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SCIENTISTS CREATE ICE STORMS TO STUDY NATURE'S CHILLY RESPONSE
Anyone who has ever driven in freezing rain knows all too well the potential hazards of an ice storm. These powerful winter weather events are also capable of catastrophic ecological and socio-economic impacts on forest ecosystems,...
Science Sparks
Snackable Science - Awesome Edible Science Experiments for Kids
This beautiful book contains 60 edible experiments for kids to make and taste! Each experiment uses edible ingredients to reveal the properties of the foods we eat every day. Using the acid in vinegar to dissolve egg shells, baking soda...
Science Sparks
How to make a bottle rocket
Rokit ( bottle rocket kit - i haven't spelt it wrong ) is an amazing water rocket used to demonstrate Newton's Laws of Motion. Attach the Rokit to a standard plastic bottle, part fill with water and use a cycle pump to power it for...
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The birth of the first stars
When did the first stars light up the universe? After 12 years of experimental effort, a team of scientists has detected the fingerprints of the earliest stars in the universe. Find out how they did it! __For more on the discovery, see...
The Backyard Scientist
150 mph Rocket Knife
I recreated my favorite MythBusters experiment and tried to chop a car in half with a Rocket Knife. I also tried to chop a chicken, steak, and fruits in half!
Curated Video
The Leidenfrost Effect
This video explains the Leidenfrost Effect, a phenomenon where water droplets form and slide on a hot surface instead of instantly evaporating. It is caused by a thin layer of vapor that insulates the droplets from direct contact with...
The Backyard Scientist
Making Plasma, Microwaving grapes --- SMS#2
Plasma, like solid liquid and gas is considered a state of matter. Plasma is ionized gas, and can be created by applying energy to a gas, like electromagnetic or electrical energy like this transformer. As you can see it puts out an...
Curated Video
Amylase and pH Experiment - Observing Results
The video is the second out of three lecture presentations on an experiment involving amylase and pH. The presenter introduces Catherine, who performs the experiment and collects results. Equipment for the experiment is shown and...
Science Sparks
How to make a lava lamp
step by step instructions of how to make a lava lamp. Full instructions here http://www.science-sparks.com/2012/01/05/making-lava-lamps/
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Leslie Zebrowitz - Teachers Make a Difference - Charles A. Kiesler
Leslie Zebrowitz (PhD, Yale University) is the Manuel Yellen Professor of Social Relations and Professor of Psychology at Brandeis University. Trained as a social psychologist, she has recently received advanced training in social...
Curated Video
How to Conduct an Experiment on pH and Amylase in Biology
This video discusses the steps and analysis involved in carrying out an experiment on the effects of pH on the action of amylase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into glucose. The video provides details on the equipment and...
Curated Video
Amylase and pH Experiment: Observing and Collecting Results
The video is the second of three lecture presentations on the amylase and pH experiment. It shows Catherine carrying out the experiment and collecting results. The presenter begins by discussing the equipment that Catherine is using,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Armin Falk: Inequality and the Challenge of Employment 1/3
Armin Falk, Director, Center for Economics and Neuroscience, University of Bonn speaking at the panel entitled "Inequality and the Challenge of Employment" at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's (INET) Paradigm Lost Conference in...
Let's Tute
Probability and Experiment with Balls and Cards
This video explains the concept of probability using two examples, the ball experiment and a deck of cards. It demonstrates how to calculate the probability of a specific outcome and how to ensure that the sum of all probabilities equals...
Physics Girl
Does this look white to you?
When you mix red and green, what do you get? White light is all of the colors, right? So, how do computer screens show you every wavelength of light? Or do they?
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Positive Effects of Action Video Games on the Brain
In this video, the speaker explores the positive effects that playing video games has on the brain. He discusses how gamers who play shooter games have improved attention allocation, higher spatial resolution with visual processing, and...
Curated Video
Investigating the Relationship Between the Rate of Decay of Milk and Temperature
The video is a lecture presentation on the relationship between the rate of decay of milk and its temperature. The presenter discusses two possible experiments to investigate this relationship and then shows how to carry out one of them....
Curated Video
Analyzing and Evaluating Results of the Amylase and pH Experiment
The video is the third and final lecture presentation on the topic of the amylase and pH experiment. The main focus of the video is to analyze and evaluate the results obtained by Catherine in the previous lecture. The presenter uses a...
Curated Video
Rate of Photosynthesis Experiments: Investigating the Relationship between Light Intensity and Oxygen Production in Pondweed
The video is a lecture presentation on the rate of photosynthesis experiments. The presenter explains the process of photosynthesis and introduces the hypothesis that the rate of photosynthesis in a plant depends on light intensity. The...
Science Sparks
How to set up a magic milk experiment
Colourful milk display to demonstrate emulsions. All you need is milk, food colouring and dish soap ( washing up liquid ) See full instructions for how to set up your magic milk experiment here...
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Waterproofing experiment
Fun waterproofing experiment for kids. http://www.science-sparks.com/2015/03/02/waterproof-pirate-ship/