SciShow
3 Genes That Give People Superpowers
There are genetic mutations in the population today that can grant people some seemingly superhuman abilities.
SciShow
How Can It Be Too Hot To Fly?
How does heat affect airplanes? Turns out heat, speed and density connect to create dangerous situations.
Be Smart
Illuminating the Universe: The History of Light
Beyond what we can touch, taste, smell, and hear, we experience the universe through light. But how did we come to discover light, and how did we learn light's true nature, as the fastest thing in the universe, an electromagnetic...
SciShow
How We Could Study the First Nanoseconds of the Universe
The oldest light we can see comes from when the universe was less than 400,000 years old, so how can we study those first few moments of history?
Bozeman Science
PS2A - Forces and Motion
Paul Andersen introduces forces, motion, and Newton's three laws in this video. He begins by describing forces as pushes or pulls on objects that produce motion. A lack of motion results from a balanced set of forces. A teaching...
TED Talks
TED: Imaging at a trillion frames per second | Ramesh Raskar
Ramesh Raskar presents femto-photography, a new type of imaging so fast it visualizes the world one trillion frames per second, so detailed it shows light itself in motion. This technology may someday be used to build cameras that can...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How simple ideas lead to scientific discoveries - Adam Savage
Adam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have followed -- Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference around 200 BC and...
Crash Course
Get Outside and Have a (Mystery) Play: Crash Course Theater #10
Not long after drama reappeared in the unlikely home of European churches, the church decided again it didn't like theater. And so, the budding dramatic scene was kicked out into the harsh elements of the outdoors. So, they started...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How computer memory works - Kanawat Senanan
In many ways, our memories make us who we are, helping us remember our past, learn and retain skills, and plan for the future. And for the computers that often act as extensions of ourselves, memory plays much the same role. Kanawat...
Crash Course Kids
Everything Revolves Around You
So, why doesn't the moon just crash into the Earth? And why doesn't the Earth crash into the Sun? What are orbits exactly and why do they happen? Well, it has to do with gravity and velocity. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina...
Crash Course
The Gravity of the Situation
In today's episode, Phil looks at how gravity plays out across the universe.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The physics of surfing - Nick Pizzo
Wondering how you can catch the perfect wave? Dive into the fascinating and complex physics of surfing. -- Whether or not you realize it, surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of surfing begins as soon as a board first...
Bozeman Science
What is Physics?
Mr. Andersen explains the importance of physics as a science. History and virtual examples are used to give the discipline context.
Bozeman Science
Momentum
Mr. Andersen explains the concept of momentum. He also shows you how to solve simple momentum problems. He finally shows you how momentum is both conserved and relative.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Newton's 3 Laws, with a bicycle - Joshua Manley
Why would it be hard to pedal a 10,000 pound bicycle? This simple explanation shows how Newton's 3 laws of motion might help you ride your bike.
Crash Course
Reading Assignments: Crash Course Study Skills
Leaving the bookstore at the beginning of the semester you're probably wondering how the heck you're going to get through all of that reading. Today we're explaining how much of that reading you really need to do and the best strategies...
SciShow
The Stardust Mission: Collecting Comet Dust in Space
Around 20 years ago NASA launched a spacecraft to study the comet Wild-2. What it brought back would cause scientists to wonder whether the building blocks of life could have arrived at Earth on a comet.
Curated Video
Exploring Bomb Cyclones: The Formation and Characteristics of Intense Storms
In this video, the concept of bomb cyclones is explored, highlighting their connection to climate change. The term "bomb" refers to the rapid formation of these storms rather than their intensity. Bomb cyclones share similarities with...
Curated Video
Advancements in Weather Forecasting: From Prediction to Nowcasting
This video discusses the challenges of predicting and forecasting weather, particularly in the context of rapidly changing weather conditions due to global warming. It highlights the shift from traditional weather forecasting methods to...
Curated Video
The Thrilling History and Physics of Roller Coasters
This video explores the fascinating history and thrilling evolution of roller coasters. From their humble beginnings on mining tracks to the mind-blowing heights and speeds of modern coasters, viewers will discover the exhilaration and...
Curated Video
Controlled Burns: Safely Clearing Forest Hazards and Promoting Regeneration
Controlled burns are intentionally set fires conducted by professionals in the Forest Service to safely clear out hazardous wildfire fuel and promote forest rejuvenation. Scheduled during favorable weather conditions, these burns not...
Curated Video
The Science Behind Thunderstorms: Lightning and Thunder Explained
This video explains the formation of thunderstorms and how lightning and thunder are created. It describes how water vapor in the sky condenses into clouds, and when these clouds collide, electrical charges are produced. When these...
Curated Video
The Importance and Wonders of DNA: Exploring its Role in Life and Science
This video provides a brief and engaging overview of DNA and its significance in biology. It explains how DNA is the genetic material that determines the unique characteristics of living organisms, how it is passed down through...