SciShow
5 Robots You Can Hug
Developers are working to make softer, squishier robots that are flexible enough to maneuver in extreme environments, including inside the human body!
SciShow
5 Robots You Can Hug
Developers are working to make softer, squishier robots that are flexible enough to maneuver in extreme environments, including inside the human body!
SciShow
Do You Need a Copper Pot?
Some chefs swear by copper pots and pans, but they are much more expensive than other materials. Are they worth it? Well, it all comes down to electrons!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Magical metals, how shape memory alloys work - Ainissa Ramirez
From robots to braces to the Mars Rover, see how a special kind of metal called shape memory alloys advance technology in everyday ways that we don't always realize.
SciShow
Why Can't You Bring Mercury Thermometers on Planes?
Mercury thermometers are handy and useful, but they could be extremely dangerous to bring on planes.
Bozeman Science
Metallic Solids
In this video Paul Andersen explains how metallic solids form when delocalized electrons hold the positive nuclei in an electron sea. This model helps to explain the properties of metals like conductivity, shiny appearance, malleability,...
Curated Video
The Elements: Magnesium
Find out why magnesium is important for living things. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal. Magnesium is required by all living things. Magnesium can be combined with other metals to produce...
Curated Video
Alloys
What exactly are alloys? What is it about their properties that make them so useful for a huge variety of purposes, from construction to jewellery? Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Alloys are metals mixed with other...
Curated Video
Elements vs Alloys
We compare melting points of lead and tin to the melting point of their alloy, solder. By timing how long it takes samples of each to melt, we discover that the melting point of solder is actually lower than those of both lead and tin....
Curated Video
Transition Metals Song Periodic Table
Learn about the Periodic Table's Transition Metals with Transition Metals by KLT.
Curated Video
Magnetism: Forces at Work
Dr. Forrester teaches that magnetism is a force that pushes and pulls on other objects. She defines: gravity, attract, and repels. She teaches about forces that attract or repel other objects and lists principles of magnetic behavior.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is An Alloy?
This video is answering the question of what is an alloy.
TMW Media
Virtual Archaeology: Traditional tools still in use and artifact dating techniques
How are traditional tools used with 3D modeling software? What process is used to tell if an artifact is real or fake? Virtual Archaeology, Part 3
TMW Media
Smelting And Refining Aluminium: The recycling of aluminium cans
Explain how aluminium is recycled into new aluminium. What other products are made from aluminium? Smelting And Refining Aluminium, Part 3
Science360
'Smart implants' dissolve after healing
We all know that injuries happen and doctors sometimes have to use metal screws or plates to support broken bones while the bones heal. What if that implanted metal just disintegrated on its own after the injury heals? A team at the NSF...
Science360
Smart implants dissolve after healing
We all know that injuries happen and doctors sometimes have to use metal screws or plates to support broken bones while the bones heal. What if that implanted metal just disintegrated on its own after the injury heals? A team at the NSF...
Curated Video
The Effect of Material Structure on Properties and Uses
The video discusses the structures of common materials like alloys, ceramics, and polymers and how they affect their properties and uses. Examples of alloys include bronze, brass, and stainless steel. Ceramics, made from sand or clay,...
Rock 'N Learn
Physical Science : Staying Safe In The Lab
Physical Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about physical science and get ready for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about staying safe in the lab.
Curated Video
Properties of Nickel: From Coins to Alloys and Beyond
Explore the fascinating properties and uses of nickel. From its historical significance as a coinage metal to its role in alloys like stainless steel and permanent magnets, nickel proves to be a versatile element. We also learn about its...
TMW Media
Smelting And Refining Aluminium: Mining and rehabilitation
Why is mining important? How is bauxite mined responsibly? Smelting And Refining Aluminium, Part 1
Curated Video
The Versatile Metal: Tungsten and Its Applications
Learn all about the element tungsten. This video explains its appearance, atomic number, and chemical symbol. It highlights tungsten's role in producing heavy metal alloys, particularly high-speed steel, which is used in cutting tools....
Science360
Recycling Metal To Save Energy
The Metal Processing Institute at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is finding ways to reuse and recycle metal, rather than smelting metal from ores, which saves significant amounts of energy and reduces emissions of greenhouse gases.
Curated Video
Exploring the Versatility of Precious Metals and Essential Elements
Let's take a look back at the elements platinum, iodine, aluminum, iron, and tungsten.