Black Hole Star – The Star That Shouldn't Exist
Adults Science
Black hole stars may have been the largest stars to ever exist. They burned brighter than galaxies and were Larger than any star today or that could ever exist in the future.
How Animals Fly
Kids Science
As Squeaks continues to prepare for his big trip with Jessi, Mr. Brown helps him learn all about different kinds of wings and how they help animals and machines fly!
How To Make Plastic From Seaweed
Youth Science
A California startup makes compostable replacements for thin-film plastic out of seaweed.
3 Ways Of Seeing Invisible Air Flow
Adults Science
In this lab, they use different flow visualization techniques to help detect contraband, residues, and develop trace particle detection methods.
Why A Sausage Can Do What Your Gloves Cannot
Youth Science
Dig into the science of touchscreens, and find out the difference between the two most common types: capacitive and resistive.
What Does A Black Hole Sound Like?
Youth Science
FreeSchool Presents: a closer look at black hole sounds.
What Is Ocean Stratification?
Youth Science
The ocean has layers that mix—sometimes. What are the layers made of? And why is it bad news when they don’t?
CRISPR
Youth Science
What exactly is CRISPR Cas9? Find out in this science-ified version of "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande, by 8th graders from The Nueva School.
The Most Extreme Explosion in the Universe
Adults Science
Supernovae are the most powerful explosions in the universe, unleashing enough energy to outshine galaxies. We have no real metaphor for their power – if the sun were to magically go supernova it would feel like you were being hit by the energy of a nuclear explosion, every second. For weeks.
Plants In Space!
Youth Science
Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul and Dr. Robert J. Ferl put weeds in unique situations to study their behaviour on a molecular level.
How We Learned That Water Isn't An Element
Adults Science
For thousands of years, water was thought to be an element. That is, until some of the greatest chemists in the world managed to crack it open.
Make Dinosaur Eggs At Home!
Kids Science
With a little effort, you can create some amazing frozen dino eggs.
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Youth Science
Explore how oysters use calcium carbonate to create pearls, and how this chemical compound creates a vast array of other materials.
What Does Endemic Mean?
Kids Science
Kids News contributor Saara Chaudry explains the term endemic.
Veritasium's Derek Muller Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED
Adults Science
Veritasium's Derek Muller answers the web's most searched questions about himself. Where did the name 'Veritasium' come from? Is Veritasium a real element? Where does Derek live? Is he married? What was Veritasium's first video? Derek answers all these questions and much more!
The Robot Boot That Learns As You Walk
Youth Science
Exoskeletons, devices designed to augment and enhance mobility, are fast becoming a reality, thanks to an explosion in research in recent years.
The Foods That Can Improve Memory
Youth Science
Memory is our ability to recall information from the recent or distant past. But can what we eat affect how well it works?