NASA
Sonification of NGC 2392
About 5,000 light-years from Earth, the stunning nebula NGC 2392 formed after the demise of a star like our Sun. In this sonification, the image is scanned clockwise like a radar. The radius is mapped to pitch, so light farther from the...
NASA
NASA | Goddard: All in a Day's Work
This short promotional video highlights some of the best that the Goddard Space Flight Center has to offer - showcasing the science and technology born from the efforts of the dedicated Goddard family.
Bill Carmody
eCommunication as Legal Record
In this video, Bill Carmody explains the importance of being mindful of our electronic communication as it can be used as a legal record. He emphasizes the need for effective and precise communication, especially in a professional...
NASA
NASA | Pursuit of Light
NASA dreams big science. In this awesome new short, NASA presents the Earth, the planets, the Sun, and the endless universe beyond. Come for the cool, stay for the music, take away a sense of wonder to share. It's six minutes from Earth...
NASA
Sonification of NGC 1300
The majestic spiral galaxy NGC 1300’s arms hold blue clusters of young stars, pink clouds of star formation, and dark lanes of dust. To represent this image with sound, scientists assigned louder volume to brighter light. Light farther...
Journey to the Microcosmos
How to Not Kill an Extremely Rare Microbe
For an activity that mostly involves sitting and staring, microscopy is a surprisingly high stakes task. On the other side of the lens are drops full of potential, a multitude of worlds to unravel and examine. But they’re also fragile...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Chromium
In this video, the teacher provides a detailed description of the element chromium. They explain its chemical symbol and atomic number, as well as its physical properties such as its gray, shiny, and hard nature. The teacher explains the...
Science360
Cockroaches provide clues to better locomotion! NSF Science Now 10
In this week's episode, we explore cockroaches that provide clues to better locomotion, virtual reality therapy, and distant galaxies seen from the South Pole
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Cardio Activity
This video highlights the importance of running, walking, and hiking for overall fitness and well-being. It emphasizes how these activities are deeply rooted in our genes and have played a crucial role in human survival and development....
FuseSchool
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fission In a nuclear reactor the controlled slow release of energy is used to heat up a closed loop of coolant which passes to heat exchangers which then boil water to provide steam to turn electrical generators. The output of...
Vlogbrothers
Everything a Normal Person Needs to Know About Helium
Helium is so great...and we are running out of it, but also we are not running out of it.
Weird History
The Feud That Almost Destroyed Palentology
Nothing better than an intense rivalry between scientists...right? Well, that's exactly what happened with paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh -- two men who really take the cake for petty feuds. This fight,...
AllTime 10s
10 Mysteries Solved By Google Earth
No matter how much we find out about the earth, it always has more questions to answer. But thanks to Google mapping the entire planet, we're a lot closer to answering them than ever before. Here's 10 Mysteries Solved By Google Earth.
Curated Video
Lewis and Clark: the Making of an Expedition
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - René Descartes
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
Curated Video
The Role of Plants in the Development of Modern Medicine
This video discusses how certain plants have been used for thousands of years to treat certain ailments and how, through modern technology, these active ingredients have been extracted to create drugs. It highlights various examples such...
Curated Video
CISSP®- Access Control Categories and Types
This video explains the various access control categories and their types. This clip is from the chapter "Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP Domain 1 - Security and Risk Management" of the series "CISSP®...
Science360
Archaeologist Curtis Marean - ScienceLives
Curtis Marean received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1990 and is now a member of the Institute of Human Origins and School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. In addition to...
Science360
FIRE IT UP! 'BLUE WHIRL' FIRE TORNADO BURNS CLEANER FOR REDUCED EMISSIONS
In episode 63, Jordan and Charlie discuss the 'blue fire whirl,' a type of fire whirl that could lead to beneficial new approaches for reducing carbon emissions and improving oil spill cleanup. Fire whirls, otherwise known as fire...
Science360
Passport to Discovery - Surf's Up!
Today your Passport to Discovery takes you to Oregon State University at their Wave Research Laboratory. Come learn how this facility uses two different wave making pools to recreate natural disasters and learn how NSF supports this...
The Wall Street Journal
A Million Views At A Time
Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer, breaks down the art and science behind his viral videos and talks about a new project to marshal influence online at WSJ Tech Live in Laguna Beach.
Curated Video
Sacagawea: Intrepid Indigenous Explorer
Native American interpreter Sacagawea was the only woman on Lewis and Clark’s expedition into the West. She played a vital role, but was subsequently forgotten.