Curated Video
Introduction to Thermal Radiation and Material Surfaces as Absorbers and Emitters
This video is about thermal radiation and how thermal energy is transferred by infrared radiation. The video also explains how different surfaces absorb and emit infrared radiation and their effect on the transfer of thermal energy. The...
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - What Are Radioactive Isotopes - Properties of Matter
The identity and chemical properties of any atom are determined by the number of protons in its nucleus. As atoms get bigger and heavier, the nuclei get bigger and heavier and the protons need a “nuclear glue” to help hold them together....
PBS
How WWII Created Godzilla & Mecha Robots
Underneath the surface of fearsome monsters we can see that Godzilla is closely linked to the fears of atomic radiation and mecha robots emerged from the extremely rapid industrialization of Japan during the 1960's and 1970's.
Curated Video
Exploring the Marvels of the Space Suit
The space suit is a technological and engineering innovation that allows astronauts to exit the spacecraft while in outer space. Learn about all the different features of this machine.
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Comets
Learn the key characteristics of comets, including their icy composition, the formation of their tails as they approach the sun, and their historical significance. The video also highlights the role of comets in bringing water and...
DoodleScience
Hazards of radiation _ GCSE Physics
Alpha and beta particles are charged, whereas gamma radiation is neutral. Remember that opposite charges attract, so if you were to fire all three particles through an electric or magnetic field the alpha particles would deflect towards...
Curated Video
Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
The video explains the basics of electromagnetic waves, including their definition as transverse waves that transfer energy from a source to an absorber. It discusses the seven general sections of the electromagnetic spectrum, going from...
Curated Video
Introduction to Radioactivity and Types of Radiation
This is a educational video that explains the concept of radioactivity in atoms. The video covers three types of radiation that are emitted by unstable atomic nuclei to become more stable - alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma...
Curated Video
Understanding the Hazards and Benefits of Nuclear Radiation in Medicine
In this video, the different forms of radioactive emissions are discussed, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma radiation. The potential uses of nuclear radiation in medicine and its potential hazards are also explored....
Curated Video
Why Is Space Cold If There Are So Many Stars?
Space is filled with countless stars, all of which radiate enormous amounts of heat. These stars are tens of thousands of times bigger than our own sun. Still, space is considered to be cold. Why is that? If there are so many hot burning...
Science360
Melting Mountain Glaciers -- Changing Planet
The world's glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates, and many scientists believe it is due to changes in climate. Dr. Lonnie Thompson of Ohio State University and Dr. Douglas Hardy of UMass-Amherst discuss glaciers and how they melt,...
FuseSchool
Uses Of Nuclear Radiation
"Uses of Nuclear Radiation What have the Hulk and Spiderman got in common? They both gained their super powers because of radiation. Well, in films and comics at least. In real life, radiation has never given anyone super powers. But...
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...
The Backyard Scientist
How 'Bright' is Deadly Radiation?
I was curious how bright a deadly dose of radiation would be after I watched Chernobyl. Hopefully this video helps you visualize what a dangerous dose of radiation would look like.
NASA
NASA | What is a Sungrazing Comet?
Sungrazing comets are a special class of comets that come very close to the sun at their nearest approach, a point called perihelion. To be considered a sungrazer, a comet needs to get within about 850,000 miles from the sun at...
DoodleScience
Heat and Thermodynamics _ A-Level Physics
A Level Physics - Doodle Science teaches you GCSE and A Level physics in a less boring way in almost no time!
DoodleScience
Nuclear Radiation _ GCSE Physics
Doodle Science teaches you high school physics in a less boring way in almost no time!
Soliloquy
Radioactive Steel
Since the beginning of atomic testing steel has become weakly radioactive making it useless for applications sensitive to radiation such as in the manufacture of Giger Counters.
Let's Tute
Understanding Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
The video discusses the concept of light as a type of electromagnetic radiation and explains the different types of radiations in the electromagnetic spectrum based on their wavelength, frequency, and energy. It also highlights the...
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...
Higgsino Physics
The Fastest Way to Cool Coffee?
The physics of how to cool down your cup of coffee or tea fastest. Testing with physics how to cool down your coffee or drink. And explaining heat transfer: convection, conduction, evaporative cooling. The basics of thermodynamics...
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - Radiation - Emitting Radiation
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “emitting radiation”? Do you think it’s a good thing or a bad thing? What if I told you it was vital for life on Earth?
Professor Dave Explains
Nuclear Reactions, Radioactivity, Fission and Fusion
Radioactivity. We've seen it in movies, it's responsible for the Ninja Turtles. It's responsible for Godzilla. But what is it? It's time to learn exactly what nuclear reactions are, and what it is that makes atomic bombs so destructive,...
DoodleScience
Heat Transfer - Radiation _ GCSE Physics
Heat can be transferred from place to place by conduction, convection and radiation. Today though we'll be focusing on radiation. All objects emit and absorb thermal radiation, which is also called infrared radiation. Even we do, just a...