The Backyard Scientist
Molten Aluminum Vs. Live Toaster
Ever wonder what happens when you pour 1000 degree molten aluminum metal on a plugged in toaster? Sparks fly, plastic melts, and toasters everywhere shed a tear. I Melted 5 pounds of aluminum in my homemade forge/foundry and poured it...
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
How Snow Is Made
The phrase “no two snowflakes are alike” is actually scientifically accurate. Snow forms high in the atmosphere, and despite its uniform appearance, each snowflake is different based upon where and how it was formed. Although snowflakes...
The Backyard Scientist
Isopropyl Nitrite - Flames and Science!
Nitrites AKA "Poppers" are extremely flammable liquids.
Next Animation Studio
China plans to bring an asteroid down to Earth
A group of Chinese scientists are planning to capture a small asteroid near Earth to study it for its resources.
Next Animation Studio
The Chinese Moon Rover
China’s space administration, the CNSA, currently has a rover exploring the far side of the moon as part of its Chang’e 4 mission. It is also preparing to launch the Chang’e 5 mission this year to collect lunar samples and bring the...
The Backyard Scientist
Making a knife from a lawnmower blade.
Used my angle grinder, and my new dremel to make a knife.
NASA
Gravity Assist: The Moon with Sarah Noble
Jim Green is joined by lunar expert Sarah Noble to discuss how the Moon was formed, lava tubes and moonquakes, the “dark side of the Moon,” and mysteries we have yet to solve about Earth’s nearest neighbor.
Science360
NSF Science Now 1
In this week's episode of NSF Science Now we explore ""Yellowstone"", one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, acidification of McMurdo Sound, a living laboratory and finally EcoATM.
Science360
Planetary scientist Bill Bottke - ScienceLives
As a planetary scientist, Bill Bottke can investigate uncharted territory in space and work with other scientists to come up with new ideas about how our solar system formed . . . all from the comfort of his office on Earth. Recently,...
The Backyard Scientist
Real-life Mario Fireballs ---- SMS#1
Soaking tennis balls in gasoline? What can go wrong!
NASA
NASA's Curious Universe: Only on Earth
When you think of NASA, you might think of all the incredible mysteries of outer space. But we’re also pretty invested in another very special place … our home. In this episode, join us as we celebrate all the ways NASA keeps an eye on...
Next Animation Studio
Climate change might be behind powerful explosions in Siberia
In Siberia’s thawing tundra, huge craters are being punched out of the Earth’s crust from below — by huge explosions. Scientists suspect that global warming is the culprit.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Can Seaweed Save the World: Seaweed and dietary health
Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world. From growing the foods of the future, helping clean polluted water and even combating climate change. Learn how seaweed can be used in innovative ways in our...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Yvonne Pendleton Talks About Building A Dream Team For Exploring The Solar System
A conversation with Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, the Director of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI).
Makematic
STEAM Teams Wear Many Hats
Collaboration helps us see problems from new perspectives. In this activity, children will learn about the Boston Molasses Flood and ask STEAM questions to solve the mystery.
Science360
Ultrafast lasers and Archimedes - Scientists & Engineers on Sofas (and other furnishings)
When it comes to ultrafast lasers, Margaret Murnane’s name is one of the best known for her work in this field of science. Since 1999, she has been a professor at the University of Colorado’s NSF-funded JILA Physics Frontier Center,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Johanna Jarcho - Teachers Make a Difference
Johanna M. Jarcho, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles (2008) is an Assistant Professor, Clinical, Social & Health at Stony Brook University. Dr. Jarcho studies the relationship between brain function and social cognition across...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Puffy Planets, Powerful Telescopes, with Knicole Colon
NASA astrophysicist Knicole Colon describes her work on the Kepler, Hubble, TESS and Webb missions, and takes us on a tour of some of her favorite planets.
Wonderscape
The Life and Contributions of Albert Einstein: Changing the Way We View the World
In this video, we learn about the life and contributions of Albert Einstein, the famous scientist who revolutionized our understanding of the universe. From his early curiosity about mathematics and electricity to his groundbreaking...
Science360
Reproducibility The Basics - Scientists and Engineers on Sofas (and other furnishings)
Reproducibility. Replicability. They’re terms that keep popping up as the scientific community discusses how best to ensure that published research is robust and reliable. Brian Nosek, a psychology professor at the University of Virginia...
The Backyard Scientist
Can Spiderman Climb The Sticky Wall?
I still had 2 gallons of glue from the last glue trap video, so I thought this would be a great way to use the rest of it! I forgot how gross the glue really is though, I practically need to shower in WD-40 to get if off.
The Backyard Scientist
Rewound Microwave Oven Transformer Melting a Screw
1.6v at "need a new multimeter"Amps
But Why
The Science of Tickling
Does tickling have a purpose? Why are certain parts of the human body especially sensitive to tickling? Scientists believe the tickling response evolved in early humans to help them protect themselves from predators and insects. Tickling...