Civilian Tries on NASA Spacesuit For the First Time
Adults Science
How does WIRED's Brent Rose feel about being the first person outside of the space program to try on a pressurized space suit?
World's Highest Jumping Robot
Adults Science
This tiny robot can jump higher than anything else in the world.
The Deadliest Virus on Earth
Adults Science
In the 1970s thousands of Chickenheads rained from the sky in Europe, making foxes and other wildlife confused and very happy. Why?
Could a solar storm destroy modern civilization? - Fabio Pacucci
Adults Science
Explore the science of solar storms, and find out why they occur and just how prepared we are for a major event.
Why Water Dissolves (Almost) Everything
Adults Science
Water can dissolve more substances than anything else on earth...so why doesn't it dissolve everything away?
The ingredient in almost everything you eat
Adults Science
Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.
An Egg Is Just One Cell
Adults Science
One of Earth's biggest cells is one you're probably really familiar with.
How Horses Save Humans From Snake Bites
Adults Science
To make antivenom, you first need to collect venom from the world’s most deadly snakes.
Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography #44
Adults Science
Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography.
Scientists Reveal How Time Travel Is Actually Possible
Adults Science
Is it actually possible to travel through time? Scientists say "Yes", but what does that actually mean?
Can you solve the Big Bang riddle? - James Tanton
Adults Science
It’s moments after the Big Bang and you’re still reeling. You’re a particle of matter, amidst a chaotic stew of forces, fusion, and annihilation.
How does your immune system work? - Emma Bryce
Adults Science
The immune system is a vast network of cells, tissues, and organs that coordinate your body's defenses against any threats to your health. Without it, you'd be exposed to billions of bacteria, viruses, and toxins that could make something as minor as a paper cut or a seasonal cold fatal. So how does it work? Emma Bryce takes you inside the body to find out.
How Distant Galaxies Mess With Our Lives
Adults Science
Tiny particles from distant galaxies have caused plane accidents, election interference and game glitches. This video is sponsored by Brilliant.
Can you outsmart the slippery slope fallacy? - Elizabeth Cox
Adults Science
Dig into the slippery slope fallacy, which assumes that one step will lead to a series of events that lead to an extreme— often bad— scenario.
How the Kushites Took Over Egypt | Flooded Tombs of the Nile
Adults Science
The Kushites and the Egyptians have a long history that is often forgotten about. Archeologist excavating a Kushite tomb discuss just how interconnected the two cultures were as they discover new artifacts within the tomb.
Why You Should Want Driverless Cars On Roads Now
Adults Science
How close are we to having fully autonomous vehicles on the roads? Are they safe? In Chandler, Arizona a fleet of Waymo vehicles are already in operation. Waymo sponsored this video and provided access to their technology and personnel. Check out their safety report here:
How Does A Carburetor Work?
Adults Science
Air flows into the top of the carburetor from the car's air intake, passing through a filter that cleans it of debris..
The Longest-Running Evolution Experiment
Adults Science
Special thanks to Prof. Richard Lenski and team for showing me around the lab — it is an honor to be able to witness and document such a historic science experiment.
Why no one has measured the speed of light
Adults Science
Physics students learn the speed of light, c, is the same for all inertial observers but no one has ever actually measured it in one direction.