The Biggest Misconception in Physics
AdultsPhysicsScience A huge thank you to Prof. Geraint Lewis, Prof. Melissa Franklin, Prof. David Kaiser, Elba Alonso-Monsalve, Richard Behiel, Prof. Leo Stein and Jakob Schwintenberg for their invaluable expertise and contributions to this video.
The Largest Object in the Universe Breaks the Laws of Physics
AdultsAstronomyPhysicsScience In March 2025, astronomers announced the "largest cosmic structure discovered to date". They called it Quipu. And Quipu is just the latest entry in a list of structures that are too big for cosmologists to explain without revisiting one of the most fundamental assumptions they have about the universe.
The Hole In Relativity Einstein Didn’t Predict
AdultsPhysicsScience Why does energy disappear in General Relativity?
Brian Cox breaks down the most mysterious scale in the cosmos
AdultsAstronomyScienceSpace "It's a very, very beautiful calculation, but it's the best example I know of the relationship between these rather abstract quantities perhaps and something that you can look at in a telescope."
Will Natrium Nuclear Reactors Change Everything?
AdultsInnovationScience In February 2025 I got to visit Terrapower, a self-proclaimed nuclear innovation company. In part one of this sponsored series, you saw the science behind turning nuclear waste into cancer medication.
Why Climate Action Is Unstoppable — and “Climate Realism” Is a Myth | Al Gore | TED
AdultsEconomyEnergyEnvironmentScienceTechnology... In this urgent and hard-hitting talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore thoroughly dismantles the fossil fuel industry’s narrative of "climate realism," contrasting their misleading claims with the remarkable advancements in renewable energy.
Turning Nuclear Waste Into Cancer Drugs
AdultsHistoryScience In February 2025 I got to visit Terrapower, a self-proclaimed nuclear innovation company.
No one really knows what a tree is - Max G. Levy
AdultsBiologyNaturePlantsScience... Dig into the system that helps scientists distinguish trees from other varieties of plants, and what characteristics make a tree.
How Nuclear Flies Protect You from Flesh-Eating Parasites
AdultsHistoryLifeScience A war has been raging for decades in the jungles of Panama, as we fight one of the most terrifying parasites on Earth.
Something Strange Happens When You Trust Quantum Mechanics
AdultsPhysicsScience A massive thank you to Dr. Andrew Mitchell for all his help and expertise.
Can This Robotic Suit Make An Average Guy Run Faster? | WIRED
AdultsHumanRoboticsScience Are we entering a new era where technology can help everyday runners break through their natural barriers?
We have the tools to fix our food system. Why aren’t we using them? | Hannah Ritchie
AdultsScienceTechnology "Our food systems are the leading driver of deforestation, the leading driver of biodiversity loss, the leading driver of fresh water use, and the leading driver of water pollution."
This Room is Lethally Radioactive...For SCIENCE!
AdultsHealthHistoryHumanScience... Deep in the deserts of Idaho sits a giant box. It was made for nuclear science. It’s the most radioactive room on Earth.
Why Scientists Launch Fish With Cannons
AdultsEnvironmentScienceWildlife That cannon that shoots salmon across dams is more than just a meme. It's a real way scientists are trying to help fish return from their breeding grounds... and it's not even the silliest one.
Which Planet Has The Strongest Quakes?
AdultsAstronomyScience Earth might be the only planet with tectonic plates, but it is not the only one with quakes because quakes can be caused by a ton of different things in the solar system.
What If It Rains Bananas For A Single Day? (Spoiler: It's Bad)
AdultsHumanScienceWorld Can jellyfish power Tokyo? What would happen if it rained bananas for a day? We're taking two of your most absurd (and brilliant) questions and answer them with real science.
Why are there two tides a day? - Elise Cutts
AdultsAstronomyNatureScience Dig into how the Sun and Moon are responsible for the tides on Earth, and what this force looks like on other celestial bodies.
Doctor Answers Physical Therapy Questions
AdultsEducationHealthScience Board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist Dr. Courtney Mears joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about physical therapy.