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  • The sonic boom problem - Katerina Kaouri

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    Uploaded 10-02-15

    Objects that fly faster than the speed of sound (like really fast planes) create a shock wave accompanied by a thunder-like noise: the sonic boom. These epic sounds can cause distress to people and animals and even damage nearby buildings. Katerina Kaouri details how scientists use math to predict sonic booms' paths in the atmosphere, where they will land, and how loud they will be.

    Lesson by Katerina Kaouri, animation by Anton Bogaty.



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    8 min
  • Animation basics: Homemade practical effects - TED-Ed

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    Animation is used everywhere to communicate big ideas--in movies, television, and media. Do you ever stop and wonder about the magic of it all? And have you ever wanted to create your own special effects? TED-Ed animators show just how easy (and fun) homemade special effects can be.

    Lesson and animation by TED-Ed.

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    7 min
  • Heading off the climate crisis - Al Gore

    With the same humor and humanity he exuded in An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore spells out 15 ways that individuals can address climate change immediately, from buying a hybrid to inventing a new, hotter "brand name" for global warming.

    Talk by Al Gore.

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    21 min
  • Zumbi: The concluding king of Palmares - Marc Adam Hertzman and Flavio dos Santos Gomes

    Get to know the story of Palmares, an autonomous settlement founded by people escaping slavery in Brazil in the 1600s.

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    In the 1600s, an expansive autonomous settlement called Palmares reached its height in Brazil. It was founded and led by people escaping from slavery, also called maroons. It was one of the world’s largest maroon communities, its population reaching beyond 10,000— and its citizens were at constant war with colonial forces. Marc Adam Hertzman & Flavio dos Santos Gomes tell the story of Palmares.

    Lesson by Marc Adam Hertzman & Flavio dos Santos Gomes, directed by Mateus Moretto, Visorama.

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  • How this disease changes the shape of your cells - Amber M. Yates

    Dig into the science of how a single genetic mutation alters the structure of hemoglobin and leads to sickle-cell disease.

    Uploaded 06-05-19

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    What shape are your cells? Squishy cylinders? Jagged zig-zags? You might not spend a lot of time thinking about the bodies of these building blocks, but microscopically, small variations can have huge consequences. And while some adaptations change these shapes for the better, others can spark debilitating complications. Amber Yates dives into the science of the malignant sickle-cell mutation.

    Lesson by Amber M. Yates, directed by Axon Animation LLC.

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    7 min
  • Can you solve the Mondrian squares riddle? - Gordon Hamilton

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    Uploaded 28-06-18

    Dutch artist Piet Mondrian’s abstract, rectangular paintings inspired mathematicians to create a two-fold challenge. Can you solve the puzzle and get to the lowest score possible? Gordon Hamilton shows how.

    Lesson by Gordon Hamilton, directed by Anton Trofimov.

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    7 min
  • Shape-shifting dinosaurs - Jack Horner

    Where are the baby dinosaurs? In a spellbinding talk paleontologist Jack Horner describes how slicing open fossil skulls revealed a shocking secret about some of our most beloved dinosaurs. (Filmed at TEDxVancouver.)

    Uploaded 15-08-13

    Talk by Jack Horner.



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    24 min
  • The best way to make amends (according to science)

    Explore what to do— and not to do— in order to deliver an authentic apology and make amends in a variety of situations.

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    Over the years, people have come up with some truly awful apologies. From classic non-apologies, to evasive excuses, and flimsy corporate promises, it’s all too easy to give a bad apology. Good apologies generally share certain elements, and considering these factors can help you make amends in a variety of situations. Explore what to do— and not to do— in order to deliver an authentic apology.

    Directed by Vitalii Nebelskyi, and action agency.

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    7 min
  • How to navigate rejection

    Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience.

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    Rejection hurts. It’s incredibly painful to feel like you’re not wanted — and we do mean painful. Researchers found that we relate rejection to being “hurt,” using terms like “crushed” or “broken-hearted.” So, why does rejection trigger such a strong response, and is there any way to cope with this unique kind of pain? Explore common strategies to help you process this emotional experience.

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    7 min
  • Is this the most magnificent building in the world? - Stephanie Honchell Smith

    Dig into the construction of the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan had built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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    It’s 1631. Mumtaz Mahal, beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, is giving birth to their 14th child. A healthy girl is born, but Mumtaz dies soon after. Sobbing uncontrollably, the emperor decides to build a tomb worthy of his queen: a replica of paradise to embody their love and project the power of the Mughal Empire for all time. Stephanie Honchell Smith details the construction of the Taj Mahal.

    Lesson by Stephanie Honchell Smith, directed by Jeff Le Bars, JetPropulsion.space

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