Curated Video
Chien-Shiung Wu: The First Lady of Physics
We hear a lot about famous scientists like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein, but have you ever heard of Chien-Shiung Wu and her work on the Manhattan Project?
The Backyard Scientist
How 'Bright' is Deadly Radiation?
I was curious how bright a deadly dose of radiation would be after I watched Chernobyl. Hopefully this video helps you visualize what a dangerous dose of radiation would look like.
Professor Dave Explains
Entomologist Adrian Smith (Get to Know a Scientist!)
Entomology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects, and that's what Adrian Smith studies. He works with some fascinating organisms, documenting their morphology and behavior, and is the head of the Evolutionary...
Neuro Transmissions
Neuroscientists You Should Know: Ben Barres
How many neuroscientists can you name off the top of your head? In this special episode of Neuro Transmissions, weêre taking a moment to talk about a very awesome neuroscientist. Dr. Ben Barres is a brilliant researcher and a champion...
Jabzy
Weird Russian Weapons - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Weird Russian Weapons
NASA
NASA | MAVEN Magnetometer
When you navigate with a compass you can orient yourself thanks to Earth's global magnetic field. But on Mars, if you were to walk around with a compass it would haphazardly point from one anomaly to another, because the Red Planet does...
NASA
NASA | Inside Astrobiology: Inge ten Kate
Inge ten Kate talks about the origin of life, the VAPOR instrument, and the unique opportunity to be both a scientist AND an engineer.
The Backyard Scientist
My little pony vs. 46" Fresnel death ray!
My little pony vs. 46" Fresnel death ray!
Neuro Transmissions
What Are Overhead Payments?
The administration has proposed a cut of nearly $6 billion to the NIH budget in 2018. They say that no research will be directly affected because the NIH budget will trim inefficient, "wasteful" overhead payments. But what are those...
The Backyard Scientist
Reaction between chlorine tablets and alcohol.
Just produces O2, Cl2, and HCl gasses. A lot of it. I only used 5 grams TCCA.
Red Rock Films
Women's History Activator: Marie Curie
Event: October 1921. Scientist Marie Curie, winner of two Nobel prizes, visits the White House to accept a gift of one gram of radium. Story: Marie Curie worked hard to study science and was sometimes rejected because of her gender. She...
The Backyard Scientist
Copper Catalytic Pyrolysis of Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Ethanol, Methanol. Catalyst
Copper Catalytic Cyrolysis of Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Ethanol, Methanol. Catalyst.
The Backyard Scientist
Ring of Fire - Most dangerous game ever!
Looks dangerous, but its not. Nothing in the vicinity is particularly flammable, and i have tall ceilings. The high voltage transformer is more dangerous! I don't think the color has anything to do with what goes off first like some...
Neuro Transmissions
Work Alone - A "Work From Home" Parody
We hope you enjoy this totally-accurate-not-at-all-made-up glimpse into what it's like to be a neuroscience graduate student. Seriously though, this was a lot of fun to create!
The Backyard Scientist
Casting a Sword From Pewter
Not everybody has the equipment to melt aluminum, but pewters low melting point makes metal-casting available to everybody! Its melting point is so low, you can melt it in your kitchen. Pewter is mostly tin, with a little bit of antimony...
Neuro Transmissions
What Are Astrocytes?
You know about neurons. Theyêre the superstars. But have you heard about its crew? In this episode of Neuro Transmissions, weêre embarking on a mini series about the brainês entourage - glia! This episode highlights Alieês favorite cell...
The Backyard Scientist
Burning stuff with a giant fresnel lens + how a DLP projector works
Hey everybody! I've wanted to make one of these forever. Well, i have made one before but it was not a 'good' fresnel lens. If you want to learn more about fresnel lenses this is a good website.
National Theatre
Victor Frankenstein: A Character Study
Doctor. Madman. Scientist. God. Mary Shelley's Victor Frankenstein has been described as playing many roles. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller tell us about inhabiting the character in the National Theatre's stage adaptation.
The Backyard Scientist
Handheld Induction Heater Melts a Lock!
I've always wanted to make my own induction heater, but this one is only the beginning. Im planning to make a more powerful one to do more stuff with molten steel!
NASA
The Outer Planets: Hubble’s Continuing Legacy
What is OPAL? OPAL (Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy) is a project to obtain long time baseline observations of the outer planets in order to understand their atmospheric dynamics and evolution as gas giants. The yearly observations from...
Science360
Bioethics: Not just for the bioethicists
Bioethicist Arthur Caplan, winner of the National Science Board's 2014 Individual Public Service Award, discusses the importance and potential of bioethics. Caplan is director of the Division of Medical Ethics at New York University...
Visual Learning Systems
Problem Solving: Engineers and Solutions
The video discusses the concept of problems and solutions, highlighting how scientists and engineers spend their time designing solutions to various problems.
Designing Solutions part 2/7