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SciShow
The Strongest Solar Flare in Over a Decade
Peggy Whitson is back from the International Space Station after breaking a list of records, and a major solar storm delivered the biggest solar flare we've seen in over a decade.
SciShow
Tsunamis... From the Sky?
Scientists have developed reliable early warning systems for tsunamis caused by earthquakes. The problem is, earthquakes aren't the only things that cause tsunamis.
SciShow
The Ups and Downs of Air Turbulence
Ever wonder why sometimes the airplane you're flying on decides to lurch suddenly and cause your little baggie of peanuts to spill all over the place? Join Hank on SciShow today as he explores the in and outs and the ups and downs of...
SciShow
How Continent-Sized Dust Storms Form
In the future, we may see more continent-sized dust storms like the one nicknamed Godzilla, which crossed the Atlantic ocean in 2020. And since then, researchers have been looking into what caused such a colossal storm. If we can predict...
TED-Ed
How one design flaw almost toppled a skyscraper | Alex Gendler
In 1978, Diane Hartley was writing her undergraduate architecture thesis when she made a shocking discovery. After weeks of poring over the Citicorp Center's building plans, she'd stumbled on an oversight that threatened to topple the...
SciShow
Learning About Lightning from Superbolts
If you ask someone to picture a thunderstorm, chances are they will have no problem slipping into a memory of dark clouds and bright flashes screaming out from them. But, incredibly, they’re probably picturing the tame version of...
Be Smart
Putting Hurricane Harvey In Perspective
How do we comprehend a storm like Hurricane Harvey? Let's put it into perspective.
MinuteEarth
Why Doesn't All Thunder Sound The Same?
We've all experienced thunder, but what ARE all those claps, booms, and rumbles?
SciShow
Sprites, Jets, and Glowing Balls: The Science of Lightning
Ever wonder how lightning works? Scientists are still figuring it out, but what we do know is fascinating. Learn about positive and negative lightning, red sprites, blue jets, and ball lightning in this episode of SciShow!
SciShow
Why Do Tornadoes Hate America?
On the 4th of July, Americans like to celebrate the things that make the United States unique, and a lot of those things have to do with our geography. That remarkable geography is also responsible for some pretty unique weather, and...
SciShow
Plasma, The Most Common Phase of Matter in the Universe
Get to know plasma, the most common, but probably least understood, phase of matter in the universe!
SciShow
3 Whack Weather Phenomena
Hank describes three of the whackest weather phenomena on Earth: atmospheric rivers, fire tornadoes, and ball lightning. Super interesting and super weird.
Crash Course Kids
Severe Weather
So, what's the difference between 'weather' and 'severe weather'? Is it just how hard the wind is blowing? Is it just thunder and lighting? Well, it can be some or all of those things. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks...
SciShow Kids
The Biggest Snowstorms!
Usually when it's snowing outside, it's really calm, pretty, and fun to play in! But there are certain types of big snowstorms, called blizzards, that can get really windy, wild, and even dangerous!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why should you listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"? - Betsy Schwarm
Light, bright, and cheerful, "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi is some of the most familiar of all early 18th century music, featured in numerous films and television commercials. But what is its significance, and why does it sound...
SciShow Kids
What's a Hurricane?
Some parts of the world get way more extreme storms than Jessi and Squeaks are used to. They're called hurricanes!
SciShow Kids
What is a Tornado?
Tornadoes are one of nature’s most powerful forces -- see where they come from, how fast they go, and how scientists study them!
SciShow Kids
Explore the Solar System: The Gas Giants
Explore the four gas giant planets, as Jessi and Squeaks take you on a tour of our solar system!
The Daily Conversation
The History of Weather Modification
From "Cloud Seeding" to hurricane dissipation, this is the history of human weather modification.
The Daily Conversation
Climate Change Explained Simply
A straightforward explanation of Climate Change: the heat from human emissions is roughly equal to exploding 400,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs every day. Historically, every time carbon dioxide levels increase in Earth's atmosphere, the...
Curated Video
Transitions in Writing
This video is about Transitions in Writing to guide the reader and create a flow.
Curated Video
Speed of Sound Waves
2 min video describing the speed of soundwaves through different mediums for middle school science