Science Buddies
Find the Horsepower of a Toy Car | Science Project
Calculate the horsepower of a toy car in this fun physics science project.
Science Buddies
Do a Physics Simulation Science Project
Use an online physics simulator to compare the real-world behavior of a physical device like a catapult, ball run, or Rube Goldberg machine to a computer simulation in this fun science project.
Zach Star
Earth and Environmental Science - Careers, Concentrations, and Courses
This video covers the Earth and Environmental science major and places an emphasis on earth science, soil science, geology, and hydrology. The Earth and Environmental Science major is a broad major that allows students a lot of...
Curated Video
5 Density Science Experiments
New ReviewIf you want to see cool science experiments that are easy to do and learn about density, then you've come to the right place. Density is defined as mass per unit volume, and it is essential to understanding how the world works. These...
MinutePhysics
The Astounding Physics of N95 Masks
This video was written in collaboration with Aatish Bhatia - https://aatishb.com To learn more about using & decontaminating N95 masks: https://www.n95decon.org Thanks to Manu Prakash for useful discussion and feedback (Manu is involved...
TED Talks
George Dyson: The story of Project Orion
Author George Dyson spins the story of Project Orion, a massive, nuclear-powered spacecraft that could have taken us to Saturn in five years. His insider’s perspective and a secret cache of documents bring an Atomic Age dream to life.
TED Talks
Fabian Oefner: Psychedelic science
Swiss artist and photographer Fabian Oefner is on a mission to make eye-catching art from everyday science. In this charming talk, he shows off some recent psychedelic images, including photographs of crystals as they interact with...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Katherine Mangum - The Global Monster Project
Katherine Mangum currently teaches 5th-grade physical science and works with the 6th-grade First Lego League robotics team, G.I.R.L.S., at St. Catherine’s School in Richmond, VA. She also serves as president-elect of the Virginia...
Science Sparks
Snackable Science - Awesome Edible Science Experiments for Kids
This beautiful book contains 60 edible experiments for kids to make and taste! Each experiment uses edible ingredients to reveal the properties of the foods we eat every day. Using the acid in vinegar to dissolve egg shells, baking soda...
Curated Video
5 Simple Physics Experiments
New ReviewAwesome physics experiments you can do with kids right now!
Curated Video
Science Experiment: Electric Play Dough
New ReviewPlaydough doesn’t have to just be for little kids. Here is a fun way for the older ones to join in. From measuring and mixing the dough to making a light glow, this experiment is sure to be engaging and exciting for all. MATERIALS: -...
DoodleScience
Diverging Lenses _ GCSE Physics
A diverging lens is sort of like the opposite of a converging lens because it curves inwards instead of outwards. It is represented with this symbol, interesting I know. Diverging lenses refract the light in a way, which makes them...
SciShow
The Manhattan Project
Some of the greatest advances in science have come from humanity's more destructive impulses. This is not the fault of science - when we discover powerful truths about the universe it's up to us to decide how to use them because they can...
Curated Video
Project Daedalus Our 1970s Plan for Interstellar Travel
Many ideas have come and gone, but Project Daedalus was a uniquely ambitious plan from the 1970s that never quite came to be.
Curated Video
NASA | IPCC Projections of Temperature and Precipitation in the 21st Century
New data visualizations from the NASA Center for Climate Simulation and NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio show how climate models -- those used in the new report from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Slapshot (Hockey)
One of the most popular team sports in the Winter Olympics is hockey. More than just a physical game, for scientists, it's a showcase for physics on ice--especially when it comes to the slapshot. Three-time Olympian Julie Chu, Thomas...
Curated Video
Chien-Shiung Wu: The First Lady of Physics
We hear a lot about famous scientists like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein, but have you ever heard of Chien-Shiung Wu and her work on the Manhattan Project?
Science360
Home sensors enable seniors to live independently - Science Nation
People are living longer and they desire to live as independently as possible in their senior years. But, independent lifestyles come with risks, such as debilitating falls and deteriorating health resulting from inadequate care. To...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Downhill Science
In February, Olympic skiers such as Julia Mancuso, Ted Ligety, Marco Sullivan and Scott Macartney will race down Vancouver's Whistler Mountain at speeds of up to 90 miles an hour. Paul Doherty, senior scientist at the Exploratorium in...
Science360
Smart phone beats paper for some with dyslexia - Science Nation
Matthew Schneps is a researcher at Harvard University with a doctorate in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also happens to have dyslexia, so reading has always been a challenge for him. That is, until he...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Ski Jumping
This year, the U.S. team is a serious medal contender in Nordic Combined, a sport that combines ski jumping with cross-country skiing. U.S. hopefuls Todd Lodwick and Bill Demong, along with NSF-funded scientists Paul Doherty, senior...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Safety Gear
As athletes push themselves to their limits and sometimes crash or collide, they rely on protective gear to keep them safe. NSF-funded scientists Katharine Flores, an associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Motion
The Olympics are a unique chance to marvel at the physical abilities of these world-class athletes. But what makes them unique? After all, they're made of the same flesh and blood as the rest of us--how did they become Olympians? Dan...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Mathletes
It's been called "the Queen of Sciences"--mathematics. It might not be as obvious in Olympic sports as physics or materials-engineering, but math--from simple arithmetic to calculus--is part of every jump, every spin, every move the...