Have you ever noticed that the bubbles in your glass of Champagne are just.... fancier than other sparkling drinks? They form those lovely little columns of bubbles in a way that nothing else does - and it turns out there's some neat...

According to the math, washing machines should take several hours to get your clothes clean, but in reality it only takes a single hour or less. Now, scientists have finally figured out how they truly work.

The path that products take to get onto store shelves doesn’t always leave the best impact on the environment. But with green chemistry, chemists have found ways to make the production of some items safer for both people and the planet.

Doctors beat back a disease that was killing tens of thousands of babies a year with a machine based on a simple principle of physics.





FYI: We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more...

Silly String. It's awesome for pranks or party shenanigans, but this foam could also save your life someday.

Have you ever noticed that toothpaste makes some yummy foods, like orange juice, taste awful? QQ explains!

When you think of surfactants, you might think of soaps, detergents and other man-made chemicals. But it turns out that some other animals utilize their own versions of these sudsy molecules.

Delve into the fascinating world of soap bubbles, where simple ingredients and scientific principles create stunning visual effects. Learn from experts at the Exploradome about why bubbles form, why they are always round, and the role...

Uncover the surprising effects of wearing makeup continuously for a week without removal. Follow Emmanuelle's journey as her experiment reveals increased pore size and premature wrinkles. This segment demonstrates the importance of...

Explore the chemistry behind everyday cleaning products like shampoos and dishwashing liquids. Discover how surfactants interact with oil and water to remove dirt and why foam, though not cleaning-effective, plays a crucial role in our...

How did the very first cells evolve? Most of the basic building blocks can be produced in simple experiments under early Earth-like conditions. However, certain complex cellular behaviours, like movement, have always seemed far-beyond...

Want to get super-crispy food at home? Maximize these two crisp-making qualities.

In episode 22, Charlie and Jordan discuss a new way to diagnose asthma, a more affordable prosthetic knee and synthesizing bio-surfactants.

Do you like both, arts and science? Then this is the perfect activity for you! You will create beautiful marbled paper cards and practice science at the same time! The only materials you need are shaving cream, food coloring, and sheets...

If you live where there is snow, it can be fun to play in it for a while—but it can get quite chilly! Or maybe you live in a place that does not get snow. In this fun activity, you can experience something similar to snow anytime,...

This human body video lesson is all about detergents and how they work. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about science they can do at home.

Learn the basics about the environmental impacts of detergents as part of the environmental chemistry topic.

From cleaning supplies to pharmaceuticals, surfactants are the compounds that make your soap bubbly, your paint spread smoothly and your medication dissolve more easily. Surfactants can be found everywhere because of their unique...

This video provides an overview of how stain removers work, explaining the different methods they use to remove or mask stains. It discusses the use of solvents, emulsifiers, enzymes, oxidizers, and whiteners to effectively tackle...