SciShow
Human Experimentation: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
In the early days of the space race, agency researchers in Russia and at NASA really weren't sure all what would happen to an astronaut in space. They didn't know if a human mind could handle actually seeing Earth or what would happen to...
TED Talks
TED: The fascinating physics of everyday life | Helen Czerski
Physics doesn't just happen in a fancy lab -- it happens when you push a piece of buttered toast off the table or drop a couple of raisins in a fizzy drink or watch a coffee spill dry. Become a more interesting dinner guest as physicist...
TED Talks
Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance
What does real scientific work look like? As neuroscientist Stuart Firestein jokes: It looks a lot less like the scientific method and a lot more like "farting around ... in the dark." In this witty talk, Firestein gets to the heart of...
Crash Course
Marie Curie and Spooky Rays: Crash Course History of Science
It's time to talk about one of the most awesome scientists that has ever been awesome: Marie Curie. She figured out ways to get an amazing education despite the limitations of her homeland, discovered some really important answers to the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The genius of Marie Curie - Shohini Ghose
Marie Sk_odowska Curie's revolutionary research laid the groundwork for our understanding of physics and chemistry, blazing trails in oncology, technology, medicine, and nuclear physics, to name a few. But what did she actually do?...
SciShow
Marie Curie Great Minds
Hank tells us the story of his favorite genius lady scientist and radioactive superhero, Marie Curie.
Curated Video
The Elements: Radium
Learn why radium is so radioactive it can both cause and cure cancer. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898. Radium is a product of the radioactive decay of uranium. Exposure to...
Bedtime History
Marie Curie For Kids
Learn about Marie Curie, the extraordinary woman scientist who won multiple Nobel Peace Prizes and helped develop early x-ray technology.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Did Marie Curie Discover?
Explore 'What Did Marie Curie Discover?'—a quick, enlightening journey into her groundbreaking work, great for budding scientists!
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Was Polonium Named?
Discover 'How Was Polonium Named?' to learn the story behind the naming of this mysterious element! A quick, intriguing exploration for young scientists.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Did Marie Curie Die?
Learn about 'How Did Marie Curie Die?' to understand the sacrifice of one of science's greatest heroes. A short, respectful glance at her dedication to discovery, perfect for young learners.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Did Marie Curie Win Any Nobel Prizes?
Find out in 'Did Marie Curie Win Any Nobel Prizes?' how this incredible scientist made history! A short, inspiring peek for young learners.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Did Marie Curie Invent?
Find out 'What Did Marie Curie Invent?' to see how her inventions changed the world of science! A quick, inspiring look at innovation, perfect for young inventors.
Curated Video
The Stories Behind the Elements: Uncovering the Secrets of the Periodic Table
In this video, the teacher explores the fascinating stories behind the names of elements in the periodic table. From the origins of hydrogen and oxygen to the mythical beings and places immortalized in element names, the video uncovers...
Amor Sciendi
"Power" by Adrienne Rich Explained
A close reading of Adrienne Rich's classic poem "Power"
NASA
Gravity Assist: Talking to Ingenuity and Other Space Robots, with Nacer Chahat
The Ingenuity helicopter made history on April 19, 2021, with the first powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. How do engineers talk to a helicopter all the way out on Mars? How about other spacecraft? We’ll hear...
CuriosaMente
¿Qué es la RADIACIÓN? ☢
Oímos y usamos la palabra "radiación" todos los días, pero ¿Qué es? ¿Quién la descubrió? ¿Es lo mismo que "radioactividad? ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la radiación de una antena y las consecuencias de una bomba nuclear? ¿Toda la...
Curated Video
Física NUCLEAR y de PARTÍCULAS para 2º de BACHILLERATO y PREPARATORIA
Un pequeño repaso de los conceptos más importantes de Física Nuclear y de Partículas de 2º de bachillerato y cualquier curso preuniversitario de Física. Hablamos sobre el descubrimiento de la radiactividad por parte de Becquerel y los...
FuseSchool
Penetrating Properties of Radiation
Penetrating Properties of Radiation
Radioactivity. What is it? Should we be worried?
It was Marie Curie who first used the word radioactive to describe a phenomenon discovered by Becquerel in 1896. It would be Rutherford who would...
Red Rock Films
Women's History Activator: Marie Curie
Event: October 1921. Scientist Marie Curie, winner of two Nobel prizes, visits the White House to accept a gift of one gram of radium. Story: Marie Curie worked hard to study science and was sometimes rejected because of her gender. She...
Wonderscape
Marie Curie: A Pioneer in Science
This video is a lesson about the life and achievements of Marie Curie, a pioneering female scientist. It covers her early life in Poland, her struggles to pursue education in France, her marriage to Pierre Curie, and their joint research...
Curated Video
The Legacy of Robert Van de Graaff
This video provides a brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Robert Jemison van de Graaff, an American physicist and inventor. It discusses his invention of the Van de Graaff generator, a high-voltage generator that produces...