The Backyard Scientist
Dropping a red-hot bolt in liquid nitrogen!
Using a 200w induction heater to heat a bolt, then dropping it into liquid nitrogen. The liquid nitrogen starts leaking and science quickly devolves into shenanigans :)
The Backyard Scientist
6 Dangerous Ways to Cook an Egg
In this video I explore some crazy ways to cook an egg, and kind of go into the science behind it. Plus, its a great excuse to break out the flamethrower! Making a squirt gun flamethrower is very dangerous. I get a lot of emails asking...
Curated Video
How to Balance Chemical Equations
The video is a tutorial on how to balance chemical equations. The instructor goes through three different equations, counting the number of elements present on each side and then adjusting the coefficients to balance the equation. The...
Professor Dave Explains
Passerini Reaction
What are isonitriles good for? The Passerini reaction! This is a very neat multi-component reaction that is good for generating chemical libraries. When was it invented? What's the mechanism? What are we doing with it today? Let's find out!
NASA
Gravity Assist: Life on the Rocks, with Heather Graham
To study the history of life on Earth and look for it beyond our planet, scientists in the field of astrobiology look for signs called “biosignatures.” NASA Goddard researcher Heather Graham discusses some of the oldest evidence of life...
The Backyard Scientist
Molten Aluminum Vs. 15 gallons of Sprite
In this video I wanted to see what happens if I poured molten aluminum into a carbonated liquid. Would it fall faster, or slower? Would it explode?! Then I poured molten tin into water to watch it explode in super slow motion.
Science360
Osorb: Absorbent Nanomaterial Cleans up Toxic Water
Science is full of surprises. Chemist Paul Edmiston's search for a new way to detect explosives at airports, instead, led to the creation of what's now called ""Osorb,"" swellable, organically-modified silica, or glass, capable of...
Curated Video
Using Chemical Reactions to Produce Electricity: Cells and Batteries
The video explains how chemical reactions can be used to produce electricity, starting with cells and batteries. It describes how a simple cell is made by connecting two different metals with an electrolyte and explains how the potential...
Curated Video
Understanding the Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change
This video explains the greenhouse effect, which is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface with the help of greenhouse gases. The video also explores the correlation between increased carbon dioxide levels and global warming,...
The Backyard Scientist
Chlorobutanol Synthesis
Recrystallize in enough methanol to dissolve, then place in refrigerator for large crystals (4 days) OR freezer for smaller (4-8 hours). do multiple smaller pulls. 90ml acetone 10ml chloroform 1-2gm NaOH Yield~ 4gm Please note this is...
The Backyard Scientist
Bouncy Liquid Metal
I saw this video online, and wanted to try it out for myself. Hope you enjoy!
Catalyst University
How to Determine Intervals & Segments on EKG EXPLAINED
In this video, we explore how to determine the various intervals and segments associated with a typical EKG.
Science Sparks
Make your own motorised car
Find how out to make an easy motorised car using a motor, elastic band, batteries and wheels and axles
Curated Video
Using Standard Form in Chemistry: Expressing Large and Small Numbers for Calculations
The video explains the use of standard form in chemistry to express very large or very small numbers in a more manageable way for calculations. It provides examples of converting numbers to standard form and demonstrates how to multiply...
Science360
Osorb Absorbent Nanomaterial Cleans up Toxic Water
Science is full of surprises. Chemist Paul Edmiston's search for a new way to detect explosives at airports, instead, led to the creation of what's now called ""Osorb,"" swellable, organically-modified silica, or glass, capable of...
Mediacorp
Exploring the Bird's Nest Industry in Malaysia
This video explores the bird's nest industry in Kuching, Malaysia, and how it has impacted the local economy. It showcases the unique homes created for swiftlets, the birds whose nests are highly valued in the industry. The Heart of...
Zach Star
The Chemistry Major
This video will go over what you can expect going into college as a chemistry major. Chemistry is a challenging major that is made up of science and advanced level math courses. In addition to your core major classes you will also have...
Curated Video
Understanding Rates of Reaction: Measuring, Calculating, and Interpreting Reaction Graphs
The video is a lecture presentation on rates of reaction. The speaker explains what is meant by rates of reaction and the different ways to measure it. They give examples of experiments to measure the rate of a reaction. The speaker also...
Curated Video
Introduction to Moles and Conversion of Grams to Moles
This video is on moles and how to convert between grams and moles. The speaker explains what a mole is, its significance in measuring chemical amounts, and the use of Avogadro's constant in determining the number of atoms or molecules in...
Curated Video
Concentrations in Moles per Decimeter Cubed: Understanding Molar Concentration and Converting Between Units in mol/dm3
This video covers concentrations in moles per decimeter cubed, explaining the concept of concentration, how to calculate concentration using mass and volume, and why moles are useful in chemistry. The video also covers how to convert...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Our Sun, Our Life, with Vladimir Airapetian
Vladimir Airapetian, scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, explains what researchers hope to find as they gaze beyond our solar system.
FuseSchool
Barium Meals - Why Are They Useful?
Learn the basics about Barium meals, and why they are useful, as part of the uses of salts topic within acids and bases.