Tag: physics
Euler’s Disc: The Science Behind the Spinning Toy
Discover how Euler’s Disc spins, wobbles and speeds toward its dramatic stop while demonstrating fascinating principles of physics.
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.
The Large Hadron Collider
Buried 300 feet underground, the Collider smashes subatomic particles together with enormous energy.
Hiroshima (2024)
A short film about one of the most important moments in history – a moment that must never be forgotten.
Fusion Energy: Unlocking the Power of the Stars
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume.
Physics’ Greatest Mystery: Michio Kaku Explains the God Equation
This theory, also known as the God Equation, would unify all the basic concepts of physics into one. According to Kaku, the best, most "mathematically consistent" candidate so far is string theory, but there are objections.
Michio Kaku: Quantum Computing Is the Next Revolution
Theoretical physics professor Michio Kaku outlines the evolution of computers from analog to digital and introduces quantum computers as the next frontier.
New Research Finds van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ Skies Align With Physics
A new study found that the skies in Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” align with current models of atmospheric turbulence.
What's a Ruben's Tube?
A Rubens' tube is an antique physics instrument for demonstrating acoustic standing waves in a tube. Invented by German physicist Heinrich Rubens in 1905, it shows the relationship between sound waves and sound pressure, as a primitive oscilloscope.
A Simple Guide to Chaos Theory
According to classical physics and the laws of Isaac Newton, it should be easy to predict the behavior of objects throughout the universe with relative ease.
Quantum Physics for 7 Year Olds
In this lighthearted talk Dominic Walliman gives us four guiding principles for easy science communication and unravels the myth that quantum physics is difficult to understand, it’s all in how it’s explained.
What is Schrödinger's Cat?
What is Schrödinger's Cat? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore Schrodinger's cat and quantum mechanics… Or do they?
Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why You Can’t Reach Absolute Zero
You’ll learn why there’s really no limit of how hot you can make something. On the flip side, we dive into why making things colder is a different story. How do you create a place where there is no heat? You’ll find out more about the Kelvin scale or abso...
Best of: Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Black Holes
What is a black hole? On this mashup of StarTalk's best explanations of black holes, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice take us through all you need to know about black holes, featuring Janna Levin.