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Gadolinium is a chemical element with the symbol Gd and atomic number 64. Gadolinium is a silvery-white metal when oxidation is removed. It is only slightly malleable and is a ductile rare-earth element.
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Join host Joel Greene as he explores how batteries can be recycled. The crew visits a battery recycling plant and helps sort the different types of batteries. Part of the Curiosity Quest Series.
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Lawrencium is a synthetic chemical element with the symbol Lr (formerly Lw) and atomic number 103. It is named in honor of Ernest Lawrence, inventor of the cyclotron, a device that was used to discover many artificial radioactive elements.
Environmental scientist Tamar Losleben explains how environmental engineers research and plan the best ways to use resources to satisfy both human and environmental needs.
Defines viruses and traces the way they enter and infect the human body. Discusses virus mutation. Documents researchers working to develop vaccines from viruses. Explains why retroviruses pose a problem to scientists every year.
Plastic is found in almost everything produced and takes up considerable space in landfills. Its improper disposal can lead to environmental damage as well as pose a risk to people’s health. However, the key to keeping people and the environment safe lies in reducing, recycling, and reusing.
Praseodymium is a chemical element with the symbol Pr and atomic number 59. It is traditionally considered to be one of the rare-earth metals.
Part of a series that features a wide variety of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Begins with a simple definition of the term and concludes with a critical thinking question. For this particular video, students will focus on the term pull. Part of the Science Video Vocab Series.
Three aerospace engineers explain how they work with experiments, simulations, and wind tunnels to improve aeronautics. This segment also discusses Ohio’s unique contribution to aviation history, from the airplane to the moon. Part of the "Career Connections" series.
Marine biologist Ayana Johnson fell in love with the ocean the moment she laid eyes on a coral reef at age five. She uses her passion to protect marine life and improve the fishing industry.
What is a botanist? The researchers in the A to Z Career Lab investigate the roles and responsibilities of botanists, and they report their findings to inquisitive students. Part of the "I Can Be Anything I Want to Be A to Z" series.
This video explains the vital role elements and compounds play in making up matter. Everyday examples of different types of mixtures help students realize the important role they play in daily life. Other topics covered include elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, colloid, suspension, solution, solvent, and solute.
Learn how a civil engineer’s farm life and summer construction jobs led him to his college major. Hear how college, internships, and a desire to work outdoors molded his specialized career path in hydrology and hydraulics project management. Part of the "Career Connections" series.
For over a decade, animal activist Snehal Bhatt has led a one-woman crusade to rescue India's most dangerous snakes -- cobras, vipers, and giant pythons -- from frightened townspeople, crooked snake charmers and devious poachers.
Through observation and experimentation, students will learn properties of forces, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and how pressure affects the world. Real world examples encourage students to explore their surroundings and to discover the impact forces have on everyday life. Part of the Real World Science series.
How does seafood get from the ocean to the plate? This video shows the journey U.S. seafood makes to get to the tables of hungry seafood lovers. Viewers are also given tips for making sustainable food choices.
Cosmetics are big business. They are used by almost every person walking on the Earth. Shows how cosmetics are made and how they have been used for thousands of years. Outlines bases, bulking agents, coloring agents, fragrances, and preservatives. Demonstrates the making of an emulsion and explains the processes of distillation or solvent extraction.
Part of the "Green Careers" series. Visits a naval air station where a team from the Environmental Protection Agency manages a massive program to remove a half-century of hazardous waste. Profiles such jobs as hazardous-waste technician, chemist, toxicologist, and EPA project manager. Jobs profiled include the following: project manager, technical manager, safety officer, chemist, and scientist.
Remixed from Customizable Atom Delux by roman_hegglin. Helium is a chemical element with symbol He and atomic number 2. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas, the first in the noble gas group in the periodic table. Its boiling point is the lowest among all the elements.
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In this episode, Jack counts down the wildest hooves, paws, and claws in the animal kingdom. Some of the highlights include the camel’s heavy-duty hooves, an ostrich’s razor-sharp claws, and an elephant’s soulful soles. Part of the "Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown" series.
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3D models and images of the entire periodic table of elements
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