ground? Pyrotechnics pro Jim Souza has you covered. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through though
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Forensics Expert Explains How to Lift Fingerprints | WIRED

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Crime scene analyst Matthew Steiner shows WIRED staff writer Louise Matsakis how to lift fingerprints off a variety of different surfaces. Is it easier to lift fingerprints off of a golf ball or a doorknob? Watch and find out!Still havent subscribed to WI
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Scientist Explains Climate Change Using Maps | WIRED

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A new interactive map from researchers at the University of Maryland shows how cities might be transformed by climate change. WIRED's Matt Simon talks with environmental scientist Matt Fitzpatrick about the map and why San Francisco could feel like Los An
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Scientist Explains Why Dogs Can Smell Better Than Robots | WIRED

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Dogs can smell explosives like landmines, and detect medical conditions including seizures, diabetes, and many forms of cancer -- with up to 98% accuracy. Inventor Andreas Mershin wants to replicate that -- and put a nose in every cell phone. WIRED's Emil
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NASA Explains Moon Return Plans in Stunning Animated Short

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NASA intends to return to the moon to stay. The infrastructure needed to make it possible is explained. Narrated by 'Star Wars' actress Kelly Marie Tran. -- Learn More About NASA's Artemis Program: https://www.space.com/artemis-program.html Credit: NASA
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Scientist Explains Viral Fish Cannon Video | WIRED

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Fisheries researcher Alison Colotelo talks with WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez about the viral fish tube, and why fish transportation isn't as easy as you might think.Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Get more incredible stories
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Harold McGee Explains The Wonders Of Salt

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Food scientist Harold McGee explains how food would be lost without salt. Check out our website: http://www.mindofachef.com/ Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/1Erevk1 Download and stream the episodes: https://mindofachef.vhx.tv/ PBS series The Mind
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Scientist Explains How to Levitate Objects With Sound | WIRED

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Believe it or not, levitating objects aren't just the stuff of science fiction and magic shows. There are actually many different forms of levitation including something called acoustic levitation, which uses powerful sound waves to trap objects in mid-ai
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Physicist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll, PhD, is challenged to explain the concept of dimensions to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Get mo
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Neuroscientist Explains Why These Rats Drive Tiny Cars | WIRED

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There's the rat race, and then there are these lab rats who learned to drive tiny cars. WIRED's Matt Simon talked with neuroscientist Kelly Lambert about what her driving rodent experiment can teach us about neuroplasticity and learning new skills.Still h
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Scientist Explains How Some People Need Only 4 Hours of Sleep | WIRED

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Researcher Ying-Hui Fu has found two rare genes that allow some people to be "natural short sleepers" who feel rested after a mere 4 or 5 hours per night. WIRED's Arielle Pardes sat down with Dr. Fu to discuss her findings.Still havent subscribed to WIRED
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Quantum Computing Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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WIRED has challenged IBM's Dr. Talia Gershon (Senior Manager, Quantum Research) to explain quantum computing to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and a professional. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►►
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Blockchain Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Blockchain, the key technology behind Bitcoin, is a new network that helps decentralize trade, and allows for more peer-to-peer transactions. WIRED challenged political scientist and blockchain researcher Bettina Warburg to explain blockchain technology t
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Nuclear Historian Explains How a Chernobyl-Like Disaster Could Happen Again | WIRED

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HBO's historical mini-series Chernobyl has renewed interest in the Soviet-era nuclear disaster. WIRED's Emily Dreyfuss discusses the safety of US nuclear power and waste with nuclear historian Kate Brown.Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http:/
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A neuroscientist explains how exercise can make you smarter

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Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at NYU and the the author of “Healthy Brain, Happy Life.” Here, she explains the positive effects of exercising to the brain. Following is a transcript of
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A Trip Through Space To Calculate Distance - Heather Tunnell

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-trip-through-space-to-calculate-distance-heather-tunnell Imagine two aliens racing across outer space to their moon. Who can we deem the fastest alien? With DIRT -- or the equation Distance = Rate x Time -- we
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How Deforestation Looks From Space | Earth From Space | BBC Earth

