Professor Dave Explains
The Double-Slit Experiment
This is a classic experiment that is frequently referred to when describing quantum phenomena, so we definitely have to go over it a little bit. What happens when you pass a beam of light through a screen with two slits? What about when...
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.
Science Sparks
Eggs and Air Pressure
Watch a boiled egg drop into a glass jar when the air pressure inside the jar drops. Find out why this happens here http://www.science-sparks.com/2011/09/19/investigating-air-pressure-more-eggs/ Amazing science experiments
FuseSchool
Calculating Reliability, Accuracy & Precision
Ever wondered what the terms 'reliability', 'accuracy' and 'precision' really meant? On first glance they may appear to be the same, but this video explains what distinguishes them and how we can calculate each of them.
ProTeachersVideo
The Brain: Creativity
Can new neurological research throw some light on how we teach creativity? We look at the innovative work of Dr Paul Howard-Jones of the University of Bristol.
Find out about links between brain function and teaching creativity. Using...
Healthcare Triage
Let the Kids Sleep: The Argument for Starting School Later
A lot of people worry about whether or not they get enough sleep. While there's no single answer to how much sleep a given individual needs, one thing we're pretty sure about is that younger people need more sleep. Starting school later...
Weatherthings
Hands on Weather - Air
Six simple weather demonstrations you can do at home or at school to show the properties of air, using your hands and everyday materials.
Science Sparks
Walking Water Experiment - Fast
Walking water experiment sped up so you can watch it happen.
Alltime
6 Unsolved Mysteries of the Human Brain
Money makes the whole world go around, but some of them have a hell of a lot more of it than others. Who, I hear you ask? Well watch this video to find out!
Physics Girl
Avoid electric shock getting out of a car!
As the weather gets colder and dryer, you are more likely to get shocked when getting out of a car, touching a door knob, or doing laundry. Is there a way to prevent getting shocked on the car door?
Physics Girl
Exploding soda cans with electromagnets in SLOW MOTION ft Joe Hanson
Watch a soda can rip itself apart in a fiery explosion at 11,000fps with a Phantom high speed camera. Running a current through a coil, produces an electromagnet. Turn up the voltage in this experiment, and make that current strong...
The March of Time
1953: NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER, JOHNSVILLE (NADC): CENTRIFUGE: Men in lab coats helping man out of machine cabin, unstrapping,
MOT 1953: NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER, JOHNSVILLE (NADC): CENTRIFUGE: Men in lab coats helping man out of machine cabin, unstrapping,
Neuro Transmissions
I taught my cat how to high five!
Operant Conditioning is an incredibly powerful model for learning and it is the most popular technique used in animal (and human) training! Micah decided to wield its power to train the cats to give a high five and jump into his arms. Is...
Science Sparks
Air Pressure Drinks Dispenser
Use the power of air pressure to create a drinks dispenser with this super simple air pressure experiment Full details here: https://www.science-sparks.com/air-pressure-demonstration-drinks-dispenser/
Science Sparks
ScienceBites - Make your own indicator strips
How to make your own indicator strips to test whether a substance is an acid or base. Find out how to make the indicator here: http://www.science-sparks.com/2016/07/29/how-to-make-ph-indicator-test-strips/...