SciShow
The Surprisingly Useful Physics of Desk Toys
How do Newton's Cradles connect to cancer treatments? Let's unpack the physics of some of our favorite desk toys, from dippy birds to perpetual motion machines, and explore how these scientific principles can be used beyond an office desk.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: This is what happens when you hit the gas | Shannon Odell
In 2015, two men drove a Volkswagen across the US on just over 100 gallons of fuel. Their 81-mile-per-gallon performance doubled the car's estimated fuel rating, and set the record for the lowest fuel consumption ride of a diesel car....
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Sajan Saini: How do self-driving cars "see"?
It's late, pitch dark and a self-driving car winds down a narrow country road. Suddenly, three hazards appear at the same time. With no human at the wheel, the car uses smart eyes, sensors that'll resolve these details all in a...
TED Talks
TED: How we read each other's minds | Rebecca Saxe
Sensing the motives and feelings of others is a natural talent for humans. But how do we do it? Here, Rebecca Saxe shares fascinating lab work that uncovers how the brain thinks about other peoples' thoughts -- and judges their actions.
SciShow
Hardcore Mice use Scorpion Venom as a Painkiller
Grasshopper mice take scorpion venom that could kill a human and use it to numb their pain. What makes these tiny mice so hardcore?
SciShow
Mystery Solved: We Finally Know Why Betelgeuse Suddenly Faded | SciShow News
Our neighboring star Betelgeuse got noticeably dimmer a few months ago, and thanks to the Hubble telescope, we recently figured out what was going on. Also, the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico suffered some damage this week.
SciShow
This Galaxy Is in the Midst of Dying | SciShow News
This week in news, scientists have found a galaxy coming to a smashing end, and a neutron star that's... The most.
MinutePhysics
Gravitational Waves Explained Using Stick Figures
This video is about gravitational waves in the weak field limit as discovered by the LIGO collaboration, explained by parallels to electromagnetic radiation, sound waves, water waves, etc. I want to see Cat LIGO ASAP!
Crash Course
Traveling Waves: Crash Course Physics
Waves are cool. The more we learn about waves, the more we learn about a lot of things in physics. Everything from earthquakes to music! Ropes can tell us a lot about how traveling waves work so, in this episode of Crash Course Physics,...
MinutePhysics
What is the Uncertainty Principle
In this episode, we talk about the Heisenberg uncertainty principle and how it's not really that weird - it's just a property of waves!
SciShow
Making Plants High-Tech With Artificial Neurons | SciShow News
Biology and technology grew closer together when scientists manufactured neurons that acted like those in a brain! And birds evolved to protect themselves in two ways: fight and flight.
Curated Video
Electricity in Medicine
Discover how doctors use electricity in the human body to stimulate and suppress muscles - and save lives. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Electricity is a useful tool in medicine and saves lives. An electric shock...
Curated Video
MRI
MRI machines are now commonly used in hospitals to build amazing images of inside our bodies. Discover how magnets allow them to do this. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. MRI machines use magnets to take images of...
Curated Video
The Heart - Circulatory System
Explanation of the circulatory system. Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points The heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. Arteries and veins carry blood around the body. A Twig...
Science Buddies
Wearable Arduino Heart Rate Monitor
Design and build a programmable heart rate monitor in this engineering project.
Curated Video
The Healing Powers of Pets: Purring Therapy and Cancer Detection
Discover how our pets not only provide companionship but also offer significant health benefits. Explore the science behind the soothing effects of cat purrs, used as a form of stress relief, and learn about innovative research where...
HealthSketch
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
A simple explainer video about Atrial Fibrillation (also known as A-Fib or AF) We explain what this common heart condition is, its symptoms, its complications, and how can be diagnosed and managed. We hope this video will be helpful to...
Curated Video
Exploring Ultra High Magnetic Fields: The Power of the 60 Tesla Magnet
The High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Los Alamos Research Laboratory houses the most powerful magnet in the world, generating a magnetic field over a million times greater than the Earth's. This magnet is used by researchers from various...
Curated Video
Rhythm Basics: How To Play Longer Rhythms - Half Notes, Dotted Half Notes, Whole Notes
Our Rhythm Basics series continues with a new video that goes over how to read, understand, and play longer rhythmic patterns. In this third installment of the series, Nathan breaks down Half Notes, Dotted Half Notes, and Whole Notes....
Curated Video
ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI - Animating a Record Icon
In this video, we will add animation to our record icon for a more interactive user interface. We will discuss how to incorporate the animation with our existing code. This clip is from the chapter "Frontend - React Web Application" of...
Science Buddies
Arduino Mini-Drone Lesson Part 3: Using the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
In this video, students will learn how to use an ultrasonic distance sensor with an Arduino. This video is part of the Arduino Mini Drone Lesson video series.
Science Buddies
Arduino Self-Driving Car Lesson 5: Detecting Obstacles
Students will learn to detect obstacles using an ultrasonic distance sensor in this video. This video is part of the Arduino Self-Driving Car Lesson video series.
Science Buddies
How to use an RC Transmitter with Arduino (Lesson #18)
Learn to use a radio control (RC) transmitter and receiver with an Arduino in this electronics tutorial.
Science Buddies
Arduino Self-Driving Car Lesson 4: Using the Ultrasonic Sensor
Students will learn how to use an ultrasonic distance sensor with an Arduino in this video. This video is part of the Arduino Self-Driving Car Lesson video series.