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A timelapse showing the devastating effects of deforestation of the Amazon forest and Madagascar, caught from satellites. Watch more of Earth From Space: https://bbc.in/2VMchcYSubscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/Pla
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An astrophysicist explains the first JWST science images

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The first science images from JWST are absolutely spectacular, but what are we seeing in them and what can learn from them? I've been at the National Astronomy Meeting at the University of Warwick all week with 500 of my fellow astronomers, and we've been
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Researcher Explains Why Cats May Like Their Owners as Much as Dogs | WIRED

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Cats are famously temperamental and are generally considered to be less loyal and social than dogs. But recent research suggests that cats actually have similar levels of attachment to their human caregivers as dogs and infants. WIRED's Arielle Pardes spo
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Astronomer Explains How NASA Detects Asteroids | WIRED

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It's the end of the world in "Don't Look Up," and it's all thanks to a comet heading straight towards Earth. Dr. Amy Mainzer, a science consultant on "Don't Look Up," breaks down a few scenes from the film and explores the science behind near-Earth object
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Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language | Tradecraft | WIRED

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Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. What does it mean when we fold our arms? Why do we interlace our fingers? Can a poker player actually hide their body language? Check out Joe's
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Laser Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Donna Strickland, PhD, winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics and a professor at the University of Waterloo, is challenged to explain lasers to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.Still havent subscribe
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Security researcher and computer hacker Samy Kamkar is asked to explain the concept of computer hacking to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Samy Kamkar is a multidisciplinary engineer, security researc
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Biologist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty - CRISPR | WIRED

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Nanotechnology Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Dimensions

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Computer Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Why LA Destroyed Its World-Class Transit System - Cheddar Explains

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Heres a sentence that makes you think: Los Angeles used to have one of the best mass transit systems in the world. But today, the city of Angels is known for its terrible traffic and poor public transit. In the early 20th century, LA relied on streetcars:
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Is There Gravity In Space?

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If you've seen footage from the International Space Station or any of the space shuttle missions, you know that astronauts float around as they orbit the Earth. Why is that? Is it because the gravitational force on them is zero in space? (Or nearly zero?)
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Why These Lasers Are Too Powerful to Use in Space

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Many countries have proposed developing giant lasers to shoot space junk into such tiny pieces so that they will no longer pose a threat to important spacecraft like the International Space Station. But, are space lasers really a thing? How Much Accelerat
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The Crazy Plan to Deliver the First Baby in Space

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A startup has announced plans to send a pregnant woman to space to give birth. Will this be the first baby born in space? Apollo Episode 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uyTgdzH7u4&index=2&list=PL6uC-XGZC7X6t9SWSCN0ETF6HWcxy6bVc Read More: Imagine Giv
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Honey in space

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2019-05-14 - CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques takes advantage of microgravity in space to play with honey. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA) Useful Links Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques - Mission: http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition5
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The Best Space Facts Had Me Staring at the Night Sky for Hours

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Could we survive prolonged space travel?

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Harvard negotiator explains how to argue | Dan Shapiro

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Dan Shapiro, the head of Harvard’s International Negotiation program, shares 3 keys to a better argument. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Get smarter, faster with our play
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Can explosions work in space?

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The most exciting SciFi movies have tons of space explosions. But how effective would explosions be in outer space with no atmosphere to carry the blast wave? Could a hypothetical explosion hurt you in space? Check out Joe Hanson's video on It's Okay to b
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Who Won The Space Race? - Jeff Steers

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Space Shuttle Thermal Tile Demonstration

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What Drugs Do You Need to Survive in Space?

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How Close Are We To Space Tourism?

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What to Do About Space Debris?

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There are over 18,000 artificial objects tracked orbiting our planet. How did they get there and how do we get rid of them? Hugh Lewis explains the problem of space debris. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitt
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Visit The Edge of Space In Your Lifetime

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Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Space Myths | WIRED

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Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about space. Is there any sound in space? Does space smell like burnt steak? Is NASA working on warp speed? ONE STRANGE ROCK airs Mondays at 10/9c on National Geographic. Still
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Is Quantum Tunneling Faster Than Light? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Start your Audible trial today: http://www.audible.com/spacetime Hello from the other side. In this episode find out how quanta can can move through solid objects. Get your own Space Time tshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Faceboo
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This 19-year-old can keep astronauts safe from space junk

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Space debris is a growing threat to space exploration. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO When 15-year-old Amber Yang first heard about space trash it gave her nightmares. How could such an imminent threat to space exploration be left on the b
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The Best Vintage Space Footage

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Free Falling In Outer Space - Matt J. Carlson

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Plants In Space!

