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Catalyst University
Structure & Function of the Withdrawal Reflex, a Polysynaptic Reflex
In this video, we will discuss the anatomy and function of the withdrawal reflex.
Curated Video
Calorimetry: Measuring Energy Content of Food
This video explains the concept of calorimetry. The video demonstrates how to use calorimetry in a school lab to measure the energy content of food. It goes through the steps of the experiment and how to perform fair testing, as well as...
Physics Girl
5 weird ways to put out a candle
What happens when you pour liquid nitrogen on a flame? What about when you blow on the flame with a cup in the way? Try these five unusual ways to extinguish a candle. Pour out the flame with CO2. Cut off the oxygen supply to the flame...
The Backyard Scientist
Ring of Fire - Most dangerous game ever!
Looks dangerous, but its not. Nothing in the vicinity is particularly flammable, and i have tall ceilings. The high voltage transformer is more dangerous!
I don't think the color has anything to do with what goes off first...
I don't think the color has anything to do with what goes off first...
Science360
Smoke fuse
Smoke from a candle makes a ""fuse"" that relights it. Parts needed: 1 Candle, 1 Lighter.
Let's Tute
Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds: Combustion Reactions
In this video, the teacher explains the chemical properties of carbon compounds, focusing on combustion reactions. These reactions release heat and light and are classified into complete and incomplete combustion. The video also explains...
Curated Video
Bingo's Lingo Letter Blends (Part 1)
Letter Blends is a truly engaging way to teach and reinforce phonics rules that require a ton of repetition and practice to master. Using these videos to teach letter blends (or consonant blends) gives kids the chance to get comfortable...
Curated Video
The Science and Power of Fire
This video provides a concise explanation of what fire is, how it is formed through a chemical reaction, and its various uses and effects. It highlights the importance of fire for survival, its historical significance, and how it can be...
Catalyst University
How can fuel combust into a GIANT FIRE? | Hydrocarbon Combustion Mechanism
Obviously, gasoline and other fuels burn in the presence of fire. How does this occur? Here, we will explore the activation of oxygen to it excited singlet state and combustion of the hydrocarbon, octane. Join us here.<br/>
Curated Video
Exploring the Uses and Properties of Antimony
This video provides an overview of the element antimony, highlighting its properties as a metalloid and its various uses in medicine, cosmetics, electronics, and other industries. It also touches on the historical significance of...
Physics Girl
5 physics experiments for the holidays!
These 5 holiday-themed physics experiments will keep you and your family busy with science during the winter holidays! All experiments involve materials found around the house. Parental supervision advised . Flame Eraser – put out a...
Let's Tute
Light Reflection in a Plane Mirror
This video explains the science behind reflection in plane mirrors, including the formation of virtual and real images, lateral inversion, and the properties of upright and erect images. It also includes an activity to identify letters...
ProTeachersVideo
Different Writing Styles:Glass Blowing
Glass blower Steven Newell demonstrates the process of blowing glass involved in producing a beautiful dinner plate. Glass blower Steven Newell demonstrates the art of blowing glass involved in producing a beautiful dinner plate. He uses...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3/4 Science: Banging Chemistry: Fast and Furious
Trainee teacher Emma Bradley is shown a series of nine quick-fire exo- and endo-thermic reactions by Dr Kay Stephenson from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Simon Quinnell of the National Science Learning Centre, York. The...
ProTeachersVideo
Demonstrating Chemistry - Spectacular Experiments: Hydrogen - Exploding Eggs
Prof Hal Sosabowski fills eggs with hydrogen gas and uses this to show how pure hydrogen burns, but a mixture of hydrogen and air becomes explosive. In the interests of science, Hal explodes some chicken eggs and even an ostrich egg!...
60 Second Histories
Galen and the Four Humors
Galen explains what the four humours are and how they could be balanced to make people better.
Visual Learning Systems
Our Galaxy and Stars: Stars
This captivating series of programs explores many of the amazing features of our universe. Special attention is given to our solar system, distances in space, and stars. Terminology and concepts include: Milky Way Galaxy, light-year,...
HealthSketch
What is COPD?
A simple animation explaining what COPD is, how it is caused, the main symptoms and treatments, and the lifestyle changes that can make a big difference. This video will be helpful to students of all ages, health professionals, patients...
Visual Learning Systems
The Amazing Universe: Stars
This show explores the fascinating features of the universe, the different types of galaxies in our solar system and the position of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy. Other terminology includes: constellations, spiral galaxy,...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Alan Alda Takes on a Hot Topic
When Alan Alda was 11-years-old he wondered, 'what is a flame?' He asked his teacher and the answer wasn't very satisfying, Alda told Ira in our New York studios last March. Sixty years later, Alda was still looking for a good answer so...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: 3 D Up in Flames
Humans are thought to have mastered controlled fire in the middle of the Paleolithic era. Half a million years later, engineers Tadd Truscott and Dale Tree, of Brigham Young University, are trying to quantify it. Using high speed cameras...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How 'Flame' Malware Hijacks a Computer
An interview with Kim Zetter, a reporter for Wired magazine, about the powerful malware 'Flame' which was infecting computers mainly in the Middle East. Aired Jun. 8, 2012 [12:39 min]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Alan Alda Asks Scientists 'What Is a Flame?'
A collection of audio clips where scientists around the world were challenged to answer,"What is a flame". Eleven-year-olds from around the world will judge the entries. [30:21]