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Automatic: Operation
This video is about the circuit breaker of an electrical installation. Both the general and internal operation of the machine are discussed.
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Why does 5G work better than 4G?
The roll-out of the 5G network: China has already started it and the rest of the world is eagerly awaiting it. Only Belgium lags behind. But what is 5G actually? Is it that much faster than 4G? Why is that important? And what actually changes for …
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Why don't all cars run on hydrogen yet?
Hydrogen is very light, odorless and non-toxic. In addition, it is an excellent energy carrier, a kind of battery that does not pollute. Why aren't all cars running on hydrogen yet? Chemical engineer Tom Breugelmans (UAntwerp) explains how …
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Is bioplastic good for the environment?
Organic, that sounds good for the environment. But is that also true in the case of bioplastic? Is bioplastic good for the environment? Can we actually throw it in the organic waste and even in nature? Or is the story a bit more complex?
Prof. Dr. …
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Why isn't there one universal computer programming language?
We all know programming languages like Java and Python, but did you know that there are over 700 of those programming languages? Why isn't there one universal programming language? Wouldn't that be much easier? Prof. dr. Dr Viviane Jonckers (VUB) …
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How does a computer learn to think like Beethoven?
Computers can calculate quickly, but they can never approach our genius. Or yes? Computers can already play chess much better than we can and who knows, they may soon compose as well as Beethoven. How does a computer learn all those things? …
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How racist and sexist are computers?
Everyone has prejudices. But do computers and smartphones have that too? In this lecture Nathalie Smuha (KU Leuven) dives into the world of discrimination and sexism in algorithms.
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Is Whatsapp destroying our sense of language, fwa?
Young people chatting, sometimes it hurts the eyes. What they all type can sometimes barely be called Dutch. Is Whatsapp destroying our sense of language? Sociolinguist Reinhild Vandekerckhove (UAntwerp) delved into the wonderful world of Whatsapp …
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Concentrations: Explanatory video
Jan Jordens, researcher at VITO, explains quantities and low concentrations. He explains the difference between a nanogram, microgram, per mille, parts per billion and parts per trillion. What is the meaning of a low concentration of a certain …
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Textiles and the circular economy
Tom Duhoux, circular economy researcher at VITO, takes you into the world of textiles and its challenges.
Textiles have the 4th largest environmental impact of all consumer goods. We buy 26 kg of clothes per person in Europe every year. Its production …
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Electrical safety: Audiovisual teaching materials
In this collection you will find image and sound fragments about electrical safety, together with more context and concrete teaching tips.
Electricity is becoming increasingly important, but it is also dangerous. In this collection we go over the …
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Indoor air quality: Measure and improve
Measuring and improving your indoor air quality are the basis for a healthy indoor environment and indoor climate. An unhealthy indoor environment can cause health problems such as respiratory complaints, allergies, irritation of the mucous …
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