Astrum
Why the Noto Japan Earthquake Took Scientists By Surprise
The Geological Mystery of the Japan Earthquake Swarm.
Curated Video
How To Make A Paper Airplane - Part 1
Ever wonder how to make a paper airplane? Ever wonder how they fly? Well Dr. Boyd answers those questions, and then gives you a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a sleek, fast paper airplane!
0:00 – Introduction
0:28 – Explanation...
Curated Video
Rice and a Chopstick: A Lesson About Friction
Friction can be quite strong. Dr. Boyd shows you just how strong it can be with this demonstration.
Curated Video
Oobleck and Non-Newtonian Fluids
Slime is all the rage with kids these days. One common form of slime is known as Oobleck. Oobleck happens to be a non-Newtonian fluid. Join Dr. Boyd in making Oobleck, and learning what it means to be a non-Newtonian fluid.
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Veritasium
Why Machines That Bend Are Better
Compliant mechanisms have lots of advantages over traditional devices.
Veritasium
The Stickiest *Non-Sticky* Substance
This material, inspired by gecko skin, has the unique ability to stick to smooth surfaces like fruits, water bottles, and bags without being sticky. Developed in Professor Mark Kokuski's lab at Stanford, it mimics the van der Waals...
Veritasium
How To Measure The Tiniest Forces In The Universe
This video explores the intricacies of precision mass measurement, from the standard kilogram to forces as small as 10 micrograms. It delves into the challenges of subdividing large masses and the limits of conventional methods, like...
Veritasium
World's Highest Jumping Robot
A tiny robot weighing less than a tennis ball has shattered jumping records, reaching a height of 31 meters—over 10 times the previous record. This remarkable feat is made possible by its lightweight design, advanced spring mechanism,...
Epic History TV
St. Clair's Defeat: The Battle of the Wabash
On November 4, 1791, Native American forces of the Northwestern Confederacy launched a devastating surprise attack on General Arthur St. Clair’s US Army encampment near the Wabash River. The ensuing battle resulted in catastrophic losses...
Epic History TV
St. Clair's Expedition: An Army Marches Into the Wilderness
General St. Clair's expedition of 1791 aimed to crush Native American resistance in the Northwest Territory and secure US control over the region. Hampered by corruption, supply shortages, and poorly trained troops, the campaign’s...
Epic History TV
Battle of Montebello: A Hard-Fought Victory
French General Lannes leads his advance guard in a fierce encounter at Montebello, initially unaware of the overwhelming Austrian force hidden by the terrain. Despite facing superior numbers and artillery, the timely arrival of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
US Senator Richard Blumenthal - Social Media: Online Safety
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut discusses his concerns about the harmful effects of social media on children. While acknowledging the benefits of social media, he highlights the dangers, including exposure to content...
Flipping Physics
(New) AP Physics 1 - Unit 4 Review - Linear Momentum - Exam Prep
Ready to ace the AP Physics 1 exam? In this Unit 4 review, we break down everything you need to know about linear momentum, impulse, and types of collisions. We'll cover key concepts like momentum as a vector, Newton's Second Law in...
Flipping Physics
Ice Melting in Water: Does the Water Level Change?
Join us as we investigate a classic question: what happens to the water level in a glass when a chunk of ice melts? Learn about buoyant force, density, and volume displacement, and witness the principles of physics come to life before...
Flipping Physics
Buoyant Force on a Submerged Wood Cylinder Explained
Discover the surprising relationship between buoyant force and gravity with a simple water experiment. Learn the physics behind holding a submerged object underwater and how to calculate the forces involved.
Flipping Physics
Analogies Between LR Circuits and Falling Objects
Join us as we unravel the intricacies of LR circuits and explore their analogies to object motion. Bo's thought-provoking question sparks a discussion on the meaning of equations for the derivative of current as a function of time. Mr. P...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Berlin Wall
THE BERLIN WALL SEPARATED FAMILIES AND SHUT OFF WEST BERLIN FROM ITS COMMUNIST NEIGHBOURS. WHEN CONSTRUCTION STARTED IN 1961, THE EAST GERMAN LEADERS PROCLAIMED IT AS AN ANTI FASCISM PROTECTION BARRIER , BUT IT WAS WIDELY SEEN IN THE...
Curated Video
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 2/2) Belisarius' Tactical Master Class
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 2/2) Belisarius' Tactical Master Class
Science ABC
What Exactly is Spacetime? Explained in Ridiculously Simple Words
Spacetime, as a concept, is related to a space that consists of 4 dimensions instead of the regular 3-dimensional space. As early as 1905, Einstein proposed a now widely popular theory that the speed of light is independent of the motion...
Science ABC
Science Of Kites: How Do Kites Fly?
Kites fly because of the aerodynamic forces of lift and drag. The difference in air pressure on the top and bottom of the kite creates lift. The drag is created by the friction of the air flowing around the kite. The lift balances the...
Science ABC
Rocket Science: How Rockets Work - A Short and Basic Explanation
How do rockets work? What is the science behind a rocket launch? How does a rocket go into space? In this short and simple video, we discuss the science of how rockets work. It is a short animated video for kids and laymen to understand...
Science ABC
Newton’s Second Law: Spiderman And The Death Of Gwen Stacy
Did you know that Gwen stacy's death and Newton’s second law of motion have a connection? In the comics “The Amazing Spiderman”, Gwen Stacy dies after she is pushed off a bridge. Spiderman jumps behind her to catch her in his webbing,...
Science ABC
How Long Can a Submarine Stay Underwater?
A submarine needs to come to the surface once every few days (or even more frequently than that), not only to obtain a fresh supply of atmospheric oxygen from above the waters surface but also to dispose of the waste gases it produces...
Science ABC
How High Can Blood Pressure Go?
Blood pressure (BP) is the force with which the heart pumps blood to maintain regular blood flow through the body. This force exerts pressure on the walls of the blood vessels, primarily the arteries. A study published in 1995 recorded...