2018-04-27

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“Nuclear Physics Explained” S:1 E:17 Harnessing Nuclear Chain Reactions

S:1 E:17 Harnessing Nuclear Chain Reactions Learn the fundamentals of nuclear reactor design, which has the task of sustaining nuclear reactions at a controlled rate...

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“Nuclear Physics Explained” S:1 E:2 Fission and Fusion

S:1 E:2 Fission and Fusion See how the strong and electromagnetic forces shape the nuclei of all atoms. Focus on the curve of binding energy,...

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“Nuclear Physics Explained” S:1 E:15 Splitting the Nucleus

S:1 E:15 Splitting the Nucleus The discovery of the neutron in 1932 led to the insight that neutrons can incite certain heavy elements to fission...

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“Nuclear Physics Explained” S:1 E:1 A Tour of the Nucleus and Nuclear Forces

S:1 E:1 A Tour of the Nucleus and Nuclear Forces Take a whirlwind tour of nuclear physics, getting a glimpse of the rich array of...

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“Nuclear Physics Explained” S:1 E:22 CT, PET, SPECT, and MRI

S:1 E:22 CT, PET, SPECT, and MRI The ability of radiation to penetrate the body and chart density and metabolic activity has led to a...

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“Nuclear Physics Explained” S:1 E:21 Killing Cancer with Isotopes, X-Rays, Protons

S:1 E:21 Killing Cancer with Isotopes, X-Rays, Protons High-energy radiation has been used against cancer tumors since the discovery of X-rays in 1895. Discover the...

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“Nuclear Physics Explained” S:1 E:14 Big Bang to Neutron Stars

S:1 E:14 Big Bang to Neutron Stars See how hydrogen, helium, and a few other light nuclei were forged in the fiery aftermath of the...

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“Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization” S:1 E:3 Neolithic Farming, Trading, and Pottery

S:1 E:3 Neolithic Farming, Trading, and Pottery Though travel was dangerous, people transported valuable goods, like obsidian for knife blades, across hundreds of miles, perhaps...

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“Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization” S:1 E:10 The Fall of Akkad and Gudea of Lagash

S:1 E:10 The Fall of Akkad and Gudea of Lagash Learn some of the theories behind the fall of the Akkadian Empire. Major kings during...

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“Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization” S:1 E:16 The Hana Kingdom and Clues to a Dark Age

S:1 E:16 The Hana Kingdom and Clues to a Dark Age The kingdom of Hana and an intriguing Kassite text provide clues to a mysterious...

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