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Wildfires can burn thousands of acres, devastate communities, and sometimes even claim lives. Janice Coen at the National Center for Atmospheric Research is studying how weather and fire interact in order to develop a wildfire prediction system to forecast fire behavior. "When Nature Strikes" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation and The Weather Channel. For a classroom activity related to this video, please click the Links section below.

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Date : 11/15/2018

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) orders stores that sell fruity e-cigarettes to physically wall e-cigarettes off from teens and verify that every customer is at least 18 years old. The FDA is also looking to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The move comes after a 2018 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds a 78% increase in e-cigarette use among high school age teens in a single year.

FDA Restricts Flavored E-Cigarettes
Date : 11/15/2018

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A 2018 New York Times report says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg “ignored warning signs” of a Russian misinformation campaign during the 2016 presidential election and sought to “conceal” it from the public. NBC News confirms the social network used a PR firm to deflect attention by digging up dirt on competitors.

Facebook Accused of Concealing Information of Russian Attempts to Influence Voters
Date : 11/15/2018

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On average, women spend nearly an hour per day on their appearance, and there's a cost. According to Forbes, the beauty industry generates $4.5 billion in revenue per year, with women spending $91 a month on cosmetics alone, while men spend just $51 a month on facial products.

Inside Women's Love-Hate Relationship with Makeup
Date : 11/14/2018

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President Trump proposes a deal that will loosen restrictions on certain federal mandatory minimum sentences and extend a 2010 law that could help federal drug offenders serving disproportionately long sentences. The Fraternal Order of Police support the prison reform agreement.

President Trump Backs Prison Sentencing Reform
Date : 11/14/2018

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While Housing and Urban Development Department Secretary Ben Carson pledged to fix low-income housing, the number of properties cited for health and safety violations is on the rise, leaving recipients of federal housing subsidies living in squalor.

Under Secretary Carson, More Families Live in HUD Housing That Fails Inspection
Date : 11/14/2018

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California-based company Hoversurf says it’s delivering hoverbikes by the end of 2019. The hoverbikes are powered by four propellers, go about 45 miles an hour at 16 feet above the ground, and cost $150,000.

Hoverbikes Coming to Consumers in 2019
Date : 11/14/2018

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Twin sisters Brittani and Brandi Jackson grew up as star students in Twinsburg, Ohio, but realized there weren't many doctors who looked like them. The pair are working to serve those in need and inspire the next generation of physicians. This video is part of an NBC News series "Those Who Serve."

Identical Twin Sisters Hope to Change the Face of Medicine
Date : 11/14/2018

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Defense Secretary James Mattis visits the U.S.-Mexico border to prepare troops to dig in for the holidays as they wait for the caravan of migrants and refugees. Defense Secretary Mattis says the nearly 6,000 troops are mostly unarmed and won't apprehend the caravan of migrants and refugees who are still one week away from Tijuana.

Secretary Mattis Visits Troops at U.S.-Mexico Border
Date : 11/13/2018

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Four young girls, Lauren, Chloe, Ava, and McKinley, pose for a photo to mark their cancer remission. Now Lauren has relapsed and the girls are rallying around each other once again. This video is part of an NBC News series "Inspiring America."

Four Girls Fight Cancer with Friendship
Date : 11/13/2018

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Amazon announces it will split its second headquarters between Arlington, Virginia, and Long Island City, Queens. The retail giant will receive more than $1.5 billion in corporate subsidies in New York, and more than half a billion dollars’ worth in Virginia.

Amazon Picks New York City and Virginia for New Headquarters

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Date : 01/28/2011

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This NBC Learn video focuses on chemical bonds by profiling eugenol and isoeugenol, two molecules with identical molecular structures except for the placement of one double bond -- a difference that makes eugenol responsible for the flavor and aroma of cloves, and isoeugenol responsible for the taste and smell of nutmeg.

The Chemical Bond Between Cloves and Nutmeg
Date : 1620

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The Wampanoag Indians help the English Puritans survive at their new colony at Plymouth, Massachusetts. Chief Massasoit and Plymouth Governor William Bradford sign a treaty of peace that lasts more than 50 years and results in the first Thanksgiving.

Puritans and Indians
Date : 11/26/2015

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Fifth generation cranberry farmer Sue Gilmore discusses the hard work that goes into bringing the Thanksgiving staple to dinner tables across America.

