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TED-Ed
TED-ED: Tycho Brahe, the scandalous astronomer - Dan Wenkel
If you think scientists lead boring, monotonous lives, you must not know about Tycho Brahe. The 16th century astronomer who accurately predicted planetary motion led quite a dramatic life -- complete with a kidnapping, a sword duel and...
Bozeman Science
The Nature of Science
In this video Paul Andersen explains the nature of science. He describes how science is a way of knowing about the natural world. Scientists develop investigations to gather evidence and make explanations about how the natural world...
Curated Video
What Does STP Mean in Science?
New ReviewIn chemistry, STP is a commonly used abbreviation, and this video explains what STP stands for. We dive into how it relates to the kinetic molecular theory and gas laws. Learn about standard temperature and pressure, and why scientists...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD - Science Under Siege
New ReviewBaylor College of Medicine professor Peter Hotez, a pediatrician–scientist who develops vaccines—including a low-cost COVID-19 vaccine distributed to 100 million people in low-income countries—explains how vaccine science has become a...
Bedtime History
The Story of Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, written in 1818, is often called the first science fiction novel. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates life—but cannot control the consequences. The “monster” he brings to life...
Curated Video
Scientific Work
A video entitled "Scientific Work" which talks about the characteristics and traits of scientists.
Curated Video
Scientific Observations & Notetaking
Dr. Boyd explains the fundamentals of making great scientific observations and taking great notes. Don't skip the skills challenge at the end of this video!
Professor Dave Explains
Geomaticist Nigel Van Nieuwenhuizen (Get to Know a Scientist!)
What is geomatics? Why it's the branch of science that deals with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data relating to the earth's surface. How is it done? Well we've got Nigel here to tell us all about it! You may know about...
Curated Video
Born To Be In Space - Astronaut Don Pettit Highlights Amazing Space Station Science Mission
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station, completing his 4th mission to the orbital outpost. See some of the science he conducted and photography he captured. Credit: NASA
Curated Video
There’s Too Much Gold In The Universe
The solar system is projecting with gold but scientists can't quite figure out where all this hard-to-make metal is being created.
Curated Video
The theme of resilience in 'Ada Twist, Scientist'
Pupil outcome: I can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story "Ada Twist, Scientist". Key learning points: - Reading a story helps us to consider themes or big ideas told through the plot - A character's...
Curated Video
Waterproof materials: review
Pupil outcome: I can find out about how famous scientists investigate waterproof materials. Key learning points: - Scientists think about why different materials are waterproof and not waterproof and how this can help us. - The results...
Curated Video
Carl Linnaeus and classification
Pupil outcome: I can describe the work of Carl Linnaeus and his contribution to how we classify living things. Key learning points: - Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing and grouping all living things. - Scientists have...
Great Big Story
Bringing real science to Hollywood, the story of a TV producer and physicist
Discover how a TV producer and a physicist collaborate to infuse authentic science into popular TV shows, enhancing the realism and educational value of entertainment.
Curated Video
Understanding the LK-99 Superconductor
What is a superconductor? LK-99 claims to be the first room-temperature superconductor, and if true, it could revolutionize the direction of technology for humanity.
Curated Video
What Is a Physicist?
“What Is a Physicist?” introduces Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, and the study of physics.
Curated Video
The Antarctic: A Prime Location for Observing Stars
Australian researchers have discovered that the Antarctic plateau, specifically Dome C, offers the best viewing conditions on Earth for observing the stars. With minimal disruption to the light from distant stars, scientists can now...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Portable DNA Test Lab: Rapid Detection of Biological Threats
British scientists have developed a portable, fully automated test lab that can rapidly detect biological warfare agents and infectious diseases. This innovative system uses the polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA and provide...
Curated Video
Humans Cause Traffic Jams, AI Can Fix Them
Traffic is one of the biggest problems plaguing cities today. Idling cars cause increased emissions, more traffic means more accidents, and it is, of course, annoying. Meet traffic scientist, Dr. Alex Bayen who is working to solve...
Great Big Story
Charles Ofori Antipem, empowering Africa’s young scientists
Meet the mind behind the Science Set, a $20 portable lab transforming science education across Africa.<br/>
Curated Video
Boyle's law
At a set temperature, the volume of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its absolute pressure.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Curated Video
Gamete
A reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg cell.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Oxygen and Combustion
Combustion reactions are vital: from keeping us warm and cooking our food, to providing electricity and propelling rockets into outer space. What do we know about these chemical reactions? Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points....
Curated Video
The Legacy of John Newlands
The story of chemist John Newlands and his theory of the "Law of Octaves" that related chemical elements to notes in the musical scale. Did the scientific community accept his unusual theory and does it hold up to the laws of modern...