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Gyroscopes form an important in keeping the International Space Station and satellites pointing the right way as they orbit our planet. ESA astronaut Tim Peake shows how gyroscopes can be used to keep spacecraft stable during his six-month Principia missi
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Researchers are growing radishes aboard the International Space Station as a part of the Plant Habitat-02 experiment. The experiment tests radishes growing in different types of light and soils as part of ongoing efforts to produce food in space. Radishes
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Could You Get Hit By Falling Space Junk?

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Space Is Dangerous! Just Look at What It Does to Astronauts’ Brains…

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We’re learning about what space does to our bodies, but what about our brains? MRI scans of astronauts revealed some worrying results. What Does Radiation Poisoning Do to Your Body? - https://youtu.be/hhUuFCrDOlw Read More: Effects of Spaceflight on Astro
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How Science Explains Monster Waves

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Rogue waves - enormous, spontaneous surface waves in the open ocean - were once the tall tales of sailors. They are waves that reach 2-3x taller than the largest average waves in the area, reaching heights of 75 – 100ft. With the help of a ESA satellite s
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Science explains: CRISPR diagnostics

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A home test for Zika? CRISPR may make it possible. How can CRISPR/Cas being used for diagnostics in the lab or even in the field? Read the papers: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6387/436 http://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6387/439 http:/
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How Much Plastic Is Really In Our Bodies? - Cheddar Explains

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Plastic has become the face of global pollution. To date, humans have produced 8.3 billion metric tons of it. Once discarded, plastic doesnt biodegrade. Instead, it fragments into microplastics smaller than the size of a sesame seed and further into nanop
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Paul McCartney Explains Blackbird

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Is Space Trying To Kill Us? - Ron Shaneyfelt

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Scientists Impaled Space Junk With a Harpoon, Here’s Why That Matters

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What Is The Shape of Space?

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If we don't clean up space debris, it could become impossible to leave Earth's atmosphere. Luckily, scientists have a plan. Well, lots of plans. NASA's Plan To Use A Giant Magnet To Make Mars Habitable - https://youtu.be/5XnpU9ZMFEg Sign Up For The Seeker
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An Apollo Astronaut Explains What It Was Like To Work On The Moon

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Harold McGee Explains How Spice Works

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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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Junk Log 034 | A Space Debris Short Story

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SpaceX Just Sent Algae to the ISS, Here's How It'll Power Deep Space Missions

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WIRED writer Louise Matsakis explains how she goes about covering a research paper on multi-person brain-to-brain interfaces. A brain interface is a way for people to communicate with each other only using their minds. Louise goes through all the steps sh
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24 Of The Most Famous Space Launches Ever

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Space is cool. From the first-ever photo of Earth from beyond our atmosphere, to the Apollo missions, to the Falcon Heavy test launch, humanity has seen some incredible spacecraft launch toward the stars. Here are 24 famous rockets and space shuttles as t
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How Close Are We to Launching the James Webb Space Telescope?

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The James Webb Space Telescope will allow us to see further into space than ever before, and its discoveries are expected to revolutionize astronomy. So, how close are we to finally launching it? How Close Are We? Season 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Why Astronauts Need Robots In Space

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Sending astronauts to space is a dangerous and costly affair, but what about robot astronauts? DNews got a chance to visit the Johnson Space Center and interview one of the engineers behind the future of our space program. The Martian releases digitally o
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The Fundamentals Of Space-time: Part 1 - Andrew Pontzen And Tom Whyntie

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Space is Full of Junk. Heres How to Clean It Up

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Why we need all-new space suits to survive Mars

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Not all space suits are created equal! Verge space reporter Loren Grush tries on a prototype suit that’s custom-made for survival on the Moon, and a totally different model for Mars. It isn’t easy. This video is part of the Verge’s Space Craft series, and
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NASA Images Aren’t Always Real, This Is How Space Artists Create Them

