On the archipelago of Madeira, the Portuguese Perestrello found strange woods on the beach that could not have originated from there. His notes on this were also read by Christopher Columbus. The discovery of America took its beginning. Author: ZDF/Terra X/E. z. Eulenburg, I. Zink, Oliver Roetz, WE
Okay so this has nothing to do with risk. Or science (sort of). But I couldn't resist making it! I love Thanksgiving. This has to be one of the best holidays, period. Negligible commercialization, great food, and a chance to relax, catch up with family and friends, and contemplate everything you
On January 31, 1958, the United States joined the "space race" with the successful launch of the Explorer 1 satellite, marking the birth of space science. Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for more. Explorer 1 Site: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/explorer-1/ Explorer 1 Book: https://www.jpl.nasa.g
On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover the iconic symbol of the United States. You can learn more on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles Facebook - https://facebook.com/animalfactfiles/ --- We always do what we can to be as accurate as possible but we're only human; if you catch
Racist thinking is probably as old as mankind. With Columbus and the colonization of Africa and South America over 500 years ago, racism entered the world stage. However, the term "racism" was not coined until the late 19th century. Source: https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/terra-x/seit-wann-gibt-es
The history of Labor Day – presented by the simpleshow foundation. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow
Of course you would save someone's life! But why don't you do it? 🤔 It's mega easy! In our video, we'll tell you just three short steps. 💪 It's really easy: open your mouth. Chopsticks in. Be a donor. Order your registration set on dkms.de/yt-registrierung and become a stem cell donor. Maybe you
This video is from 2016 Summer Olympics 2016 and Zika? On February 8th, 2016, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern regarding Zika virus. Three to four million infections are possibly forecasted in the Americas over the next 12 months, but what i
How do you know if the chemicals in the stuff you use and eat are safe? Only a small fraction of the thousands of chemicals in use today have been thoroughly tested for safety. Part of the problem is that how we test chemicals now is slow, expensive, and relies an awful lot on animal testing. How
On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover some noisy snakes with a striking reputation. You can learn more on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles Facebook - https://facebook.com/animalfactfiles/ --- We always do what we can to be as accurate as possible but we're only human; if you
Today, medicine is seen as an authority and a sacred institution. But like any institution, it has a dark past. The story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis shows how medicine was terribly wrong and how the poor judgment of the doctors cost many women their lives. In 19th-century Vienna, the young doctor was r
Learn how to prepare Avalanche Safety! This video briefly explains what factors to take into consideration when preparing for a skiing or snowboarding trip in areas exposed to avalanches. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Authors: Nikolaus Kramheller, Lisa-Marie Grimme
