Self-assembly: The power of organizing the unorganized - Skylar Tibbits
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From something as familiar as our bodies to things vast as the formation of galaxies, we can observe the process of self-assembly, when unordered parts come together in an organized structure. Skylar Tibbits explains how we see self-assembly at work in biology and chemistry -- and even in our future technologies.
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As democracies worldwide face mounting challenges, communities across the globe are mobilizing to reform systems and reignite civic culture. A key component of any healthy democratic society is quality civics education. Through content and supporting lesson materials curated and designed by experts in the field, Democracy Lab is designed to give users a strong understanding of what democracy is, but also the role that engaged participation plays in helping it thrive.
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