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New Method Removes Micropollutants From Water
A team of MIT researchers has developed a new way to clear pollutants from water, even when present in extremely low concentrations. (Learn more about their novel method:Â http://news.mit.edu/2017/electrochemi…) Watch more videos from MIT:Â http://www.youtube.com/user/MITNewsOf… The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an independent, coeducational, privately endowed university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our mission is to advance knowledge; to educate students in science, engineering, and technology; and to tackle the most pressing problems facing the world today. We are a community of hands-on problem-solvers in love with fundamental science and eager to make the world a better place. The MIT YouTube channel features videos about all types of MIT research, including the robot cheetah,…
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The Great American Eclipse
The first total solar eclipse in over 40 years is about to hit the United States. Get 15% off your next purchase at https://www.legalzoom.com/spacetime. LegalZoom is not a law firm or a substitute for the advice of an attorney. And be sure to check out Vanessa Hill’s documentary Mutant Menu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrDM6… You can further support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Get your own Space Time tÂshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Help translate our videos! https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_… Previous Episode: Ancestor SImulations with Neil deGrasse Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmVOV… Get your eclipse glasses ready because the a total solar eclipse is an astronomical event unlike any…
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The Truth About D-Wave Quantum Computers And Artificial Intelligence
D Wave Computers are basically about the same as classical binary-system computers, performance wise. However, Quantum Computing is a force to be reckoned with, particularly if/when an A.I. were to take the steering wheel…. In this video, I tried to put together helpful info that clarifies how quantum computing works, and points out the fatal flaws in D-Wave Systems, which need gigantic freezers to even work at all. Let me know if I was unclear on any points–I’m happy to answer questions asked by polite folks who, like me, are seeking answers to what is happening around us. Here are links to the videos featured in this presentation: D Wave…
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Are You a Boltzmann Brain?
Was an incredible drop in entropy responsible for the Big Bang? If that’s the case, this would lead us to conclude that a great many other things are possible, including the likelihood that you are a Boltzmann Brain. Try The Great Courses Plus at http://ow.ly/4anY30acloO You can further support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Get your own Space Time tÂshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Help translate our videos! https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_… Previous Episode: The Oh My God Particle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osvOr… The second Law of Thermodynamics tells us that everything moves towards a state of greater entropy, but it is low entropy that enables…
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The Oh My God Particle
In 1991 a single atomic nucleus slammed into our atmosphere with the intensity of a macroscopic object. It’s been named The Oh-My-God particle. Get your first two months of Curiosity Stream free by going to http://curiositystream.com/spacetime and using the promo code “spacetime”. You can further support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetimeGet your own Space Time tÂshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBiTweet at us! @pbsspacetimeFacebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetimeEmail us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] comComment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetimeHelp translate our videos! https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_…Referenced Videos:Cosmic Microwave Background Radiationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tCMd…Previous Episode:Telescopes on the Moonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHjiX…Cosmic rays aren’t actually rays at all, but atomic nuclei traveling at close to the speed of light. Typically they are low in energy and are easily deflected by other particles, but on rare…
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5 Common Myths About Robotics Debunked
Department of Energy Since the first industrial robot was designed by George Devol in 1954, the use of robotics has led to a number of major energy and economic advancements. It helps companies remain competitive through greater efficiencies and is widely used in industries today ranging from manufacturing and agriculture to national defense and security. So what’s the big deal about robots? With the rise of robotics in both entertainment and the general marketplace, we decided to set the record straight on some common robot myths. MYTH: ROBOTS ARE A MODERN INVENTION Robots date back to 1495 when Leonardo da Vinci drew up plans for an armored humanoid machine. His vision…
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Telescopes On The Moon
Find out about China’s current telescope on the moon and what the future plans are for mounting larger telescopes on the lunar surface. You can further support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetimeGet your own Space Time tÂshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBiTweet at us! @pbsspacetimeFacebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetimeEmail us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] comComment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetimeIf you missed it on April 1st – Here’s the new Space Time Theme Songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG3Sj…Referenced Videos:Telescopes of Tomorrowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoQE5…Previous Episode:How Time Becomes Space Inside a Black Holehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KePNh…Help translate our videos! https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_…Hosted by Matt O’DowdWritten by Alexandra Yep and Matt O’DowdProduced by Rusty WardGraphics by Grayson BlackmonMade by Kornhaber Brown (www.kornhaberbrown.com) Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added…
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What Is Sociology?
Today we kick off Crash Course Sociology by explaining what exactly sociology is. We’ll introduce the sociological perspective and discuss how sociology differentiates itself from the other social sciences. We’ll also explore what sociology can do, and how a concern with social problems was at the center of sociology’s beginnings. Crash Course is made with Adobe Creative Cloud. Get a free trial here: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html *** Marriage Equality Decision Day Rally photo by Elvert Barnes: https://www.flickr.com/photos/perspec… *** Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Thanks to the following Patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: Mark, Les Aker,…
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Superluminal Time Travel
Find out how traveling faster than light and traveling back in time are the same thing. And be sure to tell PBS what types of shows you want to see at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pbsds2017 25 random participants in the survey will receive PBS t-shirts. You can further support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Get your own Space Time tÂshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Help translate our videos! https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_… By choosing the right path and the right reference frames, any superluminal motion can lead to information or objects returning to their origin before they depart. Matt O’Dowd will show you how to navigate such…
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The Treasures of Trappist-1
Can humanity survive on one of the seven earth-like Trappist-1 planets? And be sure to check out Physics Girl’s Trappist episode right here https://youtu.be/lK2iJe7AM_Q You can further support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Get your own Space Time tÂshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime DISCLAIMER: LegalZoom is not a law firm or a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Help translate our videos! https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_… Last week, seven earth-like planets were discovered orbiting a Red Dwarf star 39 light years away. Each one could be capable of supporting life. Previous Episode The Eye of Sauron Reveals a forming Solar System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZya……
