SciShow
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
SciShow Kids
The Story of George Washington Carver | Amazing Scientists | SciShow Kids
Squeaks has a big problem! Every year, he grows lettuce in the Fort's greenhouse, but this year it just won't grow. Luckily, Mister Brown knows someone who can help Squeaks and his lettuce: botanist and inventor George Washington Carver!...
SciShow
The Scientist Who Made the Internet Possible | Great Minds: Narinder Singh Kapany
Thanks to Qualcomm for sponsoring a portion of this video.
TED-Ed
A brief history of toilets | Francis de los Reyes
On sunny days, citizens of ancient Rome could be found exchanging news and gossip while attending to more urgent business at the public latrines. Today, most cultures consider trips to the restroom to be a more private occasion. But even...
TED Talks
Pamelia Kurstin: The untouchable music of the theremin
Virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin performs and discusses her theremin, the not-just-for-sci-fi electronic instrument that is played without being touched. Songs include "Autumn Leaves," "Lush Life" and David Mash’s "Listen, Words Are Gone."
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Illuminating photography: From camera obscura to camera phone - Eva Timothy
The origins of the cameras we use today were invented in the 19th century. Or were they? A millenia before, Arab scientist Alhazen was using the camera obscura to duplicate images, with Leonardo da Vinci following suit 500 years later...
Crash Course
Patents, Novelty, and Trolls: Crash Course Intellectual Property
This week, Stan teaches you about patents. It turns out, they're patently complicated! So, patents have some similarity to copyright, in that they grant a limited monopoly to people who invent things. The key difference in patents and...
The Daily Conversation
Albert Einstein's Gravitational Waves Discovered
New ReviewScientists have confirmed Albert Einstein's 100 year-old theory of gravitational waves, detected using a massive system of instruments called the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO).
Curated Video
Benjamin Franklin
“Benjamin Franklin” gives a brief overview of Benjamin Franklin’s greatest accomplishments in science, politics, and civilian life.
Great Big Story
The young inventors shaping our future
Meet the young minds turning creative ideas into reality, proving that innovation has no age limit.
Great Big Story
Lonnie Johnson, from Super Soaker inventor to battery innovator
Dive into the story of Lonnie Johnson, the inventor behind the Super Soaker, as he evolves from creating iconic toys to developing advanced battery technologies.
Curated Video
The Invention of the Light Bulb: Thomas Edison and Louis Latimer's Contributions
This video provides a brief history of the invention of the light bulb, focusing on the contributions of Thomas Edison and Louis Latimer. It highlights how Edison's invention revolutionized lighting by using a filament to generate heat...
Curated Video
Exploring the British Invention Show: From Mousetraps to Hoverboards
The British Invention Show is an annual event showcasing a wide range of innovative devices and ideas. From a revolutionary mousetrap to a supermarket trolley that moves in the direction you want, inventors from Britain and around the...
Curated Video
Exploring the Future of Robotics at Robo Nexus
This video explores the fascinating world of robotics at the Robo Nexus show in Santa Clara, CA. From vacuuming robots like Roomba to humanoid robots like HRP 2, the advancements in robotics technology are showcased. The video also...
Curated Video
Dr Marian Rogers Croak - Women in STEM
Recognizing Dr. Marian Rogers Croak as a part of Women's History Month!
Curated Video
Los colores de llama y la pirotecnia
Descubre cómo se utilizan distintos elementos químicos para recrear los distintos colores de los fuegos artificiales así como los aspectos científicos que se priman.
Twig - Química - Los átomos y los enlaces - Los átomos
Claves...
Science ABC
Archimedes Principle: Explained in Really Simple Words
Archimedes principle states that if an object is submerged in a fluid, then the buoyant force acting on it is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by that object. Buoyant force exists because pressure increases as an object goes...
Curated Video
Flame Colours and Fireworks
Exploring the science behind fireworks, discover how different elements are used to produce different colours of fireworks. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. In the mid-19th century the inventor if the Bunsen burner,...
Curated Video
The Emperor's Chess Board
The legend of the inventor who asked to be granted grains of rice for each square of a chess board, exponentially. And why his wish could not be fulfilled... Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison and the Invention of the Long-Lasting Light Bulb
Learn how Thomas Edison revolutionized electric lighting by creating a long-lasting incandescent light bulb with a carbonized bamboo filament. Discover how Edison built the first commercial power station in New York City and how his...
Wonderscape
Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park and the Invention of the Phonograph
Explore Thomas Edison’s achievements at Menlo Park, including his groundbreaking invention, the phonograph. Learn how Edison improved the telephone with the carbon transmitter, and how his "talking machine" earned him the nickname, the...
Wonderscape
The Later Years and Lasting Impact of Thomas Edison
Discover Thomas Edison’s later inventions, including the motion picture camera, the kinetograph, and the alkaline storage battery. Learn how he collaborated with William Dickson to revolutionize the way we experience film and how his...