SciShow
The Biggest and Brightest Space News of 2023
It's that time of year where we reflect on the events of 2023 - and if you're like us, you're thinking about all the coolest space-y finds of the year. So here's the brightest, faintest, and most magnetic stuff we saw in space this year!
PBS
Electroweak Theory and the Origin of the Fundamental Forces
Our universe seems pretty complicated. We have a weird zoo of elementary particles, which interact through very different fundamental forces. But some extremely subtle clues in nature have led us to believe that the forces of nature were...
SciShow
3 Things You Didn't Know About Voyager
Hank tells us three things we probably didn't know about the Voyager 1 spacecraft.
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What Do Magnetic Fields Actually Do? | SciShow Compilation
So what exactly do magnetic fields actually do? What would happen if they went away? Turns out, it could be catastrophic! SciShow will explain it all in this fun new episode hosted by Michael Aranda!
SciShow
Is There DNA in Dirt?
You know about fossils, but what other secrets are lurking in the ground beneath our feet?
TED-Ed
The woman who stared at the sun | Alex Gendler
In 1944, amateur astronomer Hisako Koyama's latest endeavor was sketching the sun's shifting surface. She spent weeks angling her telescope towards the sun and tracking every change she saw with drawings. Little did she know, these...
SciShow
Israel Is Getting Ready for Their First Moon Landing! SciShow News
The Beresheet lander is on its way to the moon and Jupiter's magnetic field might be affecting Europa's ocean.
SciShow
The Unexpected Effects of Nukes in Space
What happens when you set off a nuclear bomb in space? Turns out we have a pretty good idea, and it's not pretty. Learn about the science behind high-energy explosions in space.
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Say Hello to NASA's Newest Sun Missions - SciShow News
Our star continuously throws out streams of charged particles at more than 500 kilometers per second, something we call Solar Wind. And just like regular weather can be unpredictable and dangerous, space weather can be, too. Meanwhile,...
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The Solar Storm That Almost Started World War III
May 23rd, 1967 could have been the beginning of the end - all thanks to the sun.
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How We Solved the Mystery of Pulsating Auroras
Astronomers have finally observed what causes pulsating auroras, and our estimates of the mass of the Andromeda Galaxy have shrunk.
SciShow
We Live in a Chimney
There are some captivating things when you look up at the night sky, but our location in the Milky Way may be fogging up our view.
SciShow
Why Scientists Keep Trying to Break This 18th Century Law
It’s usually not a great idea to break laws, but breaking the laws of science is an exception! In fact, it’s often how we make progress.
SciShow
3 Things You Didn't Know About Voyager
Hank tells us three things we probably didn't know about the Voyager 1 spacecraft.
PBS
Quantum Theory's Most Incredible Prediction
Quantum field theory is notoriously complicated, built from mind-bendingly abstract mathematics. But are the underlying rules of reality really so far from human intuition? Or are physicists just showing off? For better or worse, the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How does anesthesia work? - Steven Zheng
When under anesthesia, you can't move, form memories, or -- hopefully -- feel pain. And while it might just seem like you are asleep for that time, you actually aren't. What's going on? Steven Zheng explains what we know about the...
SciShow
How Do Thermal Imaging Goggles Work?
Movies like Predator reveal how useful thermal imaging goggles can be, but why do hot objects give off infrared radiation to begin with?
SciShow
The Two-Faced Role of Planetary Magnetic Fields
Given that Earth’s magnetic field helps protect its life-sustaining atmosphere, you might think that the stronger a planet’s magnetic field, the better. But as it turns out, some planets’ relationships with their magnetic fields are a...
SciShow
Magnificent Magnetic Fields | Compilation
Magnetic fields fill our universe, but here at home we have a very special one that nature uses in a myriad of ways. And further away, other magnetic fields give us fascinating glimpses into the nature of the universe!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The surprising reason our muscles get tired - Christian Moro
Why do our muscles get tired and sore after exercise? Explore how our muscles function, and how you can exercise longer without experiencing muscle fatigue. -- You're lifting weights. The first time feels easy, but each lift takes more...
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How Other-Worldly Auroras Help Us Explore the Galaxy
Earth’s northern and southern lights are some of the most magical sights on our planet. But they’re not unique to Earth, and aside from being beautiful, auroras can also give us unusual insights into these other worlds.
Crash Course
Electric Fields: Crash Course Physics
As we learn more about electricity, we have to talk about fields. Electric fields may seem complicated, but they're really fascinating and a crucial part of physics. In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini chats about capacitors,...
Bozeman Science
Coulomb's Law
In this video Paul Andersen explains how we can use Coulomb's law to predict the structure of atoms. These predictions can be verified through the use of Photoelectron Spectroscopy (PES). Electron's are help around the nucleus because of...
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How Levitating Dust Shapes Airless Worlds
Our moon has no atmosphere, but sometimes it has visible bands of light streaking across its sky, and scientists suspect that electrostatic forces could explain this levitating dust!