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Minerals, Crystals, & Gems

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What’s the difference between minerals, crystals, rocks, and gems? In this lesson students will learn what these substances are and how they naturally form.

Are Asteroids Dangerous?

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A sample of Bennu could tell us exactly how threatening this near-Earth asteroid is, and how we defend ourselves against it.

Stars, Constellations, and More

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By the end of this science lesson, students will be able to describe the characteristics of stars and constellations.

If you had the chance to be immortal, would you take it?

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Explore different philosophers’ ideas on immortality and dig into their theories about the positives and negatives of eternal life.

Why Grass Grows Better Under Trampolines

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If you’ve ever owned a backyard trampoline –or jumped on someone else’s– you might have noticed that the grass underneath it is longer and lusher than the grass in the rest of the yard. It’s not just that that grass isn’t getting mowed… in fact, when it does get mowed, you can see the weird effect even better! Instead there's something else –something shadier– going on here.

Glowing Turmeric Experiment

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Today we are going to learn about one very special fluorescent spice with my glowing jellyfish experiment.

Dinosaur Pee?

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Today we continue our exploration of the water cycle by drinking some dinosaur pee.

The Earth's Rotation

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By the end of this science lesson, students will be able to connect the position of the Earth to day and night, and recognize that different parts of the world experience day and night at different times.

The Great Aqua Adventure

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In this episode Sabrina shows us how the water cycle works and how you can create a mini water cycle right in your own kitchen!

Indoor Air Pollution

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In this science lesson students will examine the causes of indoor air pollution and investigate the role of environmental laws in keeping indoor spaces safe to breathe.

Discovering Rock Types

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By the end of this science lesson, students will be able to identify different types of rocks, describe their characteristics, and explain how they are formed.

One neuroscientist’s deep dive into perception and reality | Christof Koch

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Everything you experience is filtered through your brain, and everyone’s brain is different. Neuroscientist Christof Koch explains how understanding this can deepen your connection to the world around you.

Scientists Have Found the Perfect Urinal Shape

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Science can help solve the world’s most important problems, and what could be more important than keeping pee off your shoes? Yes, even the lowly urinal—and those who use it—can benefit from the occasional peer-reviewed study.

The Science Of Sinkholes

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Explore the science of sinkholes, how they commonly form, and what human activities can also trigger them.

The Sun And Sun Safety

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By the end of this science lesson students will be able to identify the sun as a star, explain what the sun does for the Earth, and list ways to protect our bodies from the sun.

The Science of Making Fruits and Veggies Last Longer | Jenny Du | TED

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It's a hard nut to crack: in order to prevent food waste, we rely on plastic packaging and refrigeration, which harm the environment. What if we could turn to nature to address these challenges?

Orbits Are Odd

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Did you know that there is a massive black hole at the center of our galaxy? Today, Sabrina talks about this and more.

The Truth About Electrolytes In Drinks

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BBC Health Correspondent Melissa Hogenboom investigates whether we need sports drinks.

You've Been Misled About The Water Cycle

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In school, you probably learned about the water cycle with a diagram. The problem is…it’s wrong – or at the very least, pretty misleading.

Eggshell Geodes

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Discover how to make your own crystal eggshell geodes

Everything Revolves Around You

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Today Sabrina talks to us about how gravity and velocity works.