Bozeman Science
AP Biology Practice 6 - Scientific Explanations and Theories
In this video Paul Andersen explains how scientific theories are created and modified over time. He starts by discussing the theory of natural selection as a model for the creation and modification of theories. He gives examples of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How a few scientists transformed the way we think about disease - Tien Nguyen
This video was created with support from the U.S. Office of Research Integrity: http://ori.hhs.gov. For several centuries, people though diseases were caused by wandering clouds of poisonous vapor. We now know that this theory is pretty...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How we think complex cells evolved - Adam Jacobson
Imagine you swallowed a small bird and suddenly gained the ability to fly - or you ate a cobra and were able to spit poisonous venom! Well, throughout the history of life (and specifically during the evolution of complex eukaryotic...
TED Talks
Michael Shermer: Why people believe weird things
Why do people see the Virgin Mary on a cheese sandwich or hear demonic lyrics in "Stairway to Heaven"? Using video and music, skeptic Michael Shermer shows how we convince ourselves to believe -- and overlook the facts.
Crash Course
Economic Schools of Thought: Crash Course Economics
We talk a lot about Keynesian economics on this show, pretty much because the real world currently runs on Keynesian principles. That said, there are some other economic ideas out there, and today we're going to talk about a few of them....
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What's the difference between a scientific law and theory? - Matt Anticole
Chat with a friend about an established scientific theory, and she might reply, "Well, that's just a theory." But a conversation about an established scientific law rarely ends with "Well, that's just a law." Why is that? What is the...
Bozeman Science
The Nature of Science
In this video Paul Andersen explains the nature of science. He describes how science is a way of knowing about the natural world. Scientists develop investigations to gather evidence and make explanations about how the natural world...
Crash Course
What Is Theater? Crash Course Theater #1
Welcome to Crash Course Theater with Mike Rugnetta! In this, our inaugural week, we're going to ask the two classic questions about theater. 1.What is theater? And 2. Is it spelled -re or -er? Well, there's a clue to question two in the...
Crash Course
The Hero's Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology
Let's get Heroic with Mike Rugnetta. This week on Crash Course World Mythology, we're talking about the Hero's Journey and the Monomyth, as described by Joseph Campbell. Campbell's theories about the shared qualities of human story...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Plato's Allegory of the Cave - Alex Gendler
Twenty four hundred years ago, Plato, one of history's most famous thinkers, said life is like being chained up in a cave forced to watch shadows flitting across a stone wall. Beyond sounding quite morbid, what exactly did he mean? Alex...
Professor Dave Explains
Political Philosophy Part 2: Wollstonecraft, Bentham, Mill, and Marx
We just got an introduction to modern political philosophy, so let's continue by looking at some additional important figures approaching the contemporary era. These are Mary Wollstonecraft, Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, and Karl...
Curated Video
The Big Bang and the Multiverse: Exploring the Origins of the Universe
This video explores the concept of The Big Bang and how it is believed to be the starting point of the universe. It discusses the explosive expansion of the universe from a tiny starting point, debunking the misconception of a single...
Curated Video
Exploring the Science of Aging and Longevity
This video explores the advancements in scientific and medical research that are pushing the boundaries of life itself. It delves into the concept of aging, the theories behind it, and the factors that contribute to it. The video also...
Curated Video
Planck's Theory: The Birth of Quantum Mechanics
Max Planck's theory was proposed by Max Planck in 1900 revolutionized the field of physics by introducing quantum mechanics and fundamentally reshaping our comprehension of the subject. Planck conducted research on black body radiation,...
Curated Video
What is a Critical Chain? Project Management in Under 5
The Critical Path Method is well known. But, what is a Critical Chain?
Curated Video
Black Body Mystery: The Radiation Phenomenon
Black body radiation is a fundamental topic in physics that has significantly influenced our understanding of quantum mechanics. A black body is an idealized physical object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation, regardless of...
Curated Video
Drawbacks of Rutherford's Theory
Rutherford's Nuclear Model: Limitations and Developments • Stability of Electrons in Orbit: The model failed to account for the continuous emission of electromagnetic radiation, indicating a flaw in the model. • Inability to Explain...
Curated Video
Dalton's Vision: The Birth of Atomic Theory
In 1803, John Dalton formulated his renowned theory of atoms. The principal tenets of his theory were as follows: ₷ Atoms were thought to be the smallest, hardest, densest, and indivisible particles of matter. Every element is made up of...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Big Ben
BIG BEN THERE ARE NOT MANY CLOCKS AROUND THE WORLD THAT ARE INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE OR A NOTABLE LANDMARK BUT THIS ONE IS SPECIAL. IT IS BIG BEN IN LONDON. HOW MANY CLOCKS DO WE KNOW THAT MAKE THE NEWS WHEN THEY STOP?
Curated Video
The Truth About Polygraphs: The Science and Limitations of Lie Detectors
This video discusses the use of polygraphs or lie detectors in police interrogations. It explains how the polygraph operates by measuring physiological responses such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and perspiration. However,...
Curated Video
Exploring Deja Vu: Unraveling the Mystery of the Familiar
In this video, we delve into the intriguing phenomenon of deja vu - that eerie feeling of experiencing something already seen or lived before. Exploring various theories such as dual processing, divided attention, and the hologram...
Curated Video
Searching for Gravity Waves: The Biggest Physics Experiment Ever
In this video, scientists from Germany's Max Planck Institute are working on the biggest physics experiment ever to detect faint gravitational waves predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity. Three gold cubes will float freely...
Curated Video
The Search for Atlantis: Uncovering the Lost City Beneath the Seas
In this video, Iranian American author Robert Sarmast claims to have located the mythical city of Atlantis based on a new theory and computer simulations. He believes that Atlantis is situated in the area east of Cyprus, which was...
Curated Video
The Cult I Grew Up In | British Israelism Debunked
I grew up in the Worldwide Church of God cult, founded by Herbert W. Armstrong. In this video, I discuss one of the cult's main beliefs - British Israelism - and why it is wrong.