FuseSchool
Sound Wave Experiments
Sound Wave Experiments In this video, we are going to look at the factors that influence the speed of sound and how to measure it. We will look at sound waves in more detail in another video: Sound Waves Sound travels at about 340m/s in...
Curated Video
Determining the Speed of Water Waves using a Ripple Tank
The video is a guide on how to conduct an experiment to determine the speed of waves on water using a vibrating object and a ripple tank. The video explains the setup of the ripple tank and the use of a DC electric motor to generate...
Physics Girl
What is a quantum coin toss?
Quantum coin flipping is the fairest way to flip a coin over the phone. How does it work?!
Curated Video
Experiments to Find the Speed of Waves on Water Using a Ripple Tank
This video is a lecture presentation on experiments to find the speed of waves on water. The presenter demonstrates the use of a Ripple tank to determine the speed of waves traveling across the surface of shallow water. The equipment...
Healthcare Triage
Does Poor Sleep Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is no stranger in the news cycle. The latest headlines are dedicated to a new study on how the brain keeps itself clean, a process which scientists have long suspected to be involved in the disease. Let's take a look.
Weatherthings
Rip Current Safety: Summary
This is the science of what, where, and how of rip currents. Most lifeguard rescues on ocean beaches in the United States are for rip currents. See how to avoid rip currents and learn safety from these killer currents on beaches. They...
Curated Video
Mechanical Ways to Detect Objects and Explore Internal Structures
This video explores various mechanical ways that can be used to detect objects and explore their internal structures, starting with sound waves. The video explains how sound waves work, how ultrasound waves are used for medical imaging,...
EarthEcho International
Exploring the Threats to Coral Reefs: A Dive into Biscayne Bay
The video explores the impact of changing water quality on coral reefs, specifically in South Florida's Biscayne Bay. Marine biologist Ilsa Kuffner discusses the three main threats facing coral reefs: coral bleaching, ocean...
Weatherthings
Rip Current Safety: What is a Rip Current?
This is the science of what, where, and how of rip currents. Most lifeguard rescues on ocean beaches in the United States are for rip currents. See how to avoid rip currents and learn safety from these killer currents on beaches. They...
Oxford Comma
A Look at Inspiration in She Walks in Beauty
Often regarded as one of the most beautiful and famous poems of all time, "She Walks in Beauty" has featured in films like The Dead Poet's Society and shows like White Collar. Inevitably, the character reciting the poem does one thing:...
Little Smart Planet
Learning about wild animals
Review in an easy and fun way all about wild animals
Weatherthings
Rip Current Safety: How Can You Stay Safe from Rip Currents?
This is the science of what, where, and how of rip currents. Most lifeguard rescues on ocean beaches in the United States are for rip currents. See how to avoid rip currents and learn safety from these killer currents on beaches. They...
Zach Star
What Math Classes do Engineers (and Physics Majors) Take (Part 2)?
In the last video I covered the required math classes for engineers and physics majors that you will definitely see. This video will cover more of the classes that you MAY encounter depending on your major. These classes include......
Curated Video
Interactions of Electromagnetic Waves and Atoms: Gamma Rays and Radiation Dose
This video discusses how electromagnetic waves can interact with charged particles, specifically electrons in atoms. It explains how electromagnetic waves can cause electrons to absorb energy and jump to higher energy levels or emit...
Curated Video
What is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle: Explained in Simple Words
Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle says that if we know everything about where a particle is located, we know nothing about its momentum. Conversely, if we know everything about its momentum, then we know nothing about where the particle...
Physics Girl
Why are there giant concrete tunnels in the desert?
The Physics Girl team visited LIGO once again. This place is Dianna's obsession.
Science360
LIGO detects gravitational waves - announcement at press conference (part 2)
Part 2 of the press conference announcing the first direct detection of gravitational waves -- February 11, 2016. The press conference continued after the live webcast concluded. See the remainder here for the first time.
Curated Video
Changes of Medium: Waves Crossing Boundaries
This video is a lecture on how waves change as they cross the boundary between different materials, also known as changes of medium. The video explains what a medium is and how it affects wave propagation. The video uses examples of...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Jupiter with Jared Espley
As large as 1,000 Earths, Jupiter is the heavy hitter of the solar system. Even its Great Red Spot is larger than Earth, yet it’s shrinking! In this episode of Gravity Assist, Planetary Science Director Jim Green talks with Jared Espley...
Curated Video
Do Microwaves Interfere With WiFi Signals?
Yes. Microwaves and radio waves are physically the same, i.e. both are forms of electromagnetic radiation. Some microwave rays can leak out and interfere with WiFi signals. We are basically constantly surrounded by electromagnetic...
Visual Learning Systems
Waves: Reflection
This video explores the characteristics of waves. It explains the speed of waves, how this value is calculated and the four basic interaction between waves. Other terminology includes: vibration, crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength,...
Next Animation Studio
Renewable energy: CETO system converts sea waves into zero-emission electricity
An Australian company has been working on a system that uses underwater buoys to convert sea waves into zero-emission energy and desalinated water.
Curated Video
Covid-19: what you need to know about the second wave
The world now faces the threat of a second wave of coronavirus outbreaks. Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, and Slavea Chankova, our health-care correspondent, answer your questions.
Next Animation Studio
The Ocean Cleanup system isn't capturing plastic as planned
A system designed to reduce the amount of plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean has not been collecting plastic.