MinutePhysics
The Most Burly Hurls
Which is the most intense Olympic throwing event? Shot put? Hammer? Discus? Javelin?
SciShow
IDTIMWYTIM Schrodingers Cat
"I Don't Think It Means What You Think It Means" examines scientific theories that have taken on a life of their own in popular culture & we help you understand what they really mean in scientific terms. Today we take on Schrodinger's...
TED Talks
Kevin Kelly: How technology evolves
Tech enthusiast Kevin Kelly asks "What does technology want?" and discovers that its movement toward ubiquity and complexity is much like the evolution of life.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Brian A. Pavlac: Ugly History: Witch Hunts
In the German town of Nördlingen in 1593, innkeeper Maria Höll found herself accused of witchcraft. She was arrested for questioning, and denied the charges. She insisted she wasn't a witch through 62 rounds of torture before her...
Bozeman Science
Motion of the Center of Mass
In this video Paul Andersen explains how linear motion of an object can be measured using the center of mass. Internal forces within the object can be ignored since they exist in action reaction pairs. A simple way to determine the...
MinutePhysics
The Most Burly Hurls
Which is the most intense Olympic throwing event? Shot put? Hammer? Discus? Javelin?
SciShow
What Makes Radiators Bang So Loudly
If you hear a loud bang in the middle of the night, it is probably your radiator. But how does a hollow hunk of metal make such a loud noise?
Crash Course Kids
Astronaut Experiment
Air resistance! It's a thing! In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina does her own Astronaut Experiment to show us how we can prove it!
SciShow
How Well Do You Know Your Own Hand?
Tricking your brain isn't just fun,it can be therapeutic, too!
Crash Course Kids
Danger! Falling Objects
So, what would happen if you dropped a hammer and a feather at the same time, from the same height? Well, the hammer would hit the ground first, right? But why? You might think it's because the hammer is heavier, or has more mass than...
Bozeman Science
Center of Mass
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the center of mass of an object represents the average position of matter in an object. The center of mass of a system is a combination of all the objects within the system. As long as no external...
Crash Course
The Vikings! - Crash Course World History 224
In which John Green teaches you about Vikings! That's right, one of our most requested subjects, the Vikings, right here on Crash Course. So what's the deal with Vikings? Well, the stuff you've heard about them may not be true. The...
Crash Course
The Norse Pantheon: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we're headed north. To check out the gods of the Northmen. Or the Norse. That's right, we're talking Thor, Loki, Freyr, Freya, Odin, Frigg, Baldr, and Tyr. And Fenrir. And the Frost Giants. There's a lot to cover here, and...
SciShow Kids
What’s Inside These Rocks?
Jessi and Squeaks have some cool rocks. What do you think is inside them?
Great Big Story
Suveen Mathaudhu’s heroic work with metals
Meet Suveen Mathaudhu, a scientist inspired by superheroes, revolutionizing metals to create eco-friendly solutions for transportation and beyond.
Curated Video
How We Hear
How our ears hear different frequencies, and how they work with the brain to turn these into sounds which we understand. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Sounds are simply movements of air molecules. Our ears are extremely...
Curated Video
Friction
Friction can be friend or foe. What is friction, how does it affect our lives and how can we alter it? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Friction is a resistive force between surfaces moving at different velocities. Friction is...
Curated Video
Liquid Nitrogen Demos
We look at how different materials change when they are exposed to liquid nitrogen. Flowers become frozen and stiff and the petals snap. A banana hardens and is strong enough to be used as a hammer and a squash ball becomes very brittle...
Curated Video
Journey through the ear
Journey through an ear to discover how we hear sound... Physical processes - Sound - How do we hear? Learning Points The eardrum transmits vibrations to the ossicles. The cochlea sends signals to the auditory nerve. The auditory nerve...
Curated Video
Let's Go There! The Permian Basin and the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Travel to the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum and learn the history of the most productive oil field in American history.
Curated Video
Can a Gun Go Off if You Drop It?
Hollywood has done an excellent job putting that idea into our minds, with countless comedic and tragic scenes involving dropped firearms and unfortunate trajectories. This has given rise to the idea that a dropped gun can go off, but in...
Curated Video
How Much Does That Weigh?
Mr. Addit describes another way to measure objects, measuring weights. He talks about scales and the units used for weight measurements, pounds and ounces.
Great Big Story
This Scientist’s Work Might Be the Future of Energy-Efficient Vehicles
Join Professor Soovin Matharu and his team as they draw inspiration from superhero comics to create real-life metallurgical innovations. Discover how their work with metals like magnesium and aluminum is shaping a sustainable future,...