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We go inside NASA's art department, where galaxies, star systems, and black holes are visualized. A.I. Is Monitoring You Right Now and Here’s How It's Using Your Data https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpybityrXfs Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/DNew
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Mercury Rising: America's First Steps Into Space

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In 1959, Project Mercury became the United States' maiden space programme. This is the story of that programme, told through beautiful archive footage. Visit http://rigb.org/advent for your daily instalment in the Ri advent calendar, A Place Called Space.
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How To Drink Coffee In Space

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You can learn more at https://curiositystream.com/smart SUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below I love coffee. Like, a lot. You know who else loves coffee? Astronauts! And also the people who help them do aw
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Where Does Space Actually Start?

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Where does the atmosphere end and space begin? The answer's not so simple. This Is Not What Space Looks Like - https://youtu.be/N5rZ9E72zbI Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Special thanks to Squarespace for supporting Seeker.
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This one-of-a-kind rocket is designed to reach space in just 5 minutes

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This rocket is about to change space travel. The Haas 2CA rocket is designed by the ARCA Space Corporation. It's set to be the cheapest rocket of its kind, and could get to space faster and cheaper than similar rockets, today. Read more: http://www.busine
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I went to space and discovered an enormous lie | Ron Garan

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What astronaut Ron Garan saw in space changed his life forever heres what it taught him. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Neil deGrasse Tyson: 3 mind-blowing space facts
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How To Weigh A Fart | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Want to ask some sort of crazy question about Space?: Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com EVER WANTED TO WEIGH A FART? Well, it isn't easy, but Gabe from PBS Space Time walks us throug
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Time-Lapse: 7 Amazing Views Of Earth From Space

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From a million miles away—literally—a camera and telescope called EPIC has captured a year’s worth of snapshots of the fully lit Earth and recorded some extraordinary moments, including an eclipse and two lunar transits. The camera is part of the Deep Spa
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Recently, astronauts were able to grow and eat lettuce in space! How was this possible? Help support DNews by completing this one-question survey http://bit.ly/dnewssurvey Read More: Meals Ready to Eat: Expedition 44 Crew Members Sample Leafy Greens Grown
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An Autistic Child Explains Autism (Explosions in His Mind)

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Riley is diagnosed with autism and says it is like having "explosions in his mind." He was nonverbal until age 5 and would frequently sneak out of his house to look at the stars. Now able to speak, Riley shares that while stargazing he has always fantasiz
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How Do Bikes Stay Up? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains

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How do bikes stay up? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly learn the physics behind what makes riding a bicycle possible.How do bikes and motorcycles stay up? Learn about gyroscopic and angular momentum. Is the gyroscopic force the
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The Three-Body Problem

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Stanford engineers design a robotic gripper for cleaning up space debris

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Researchers combine gecko-inspired adhesives and a custom robotic gripper to create a device for grabbing space debris. They tested their gripper in multiple zero gravity settings, including the International Space Station. Music: "Airglow" by Stellardron
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The Extreme Environments Where Astronauts Train For Space

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We all know astronauts have an exciting and dangerous job, but what kind of extreme lengths do they go to to train for space? What Does Space Smell Like? - https://youtu.be/Dn23GbsWJjE Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read Mo
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How Many People Have Died in Space?

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Space is an incredibly dangerous place. Between the explosions during launches, reentries and transit, how many people have died in space? It's probably less than you think. How Quickly Did the Crew of Apollo 13 Know They'd Lost the Moon? - https://youtu.
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An Inhabitable 'Bouncy Castle' Is Headed Into Space

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On April 8, SpaceX will launch an inflatable, inhabitable bouncy castle to the International Space Station and it may be the start of the first hotel chain in Space. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 CONNECT WITH WIRED
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Can Anyone Own Outer Space?

