Crash Course
Genetics - Lost and Found: Crash Course History of Science
Sometimes trail blazers of science aren't famous like Darwin or Pasteur. Sometimes they're humble Abbots, just growing peas in the back of their Abbey. This is the story of Gregor Mendel and how his work was done, lost, then found again.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How X-rays see through your skin - Ge Wang
Originally discovered by accident, X-rays are now used about 100 million times a year in clinics around the world. How do these magic eyes work? Ge Wang details the history and mechanics of the X-ray machine and CT scanners.
SciShow
5 Undervalued Scientists: Great Minds Compilation
Take some time with us to look back on a few of our episodes about scientists who deserve a little more recognition than they got.
Bozeman Science
Drawing Lewis Dot Diagrams
Mr. Andersen shows you how to draw Lewis Dot Diagrams for atoms and simple molecules.
Curated Video
Invention and evolution of the microscope
Since the invention of the first light microscope, microscopy has evolved so much. We are now able to see things at an atomic level. In this video, we will learn who invented the light microscope and the many other breakthroughs that...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of X-rays: From Superman's Superpower to Unlocking Mysteries of the Universe
This video explores the fascinating history and diverse applications of X-rays. From their accidental discovery in 1895 to their use in medical imaging, art restoration, archaeology, and even astronomy, X-rays have revolutionized our...
Curated Video
Discovery of the Atom
The story of New Zealand scientist Ernest Rutherford, who revolutionised science by discovering the structure of the atom in 1908. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. In 1908, Ernest Rutherford conducted the gold leaf...
Curated Video
Nobel Prize By Chance
What scientists believed was a technical fault with their equipment turned out to be radiation left over from the Big Bang - one of the greatest astronomical discoveries of the 20th century. Physics - Universe - Learning Points....
Curated Video
The Race for Absolute Zero: Liquefying Gas
How a race between two scientists to liquefy gases led them near to absolute zero - the coldest temperature possible. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Absolute zero occurs at -273.15 degrees Celsius. Absolute zero is...
Curated Video
Antibiotics
Discover why antibiotics have become one of the most frequently used medicines. And why their efficiency is threatened by the emergence of superbugs. Biology - Healthy Living - Sir Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic for...
Curated Video
Discovery of DNA
The story of a race between two teams of scientists in the 1950s - Francis Crick and James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins - desperate to be the first to unlock the molecular structure of DNA. Biology - Cells And DNA -...
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
Barbara McClintock: Scientific Persistence Pays Off
Barbara McClintock used corn to make pioneering discoveries in genetics, despite facing gender bias and initial skepticism from the scientific community.
Curated Video
Madame Marie Curie: Science Pioneer
Dr. Forrester teaches about the discoveries of radioactive isotopes by Marie Curie.
Great Big Story
The Accidental Discovery, How Radio Waves Unveiled the Universe's Beginnings
Dive into the story of Robert Wilson and Arno Penzias, who stumbled upon cosmic microwave background radiation, proving the Big Bang theory.
Curated Video
Psychology and Society
Four researchers and former professional tennis player Janko Tipsarevic share their unique perspectives on how psychology is relevant to, and overlaps with various aspects of everyday life, from sports psychology to mental illness to how...
Curated Video
Amanda Gorman
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
Curated Video
Bose Einstein Condensate Explained in Simple Words
Bose Einstein condensate is considered the fifth state of matter - it’s obtained when gas particles are cooled to almost absolute zero temperature. To generate the Bose-Einstein condensate, the first step is to obtain a cloud of gas; a...
Curated Video
Photoelectric Effect Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
Photoelectric effect occurs when electromagnetic radiation above the threshold frequency of the given metallic surface, strikes the surface and releases electrons from it. This happens because light is made of massless particles called...
Professor Dave Explains
The Golden Era of Pharmaceutical Research
After WWII, the leadership of the pharma industry was taken over by America, just as with many other industries. And heavy investment in pharma research produced some spectacular breakthroughs that made this post-war era the "Golden Era...
Curated Video
ChatGPT Foundations: Handling ChatGPT Limitations
We'll delve into some of the inherent limitations of ChatGPT and explore strategies for overcoming them. As powerful as ChatGPT is, it's crucial to understand that it may sometimes produce verbose, incomplete, or inaccurate information,...
Curated Video
Neuroscience, Eventually
Stanford University neuroscientist Kalanit Grill-Spector relates her personal career trajectory of beginning as an electrical engineer before eventually becoming a specialist in computer vision and neuroscience.
Curated Video
Memory Pinball
UC Berkeley sleep scientist Matthew Walker describes how current research on the function of sleep supports the age-old notion that it is a good idea to sleep on a problem.