TED Talks
Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different?
"There's a flip side to everything," the saying goes, and in 2 minutes, Derek Sivers shows this is true in a few ways you might not expect.
SciShow
Why Do Boomerangs Come Back?
Learning to throw a boomerang properly takes a lot of practice. And aerodynamics.
Bozeman Science
Newton's Third Law
In this video Paul Andersen explains how Newton's Third Law applies to all objects. When an object applies a force to another object (Action) and equal and opposite force (Reaction) is applied to the original object. Several scenarios...
SciShow
Magnificent Magnetic Fields | Compilation
Magnetic fields fill our universe, but here at home we have a very special one that nature uses in a myriad of ways. And further away, other magnetic fields give us fascinating glimpses into the nature of the universe!
MinutePhysics
Footnote †: Double Pendulums Are Crazy
A footnote to the video about Neutrino Shape-Shifting: https://youtu.be/7fgKBJDMO54 Sixty Symbols Video on Double Pendulum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izy4a5erom8 Physics of The Double Pendulum:...
Crash Course
Statics: Crash Course Physics
The Physics we're talking about today has saved your life! Whenever you walk across a bridge or lean on a building, Statics are at work. Statics is the study of objects when they're NOT accelerating. In this episode of Crash Course...
Crash Course
Geometric Optics: Crash Course Physics
LIGHT! Let's talk about it today. Sunlight, moonlight, torchlight, and flashlight. They all come from different places, but they’re the very same thing: light! It’s what makes it possible for us to see the world around us, so it’s worth...
SciShow Kids
The Sticky Balloon Trick! Physics for Kids
Sometimes science can look a lot like magic! This week, Jessi will show you how to make a balloon stick to the wall; no tape required! Stick around to learn how she did it and the science that makes the trick work! Abracadabra!
Crash Course Kids
Severe Weather
So, what's the difference between 'weather' and 'severe weather'? Is it just how hard the wind is blowing? Is it just thunder and lighting? Well, it can be some or all of those things. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks...
Crash Course
AC Circuits: Crash Course Physics
We've talked about AC Circuits, but now it's time to delve into the world of AC Circuits (or Alternating Currents). We’ve talked about how they change voltage, which helps transmit electricity over long distances, but there’s so much...
PBS
Is Futurama the Best Argument Against Transhumanism?
Transhumanism is a scientific philosophy that says technology will solve all our human biological constraints and that immortality is right around the corner (well not RIGHT around the corner, but WAYYY closer). They envision a world of...
SciShow
8 Mind-Blowing Optical Illusions
Your brain does its best to inform you about the world around you, but sometimes it gets tricked. Enjoy eight optical illusions to test your brain's sensory input.
Crash Course
The New Chemistry: Crash Course History of Science
One of the problems with the whole idea of a single Scientific Revolution is that some disciplines decided not to join any revolution. And others just took a long time to get there.
Bozeman Science
Newton's Three Laws of Motion
Mr. Andersen defines Newton's three laws of motion. He describes how the first law relates to inertia, how the second law relates to mass and acceleration, and how the third law allows a rocket to launch.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is verbal irony? - Christopher Warner
At face value, the lines between verbal irony, sarcasm, and compliments can be blurry. After all, the phrase 'That looks nice' could be all three depending on the circumstances. In the final of a three part series on irony, Christopher...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: In on a secret? That's dramatic irony - Christopher Warner
You're in a movie theater, watching the new horror flick. The audience knows something that the main character does not. The audience sees the character's actions are not in his best interest. What's that feeling -- the one that makes...
Curated Video
France Values and Belief System
New ReviewSince the French Revolution, the republic’s motto has been “Liberté, égalité, fraternité” (“Liberty, equality, brotherhood”), which certainly says something about French attitudes. In France, however, generalizations don't always apply....
Wonderscape
SEL MWB Developing Good Coping Skills and Avoiding Bad Ones V1-0005
New ReviewSEL MWB Developing Good Coping Skills and Avoiding Bad Ones V1-0005
Wonderscape
Social Emotional Learning My Well Being The Importance of Being Positive, Thankful and Grateful V1-0002
New ReviewSocial Emotional Learning My Well Being The Importance of Being Positive, Thankful and Grateful
The Daily Conversation
China's Nuclear Boom | China's Future MEGAPROJECTS: Part 7
New ReviewChina will rapidly expand its nuclear energy production over the next 15 years as part of an all-of-the-above energy push to meet its people's insatiable demand for electricity.
Curated Video
Understanding Negative Numbers: From Oranges to Finances
New ReviewThis video provides a clear and engaging explanation of negative numbers, starting with the concept that they are any number less than 0. The presenter uses relatable examples, such as imagining losing oranges from a bowl until there are...
Curated Video
Clarifying Relationships
This video, entitled "Clarifying Relationships," explains how and why authors use juxtaposition.