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Einstein's Revolution: Crash Course History of Science
There was physics before Einstein in the same way that there was biology before Darwin. Einstein didn’t just add some new ideas to physics. And he didn’t just add a unifying framework for doing physics, like Newton. Einstein took what...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods
Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates the twists and turns that came together to build the foundations of biology.
Crash Course
Newton and Leibniz: Crash Course History of Science
The standard story of the Scientific Revolution culminates with the long life of one man: Sir Isaac Newton—a humble servant of the Royal Mint, two-time parliamentarian, and a scientific titan whose name, along with Einstein’s, is...
Wonderscape
Isaac Newton's Principia: Laws of Motion and the Discovery of Gravity
This video explores Isaac Newton's Principia, one of the most significant works in scientific history. Learn how Newton's theories on gravity and his three laws of motion revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Discover how...
SciShow
From Kepler to Webb: The History of the Telescope
Hank regales us with the history of the telescope, and then introduces us to some folks from the team who are working on the newest telescope in the chronology - the James Webb Space Telescope, an infrared telescope due to launch in 2018.
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Life and Discoveries of Isaac Newton
This begins by introducing the concept of gravity and how it affects objects. It then delves into Isaac Newton's early life, including his difficult upbringing and his passion for science. The video highlights his education, his...
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - Isaac Newton
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
World Science Festival
The History of Gravity
Galileo’s famous experiment dropping objects from the Leaning Tower of Piza probably did not happen quite the way we remember. But he did discover the existence of some force that causes a crumpled piece of paper to accelerate at the...
SciShow
The Times and Troubles of the Scientific Method
UPDATE: We got a couple of things wrong when it comes to gravity (particularly that it has nothing to do with photons). Science is working tirelessly night and day to disprove its own theories about how the universe works (or at least,...
World Science Festival
The Hidden Dispute Behind Newton's Principia
Isaac Newton's Principia is one of the most important works in the history of science, establishing laws of motion and mechanics that formed the foundation for modern physics. But it was almost never published, thanks to a dispute with a...
Crash Course
Scientific Revolution: Crash Course European History
There was a lot of bad stuff going on in Europe in the 17th century. We've seen wars, plagues, and unrest of all types. But, there is some good news. Huge advances were underway in the scientific community in Europe at this time. In this...
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - Christian Huygens
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - Introduction To The Series
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - Johannes Kepler
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - William Harvey
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - The Renaissance
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
Cerebellum
Late Scientific Revolution - Edmund Haley
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society's emergence from church domination that...
Wonderscape
Early Life and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton
This video explores the early life of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most important scientists in history. From his challenging childhood in England to his groundbreaking thoughts about gravity inspired by a falling apple, learn about...
Curated Video
Newton and the First Law of Motion
Dr. Forrester outlines the contributions of Sir Isaac Newton to the study of physics. She explains his first law of motion.
Curated Video
The History of Physics and Its Applications
SciShow Kids
Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton!
There's a birthday party at the fort, for one of history's most important scientists, Isaac Newton!
Curated Video
Anti-Gravity: the Force that's Tearing Space Apart
SUMMARY
What if gravity repelled instead of attracted? Repulsive gravity may have shaped the entire history of our universe. For centuries gravity was defined by Isaac Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation which...
What if gravity repelled instead of attracted? Repulsive gravity may have shaped the entire history of our universe. For centuries gravity was defined by Isaac Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation which...
Curated Video
Science stories – Sustainability
How do we face the same challenges now as we did 350 years ago? Professor Robin Perutz, Fellow of the Royal Society, looks at how ‘new ideas’ such as the greenhouse effect and alternative fuels were built on old ideas through the pages...