SciShow
Atlas: The Little Rocket That Still Can
In 1962, John Glenn went into orbit on an Atlas rocket, and thus began a family of rockets that lasted for 60 years!
SciShow
How Would We Stop a Nuclear Missile?
Most of us are hoping that any nuclear threats are just empty threats, and getting at the facts about ICBMs can be difficult. But what would actually happen if someone launched a nuclear weapon?
SciShow
Why It's So Difficult to Build a Ballistic Missile
If you ever get nervous about missile attacks, they're actually a lot harder to make than you might think. To hopefully put your mind more at ease, Hank is here to talk about the work that goes into designing and building ICBMs in this...
PBS
The Mystery of the Eocene's Lethal Lake
In 1800s, miners began working in exposed deposits of mud near the town of Messel, Germany. They were extracting oil from the rock and along with the oil, they found beautifully preserved fossils of animals from the Eocene. What happened...
SciShow
Why Is It So Hard to Build an ICBM?
To hopefully put your mind more at ease, Hank is here to talk about the work that goes into designing and building ICBMs.
SciShow
How Would We Stop a Nuclear Missile?
Most of us are hoping that any nuclear threats are just empty threats, and getting at the facts about ICBMs can be difficult. But what would actually happen if someone launched a nuclear weapon?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The 4 greatest threats to the survival of humanity | TED-Ed
With the invention of the atomic bomb, humanity gained the power to destroy itself for the first time in our history. Since then, our risk of either extinction or the collapse of civilization has steadily increased. Just how likely are...
Bozeman Science
Meselson-Stahl Experiment
Paul Andersen explains how the Meselson-Stahl experiment was used to prove that DNA copied itself through a semi-conservative process. They grew E. coli in a medium containing heavy nitrogen (N-15). They then added the E. coli to a...
Curated Video
Bang Bang Phi: Thailand's Vibrant Rocket Festival Celebrating Fertility and Rain
Every year in a small town in Thailand, thousands of people gather to celebrate the raucous and noisy Bang Bang Phi rocket festival. This centuries-old fertility festival marks the start of Thailand's rainy season, with the belief that...
Curated Video
Testing the Eurofighter Engine: Simulating Extreme Conditions in Missile Firing
In this video, engineers demonstrate a revolutionary test setup that simulates extreme conditions for the Eurofighter's twin EJ200 shaft turbofan engines. By using a specially fabricated hydrogen burner, they can replicate the...
Debunked
Would A Nuclear Explosion Actually Destroy An Asteroid?
An apocalyptic asteroid is on a collision course with our wonderful little planet! What do we do?
Hip Hughes History
The Cold War Explained: US History Review (4/4)
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.
Hip Hughes History
The Cold War Explained: US History Review (1/4)
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 1 of 4.
Vlogbrothers
Sexual Abuse, Consent, and Culture
If you haven't heard, there have been some really troubling stories about manipulative and abusive relationships between online creators and their fans. While that situation certainly spurred me to make this video, I also think a video...
Curated Video
How South Korea should deal with Kim Jong Un
North Korea and its leader Kim Jong Un continue to unsettle world leaders by testing nuclear weapons and long-range rockets. South Korea—with a new caretaker president after an impeachment scandal—could use some tips on how to handle its...
Next Animation Studio
Russia testing doomsday torpedo, nuclear-powered missile
Moscow is testing a cruise missile with a nuclear warhead at the front and a nuclear engine at the rear, plus a huge torpedo designed to cause radioactive tsunamis.
Debunked
Myths & Misconceptions About North Korea
How close is North Korea to having a nuclear missile that can hit the USA? And can we really believe everything we hear about the secret state?
Next Animation Studio
Israel's Iron Dome missile interceptor system
The Iron Dome is a mobile air defense system designed to protect Israel from attacks by short range rocket and artillery. The system, comprised of a radar unit, battle management system, and launcher, protects Israel from missiles...
Next Animation Studio
China’s hypersonic missile test ‘went around the world,’ according to top U.S. general
The Chinese hypersonic missile test ‘went around the world’ this summer, according to the second most senior U.S. general, John Hyten.
Next Animation Studio
China makes major progress with missile silos that could hold nuclear weapons
The scale and speed of construction at possible missile silo fields in China suggests its government is putting significant resources into developing its nuclear capabilities
Next Animation Studio
Hidden missile bases in North Korea seen in satellite images
Satellite images have located 13 of an estimated 20 undeclared missile operating bases in North Korea.
Next Animation Studio
Russia using thermobaric weapons in Ukraine
A few of Russia’s feared thermobaric missile launchers have been seen entering the Ukraine, which means that Ukrainian suburbs could soon be vacuum bombed, leading to massive civilian casualties.
The Economist
MH17: can Russia be held to account?
Australia and the Netherlands say Russia is responsible for shooting down flight MH17 in 2014. The families of the 298 victims want justice—but which court can give it to them?
Next Animation Studio
Russian debris cloud forces NASA to postpone spacewalk
A Russian missile test blew up a satellite, creating a cloud of space debris, and any piece of that cloud can puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.