SciShow Kids
What Happens If You Swallow Gum?
Jessi swallowed her gum and was worried that it would stay in her stomach for 7 years! Could this really happen? What makes gum so different from other food?
TED Talks
Mike Rowe: Learning from dirty jobs
Mike Rowe, the host of "Dirty Jobs," tells some compelling (and horrifying) real-life job stories. Listen for his insights and observations about the nature of hard work, and how it's been unjustifiably degraded in society today.
Crash Course
The Polymer Explosion Crash Course Engineering 20
We're continuing our look at engineering materials with third main type of material that you'll encounter as an engineer: polymers. They're made of long, repeating chains of smaller molecules known as monomers and today we'll explore...
Be Smart
Science of Marathon Running
So maybe we can't outrun cheetahs or antelope, but humans are uniquely adapted for long distance running. What does science have to say about marathon running? To find out, (and because I was feeling a little crazy) I decided to run one!...
Curated Video
How To Make A Popsicle Stick Catapult
Want to make your own mini catapult at home? Check out this video tutorial! In this video, Jessie explains how to make a catapult using popsicle sticks, wooden skewers, and a few other household items. When you're done building, you can...
Science Buddies
Make an Arduino ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) | Engineering Project
Design and build your own underwater robot in this engineering project.
Brave Wilderness
Human Hand vs Box of Pain!
STUNG by 200 ANGRY Bulldog Ants! This week, Coyote Peterson returns to the sting zone of magnitude, and enacts a worst-case scenario for any Australian gardener. He'll take on the sting of a single Bulldog Ant... then he'll stick his arm...
Curated Video
Exploring Vibrations and Waves
This video breaks down the complex mechanics of sound and how sound travels. Students learn about vibration and sound waves, and even get to test their own instruments!
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 50, Futuristic Space Technologies Small Steps, Giant Leaps
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program Executive Jason Derleth discusses visionary concepts that could transform future space missions.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Microgravity University
Mike McGlone, NASA Education Specialist, talks about how the different education programs here in Texas influence students to pursue careers in STEM and STEAM fields, including careers here at NASA. HWHAP Episode 21.
NASA
NASA Hangout: All Eyes on the Sun
On March 29, 2014, an X-class flare burst off the right side of the sun . . . and NASA was watching. Coordinating their observations, five NASA observatories and one ground-based telescope were able to see things in the flare they'd...
NASA
NASA | Our Violent Universe
Our universe is more than a serene landscape of stars--it is teeming with activity from some extremely violent events. In a presentation at the IMAX theatre at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. on...
Weird History
Pink Floyd Album That Was Too Wierd Even For Them
By the time the members of Pink Floyd reconvened at Abbey Road Studios to record their next album, they realized they had no idea what to record next. How does a band top itself after they made one of the best selling albums of all time?
Curated Video
How Braces Straighten Your Teeth
Braces are a common dental solution for patients with crooked teeth or misaligned bites. They work by applying continuous pressure to gradually move teeth in a specific direction. Braces consist of various components such as brackets,...
Curated Video
Loom band creator marvels at worldwide craze
Life is colourful for the creator of the Rainbow Loom, who's become an unlikely success in the toy industry.
Cheong Choon Ng started the worldwide loom band craze almost by accident.
This is a loom band, a simple bracelet made of...
Curated Video
: The Guinness Book of World Records certified the world's largest rubber band ball. AP Reporter Mark Carlson was on hand to witness the event.
HEADLINE: Big ball sets world record
CAPTION: The Guinness Book of World Records certified the world's largest rubber band ball. AP Reporter Mark Carlson was on hand to witness the event. (nov. 21)
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AFP News Agency
CLEAN : 240,000 Poles in landmark pro EU pro democracy protest
Around a quarter of a million Poles flooded central Warsaw Saturday marching to defend their country s place in the European Union and protest against moves by the right wing government which they say undermine democracy