SciShow
IDTIMWYTIM Equinox Stupid Latin
In this edition of IDTIMWYTIM, Hank explains why the common understanding of "equinox" is wrong, what the equinox actually is, and then rages a little against astronomers and their stupid confusing Latin terms.
TED Talks
Erin Sullivan: Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?
When we witness something amazing, many of us instinctively pull out our phones and snap pictures. Is this obsession with photographing everything impacting our experiences? In a meditative talk, Erin Sullivan reflects on how being more...
SciShow
Its True The Sun Really Does Flash Green
The mythical green flash at sunset isn't actually a myth! Stefan explains why it happens, and how you can see it.
SciShow
The Science of Sunbeams
Sunbeams shooting down through the clouds make for some great photographs, but what's the science behind these beautiful rays of light?
Crash Course
Moon Phases
In this episode of Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Maya myth of the morning star | TED-Ed
Chak Ek', the morning star, rose from the underworld to the surface of the eastern sea and on into the heavens. His brother K'in Ahaw, the sun, followed. Though Chak Ek' had risen first, K'in Ahaw outshone him, and the resentful Chak Ek'...
Curated Video
Exploring the Beauty of U Bein Bridge in Taungthaman Lake in Myanmar
Taungthaman Lake in Myanmar features the iconic Banin Bridge, the oldest teakwood bridge in the world. This scenic area supports local agriculture and fishing, with fertile land revealed during the dry season. Visitors enjoy stunning...
Curated Video
Amazing Time-Lapse Of Sun Rising Behind Europe's Extremely Large Telescope
The under construction ESO Extremely Large Telescope in Chile was captured in 2025 and 2023 with the sun rising behind it. See both time-lapses here. Credit: E. Garcés/B. Häußler/ESO | edited by Space.com's Steve Spaleta
Curated Video
Time-Lapse: NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Sees Orbital Sunrise During Spacewalk
NASA astronaut Suni Williams works outside the International Space Station. Credit: NASA | edited by Space.com's Steve Spaleta
Curated Video
Cold temperatures and evening rain on Long Island
Long Island will have a breezy day with highs near 61.
Curated Video
The Science Behind the Colors of Sunlight and Sunsets
In this video, the teacher explains how sunlight appears in different colors depending on the particles in our atmosphere. They compare our atmosphere to a prism, where white light enters but is scattered into different colors as it...
Curated Video
Day and Night - Earth’s Rotation
What is the difference between day and night? How is this governed by the Earth's movement? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Sun generates light. The Earth spins on its axis. A full rotation of Earth takes 24 hours. The...
Curated Video
The Sun as a light source – Odd one out
Four different images of shadows are shown on screen, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points Shadows are created when an object blocks the path of light. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
Wonderscape
Stonehenge: Ancient Gateway to the Heavens
Discover Stonehenge, a 5,000-year-old stone monument in Southern England that served as both a calendar and a place for ancient star gazers. Learn how early people engineered this massive structure and its significance during the summer...
Curated Video
The Dark Side of Daylight Saving Time – What You Need to Know
Uncover the surprising impact of Daylight Saving Time on mental health and body rhythms. Explore how the Sunshine Protection Act could change our mornings and learn practical tips for realigning your circadian rhythm with bright light...
The Guardian
Europe’s 'baby bust' - can paying for pregnancies save Greece?
Greece’s population is falling fast, with low birth rates and economic instability hitting its island communities hardest. An unconventional new organisation, Hope Genesis, is attempting to inject life back into these remote areas...
The Guardian
David Hockney's lockdown sunrise and other masterpiece dawns
David Hockney created a glorious depiction of a sunrise on his iPad in April and emailed it from his lockdown in Normandy to the Guardian's art critic Jonathan Jones.
Curated Video
Magic E (CVCe) Syllables {Syllable Types}
This video teaches magic e or CVCe syllables and how to read them. It is assumed that kids already know open and closed syllables. See links to those videos below. Knowing syllable types help readers read multi-syllable words.
TMW Media
Mercury, The Solar System Historian: Mercurys orbit and other mysteries
How long is a typical day on Mercury? How does an elliptical orbit affect the sunrise on Mercury? What are other unique features of Mercury? Mercury, The Solar System Historian, Part 3
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Martín Espada "Aubade with Concussion"
Martín Espada has published more than twenty books as a poet, editor, essayist and translator. His new book of poems from Norton is called Floaters. Other books of poems include Vivas to Those Who Have Failed (2016), The Trouble Ball...
Vlogbrothers
Orbital Sunrise: The First Art Made in Space
In which John Green considers the orbital sunrise, why humans make art, and why the cosmonaut Alexei Leonov drew home. Adapted from the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed, which is also a book.