Students will learn about the different frequencies along the electromagnetic spectrum. Vivid animation is used to explore the visible spectrum of light and the colors it allows us to see everyday. The video also investigates various...

A blue sky and fluffy bright clouds are things that are seen around the world. The atmosphere presents a multitude of sights and phenomena using light, air, water droplets, ice crystals, and dust. Many of the phenomena give clues to...

Do cell phones placed in a microwave still receive signals? What is the difference between microwave oven radiation and the signals used by your phone?

How can you use an infrared camera to see through walls? To inspect the scene of a crime? To catch a thief in hiding?! This cool device attaches to your smartphone and has an infrared/visible light camera combo that allows you to see the...

Part 2 of the press conference announcing the first direct detection of gravitational waves -- February 11, 2016. The press conference continued after the live webcast concluded. See the remainder here for the first time.

In the telephone switchboard’s earliest days, the late 1800s, operators served a limited number of customers within their own communities. As telephone use expanded, automation helped switchboards keep up. NASA is working on a similar...

The video is a lecture presentation on communication, describing how various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are used in different communication systems. The presentation covers topics including microwaves, satellite communication,...

A blue sky and fluffy bright clouds are things that are seen around the world. The atmosphere presents a multitude of sights and phenomena using light, air, water droplets, ice crystals, and dust. Many of the phenomena give clues to...

In this bonus episode of NASA's The Invisible Network podcast, NASA subject matter experts answer questions about the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) submitted on social media.

This is a lecture video on the topic of wavelength and color. The video focuses on the visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which can be split into different colors. The video explains the relationship between...

Stanford University's CISO Michael Duff takes a look at the lessons learn in cybersecurity so far this year.

China successfully grew a plant on the moon in a biological first. <br/>

Altuzarra's creative director discusses how the brand's new clothing line, Altu, reflects a broader reassessment of identity across the fashion industry.

What do night vision, thermal imaging and remote controls have in common? This animated series of short videos acts as a video glossary to define specific scientific terms or concepts in a fun, easy to understand way. In each episode...

Learn the basics about Spectrometry. What is spectometry and its use? Find out more in this video!

This video explores how the perception of color varies among individuals and cultures. It highlights the influence of language and cultural associations on our interpretation of colors. By examining different languages and their unique...

For most of my life, I've called myself Agnostic with regards to my religious beliefs. However, a search on YouTube soon reveals that Agnosticism is debunked, by Atheists insisting that Agnostics are in fact Atheists who don't want to...

Now that we know a bit about viruses, we understand that they require a host cell. So let's get some more details about how viruses interact with cells. There are a few different ways this can play out, so let's start by looking at...

Angelo Cangelosi is a Professor of Machine Learning and Robotics at the University of Manchester, UK. He created the iCub humanoid robot which is now worth 300,000 £! He explains here the concept of cognitive robotics in a very...

Farmers rely on the accuracy of a crucial NASA and USGS mission, Landsat, to make decisions about crops. Those decisions have far-reaching implications that can impact what you see on your dinner plate!

Each year, thousands of children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. People with autism may learn, think, communicate, and behave in ways that are considered unorthodox, or different from what is traditionally expected. Rather...

This video explores the concept of color illusions and how our eyes perceive and process different shades. It discusses the role of rods and cones in our eyes, the visible light spectrum, and the influence of background objects and...

A conversation with Pamela Marcum, Project Scientist on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy project, also known as SOFIA.

This video discusses the dark triad, a set of personality traits including narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism, and their potential impact on society, families, and organizations. The video provides an overview of each trait...