How to Grow the Perfect Cranberry
Date : 11/20/2017

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For the past three years, the firefighters at Station 1 in Marlboro, Massachusetts, have been delivering Thanksgiving dinner to families who may not be able to afford it otherwise. This video is part of an NBC News series "Those Who Serve."

Boston Firefighters Help Families in Need Celebrate Thanksgiving
Date : 11/12/2014

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Black Friday has traditionally been the day when shoppers flock to stores for the best deals. But the 2014 holiday shopping season has expanded well beyond the day after Thanksgiving, with retailers rolling out deals in early November.

Black Friday Isn’t Always the Best Day to Get the Deals
Date : 10/30/2018

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Political parties are an important force in American politics. NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren explains what political parties are, the different major parties in the United States and what they stand for, and what they do to help elect their candidates to public office.

What Are Political Parties?
Date : 10/30/2018

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NBC News' Kristen Dahlgren talks about political campaigns and how their activities help elect their chosen candidates to public office.

Modern Political Campaigns
Date : 05/21/2014

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The Coahuiltecan people are believed to have been the first inhabitants of what is now Texas. Jacob Aguilar is a member of the Coahuiltecan tribe and is traveling to a remote site where his ancestors left a large rock art painting known as the White Shaman Panel. Coahuiltecan elder Dr. Mario Garza tells Jacob what the White Shaman Panel means to their heritage. This story is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with Pearson.

Coahuiltecans, the First People of Texas
Date : 05/21/2014

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Austin and Cheyenne are a brother and sister living in Kent, Washington, who take pride in their American Indian heritage. Whether making drums or spending time in a traditional canoe, they try to teach others about their Duwamish culture. This story is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with Pearson.

Austin Celebrates His American Indian Heritage
Date : 11/27/2002

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Loretta Barrett Oden from the Corn Dance Cafe discusses Native American foods and the story behind "The Three Sisters": Corn, Beans, and Squash.

The Three Sisters: Corns, Beans, and Squash

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Date : 06/06/1944

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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces begin the D-Day invasion of Normandy to liberate Europe from the Nazis. Fighter pilot Archie Maltbie provides cover for Allied troops in his Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a tough American plane known for its innovative turbo supercharger. "Chronicles of Courage: Stories of Wartime and Innovation" is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and NBC Learn.

Chronicles of Courage: P-47 and the Turbo Supercharger
Date : 03/31/2017

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Upon entering Jurassic Park™ at Universal Orlando Resort™, guests are taken out of their daily environment and into a Costa Rican jungle. Thanks to the work of architects and landscape artists, the prehistoric theme is brought to life with detailed Jurassic Period plant species, including the ginkgo biloba tree. "Science of Universal Orlando Resort™" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with Universal Orlando Youth Programs.

Science of Universal Orlando Resort™: Jurassic Park™
Date : 09/24/2015

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The massive wave of a tsunami can start thousands of miles offshore, but travel quickly across the ocean and devastate coastal communities. Anne Trehu and Dan Cox of Oregon State University are studying how tsunamis form and behave in order to prepare people for their potential devastation. "When Nature Strikes" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation and The Weather Channel. For a classroom activity related to this video, please click the Links section below.

When Nature Strikes: Tsunamis
Date : 01/14/2016

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Today's microchips and computers are much smaller than computers of the past, and yet significantly more powerful. Their increased processing power and decreased size is possible thanks to nanotechnology. "Nanotechnology: Super Small Science" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.

Nanotechnology: Nanoelectronics
Date : 02/04/2013

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At Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, computer scientist Sebastian Thrun and his team of software engineers are creating a fleet of self-driving cars. His innovative approach to artificial intelligence is what makes these cars such a success. “Science of Innovation” is produced in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Science of Innovation: Self-Driving Cars
Date : 06/05/2015

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Dr. Carlos Aizenman, a neuroscientist at Brown University, is studying the brains of tadpoles between two days and three weeks old to understand how neural circuits develop and absorb information from the surrounding environment. "Mysteries of the Brain" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.

Mysteries of the Brain: Building a Brain
Date : 05/22/2013

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In order to measure the speed of a putting green, golf course superintendents use a device called the Stimpmeter. Adopted by the USGA in 1978, the Stimpmeter calculates green speed by relying on the principals of kinematics: position, velocity and acceleration. "Science of Golf" is produced in partnership with the United States Golf Association and Chevron.

Science of Golf: Kinematics

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