TED-Ed
TED-ED: The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox? - Colm Kelleher
Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible - but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the world’s most evil wizard riddle?
The evil wizard MoldeVort has been trying to kill you for years, and today it looks like he’s going to succeed. But your friends are on their way, and if you can survive until they arrive, they should be able to help stop him. Can you...
Crash Course
Measures of Spread - Crash Course Statistics
Today, we're looking at measures of spread, or dispersion, which we use to understand how well medians and means represent the data, and how reliable our conclusions are. They can help understand test scores, income inequality, spot...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the Mondrian squares riddle? - Gord Hamilton
Dutch artist Piet Mondrian's abstract, rectangular paintings inspired mathematicians to create a two-fold challenge. Can you solve the puzzle and get to the lowest score possible? Gordon Hamilton shows how.
Bozeman Science
Standard Deviation
In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of standard deviation. He starts with a discussion of normal distribution and how the standard deviation measures the average distance from the mean, or the "spread" of data. He then...
MinutePhysics
What is a Dimension (In 3D... and 2D... and 1D)
In this episode we talk about dimensions and how we know that we live in 3D (or do we?).
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the secret werewolf riddle? - Daniel Finkel
You’re on the trail of a werewolf that’s been terrorizing your town. After months of detective work, you’ve narrowed your suspects to one of five people. You’ve invited them to dinner with a simple plan: to slip a square of a rare...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How many ways are there to prove the Pythagorean theorem? - Betty Fei
What do Euclid, 12-year-old Einstein, and American President James Garfield have in common? They all came up with elegant proofs for the famous Pythagorean theorem, one of the most fundamental rules of geometry and the basis for...
SciShow
The Fibonacci Sequence: Nature's Code
Hank introduces us to the most beautiful numbers in nature - the Fibonacci sequence.
Crash Course
AC Circuits: Crash Course Physics
We've talked about AC Circuits, but now it's time to delve into the world of AC Circuits (or Alternating Currents). We’ve talked about how they change voltage, which helps transmit electricity over long distances, but there’s so much...
Curated Video
The Ancient Ruins and Historic Sites of Mexico City
Exploring Mexico City, Mexico:Our journey concludes in the historic streets of Mexico City, where we'll embark on a quest to uncover the remnants of ancient civilizations, including the Aztec Empire. Explore the fascinating ruins and...
Curated Video
Lisbon: History and Landmarks
Lisbon, Portugal:From the depths of the ocean to the top of the hill on which the Castle of San Jorge sits, we will land in Lisbon, Portugal to experience everything that this ancient city has to offer. Its culture, its customs, temples,...
Curated Video
Determining the Number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an ATOM
In this video, we're going to learn about the number of p, n and e in an atom. We'll explore the atomic structure of different elements, and see how the number of protons, neutrons and electrons affects the properties of those elements....
Curated Video
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - Loops - FOR
In this video, you will learn about the For loop. This clip is from the chapter "Module 2" of the series "Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++".In this section, we will cover statements and flow control, functions,...
Curated Video
Pauli's Exclusion Principle: The rule of electrons
Wolfgang Pauli's Exclusion Principle, developed in 1925, is a crucial concept in quantum mechanics. It states that two electrons in the same atom cannot have the same set of quantum numbers, which are the principal quantum number (𝑻n),...
Curated Video
Principal Quantum Number: The Key to Electron Shells
The principal quantum number (𝑛) is a fundamental parameter in quantum mechanics that determines the size and energy level of an electron's orbit within an atom. It is a positive integer that represents the main energy level or shell in...
Curated Video
Negative Energy: Understanding Hydrogen's Electron
In a hydrogen atom, the electron is bound to the nucleus, so its energy is negative. This shows that it is in a bound state. When there is negative energy, it means that the electron is stable. It is inside the atom because its negative...
Curated Video
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 2/2) The Kings clash at Alcácer Quibir
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 2/2) The Kings clash at Alcácer Quibir
Curated Video
Magnetic Quantum Number: The Magnetic Effect on Electrons
The magnetic quantum number abbreviated as m represents the orbital orientation of an electron in a given energy level and sublevel. Here's a thorough rundown: Definition: Azimuthal quantum number (L) is represented by 𝑙l, and the...
Curated Video
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - Friends - Functional Notation
In this video, you will learn about Friends functional notation with our distance program. This clip is from the chapter "Module 3" of the series "Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++".In this section, you will learn about...
Curated Video
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - Friends - Functions and Classes
In this video, you will learn about Friends functions and classes. This clip is from the chapter "Module 3" of the series "Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++".In this section, you will learn about STL (Standard Template...
Curated Video
Designing Chartres
Discover the geometry underlying the design of Chartres Cathedral in France, and its many decorative features. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
Curated Video
Proportion: The Vitruvian Man
What role does geometry play in da Vinci's famous drawing, and how does it use proportion to describe human anatomy and 'design' in nature. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...