Crash Course
The Sun
Our future literally depends on the sun. The video introduces the sun as a star. It explains the plasma magnetic fields, sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and more. It concludes with how we rely on the sun, how we protect...
Crash Course
Introduction to the Solar System
Today scientists watch other solar systems forming, helping to inform us how we got our start. The video covers what makes up the solar system, how we went from gas to a disk, how the planets formed, and the motion in the system. The...
Crash Course
Tides
Tides go in and tides go out, but how do they relate to gravity and the moon? The video explores the relationship of gravity over distance, tidal force parameters, the battle of the bulges, and tidal lock. It connects not only the ocean...
Crash Course
Telescopes
According to the video, astronomy is like a jigsaw puzzle with an infinite number of pieces. The video explains the history and invention of telescopes, how they work, refraction versus reflection, and the changing technology. It...
Crash Course
Eclipses
In the distant future, the moon will be so far away that there will no longer be any total eclipses. The video explains both lunar and solar eclipses, the moon's orbit, and the size of Earth and the moon. It highlights new vocabulary...
Crash Course
Moon Phases
The moon is up at night the same amount of time it is up during the day. The video discusses why the moon has phases, how even ancient people knew it was a sphere, and each moon phase. It focuses on each moon phase individually, not only...
Crash Course
Naked Eye Observations
For thousands of years, humans observed the night sky without the help of a telescope. The video explains the many amazing discoveries they made and how we still rely on them today. It details the constellations, various colors of the...
MinutePhysics
This is Not a Rainbow
A color-based video explains how scientists identified the colors of the rainbow and why we see different colors at different times. It introduces the idea of supernumerary colors and the disc shape of a rainbow as well.
MinutePhysics
Why is the Sun Yellow and the Sky Blue?
Air is clear, so why do we see the sky as blue? The video explains the way light waves travel through the air and the result of our perceptions. It uses simple diagrams and illustrations to reinforce the variety of colors present versus...
MinutePhysics
Antimatter Explained
Why are we surrounded by so much matter rather than antimatter? The video defines matter and anitmatter before explaining the properties of both and their relationship with each other.
MinutePhysics
Why are Stars Star-Shaped?
We know stars are giant balls of plasma, so why are they drawn as pointy star shapes? The video solves this mystery through an explanation of how lenses work both in our eyes and in telescopes. It also discusses the proper way to color a...
MinutePhysics
How Far Can Legolas See?
Legolas counts the number of riders on steeds at a distance of five leagues away, including knowing their colors and height, in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. A video researches this possibility by starting with the...
MinutePhysics
How to See Without Glasses
What should you do if you are studying for a test and your glasses break? The video introduces an easy way to instantly improve your vision. It discusses why it works and the physics behind vision, lenses, and focus.
MinutePhysics
Relativity Isn't Relative
Discuss relativity as it relates to objects, science, and famous relativity theories. It offers ideas of why scientists don't use relative terms if they can avoid them. It even covers the concepts scientists once thought weren't...
Fuse School
Corrosion
When a metal is left to the natural elements, corrosion begins immediately. Why do some metals corrode faster than others? The video answers this question as well as explains the usefulness of some corrosion.
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Uses of Metals - Gold, Copper, Aluminium, Steel
We associate many metals with having specific properties; what are some of them? The video uses four specific metals as examples. It lists their properties and why they are used in specific ways. From conductivity to reactivity, these...
Fuse School
Rust: Its Prevention and Treatment
Bicycles, boats, and cars rust quickly if not treated. The video explains what rust is, the chemical reaction that causes it, and how to prevent things from rusting. It discusses three different rust prevention methods and how people...
Fuse School
Iron Alloys
Examples of iron alloys include stainless steel and wrought iron. The video discusses many different iron alloys, their properties, and their uses. It mentions the pros and cons of each alloy and the reactions that produce such a...
Fuse School
Reactions of Iron
Iron is the fourth most common element in the earth's crust. The video explains the reaction of iron with air, water, acids, halogens, and displacement of other metals. It shows the chemical formulas as well as the observable...
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Reactions of Copper
The Statue of Liberty is made up 179,000 pounds of copper. The video explains the many diverse reactions of copper. It includes the reaction of copper with air when used on roofs, copper with water as it is used in plumbing, copper...
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Displacement Reactions
Displacement reactions solved our need for steel and reducing stomach acid. The video focuses on displacement reactions and their applications. It highlights the process of chemical reactions that displace others based on the...
Fuse School
Reactions of Metals with Water
Scientists rarely need to react metal with water, but they demonstrate an interesting trend in the periodic table. The video describes the reaction metals have with water. It goes through many examples, noting their positions on the...
Fuse School
Making Predictions using Reactivity Series
A list of metals and their reactivity exists to simplify single displacement reactions. The video introduces the concept of the reactivity series. It explains the importance behind it and how to apply the information when completing...
Fuse School
Allotropes of Metalloids and Metals
Two allotropes of silicon exist at room temperature and benefit emerging technology. A video discusses allotropes of both metalloids and metals. It explains the differences and the benefits of using allotropes. It highlights the...