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The Simplest Math Problem No One Can Solve

Posted on August 5, 2021 by agogo22

The Collatz Conjecture is the simplest math problem no one can solve — it is easy enough for almost anyone to understand but notoriously difficult to solve. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up … Continue reading →

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The Language That Died In An Explosion

Posted on August 5, 2021 by agogo22

 

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Consciousness: how the brain chemical ‘dopamine’ plays a key role – new research

Posted on August 5, 2021 by agogo22

Drugs which act through the brain chemical dopamine may one day help restore consciousness in people who have lost it. Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian is a Friend of The Conversation. Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge Christelle … Continue reading →

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The Extraordinary Objects Hubble Has Seen In Our Solar System | Hubble Images Episode 10

Posted on August 4, 2021 by agogo22

Hubble doesn’t just look at distant nebula and galaxies, but has also observed celestial bodies and events in our own solar system. So what has it seen? Images from Hubble / NASA / ESA. More Hubble Images in this playlist: … Continue reading →

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How aspirin was discovered – Krishna Sudhir

Posted on August 4, 2021 by agogo22

[…] View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-aspiri… 4000 years ago, the ancient Sumerians made a surprising discovery: if they scraped the bark off a particular kind of tree and ate it, their pain disappeared. Little did they know that what they’d found … Continue reading →

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How Big Is The Universe?

Posted on August 3, 2021 by agogo22

Is the Universe infinite? Or does it somehow fold in on itself? And if so in what shape? Join us today as explore the size of the Universe. Written and presented by Prof David Kipping, with special thanks to cosmologist … Continue reading →

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Why Growing Some Herbs in a Rave Helps Them Live Longer | Food Unwrapped

Posted on August 2, 2021 by agogo22

Matt heads to a herb farm to discover how they make those fresh potted herbs we see in the supermarket as well as a surprising new trick to help them last longer on store shelves. Food Unwrapped Season 6 Episode … Continue reading →

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The shocking transformation of the UK household diet since 1980 😲🍔 BBC

Posted on August 2, 2021 by agogo22

64% of calories consumed by children in the UK are now from ultra-processed food. Dr Chris Van Tulleken finds out more. You can stream What Are We Feeding Our Kids? on BBC iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/34mfgik #BBC #WhatAreWeFeedingOurKids #BBCiPlayer All our … Continue reading →

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Spanish Flu: a warning from history

Posted on August 2, 2021 by agogo22

100 years ago, celebrations marking the end of the First World War were cut short by the onslaught of a devastating disease – the 1918-19 influenza pandemic. Its early origins and initial geographical starting point still remain a mystery but … Continue reading →

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World Breastfeeding Week 2021 | Breastfeeding Day 2021 Theme | 1st – 7th August

Posted on August 2, 2021 by agogo22

his video is on World Breastfeeding Week for 2021 which will be celebrated from 1st – 7th August 2021. Also the breastfeeding video includes the theme for 2021. It is important for all to know that breastfeeding provides every child … Continue reading →

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