AllTime 10s
10 Ways To Survive A Plane Crash
Statistically speaking, planes are one of the safest ways of getting about. But, if you are one of the unlucky few to end up in a plane crash' here are a few tips that would be worth remembering.
Curated Video
Exploring St Elmo's Fire
In this video, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of St Elmo's Fire, a glowing plasma that occurs during storms. We learn about its origins, which are rooted in the brave actions of a Christian saint, and delve into the science behind...
Curated Video
Why Does Traveling Make You Tired?
Travel Fatigue happens when your brain keeps your muscles engaged to account for small movements of the vehicle to ensure that your posture is properly maintained. These small movements cause your muscles to constantly work, which makes...
Brian McLogan
Solve a word problem using vectors, airplane and wind
Solve a word problem using vectors, airplane and wind
Weatherthings
Ship Tracks
Ships leave trails of vapor, called ship tracks, in humid ocean air. You see them here, on satellite.
Espresso Media
Garwin: The History of FAS and the Future of Nuclear Weapons
Garwin part 8/11: This video features a conversation about the history of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and their work in reducing nuclear dangers and advocating for civilian control of nuclear technology. It also discusses...
Weatherthings
Sun, Heat, Air and Wind: sun, heat, air
A curious pre-school child asks questions to a big kid about how weather works. Every answer is enlightening yet leads to another question. The little child learns that wind is air that moves, that may be gentle or strong and even...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Steven Smith: NASA in Silicon Valley Podcast
A conversation with Steven Smith, Associate Director for International Space Station Science Directorate at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
Weird History
The Day The Music Died
In the chorus of the song 'American Pie' by Don McLean, we hear the line "the day the music died" which refers to February 3, 1959, when rising music stars Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson, AKA The Big Bopper, perished when their...
Weatherthings
Hole Punch Cloud
Hole punch cloud is the nickname for a cloud type that forms when a layer of middle or high-level clouds develops a hole partially filled with ice crystals known as fall streaks. Hole punch clouds can happen naturally, but also more...
The Viral Fever
The Science Behind Airplane Food: Taste Buds, Cabin Pressure, and First Class Meals
Food Files, Series 3: We investigate the science behind airplane food and why it tastes so different up in the air. Discover how factors such as cabin pressure, dry air, and noise can affect our taste buds and how airline chefs try to...
Weird History
Notable Musicians Who Died In Plane Crashes
Who's all on this list of rock stars and bands that died in plane crashes? Aviation accidents have been the cause of many famous fatalities. In the music profession, especially, many young lives have been lost to accidents in the air....
Weird History
The Tragic End Of Randy Rhoads
Randall Rhoads was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. His music and legacy landed him on multiple "Greatest Guitarists" lists. However, his talented life was tragically cut short after a...
Next Animation Studio
Boeing and Airbus raise 5G safety alarm
The world’s biggest airplane makers have serious concerns about 5G radiation interfering with the sensitive equipment that keeps airplanes safe.
STAT
Boddities | Episode 4 | Why do our ears pop?
What causes our ears to pop and what are they doing, exactly?
The March of Time
1939: NAZI WWII PROPAGANDA: TU CU Nose cone of spinning airplane propeller. TRACKING Luftwaffe Junkers (JU-87) taking off, Messerschmitts taking off on field. AERIAL WS Junkers (JU-87) dive bomber airplanes in flight.
MOT 1939: NAZI WWII PROPAGANDA: TU CU Nose cone of spinning airplane propeller. TRACKING Luftwaffe Junkers (JU-87) taking off, Messerschmitts taking off on field. AERIAL WS Junkers (JU-87) dive bomber airplanes in flight.
NASA
NASA | The Global Hawk Eyes for Science
NASA pilots and flight engineers, together with colleagues from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), have successfully completed the first science flight of the Global Hawk aircraft over the Pacific Ocean. The...
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Curveball - Overview of the Development Process
In this video, I discuss course goals for the how to throw a curveball course.
Curated Video
The Versatile Elements: N, Hg, Cu, Mg, Co
Let's take a look back at the elements nitrogen, mercury, copper, magnesium, and cobalt.
Next Animation Studio
The Amelia Earhart vanishing gets nuclear treatment
Scientists at Penn State University are using their nuclear reactor to analyze an old metal sheet found in the area where Earhart vanished.
NASA
NASA | Discovery Comes to Dulles
On April 17, 2012 the space shuttle Discovery hitched a ride on the back of a 747 jumbo jet especially designed as a space shuttle transport. It landed at Dulles Airport in Washington, DC, and the process to deliver Discovery to its new...
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Alphabet and Things that Go from A - Z
Join young host Kristin as she introduces you to each letter of the alphabet and things that go from A to Z! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict everything from an awesome airplane to a revved-up racecar, all while you're...