Brainwaves Video Anthology
Edward D. Hess - The School of the Future
Professor Edward D. Hess spent more than 20 years in the business world as a senior executive at Warburg Paribas Becker, Boettcher & Company, the Robert M. Bass Group and Arthur Andersen. He is the author of 12 books, over 100...
The Backyard Scientist
How to Make an Aluminum Foundry - Backyard Scientist
How to Make an Aluminum Foundry - It was about time to make this video!
Neuro Transmissions
New Sense Discovered?
A recent study discovered a new cell in mice used for olfactory detection that may give them a sort of spidey sense. The results could mean big things for how we think about smell! On this weekês episode of Neuro Transmissions, Alie...
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Marquis Reagent Synthesis and testing of Promethazine, modifinil, methylphenidate + more!
I show how to make the marquis reagent from formaldehyde and sulfuric acid, and preform tests on modifinil, promethazine, tizanidine, ritilin (methylphenidate), acetominiphen, and aspirin.
Mazz Media
Controls and Variables
In this live-action program viewers will learn that controls and variables are the basis for applying the scientific method in a lab experiment. Students will come to understand that in an experiment, variables change, while the other...
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MICROWAVE CANNON! A High Energy Radio Frequence gun. (700 watts)
Hey guys, in this video I show you how I built my microwave gun, also known as a HERF gun. I take a magnetron out of the oven and connect it to a waveguide. The results were more than I expected! FIRST- Microwaves are not "dangerous"....
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How to make an electric match/detonator (squib) [Pingpong balls and Flashpowder/blackpowder]
In this video we make electric matches to safely detonate our experiments. You should aim for a 95-5% ratio of your propellent to nitrocellulose (pingpong balls). A pingpong ball weighs 2g, so use about 50g of powder. We used half that...
Next Animation Studio
Researchers use gene-editing to create mice with same-sex parents
Scientists in China have successfully used gene editing and stem cell techniques to produce mice with two mothers.
The Backyard Scientist
Propane Rifle
The torch is self-igniting, meaning it has an electric sparker built in. When the button is pressed halfway, the torch mixes a perfect combination of propane and air into the tube. When the button is fully pressed the torch sparks...
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Exploding Balloons filled with Propane Gas. Drones, Steel wool, and Underwater explosions! - SMS#4
I thought it would be fun to film propane balloons exploding in slow motion, and I tried popping them a bunch of different ways. I took some user suggestions like flying a drone with a sparkler attached into a balloon, and filling a...
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Liquid Nitrogen Freeze-Ray Vs. Flamethrower
I made a freeze ray! Im basically a bonafide evil genius now. Freeze your cat, girlfriend, or flowers, the possibilities are endless..! wait no, thats about it. Some notes about the gun: There are commercial liquid nitrogen guns used by...
Visual Learning Systems
Improving Solutions
The video discusses how solutions to problems may not always be complete remedies and may only solve part of the problem. The video explains how scientists and engineers are still working on improving the solution of creating cleaner...
The Backyard Scientist
Red Hot Cannonball Vs Styrofoam Tower
My new foundry is made from: Insulating firebrick High Temperature mortar Bio-Soluble Ceramic Blanket I highly recommend looking for a HWI distribution center near you. They sell to individuals, and because they make the refractory...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Introducing Gravity Assist Season 4: Searching for Life
Is there life beyond Earth? How did life get started on Earth anyway? This season of NASA’s Gravity Assist podcast is about the origins of life on Earth and the search for life elsewhere.[scald=338003:full_width][scald=338003:full_width]
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Underwater Explosions - Slow Motion Dry Ice Bomb.
Underwater explosions using Dry Ice, and Liquid Nitrogen, and captured in high definition slow motion. Hey guys, Backyard Scientist here. I this video I throw water bottles filled with dry ice, and liquid nitrogen into my pool. This is...
Science360
America's Scientist Idol game show
The battle is on for the title of "America's Scientist Idol." Videotaped at the 2013 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, this "game show" pits six scientists against each other to see who can best...
Weird History
How A Chilean Coal Mine Revealed A Monster Snake
Most people have never heard of the Cerrejón coal mine, located in Colombia. The mine pumps out over 30 million tons of coal each year, and it's also become a critical site for scientists. In fact, the coal mine ranks as one of the best...
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Do hot objects fall through water faster? Leidenfrost Effect!
Today I put the Leidenfrost effect to the test! Im trying out a great question from somebody on my facebook page. He wanted to know if a hot object will fall faster than a cold object through water. I set up my fishtank and dropped...
Visual Learning Systems
Research: The Key to Designing Solutions
The video discusses the process of designing solutions to problems in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine. It highlights the importance of gathering information through investigations, experiments, research, and data...
The Backyard Scientist
Molten Aluminum Vs. Lava Lamp
Ever wonder what would happen If you poured molten aluminum into a lava lamp? Me neither. Well, you voted, I listened! Some of my viewers on my Facebook, and G+ pages suggested that I pour molten aluminum into a Lava Lamp. That sounded...
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Rocket Powered Fidget Spinner
Ok thats it, Fidget Spinner trend is over, cause this is the best one ever!! ;) I built a custom fidget spinner out of 1/4in aluminum plate and strapped 3 E sized rocket engines. Really, I just wanted to do this. I saw Stephens video and...