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Countries have been fighting for their stake in outer space since the 1950s, but who regulates space travel? And who owns space? What Is Space Regulation Doing For You? ►►►► http://bit.ly/1SwvmLE Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly
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Fighting Against Her Friends | CLEOPATRA IN SPACE

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When Brians body is stolen by an artificial intelligence working for Octavian, Cleo and Akila fight against the clock to get their friend back. Get ready for an out of this world, galactic space battle in all new episodes of Cleopatra in Space, now stream
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Duke Professor Explains the Limitations of the Human Body | WIRED

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To find just how far the human body can be pushed researchers studied athletes who ran six marathons a week over months and compared their energy intake and expenditure data to those of other athletes, workers, and pregnant women. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez
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Biophilia Expert Explains How to Pick the Right Office Plants | WSJ

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Research shows that exposure to nature, even indoors, can help reduce stress. Biophilia expert Rebecca Bullene shows you how to pick the perfect plants (like the ZZ and the sansevieria) for your office and the best ways to take care of them.Photo: Natalia
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Albert Einstein explains his famous formula E=mc2

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Albert Einstein talks about the famous formula he discovered that led to the discovery of atomic energy and the atomic bomb.
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The Science Behind The World's Fastest Shoe - Cheddar Explains

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Nike introduced the Vaporfly in the 2016 Olympics to Nike-sponsored athletes, three of whom took the top spots in marathon events. Since then, the shoe has been the weapon of choice of elite athletes like those competing in the 2022 Boston Marathon. Why?
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Why CVS Receipts Are Intentionally, Ridiculously Long - Cheddar Explains

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Ever walk into a CVS to pick up some gum, maybe some Chapstick, only to get hit with a ridiculously long receipt? Its no secret that most CVS purchases come with these comically long receipts. But what might surprise you is that these long receipts are pa
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Mathematician Explains Infinity in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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While the concept of infinity may seem mysterious, mathematicians have developed processes to reason the strange properties of infinity. Mathematician Emily Riehl has been challenged to explain infinity to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college st
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The International Date Line

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What is the International Date Line? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the history and purpose of the IDL. How do we know we needed a date line? Find out how the need for an international date line was discovered and why it was an acc
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

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Why do clocks go clockwise? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice ponder about the way we tell our time and more. We think about time geometrically and the history of timekeeping with sundials. What if timekeeping had been invented in the southern h
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Space Unicorn - Parry Gripp and Brianne Drouhard

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Get your Official Space Unicorn Plush Mascot here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PQXNRHR/ All artwork and animation by Brianne Drouhard (except for the Baby Space Demon by Will Feng). Brianne Drouhard - http://potatofarmgirl.blogspot.com - https://www.yout
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Probability From Compound Sample Space

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Probability from compound sample space
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LISA | The Biggest Space Mission Ever

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The Lisa mission will be really cool, I look at all the reasons why.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/domainofscienceDFTBA Store: https://store.dftba.com/collections/domain-of-science RedBubble Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/DominicWallimanThe Eur
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How does the International Space Station work?

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Help me make more videos: www.patreon.com/JaredOwenAnimations The International Space Station is the largest man made object in space. It was built in pieces and then launched into space and assembled in orbit. In this video we'll go over some background
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The Fundamentals Of Space-time: Part 2 - Andrew Pontzen And Tom Whyntie

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-fundamentals-of-space-time-part-2-andrew-pontzen-and-tom-whyntie View part 1 here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-fundamentals-of-space-time-part-1-andrew-pontzen-and-tom-whyntie View part 3 here: http://ed.t
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Living In Space: An Astronaut's Perspective

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Four seasoned astronauts recall what life in space is really like. Helen Sharman, Michael Barratt, Daniel Tani and Jean-Francois Clervoy talk about weightlessness, space walks, and coming home. Day 18 of our advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent Watch t
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Prepositions Of Space | Prepositions | The Parts Of Speech | Grammar

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Some prepositions help describe relationships between objects and their locations in space. David explains how! Practice this yourself on Khan Academy right now: https://www.khanacademy.org/the-preposition/e/prepositions-about-time-and-space Watch the nex
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What Does Earth Look Like From Space? An Astronaut's Perspective

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What’s it like to see our planet from above? To gaze upon the Earth from beyond our atmosphere? Four seasoned astronauts, Helen Sharman, Daniel Tani, Michael Barratt and Jean-Francois Clervoy, recall that unique experience. Day 8 of our advent calendar, A
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Sending Nickelodeon Slime to SPACE | Nickipedia

