Tag: astrophysics
Earth’s Core Should Be Impossible. A New State of Matter Explains It.
Is Earth’s core a solid or a liquid? Yes. The mysteries of our own planet’s interior have, in many ways, been harder to crack than those of the rest of the cosmos.
The Lost Star of the Pleiades: Ancient Stories Around the World
Cultures from North America to Australia share legends of a missing star in the Pleiades. Could this global myth preserve a real astronomical event?
Explaining Lunar Eclipses and the SUPER BLOOD MOON!
Unravel the mysteries of lunar eclipses and the captivating Super Blood Moon! This educational video explores the moon's orbit and its relationship with Earth and the sun, explaining why eclipses occur. Learn about supermoons, penumbras, and umbras, and h...
Sylvester James Gates Jr: Physics Visionary
Explore the life of Sylvester James Gates Jr., trailblazing theoretical physicist, supersymmetry pioneer, and champion for diversity in STEM.
NEW EVIDENCE: Earth Had Rings (and Might Regain Them)
Planet Earth is the jewel of the solar system—the shimmery blue oceans, the verdant green forests, the wispy whimsical cloud formations.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Why the Moon Sometimes Looks So Big and Bright
Astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why the moon sometimes appears larger and brighter in the night sky.
The Leap Year as Explained by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the logic behind the leap year, with a brief history in calendars as well.
Stephen Hawking on What Existed Before the Big Bang
n this exclusive clip, Tyson asks Hawking your standard softball interview question: what was around before the big bang?
NASA's Field Guide to Black Holes
Thinking about doing some black hole watching the next time you’re on an intergalactic vacation, but you’re not quite sure where to start? Well, look no further! This series of videos shows you everything you need to know. With topics ranging from basic b...