If you're lucky enough to find a glowing rock, it likely doesn't mean you're the chosen one. In fact, it could have to do with one of these five phenomena! Learn about the quantum mechanics of glowing rocks in this new SciShow Episode...

If you find a glowing rock, it probably doesn't mean you're the chosen one. If it's one of these five phenomena, it's quantum mechanics, not narrative significance.

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In this video, we learn about power and electric energy. We also explore how to calculate electric power using voltage and current. This video is part of the 14-part series, Current Electricity.

This video provides a concise explanation of how a light globe, or light bulb, works. It discusses the invention and history of the light bulb, as well as the science behind its operation. Understand how electricity passes through a...

Venus has an "electric wind" strong enough to remove the components of water from its upper atmosphere. This action may have played a significant role in stripping Earth's twin planet of its oceans, according to new research...

Empty water reservoirs, severe water rationing, and electrical blackouts are the new status quo in major cities across southeastern Brazil where the worst drought in 35 years has desiccated the region. A new NASA study estimates that the...

The U.S. power grid is extensive — and precarious.