What’s Eating The Titanic?
Adults Science
When a ship sinks, lots of factors, like the ship’s materials, the water quality, and the depth of the seafloor all play a role in determining how long the ship will last down there - as a result, the Titanic will be gone in fifty years, while Byzantine wrecks in the Black sea remain.
The Real Killer Of The Dinosaurs
Adults Science
A ruthless murder was committed! Someone killed the dinosaurs and we have the murderer! Witnesses say that an Everest-sized asteroid hit Earth, devastated the planet and caused a mass extinction. A simple, fascinating and convincing explanation. Or… is it?
We're Probably Going to Cure MS
Adults Science
You've probably heard of multiple sclerosis, especially if you're a fan of The West Wing. But can we ever cure MS? Yes. But also, no. But also, probably? It's complicated.
The Paradox of an Infinite Universe
Adults Science
What is outside of the universe? We know that the universe had a beginning 14 billion years ago and that it has been expanding ever since.
3 Mysteries of the Universe
Adults Science
We're still in the dark about what 95 percent of our universe is made of — and the standard model for understanding particle physics has hit a limit.
What Happens AFTER Nuclear War?
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This video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy.
The Trillion Dollar Equation
Adults Science
The most famous equation in finance, the Black-Scholes/Merton equation, came from physics.
Why Climbers Trust Rubber With Their Lives
Adults Science
Why is rubber so “sticky”? Why does rubber consistently have one of the highest coefficients of friction?
Why Does Everything Decay Into Lead
Adults Science
If you look at a copy of the periodic table, you might notice that basically every element after lead is labelled as radioactive.
Weird Things Animals Do During Eclipses
Adults Science
For centuries, humans have reported animals freaking out during solar eclipses, like birds falling from the sky and bees hiding in their hives, but the animals most affected by eclipses might be us.
Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time
Adults Science
Is your future already written? Do your past, present, and future all exist right now? Surprisingly, the answer could be yes.
Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED
Adults Science
The blue LED was supposed to be impossible—until a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea.
How Do We Get Energy? (Chemical Reactions): Crash Course Biology #26
Adults Science
Cells need energy to power the chemical reactions that keep their microscopic cities running, and most of that energy comes from a chemical called ATP.
Was Evacuating Fukushima a Mistake?
Adults Science
I explored the Fukushima Exclusion Zone for 10 days in the April of 2023. When I was there, I was honestly shocked by the amount of contamination.
The Best Keyboard, According to Science
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Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time
Adults Science
Is your future already written? Do your past, present, and future all exist right now? Surprisingly, the answer could be yes.
Can a Simple Brick Be the Next Great Battery?
Adults Science
The world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for a quarter of the world's fossil fuel use.