Curated Video
Rosetta: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Solar System
The Rosetta Stone video discusses the significance of the ancient artifact and introduces the Rosetta space probe, built by the European Space Agency, which aims to study comets and the origins of our solar system. The video explains the...
Ancient Lights Media
The Sun and Solar System - Solar System Series
This video introduces the Sun and planets of the solar system. This video looks at galaxies ,identifies the location of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and discusses the role of nuclear fusion in the sun.
NASA
NASA | Exploring the Inner Solar System (Part 1/6)
Chief Scientist of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Dr. Jim Garvin, takes us on a journey to Mercury, Venus, Earth, the moon, near-Earth objects, and Mars. Why does space matter? Why is exploring the inner solar system so crucial?...
ProTeachersVideo
Teaching Astronomy and Space: Models of the Solar System - Earth, Sun and Moon
Physics teacher and solar astronomer Simon Foster explores how we developed our understanding of the universe and uses our changing models of the solar system to explain how science works.
On location on top of a volcano in the Canary...
SciShow Kids
Meet the 5 Dwarf Planets!
Jessi introduces you to some of the most newly-named members of the solar system: the five dwarf planets!
Curated Video
Our Solar System
Satellite footage, telescopic photos and animation are used to teach students about the many fascinating aspects of our solar system. Viewers are introduced to ancient astronomers, telescopes, observatories and space exploration....
TED Talks
Sara Seager: The search for planets beyond our solar system
Every star we see in the sky has at least one planet orbiting it, says astronomer Sara Seager. So what do we know about these exoplanets, and how can we find out more? Seager introduces her favorite set of exoplanets and shows new...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Life and Discoveries of Isaac Newton
This begins by introducing the concept of gravity and how it affects objects. It then delves into Isaac Newton's early life, including his difficult upbringing and his passion for science. The video highlights his education, his...
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Nicolaus Copernicus
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
Curated Video
Exoplanets: Beyond Our Solar System
This video explores the exciting field of exoplanet discovery, focusing on the techniques used to detect planets outside our solar system. It highlights the challenges astronomers face in finding these planets and introduces the concept...
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - The Beginning Of Modern Science
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
ProTeachersVideo
Teaching Astronomy and Space: Our Universe and the Big Bang
Two stimulating films aimed at introducing students to the wonders of the universe, its size and its origin. How Big is the Universe?: it is impossible for the human mind to grasp just how big the universe is, but astronomer Pete Edwards...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: The International Space Station and Beyond
NASA experts Robyn Gatens, Jennifer Fogarty, and Laura Shaw explore how the International Space Station has enabled scientific and technological advancement that has benefitted humanity on Earth and framed the future of space exploration...
Visual Learning Systems
Gravity: Gravity in Space
Gravity is all around us. This interesting program introduces students to the force of gravity by using easy-to-understand examples of this force at work. The role of gravity in our solar system is also explored. Concepts and...
TED Talks
TED: The thrilling potential for off-grid solar energy | Amar Inamdar
There's an energy revolution happening in villages and towns across Africa -- off-grid solar energy is becoming a viable alternative to traditional electricity systems. In a bold talk about a true leapfrog moment, Amar Inamdar introduces...
Gresham College
The Sound of Saturn: The Winds of Titan, from the Huygens Probe
The actual sound recording from the Huygens Probe as it descends through the methane atmospheres of Titan, to land on the surface of this moon of Saturn. This is the sound of the landing on another body in our solar system most distant...
NASA
Introducing NASA Explorers: Apollo, an Audio Series
Coming soon, NASA Explorers: Apollo is an audio series that tells stories of the Moon and the people who explore it. During the Apollo program, the Moon became a part of the human domain. Twelve astronauts walked on the lunar surface,...
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - William Gilbert
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Andreas Versalius
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Galileo Galilei
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
NASA
TESS Completes its Primary Mission
On July 4, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) completed its primary mission, a two-year-long survey that imaged about 75% of the starry sky. In capturing this giant mosaic, TESS has found 66 new exoplanets, or worlds...
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Sir Francis Bacon
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
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Early Scientific Revolution - Conrad Gesner
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....