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2) Bill Clinton
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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former president Bill Clinton, who was a strong advocate of science education and advancement during his two presidential terms. Comedian co-host Chuck Nice and genomics expert Juan Enriquez join Tyson in the Hall of the Universe to discuss the importance of science education in society, the Human Genome Project, and artificial intelligence.
3) Mayim Bialik
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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik. Comedian co-host Chris Hardwick and guest Summer Ash join Tyson in the Hall of the Universe to discuss the portrayal of science on television. Topics include women in science, television characters as role models, and garnering interest in science through comedic means.
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How do we put dates to the past? Learn about how we estimated the Earth's age and the scientists who played a role, including Archbishop Ussher, Lord Kelvin, Arthur Holmes, and Willard Libby. This program will cover relative dating methods, absolute dating techniques, dendrochronology, radioactive absolute dating, carbon-14, and the Laetoli site and its significance. We'll also explore the four main eras of human history: Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic,...
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What happens when you add more reactant to an equilibrium? This video demonstrates how an increase in reactants affects reaction rates in accordance with Le Chatelier's principle. Students will observe how the colour of a solution of ferric thiocyanate changes when reactants are added. Footage of a real lab demonstration makes this essential viewing for senior secondary chemistry students.
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What happens when you turn up the heat in an equilibrium? This video demonstrates how changing temperature affects reaction rates in accordance with Le Chatelier's principle. Students will observe the colour of a solution of cobaltous chloride at different temperatures. Footage of a real lab demonstration makes this essential viewing for senior secondary chemistry students.
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Revealing the secrets of the underground CERN, Europe's research laboratory operating the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. Giant machines capture images with a power as mysterious as art, beauty and harmony becoming scientific models. Some at CERN believe in God, some believe in numbers. But all realize that the elusive nature of matter can only be understood with a sixth sense: the sense of beauty.
17) Seth Macfarlane
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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Seth MacFarlane, creator of the popular animated series Family Guy. Comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu join Tyson in the Hall of the Universe to discuss the science of Family Guy, social issues in cartoons, and the science fiction parodies abound in the series.
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Chemistry is not all about books full of equations or experiments in a laboratory full of glass tubes. You experience chemistry far more than you might imagine. How does chemistry come into play in our everyday lives? How do plants and animals use chemistry for survival? This program will answer these questions and more! Plus, explore the chemistry of food, paints, sunblock, emulsion photography, photosynthesis, and even love. Be prepared to discover...
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