Periodic Videos
Isaac Newton Death Mask and Xbox
Microsoft experts showcase experimental software by using an Xbox Kinect to make a 3D scan of Sir Isaac Newton's Death Mask. The mask - cast from Newton's face after he died - is kept in the collection of The Royal Society in London....
Curated Video
Patricia Fara discusses Newton's research on light and colour
2015 sees the 350th anniversary of the journal Philosophical Transactions, making it the world’s oldest scientific journal. As part of the celebrations to mark this anniversary, The Royal Society has published special issues of...
The Backyard Scientist
3D Pen - Plastic to metal, Girlfriend spider prank, Dry ice air-hockey. #3D Simo Mini
I've always wanted to play with a 3D pen, they look pretty fun. Ive figured out some practical uses, like turning plastic into metal, and 'welding' broken plastic together. It's easy to turn any 3D drawn or 3D printed plastic object into...
Curated Video
Did Asperger's Syndrome Contribute to Newton's Genius?
According to some researchers, Isaac Newton's brilliant work, obsessive tendencies, and lack of social grace may be signs of the psychological developmental disorder Asperger's syndrome. From the Series: Mystery Files Issac Newton:...
World Science Festival
Steven Weinberg: On The Shoulders Of Giants
Each generation benefits from the insights and discoveries of those who came before. “If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants,” wrote Isaac Newton. In a new annual series, World Science Festival...
World Science Festival
Cumrun Vafa: On The Shoulders of Giants
Acknowledging the scientists who blazed intellectual trails before him, Isaac Newton wrote: “If I have seen a little further it was by standing on the shoulders of giants.” In this special series, we invite our audience to stand on the...
Crash Course
Newton's Laws
Who was Sir Newton and why are his laws so important today? Young scientists find the answer to this question as they explore Newton's Laws through the dynamic video segment. Pupils take part in a discussion and piece together the...
Crash Course
Newtonian Gravity
The apple may not fall far from the tree, but it does indeed fall. Young scientists get the full understanding of why that phrase is still important today as they explore Sir Isaac Newton and his laws of gravity.
Veritasium
Surprising Applications of the Magnus Effect
In 1852, a German physicist, Magnus, talked about an effect first described by Isaac Newton in 1672. Part of a series, an interesting video explains the Magnus effect and previous attempts to apply it to transportation. It also shows a...
SciShow
Gravitation: The Four Fundamental Forces of Physics #3
The Newtonian theory and the Einstein theory of gravity are the focus of a video that examines the details of each and includes the drawbacks of them as well — a great, well-rounded lesson!
Biography
Galileo- Mini Biography
The importance of Galileo to modern science is the focus of a short video that recognizes his major achievements.
SciShow
Great Minds: James Clerk Maxwell, Electromagnetic Hero
What do Saturn's rings, electromagnetism, and the first color photograph all have in common? James Clerk Maxwell discovered them all! Learn about one of the founders of modern physics with a video biography of his academic...
Crash Course
Dark Matter
Turn to the dark side! Learners discover the facts about the matter you can't see and can't interact with, yet, it may make up 85 percent of the universe. The narrator explains what we know about dark matter, how it changes the behavior...