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How To Take A Dinosaur's Temperature
Despite the seemingly basic things we don't know about dinosaurs, we do know some surprising things – like their body temperatures.
SciShow
5 Measurements You Might Not Realize Are Named After Scientists
Units are a major way we describe the world around us, and by looking at the scientists some of them are named after, we can get a sense of how we’ve learned so much about our universe.
SciShow
4 Awesome NASA Inventions You Use Every Day
SciShow Space shares four wonderful things that you probably use every day, all made possible by NASA technology.
Be Smart
There's No Such Thing As Cold
You've felt cold before. Sometimes it's cold outside. But what if I told you that "cold" isn't real? There's no substance or quantity called "cold" in science. We can't measure the amount of "cold" in something. Instead it's about what's...
SciShow
5 Measurements You Might Not Realize Are Named After Scientists
Units are a major way we describe the world around us, and by looking at the scientists some of them are named after, we can get a sense of how we’ve learned so much about our universe.
Bozeman Science
Heating
In this video Paul Andersen explains how heating is the transfer of energy (heat) from a warmer object to a cooler object. Heat can be transferred through conduction, convection and radiation. At the microscopic level conduction results...
SciShow
The (Arguably) Most Important Instrument in Physics
Thermometers might seem like a basic instrument, but science would not be the same without them, and they helped us understand one of the most important ideas in all of science: the conservation of energy.
Bozeman Science
Heat Exchange
In this video Paul Andersen explains how energy can be transferred from warmer objects to colder objects through heat. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. When two objects are in...
Bozeman Science
Kinetic Theory and Temperature
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the macroscopic measure of temperature can be related to the average kinetic energy of molecules in motion. The Boltzmann constant and distribution can be used to calculate the root mean square...
SciShow
Why Can't You Bring Mercury Thermometers on Planes?
Mercury thermometers are handy and useful, but they could be extremely dangerous to bring on planes.
Bozeman Science
Electromagnetic Radiation
In this video Paul Andersen details the waves in electromagnetic radiation. There is an inverse relation between the wavelength and frequency of electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic radiation includes gamma rays, x-rays, infrared...
SciShow Kids
Be a Weather Watcher
Learn about different types of weather and how to keep track of your weather observations!
Curated Video
How to Adjust Your Water Heater to Save Energy
Howcast - If you can make yourself a cup of tea just by turning on your faucet, you need to lower your water heater. You’ll help the planet and save money on your heating bills.
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How to Keep Food from Spoiling on a Camping Trip
Howcast - When camping, the risk of food spoilage can be minimized if you keep these tips in mind.
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How to Take a Baby's Temperature
Howcast - Learn how to take an infant's temperature from parenting coach Tammy Gold in this Howcast baby care video.
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How to Make a Homemade Thermometer
Howcast - Learn how to make a homemade thermometer with the instructions in this Howcast science project video.
Curated Video
How to Bake Deep-Fried Chicken
Howcast - Learn how to bake your deep-fried chicken -- the final step in cooking it -- in this Howcast video, part three of a three-part series.
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How to Know How Warm Bath Water Should Be
Howcast - Bath time is a great time to bond with your child. Make the experience comfortable with the appropriate room and water temperatures.
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How to Make Deep-Fried Beer
Howcast -First candy bars, then butter. Fried beer was inevitable. Here's how to get two American favorites -- beer, and deep-fried dough -- in one finger-lickin' good package.