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How Do You Split An Atom?

There are certain scientific concepts out that that most people have heard of, but don’t quite know what it implies. While you’ve doubtlessly heard mention of splitting an atom in school or films, you may have missed out on how exactly this can be done. So let’s explore the wonderful world of nuclea

Atoms: The Space Between

This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey uses models, vivid descriptions, and analogies to explain the structural integrity of matter at the atomic level. You wouldn't know it by looking at it, but the atoms that make up a solid piece of iron contain more space than stuff. How is it then th

What is radioactivity

You don't see it, and you don't feel it: radiation. Nevertheless, humans are always exposed to radiation. Shielding makes sense. Natural radioactive substances in soils and rocks emit radiation. And it comes not only from the earth, but also from heaven. The higher, the stronger the cosmic rays. I

08 The Atomic Shell

In this screnncast, Bohr's atomic model is compared with the energy stage model. Using the aluminum atom as an example, the different energy levels are explained and how they are to be filled with electrons are described. Original: "Wolfgang Dukorn" Original: German. All translations in this video

How to find radioactive substances in humans

Radioactive substances are found everywhere in our environment. They can enter the human body through inhalation or food. In the video, Dr. Udo Gerstmann explains how to measure radioactivity in the body with a whole-body counter and when it is used. Original: "Federal Office for Radiation Protecti