SciShow
This Planet is Only Half Covered in Lava
There are a lot of weird exoplanets out there, like 55 Cancri e (aka Janssen), which is probably half covered in lava. But the half that's covered in lava might not be quite the half you're thinking of.
PBS
The Truth About Beauty in Physics
The great physicist Hermann Weyl once said: "My work always tried to unite the true with the beautiful, but when I had to choose one or the other, I usually chose the beautiful." But is this actually good advice for doing physics?
Crash Course
Scientific Revolution: Crash Course European History
There was a lot of bad stuff going on in Europe in the 17th century. We've seen wars, plagues, and unrest of all types. But, there is some good news. Huge advances were underway in the scientific community in Europe at this time. In this...
Be Smart
What Are The Most Important Science Images Ever?
Science isn't always a visual medium, but I think it's most important moments have often been captured in photos and illustrations. I picked out some of my favorite science images from history.
Crash Course
The Scientific Revolution: Crash Course History of Science
So, what exactly is a scientific revolution? And are they more than just moments in time Historians use to mark the beginning and ending of things through time? In this episode we'll look into some ideas and people named Nick and how...
Crash Course
The New Astronomy: Crash Course History of Science
This week on Crash Course: History of the Scientific Revolution—astronomical anomalies accrued. Meanwhile, in Denmark—an eccentric rich dude constructed not one but two science castles! And his humble German assistant synthesized a lot...
SciShow
When Will We All Die The Statistics of Human Extinction
We humans like to think we’re special in basically all ways, but if the history of life is any indication, our species has a limited time on this planet. So the question is: when are we gonna go extinct?
SciShow
How We Figured Out That Earth Goes Around the Sun
Most of the world believed that Earth was the center of the universe for a really long time. Then a few scientists decided to take a closer look.
Crash Course
The New Anatomy: Crash Course History of Science
There’s a question to consider that’s pretty daunting: what is life? And to try to answer that question, three tools stand out as being especially useful: A book, some experiments, and the microscope! In this episode, Hank talks to us...
Curated Video
Factpack: Big Bang Scientists
How did previous generations of scientists think of the Universe, and how has that understanding changed over time? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic,...
Curated Video
Space
Dr. Forrester explains how scientists over the centuries have used a variety of tools to gaze into outer space.
Curated Video
Now I See It
Dr. Forrester examines the history of the telescope and discusses the parts of the telescope and the functions of each. She also explores different types of space technology such as the telescope, satellite, rocket, and space probe.
Curated Video
9 Most Important Astronomical Discoveries
From ancient civilizations to modern breakthroughs, learn about the nine most important cosmic discoveries that changed the way we look at our Sun, Moon and beyond. Learn how Copernicus challenged the status quo, Kepler unveiled the...
Curated Video
Docker for the Absolute Beginner - Hands-On - Kubernetes Introduction
Container Orchestration – Docker Swarm and Kubernetes: Kubernetes Introduction This clip is from the chapter "Container Orchestration – Docker Swarm and Kubernetes" of the series "Docker for the Absolute Beginner - Hands-On".In this...
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Nicolaus Copernicus
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
Mazz Media
Solar System
This live-action video program is about the term solar system. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term solar system through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Professor Dave Explains
History of Astornomy Part 3: Copernicus and Heliocentrism
Once it was determined that the Earth is round, the next step was to decipher the geometry of the solar system. Does everything rotate around the Earth, like in the geocentric model of Ptolemy? We thought so for thousands of years, but...
Visual Learning Systems
The Inner Planets: The Moving Planets
This video provides a brief history of how our understanding of the solar system and the movement of planets has evolved over time. It includes explanations of theories presented by Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton. The Inner Planets part...
Curated Video
It's Hard To Tell How Much Of The Amazon Is Burning
Our best tools for measuring fires in remote rainforests can't always tell us how big the fires get.
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Copernicus's remains laid to rest -- again
VOICED: Copernicus's remains laid to rest -- again
Curated Video
ESA says Brexit crisis affecting space cooperation
The European Space Agency (ESA) on Wednesday said that it was planning for various scenarios to navigate uncertainties surrounding Brexit, a day after British parliamentarians rejected the deal their prime minister negotiated with the EU...
Curated OER
Exploring Our Backyard, The Solar System - Part 1/2
A charming narrator introduces viewers to the wonders and history of our own solar system. A full explanation describing the birth of our sun, planets, and entire solar system. This is the first part of a two-part series on our solar...
Crash Course
The New Astronomy: Crash Course History of Science #13
Sword duels, religious unrest, war—who says science is boring? Aspiring astronomers discover fascinating facts about the famous scientists that dared challenge the accepted model of the solar system in the 13th video of a 16-part History...