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Assuming the viewer has no background in science, these twelve half-hour lectures cover the fundamental properties of DNA, the techniques that have unraveled its mysteries, the exciting revelations that have come to light, and the stories of the all-too-human scientists involved. Witty and informative, the lectures are delivered by science writer and podcaster Sam Kean, author of the bestseller The Violinist's Thumb.
65) Multiplication
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Focuses on the skills needed to multiply both large and small numbers together. Important symbols and terminology involved with multiplication problems are presented.
68) How we learn
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"This course explores the newest research on how we acquire new knowledge and skills- from birth through late life. We now know that learning depends on what is learned, how and why it is learned, and by whom, and each of these issues will be examined throughout the course."--p. 1 of course guidebook.
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It's science time! Highlights Explore & Learn! videos combine educational segments with entertaining storytelling that will encourage young children's curiosity around science topics. In The Four Seasons, viewers will learn all about the water cycle, the changing seasons, and even how a rainbow is made! Highlights is an essential part of childhood, inspiring memorable experiences for generations of families. Highlights' Fun with a Purpose! philosophy...
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So many people suffer from chronic backaches, but where do they come from? Here you'll come to understand the origian of the back pain, and get a simple and deeper understanding on how to re-educate the body on proper movement and alignment. These gentle exercises work to free up the spine and can even be done while traveling on the road.
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In this 2020 high-definition program, learn all about sloths. What is the eating/digestive process of the sloth? How and why do sloths sleep in trees? Why is a sloth's fur a green color? How and why do sloths move across the rainforest floor? The answers to these questions and many more are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video; as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important...
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In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn all about amazing animals with incredible abilities. How does a chameleon change colors to blend in with its terrain? How do whales navigate our oceans? How can octopuses use tools and unscrew jar lids? What special abilities do elephants, goats, cats, and cows possess? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with this exciting video and dynamic graphics that reinforce important...
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How can one learn to better see, and appreciate, the world of plants? Explore the most common plant families in North America, as well as some of the fascinating species within them. Along the way, learn the history of botanical science, tips and tricks botanists use to identify seemingly similar plants, and the myriad ways plants define what it means to be human.
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Have you ever wondered how and why satellites go to space? A basic explanation of how satellites work, what information they collect, and what happens to them once they are in space is explored through informative and engaging content in this new addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring...