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Gel Electrophoresis
"Gel Electrophoresis” explores the process of chromatography, focusing on gel electrophoresis and how it is used in the field of forensics.
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Ignoring the Multiverse
Princeton University physicist Paul Steinhardt describes how many cosmologists simply ignore one of the most pronounced problems with the theory of cosmic inflation.
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Colonizing Space and Sidelining Scientists
Physicist and polymath Freeman Dyson (Institute for Advanced Study) describes the importance of thinking on long timescales for space colonization.
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Hemispherical Exaggerations
Psychologist Stephen Kosslyn describes how Roger Sperry’s Nobel Prize-winning work on the differences between brain hemispheres became significantly distorted by the time it made it to the general public consciousness.
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Exploring What’s Out There
Astronomer Jill Tarter, Director of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute, describes how she navigates between the different perspectives of science and religion.
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Important People of Mexico
A video entitled “Important People of Mexico” which examines the lives of several important figures in Mexican history.
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Engineers: Trial and Improvement
“Engineers: Trial and Improvement” discusses the steps of the engineering design process.
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The Bohr Model
A video entitled “The Bohr Model” which describes the Bohr model of the atom and discusses the model’s importance and meaning.
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Winter Weather
“Winter Weather” explains how winter storms form, what their conditions are like, and how to stay safe if you are caught in one.
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Notice and Wonder
“Notice and Wonder” discusses how scientists think and the process they use to solve problems.
Neuro Transmissions
These women are changing neuroscience
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting some incredible female neuroscientists with Stories of WiN, a blog about women in neuroscience. Join us to learn about their exciting contributions to understanding the brain from...
Neuro Transmissions
The Black Stain That Changed Neuroscience
There’s a black stain on the history of neuroscience. But don’t worry, that’s actually a good thing! Thanks to Camillo Golgi’s mysterious “black stain” and Santiago Ramon y Cajal’s artistic talents, starting in the early 1900s, we...
Neuro Transmissions
How I crushed my graduate school interviews
Congratulations on making it to the grad school interview stage! Now what? Alie Astrocyte and neuroscience professor Ashley Juavinett will walk you through what kinds of questions you should ask during your grad school interviews to help...
The Backyard Scientist
Molten Aluminum Vs Steak
Just how dangerous IS molten aluminum? Will it instantly burn a hole through your arm or just slide off? Will the leidenfrost effect save the day? Will I set my kitchen on fire?
Neuro Transmissions
What can you do with a neuroscience degree?
If you've graduated recently with a degree in neuroscience, or if you're on your way, you might be asking yourself, "what kind of job can I get?" You may feel like there's no obvious next step, but that's why we're here to help! Alie...
Curated Video
Ethics in Science
Ethics in Science assesses whether the actions of a scientist were ethical by examining scenarios and describing why each scenario was or was not ethical.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lee McIntyre - The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience
Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a recent Lecturer in Ethics at Harvard Extension School. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in...
Curated Video
Attempts of Elements Classification | summary
Attempts of Elements Classification | summary
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Introduction to the Scientific Method
The video defines the scientific methodology and its importance in life. It describes the process to implement scientific thinking and how can we apply it inside classrooms and in life in general
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Jobs and occupations | What Am I? Quiz | ESL Kids | 4K
Jobs and occupations | What Am I? Quiz | ESL Kids | 4K
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Let's learn all about jobs and occupations. There are 21 talking flashcards with fun facts about each occupation to help you learn about each job and...
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Let's learn all about jobs and occupations. There are 21 talking flashcards with fun facts about each occupation to help you learn about each job and...
The Backyard Scientist
Pouring Molten Metals into Water. COOL! (Aluminum, Thermite, Lead + More!)
I've been pouring 7 different metals into a 24" tall aquarium over the weekend, and the results have been super cool! I poured metals with different melting points to see if they had any different effects when they came in...
The Backyard Scientist
Pouring molten Aluminum into a Pumpkin (cooled with liquid nitrogen!!!)
The inside of a pumpkin has a pretty interesting geometry. I had the idea to cast the inside to see what it looks like, but the inside of the pumpkin is very fragile and the 1000 degree aluminum pretty much destroys it as soon as it...
Professor Dave Explains
Bioengineer Jessica Griffiths (Get to Know a Scientist!)
Jessica is a bioengineer at Caltech that studies the gut-brain axis, and in particular how autism-related genetic mutations impact gut dysfunction. It's pretty cutting edge stuff, let's take a look inside her lab and hear about what she...
Professor Dave Explains
Plant Biologist Molly Edwards (Get to Know a Scientist!)
Do you love flowers? What would it be like to study flowers for a living? Let plant biologist Molly Edwards tell you all about it! She works at Harvard University, studying some really neat plant species with fascinating flower petals,...