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Breaking The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Quantum mechanics forbids us from measuring the universe beyond a certain level of precision. But that doesn’t stop us from trying. And in some cases succeeding, by squeezing the Heisenberg uncertainty principle to its breaking point.
SciShow
7 Amazing Origami-Inspired Inventions
Scientists and engineers are taking folding into the future!
SciShow
7 Amazing Origami-Inspired Inventions
Scientists and engineers are taking folding into the future!
SciShow
5 Things Humans Got Really Wrong About Our Bodies
Throughout history, people have been trying to figure out how our bodies work and how to fix them when things go wrong. This has led to some ideas that, with the benefit of hindsight, seem very strange
SciShow
Destroying Space Junk With Lasers, and Two Rare Eclipses!
This week on SciShow Space News, astronauts had to take the scenic route to the ISS because of some space debris. And this month, you might get to see two eclipses: a solar eclipse, and a rare supermoon eclipse.
SciShow
The Secret to Unbelievably Fast Internet: Twisting Light
You might finally be able to watch that 4k video without buffering, thanks to quantum mechanics and orbital angular momentum.
SciShow
A Farewell to the Arecibo Observatory | SciShow News
On December 1, 2020, Arecibo's long-story came crashing down to an end. While it's sad to see this monumental observatory go, it's worth looking back over the many discoveries it's made over the last 60 years.
Crash Course
Gamma-Ray Bursts
Gamma-ray bursts are not only incredible to study, but their discovery has an epic story all its own. Today Phil takes you through some Cold War history and then dives into what we know. Bursts come in two rough varieties: Long and...
SciShow
Tractor Beams: Almost Real!
Hank tells us about some developments that are being made in the dramatic area of laser tractor beams.
SciShow
Why Gravitational Waves Are a Big Deal
Last week, it was announced that we've detected gravitational waves on Earth. Now, Hank explains what that means for the future and why it's such a huge deal.
SciShow
The Star That Trolled Astronomers
In 1967, a star was discovered that seemed to be different than most stars, . . . it looked like it was blinking.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Performing brain surgery without a scalpel | Hyunsoo Joshua No
Every year, tens of thousands of people have brain surgery without a single incision: there's no scalpel, no operating table, and the patient loses no blood. Instead, this procedure uses a machine that emits invisible beams of light at a...
Curated Video
Tips for Riding a Motorcycle at Night
Howcast - Learn how to ride a motorcycle safely at night from professional motorcycle instructor Joonil Park in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Build a Bridge
Howcast - Of the many types of bridges, the simplest is the beam bridge, which can be as simple as a log placed over a creek.
Curated Video
Optical Illusion: The Impossible Triangle
Let's talk about the famous "the impossible triangle" illusion and how it works. There are many interesting examples and drawings that are based on this illusion, we can mention them as well.
Curated Video
Cars Repair the Boat
Today everybody's setting up a boat race on the lake. They've set up big buoys on the lake that they need to go around. The purple robot's decided to get a little practice in before the start of the competition. He's breezing through the...
Curated Video
WHAT IS A CT SCAN and why do we need it
Have you ever wondered what are ct scans used for? And how do they work? In this video, we will be answering all the lingering questions you may have about this popular medical imaging technique. DISCLAIMER: The content in this video is...
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Innovative Solar-Powered Prefab Construction at Hotel Vivood
Hotel Vivood utilizes solar panels and bio-climatic principles to achieve energy autonomy and sustainability. Prefabricated construction techniques and strategic orientation enhance efficiency while preserving the natural environment....
Science ABC
How Do Projectors Work?
A projector is a machine that projects an image onto a screen. LCD projectors work by shining a light through three LCD screens. When the colored light passes through these three screens, they relay three versions of the same scene....
Curated Video
What is Light? - Understanding Light
Explanation that light is a form of energy that allows us to see. Physical processes - Light - What is light? Learning Points Light is a form of energy. Light travels in straight lines. Reflection occurs when light bounces off objects....
Curated Video
Cat and mouse shadows
Learn that shadows change size as the angle of a light source changes. Physical processes -Light - Shadows Learning Points The length of a shadow can change with the angle of the light source. The length of a shadow depends on the amount...
Curated Video
Spot the shadows
Find out how shadows are formed and what types of materials produce shadows. Physical processes - Light - Shadows Learning Points Shadows are created when an object blocks the path of light. Opaque objects do not let any light through....
Curated Video
Designing the Future: The Space Elevator Challenge
Engineers Steve Jones and Demia Hot are pioneering the design of a space elevator in the NASA sponsored competition Elevator 2010. Their innovative concept utilizes a strong carbon composite ribbon powered by laser beams to transport...
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Inside the National Ignition Facility: Balancing Military Research and Civilian Applications
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) in Northern California is a cutting-edge technological giant, designed for military research and nuclear fusion experiments. With a budget of nearly $4 billion, the facility uses high-energy laser...