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Why is lightning shaped like that? #shorts #science #SciShow

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The spine of the median dorsal plate of an Asterolepis

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Why do bananas emit neutrinos? | Even Bananas 03

Almost everything makes neutrinos – even bananas. But why do bananas produce neutrinos? Are they turning your kitchen into a neutrino factory? Today, we’ll talk about how each of these humble fruits emits more than one million of our favorite … Continue reading

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Humans have altered the course of evolution (Unnatural Selection) | Go Wild

It has taken billions of years for life to evolve into the extraordinary diversity of creatures we see today. But humans have re-shaped vast swathes of the planet and in so doing have altered the course of evolution. The extreme … Continue reading

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A Brief Journey into Attosecond Physics

A short introductory video to attosecond physics aimed at University Students by Tom Douglas-Walker, Peter Rubli and Jakub Kara.[…]

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Ferenc Krausz – Attosecond Physics (TEASER)

Ferenc Krausz is one of the five scientific Directors at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and founder of field of Attosecond Physics. Deep in the micro cosmos, time dimensions are extremely short. Electrons in atoms and molecules move … Continue reading

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Nobel Prize for ‘attosecond physicists’ Agostini, L’Huillier and Krausz | BBC News

By Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News   Pierre Agostini, Anne L’Huillier and Ferenc Krausz will share the prize This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in “flashes of light”. This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics rewards … Continue reading

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“Ten years ago I was kicked out and forced to retire.” | Katalin Karikó

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‘How I rewired my brain in six weeks’ – BBC News

There is growing evidence that simple, everyday changes to our lives can alter our brains and change how they work. So how do we keep our brains healthy? BBC journalist Melissa Hogenboom explores the latest scientific research and has her … Continue reading

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CRISPR’s Next Advance Is Bigger Than You Think | Jennifer Doudna | TED

You’ve probably heard of CRISPR, the revolutionary technology that allows us to edit the DNA in living organisms. Biochemist and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Jennifer Doudna earned the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking work in this field — and now … Continue reading

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