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Aug 2023
38m 13s

Things You Thought You Knew – What is En...

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
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How is energy different from matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down what energy is and where it comes from, ancient theories about sight, and how wheels keep us moving. Explore physics, thermodynamics, and more! 
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