As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” explains and demonstrates the effect of the refractive index using a marker, paper, and water in a glass. 0:00 – Introduction...

As part of the “Picture Perfect Chemistry” celebration for National Chemistry Week 2024, Dr. Boyd “The Chemist” does a simple experiment to highlight the concept of refractive index. This is part 4 in the series 0:00 – Introduction 0:16...

Which liquid will dissolve the Peppermint Candy Canes the fastest? Follow Dr. Boyd’s explanation to set up your experiment. Just remember to come up with your own hypothesis before you start the experiment. Once you’ve come up with your...

It takes a very steady hand to execute the "shot glass on shot glass" maneuver Dr. Boyd pulls off...twice. Find out how this helps explain fluid diffusion and fluid density in this cool video! Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:52 –...

In Part 2 of a discussion on static electricity, Dr. Boyd shows you the effect static electricity has on water. 0:00 – Introduction 0:07 – Explanation of Static Electricity 0:50 – What you’ll need 1:28 – Polarity of Water 2:10 – Brief...

In this experiment, find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts in the dark, without soil!

Watch as Dr. Boyd changes the color of White Carnation Flowers. 0:00 – Introduction 0:28 – What you need 0:53 – Explanation 2:21 – Safety 2:39 – White Carnation Experiment 3:40 – Time-elapsed results

Watch Part 2 of this 3-part series of experiments with White Carnation Flowers. 0:00 – Introduction 0:25 – What you need 0:50 – Explanation 1:39 – Safety 2:15 – White Carnation Experiment 3:18 – Time-elapsed results

Follow along as Dr. Boyd describes how to make your very own DIY Water Filter, and learn about groundwater in the process. **NOTE: DO NOT DRINK THE WATER THAT YOU PURIFIED USING THIS SYSTEM** 0:00 – Introduction 0:27 – What you need 0:51...

In part 1 of a discussion on static electricity, Dr. Boyd shows you how you can build up static electricity, and how you can make a soda can move with a balloon. Minute 0:00 – Introduction Minute 0:17 – What you’ll need Minute 0:30 –...

Follow along as Dr. Boyd performs the 3rd experiment focused on changing the color of carnation flower petals. 0:00 – Introduction 0:07 – What you need 0:31 – Explanation 1:34 – Safety 1:46 – White Carnation Experiment

A launch mishap led to the best experimental confirmation of gravitational redshift.

The world's largest rainfall simulator, located in Sucuba, Japan, is a vital research facility used to study and prevent natural disasters caused by heavy rainfall, such as flooding and landslides. With 550 nozzles, it can simulate...

The video presents the famous "Sleeping Beauty Problem," a philosophical puzzle involving probability and consciousness. In the scenario, Sleeping Beauty is put to sleep, and a fair coin is flipped. If heads, she wakes up once; if tails,...

This video explores three intriguing physics problems: why shaken carbonated drinks explode, why ice melts differently in fresh water versus salt water, and how a metal ring can lock onto a chain unexpectedly. Demonstrations and...

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Joel Westheimer is University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa and an education columnist for CBC Radio. He began his career teaching in the New York City Public School system before obtaining a...

David and Agathe take on lice with two unconventional methods: underwater immersion and cryotherapy. David tries to drown the lice, only to find they survive underwater with air bubbles. Agathe then subjects herself and the lice to...

David and Agathe tackle the problem of mutant lice that resist conventional treatments. With the help of a specialized scientist, they conduct a unique experiment using high heat in a sauna to see if it can effectively eliminate the...

Mars has a lot of the nutrients needed for plants to grow, but it also has some added extras, including toxic perchlorates. How will future missions overcome these challenges?

Atomic Models: Centuries ago, people didn’t know exactly what was inside an atom, but they had some “ideas”. Around 400 BC, a Greek philosopher named Democritus came up with a theory that everything in the world was made of tiny...

Bose Einstein condensate is considered the fifth state of matter - its obtained when gas particles are cooled to almost absolute zero temperature. To generate the Bose-Einstein condensate, the first step is to obtain a cloud of gas; a...

This episode of Weathered explores the controversial world of solar geoengineering by injecting sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere, looking at both the controversial promises and profound risks associated with manipulating the...

The lowest temperature theoretically possible, at which particles would stop vibrating.
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