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.

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.

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,...

Soaking tennis balls in gasoline? What can go wrong!

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...

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.

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...

A conversation with Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, the Director of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI).

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.

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,...

Johanna M. Jarcho, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles (2008)

is an Assistant Professor, Clinical, Social & Health at Stony Brook Univer

sity.

Dr. Jarcho studies the relationship between brain function and social...

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.

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...

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...

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.

1.6v at "need a new multimeter"Amps

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...

Kids can learn what's inside the human body. Bella has a baby in her belly. Discover what's inside with Bella and Beans as they play dress up and become doctor scientists. Using their fabulous x-ray glasses they can see what's inside...

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PEG is chosen as a hydraulic brake fluid for its very high boiling point. Usually over 400f. So this is a very exothermic

reaction!

Something I...

That was way more work than I thought it would be! Total time to get the safe open - 3 hours of labor. hard labor.<br/>
And I don't even know what to do with it now!

Molten table salt into water - 5000 fps. First two times nothing happened, just a little splattering. On the third try... BAM!<br/>
Salt melts at ~1400F, and inexplicably explodes when poured into water! I had to find out whats going on.

Scientists have conducted research as to why the great white sharks gather in the Pacific Ocean during winter and spring, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

A John S. Toll Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland, College Park, Gates is a member of the President Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute...

Tom Gilovich, professor of psychology at Cornell University, focuses his research on how our rational and intuitive thinking processes interact, with a particular emphasis on what happens when they lead people in two very different...