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	Nanotechnology used in sunscreen manufacture Duration: 02:48 An introduction to nanotechnology and its use in sunscreen manufacture to reflect UV rays from the sun.	nanotechnology, nanoparticles, smart materials, sunscreen, UV light, human testing, iScience

	The structure of the eye Duration: 04:02 An explanation of the structure of the eye and the specific functions of its parts.	eye, retina, cornea, iris, lens, optic nerve, iScience

	The effects of UV light on our skin Duration: 01:09 An introduction to UV light and the cancerous effects it has on skin. Describes the production of melanin and Vitamin D by the skin.	UV light, cancer, melanin, sun tan, vitamin D, iScience

	An introduction to nuclear fusion Duration: 03:47 An introduction to the concept of nuclear fusion and details of current scientific research.	nuclear fusion, nuclear, plasma, energy, iScience

	Identical twins and cloning Duration: 03:38 The story of twins separated at birth is used to explain clones and cloning, both natural and artificial.	cloning, twins, asexual reproduction, Dolly the sheep, iScience

	Newton's Three Laws of Motion Duration: 03:00 Newton's Three Laws of Motion are demonstrated using a rocket-powered sledge on an ice rink.	Newton, Laws of Motion, motion, forces, acceleration, momentum, iScience

	Plants and photosynthesis Duration: 03:12 An explanation of photosynthesis explaining the reactants and products, where the process occurs and its importance to plants.	photosynthesis, plants, plant adaptations, chloroplast, chlorophyll, stomata, iScience

	Air pollution and its effects on the environment Duration: 04:42 An investigation into the environmental effects of acidification and global warming.	pollution, acidification, global warming, environment, sampling, iScience

	Vehicles and air pollution Duration: 01:12 A description of air pollution from vehicles and the associated health problems.	pollution, vehicles, cars, asthma, carbon dioxide, greenhouse effect, iScience

	Analogue and digital signals Duration: 03:07 An explanation using CDs and vinyl records in order to explain the differences between digital and analogue signals.	digital, analogue, signal, voltage, CD, sound waves, iScience

	Hydrogen fuel cells Duration: 02:04 An explanation of hydrogen fuel cells and their advantages over fossil fuels.	hydrogen fuel cell, green energy, sustainable energy, pollution, iScience

	The evolution of the eye Duration: 05:00 Explains how the diversity of eyes seen in nature evolved, using practical models to demonstrate the differences.	eye, evolution, lens, pinhole camera, iScience

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