Bozeman Science
Calorimetry
In this video Paul Andersen describes the history of calorimetry and explains how it can be used to measure energy changes in a system. The specific heat of water is well established and so as a system releases or absorbs energy from a...
TED Talks
Bill Gates: Innovating to zero!
At TED2010, Bill Gates unveils his vision for the world's energy future, describing the need for "miracles" to avoid planetary catastrophe and explaining why he's backing a dramatically different type of nuclear reactor. The necessary...
Crash Course
Temperature: Crash Course Physics
Bridges. Bridges don't deal well with temperature changes. In order to combat this, engineers have come up with some work arounds that allow bridges to flex as they expand or contract. In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks...
SciShow
Blue Whales and The Smartphone Morality Experiment
Hank shares news about the biggest animal in the history of ever -- blue whales -- and explains the lessons learned in a new study of human morality, using smartphones.
3Blue1Brown
The quick proof of Bayes' theorem
A short explanation of why Bayes' theorem is true, together with discussion on a common misconception in probability
SciShow Kids
Slipping, Sliding Science!
What's better than slipping and sliding in your backyard on a hot summer day? It's so much fun! But, how does this fun happen? It has a little something to do with friction!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors...
MinutePhysics
Misconceptions Footnote †: Randomness and Feedback
Footnote to the main video here: https://youtu.be/HUti6vGctQM Feedback loops and spurious correlations! REFERENCES: Spurious correlations: http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations Loopy by Nicky Case: http://ncase.me/loopy/...
Bozeman Science
Continuity Equation
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the continuity equation is an application of conservation of matter in a fluid. The continuity equation may apply to either mass or volumetric flow. Example problem and examples are included.
MinuteEarth
Why Biodiversity Is Good For The Economy
Research suggests that more diverse ecosystems are better for the bottom line.
Crash Course
How to Set and Achieve SMART Goals: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills
I know things can seem a bit overwhelming when you’re out of school, there are no more grades, and all of a sudden people are talking about five-year plans when it feels like you don’t know what’s happening in five weeks. But we’ve got...
MinuteEarth
Why So Many Meteorites Come From The Same Place
Because of space physics, one faraway asteroid is likely the progenitor of almost a third of all the meteorites on Earth. ___________________________________________ If you want to learn more about this topic, start your googling with...
TED Talks
TED: The brain-changing benefits of exercise | Wendy Suzuki
What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and...
Bozeman Science
Equilibrium
In this video Paul Andersen explains how equilibrium is achieved in a reversible reaction. When the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction the system is at equilibrium. Graphical analysis of equilibrium...
SciShow
Are Broken Bones Stronger After They Heal?
You might have heard that bones are stronger after they break, which sounds ridiculous, but for a short period of time, it might be true!
Bozeman Science
Enthalpy of Reaction
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the enthalpy of a reaction can be released in an exothermic or consumed in an endothermic reaction. According to Hess's law if the reaction is reversed the sign of the enthalpy of reaction is also...
Bozeman Science
The Rate Law
Paul Andersen explains how the rate law can be used to determined the speed of a reaction over time. Zeroth-order, first-order and second-order reactions are described as well as the overall rate law of a reaction. The rate of a reaction...
Bozeman Science
Rotational Motion
In this video Paul Andersen explains how a net torque acting on an object will create rotational motion. This motion can be described by the angular displacement, angular velocity, and angular acceleration. The linear velocity can be...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How to organize, add and multiply matrices - Bill Shillito
When you're working on a problem with lots of numbers, as in economics, cryptography or 3D graphics, it helps to organize those numbers into a grid, or matrix. Bill Shillito shows us how to work with matrices, with tips for adding,...
Crash Course
Induction - An Introduction: Crash Course Physics
In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Megneto helps Shini explain what induction is, how it works, and why magnetism is so seemingly complicated.
SciShow
6 'Undetectable' Poisons (and How to Detect Them)
Poisoning has always been a popular method of getting rid of one’s enemies, but is there actually a “perfect” poison capable of being completely undetectable? Here are 6 of the poisons that have confounded doctors throughout history!
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SciShow
Everest Doesn’t Always Feel Like the Tallest Mountain
Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.
SciShow
The Asteroid Belt: Not What You Think!
Buckle up for a trip to the asteroid belt -- though it's not nearly as dangerous out there as you might think. But there's a LOT waiting to be discovered, including some crucial clues about the formation of the solar system itself.