SciShow
The Giant of Nanoscience
Mildred Dresselhaus was a giant in the field of nanoscience. She didn't invent anything you have in your home right now, but she made it possible for us to have self-charging phones, smarter refrigerators, and more.
TED Talks
TED: Aliens, love -- where are they? | John Hodgman
Humorist John Hodgman rambles through a new story about aliens, physics, time, space and the way all of these somehow contribute to a sweet, perfect memory of falling in love.
SciShow
The Manhattan Project
Some of the greatest advances in science have come from humanity's more destructive impulses. This is not the fault of science - when we discover powerful truths about the universe it's up to us to decide how to use them because they can...
Crash Course
The Atomic Bomb: Crash Course History of Science
The story picks up where we left off last time, with Einstein writing the president of his new homeland, the United States, urging him to build a nuclear weapon before Hitler. This is the tale of the most destructive force humans have...
Science ABC
Fermi Paradox Explained: If There Are TRILLIONS of Planets in Space, Why Hasn’t Anyone Contacted Us?
The Fermi Paradox refers to the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life in the universe and the lack of evidence or contact with such civilizations. Named after physicist Enrico Fermi, the paradox...
Curated Video
Enrico Fermi, Military, and Scientific Research
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Enrico Fermi, and the application of his nuclear chain reaction technology. She then discusses the many consumer products that are a result of military research and development.
Curated Video
The Fermi Paradox: Are We Alone in the Universe?
The Fermi Paradox raises the question of why, despite the vast number of potentially habitable planets, we have not yet found evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. This video explores possible explanations, including the rarity...
FuseSchool
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fission In a nuclear reactor the controlled slow release of energy is used to heat up a closed loop of coolant which passes to heat exchangers which then boil water to provide steam to turn electrical generators. The output of...
Espresso Media
Garwin: Perspectives from Hiroshima Survivors and Witnesses
Garwin part 3/11:This video discusses the development and deployment of nuclear weapons, specifically the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. It includes personal accounts from individuals involved in the bombings and...