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Beakman's World: Different Polymers
Beakman explains what polymers are and mentions the various materials around us that are made of polymers. He explains that the materials are all different because of the way in which the monomers are linked together. Then they create a DIY slime with borax, which is a type of polymer. -
Science Max: Polymer Sale
Sal puts all of the polymers in his shop on sale, which means just about every item has been discounted. He mentions the different types of polymers that exist and illustrates that they are more than plastics. -
Crash Course: Chemistry: Polymers
Hank explains polymers, describes some of their properties, and explains how they are formed. He also explains what you need to make a polymer: a molecule that can easily bond to another identical molecule at two points. Hank focuses on the polymer, Polyethylene, because it is the most common plastic in the world, and discusses its nomenclature. -
Ask the StoryBots: The DNA Could Be Anywhere
A trip to a cell to hunt for DNA teaches the StoryBots about how DNA is structured with Ms. Polymerase. -
Crash Course: Biology: DNA Structure
Hank explains that DNA stores our genetic instructions and illustrates how DNA is structured. He explains the parts of the Double Helix structure and uses a book to put into perspective just how many base pairs are tightly packed in each chromosome. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipCrash Course: Biology: DNA Transcription
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Hank explains how DNA and three specialized versions of RNA synthesize proteins. He delves into the process of transcription, which involves copying genetic information from DNA to RNA. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipAsk the StoryBots: Why Do People Look Different?
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The StoryBots tell their boss, Hap, what they have found out, in order to help answer Coco and Lennon's question of "Why do people look different?". -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipNBC News Learn: The Science of Skis
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Fiberglass and polymers are the main materials used to make skiis. Engineers design these skiis to create the right flexibility and rigidity required to ski according to regulation but also safely and as fast as possible.
