Free Electron Lasers
Video prepared by final year undergraduate chemical physics students at Edinburgh University (2018)
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Video presentation by final year chemical physics undergraduates at Edinburgh University
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A description of the science and a guide to making a hydraulic crane. This presentation won the prize for the best entry from students for whom English is not their first language in the 2016 Kroto Prize for Innovative Use of Technology in Science Le....
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This episode covers the symptoms and theorized causes of the Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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This episode outlines details about Wilson disease, a rare disorder involving the amounts of copper in the body, and the negative effects on vision and different organs.
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Helix – Episode 6 – Sickle Cell Disease
In this episode of Helix, Patricia Martin outlines the symptoms and causes of sickle cell disease (also referred to as sickle cell anemia), a hemoglobin-affecting disorder.
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In this episode of Helix, Patricia Martin covers the very common and well-known chromosomal condition, Down syndrome.
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In this episode of Helix, Patricia Martin outlines the symptoms and complications associated with Klinefelter syndrome, which is related to Turner syndrome.
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Introduction to systematics & DIY plant preservation techniques. In this first webisode of Do Touch, Daniel Domínguez invites young scientist and collectors to Label, love, & learn about the world. The aim of this seri....
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Christian Chami is a 2nd year Psychology student at Florida State University working under Dr. Sara Hart. The South Eastern Twin Project is a comprehensive analysis on the factors that may improve or hamper the acquisition and development of numerosi....
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Florida State undergrad, Valentina Saracino, presents her research on the role of discomfort intolerance and how it relates to anxiety. Using behavioral challenges to mimic conditions of discomfort intolerance, Valentina investigates how subjects res....
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Through the FSU School of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Catherine Sassano investigates what it means for students in Florida to not pass the persuasive writing portion of the FCAT. Catherine takes an analytic approach to see how standardize....
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Knowing that exposure to screen-related activities correlates with poor reading skills, Danielle Luz presents her research investigating the effects of screen-related activities on children's math abilities
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In this episode of Helix, Patricia Martin covers the chromosomal condition Turner syndrome. Patricia gives a quick lesson on the symptoms and treatments associated with this congenital disorder.
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In this episode of Helix, Patricia Martin outlines the symptoms and complications associated with the terminal illness Tay-Sachs disease.
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Narrative samples of young children provide snapshots of numerous interconnected language skills and learning. Ariel Basden's research project investigates the effects of animated v.s. static stimuli on children's constructed narratives. Basden also....
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Helix is an educational series covering genetic disorders, brought to you by Patricia Martin and powered by GEOSET Studios. In this first episode, Patricia primes young learners on modern genetic theory before diving into the exciting field of geneti....
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Richard Rogers, undergraduate at Florida State University, explains some of the exciting and novel research he has taken part in.
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Jennifer talks about recent research detailing the effects of inbreeding on an isolated animal population and shows how this affects our ideas about breeding domestic animals.
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The use of computer simulation continues to advance bringing scientists and engineers the insight of graphical simulations at the molecular level
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This presentation is a brief overview of the possible ways to achieve a zero net energy consumption for a typical Florida house. Examples include photo-voltaics and wind-turbines. An emphasis on the economic aspects of being "off-the-grid".
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After looking at Mars through telescopes for hundreds of years and seeing irrigation channels and it was believed that there could have been life on Mars. Many superstitions and movies made about life on Mars, including Orson Wells' War of the Worlds....
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For my project I am giving a brief history of color theory with emphasis on how science and color theory have interacted. I focus on aspects like primary colors, how color is perceived, and the artists who were at the forefront of color and design. I....
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Study on Cape Gannets, a new prey for quickly adapting Great White Pelicans on Malgas Island, South Africa. First observed in 2008. Result of indirect human involvement; Cape Gannets should be reconsidered for conservation management.
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In my geoset project I will be discussing the effects of nutrition in long distance endurance. Topics include saturating carbohydrate stores before a race, the Krebs (citric acid) cycle, the effects of dehydration and hyponatremia, and replenishing y....
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This presentation will cover the topic of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects roughly 25 million people worldwide. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system caused by damage to the myelin sheath of nerve fibers. ....
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This presentation deals with common additives in cigarettes, including nicotine, and how these affect your body.
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Phantom Limb Syndrome occurs in amputees who describe being able to feel their missing limb, sometimes experiencing painful sensations in their phantom limb. Originally, painkillers or psychotherapy were used to try and combat phantom pain, but with ....
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This presentation reviews the basic history of the bicycle starting with the Hobby Horse. We discuss significant changes to the bicycle in terms of efficiency, safety and comfort. These advances in bicycle technology include lighter construction, the....
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This presentation reviews how magnets work and their uses in the world today. It also explains how magnets and electricity are related and what future inventions could come from using magnets.
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This is a brief presentation discussing the emerging field of pharmaco-genomics. It explains how understanding the human genome can lead to better drug therapy in the future including tailor-made drugs for individuals.
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