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Nickelodeon YT https://www.youtube.com/user/NickelodeonShare This Video: https://youtu.be/KXVgKImnA_YGround breaking science news, Nickelodeon has put SLIME IN SPACE!! This project has been in the works for almost four years now and on July 25th at 6:01PM
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This Is A Film About The James Webb Space Telescope

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The James Webb Space Telescope is about to be LAUNCHED INTO SPACE. Once it's there, it will see much farther into the depths of the universe than we have ever seen before, giving us a look at what's happened out there billions of year ago! What will we fi
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James Webb Space Telescope Launch Official NASA Broadcast

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Watch the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope—the most powerful space telescope ever made. This mission launched at 7:20 a.m. EST (12:20 UTC), Dec. 25, 2021, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Follow the t
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What Will The James Webb Space Telescope Find?

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What Will The James Webb Space Telescope Find? Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3f1R7Rd Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hHC5l1 Facebook: https://bit.ly/304oRJp #perception #space #universe #jwst #james #webb #telescope
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Will Mars Or Venus Kill You First? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Which is the deadlier planet: Mars or Venus? And be sure to order your PBS Space Time t-shirt. http://store.dftba.com/collections/space-time Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment
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5-Year-Olds Ask An Astronaut What It’s Like To Be In Outer Space

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Why don’t space shuttles float away? How do you know when to go to sleep? Astronaut Kjell Lindgren answers questions about life in space from a few intrepid kindergartners. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 CONNECT WIT
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Why the James Webb Space Telescope looks like that

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A NASA astrophysicist explains humanitys big new toySubscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOAfter 25 years and nearly $10 billion, the James Webb Space Telescope has finally left planet Earth. Billed as a succ
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How Virgin Galactic Plans to Send You to Space | Countdown to Launch

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Space tourism is the next great frontier for mankind and Virgin Galactic is at the forefront with its innovative space planes. Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Countdown to Launch: http://bit.ly/CTLplaylist For years, Virgin Ga
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Computer Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Moravec's paradox is the observation that many things that are difficult to do for robots to do come easily to humans, and vice versa. Stanford University professor Chelsea Finn has been tasked to explain this concept to 5 different people; a child, a tee
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Why New Yorkers Insisted On a "Worse" Subway Map - Cheddar Explains

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Simplified metro system maps have been adopted by cities around the world, but when New York City tried to follow suit the public pushback forced a reversal. We dive into why New Yorkers insisted on using a "worse" subway map instead of the one that was w
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Computer Scientist Explains Fractals in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Computer scientist Keenan Crane, PhD, is asked to explain fractals to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast
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UMass Professor Explains the Internet in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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The internet is the most technically complex system humanity has ever built. Jim Kurose, Professor at UMass Amherst, has been challenged to explain the internet to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Stil
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Former Uber exec explains how to turn failure into innovation | Emil Michael

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Youre not punished for failing, youre punished for not trying. Former Uber exec Emil Michael on how to truly achieve success. Looking to bring Emil Michaels insights to leaders across your company? Great. This video is part of an 11-part expert class on e
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Harvard Professor Explains Algorithms in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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From the physical world to the virtual world, algorithms are seemingly everywhere. David J. Malan, Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University, has been challenged to explain the science of algorithms to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a coll
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What Happens During a Space Walk - with Kevin Fong and Dan Tani

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Space walks are one of the most dangerous things an astronaut must face - clear communication between the astronauts out in space, inside the International Space Station and engineers on the ground at Mission Control is critical. In this clip from the 201
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What does a solar eclipse look like from the edge of space? | Hyperlapse at 165,000 feet

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In August 2017 we travelled to Wyoming to film a solar eclipse. We launched a high altitude weather balloon filled with helium to an altitude exceeding 50km, timing the apex of the flight to coincide with totality. Using a series of cameras aligned with n
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The Physics Of Space Battles

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How scientifically accurate is your favorite sci-fi space battle? Subscribe to It’s Okay To Be Smart: http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jtotheizzoe Follow on Tumblr: http://www.itsokaytobesmart.c
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Animals that can survive in space and an apocalypse

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Animals that can survive in outer space, a nuclear war and an apocalypse.If you were to place an animal in the vacuum of space, after only 10 seconds, the water and blood in its body would boil, the saliva in its mouth would vaporize, and this would cause

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