Tag: science
From Paper to Bionics: Origami's Incredible Impact on Science
In Japan, every pupil learns origami: a square sheet of paper is shaped into a frog or a lotus flower. No cuts, no glue – just folds. But in the last twenty years, this ancient art of folding has gone through a high-speed evolution with an impact in almos...
Why Can't Mules Have Babies?
A mule is a hybrid animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. Mules are known for being hardy, docile, and intelligent. They are often used for tasks such as pulling carts, carrying people, and tilling soil.
How to make LIQUID SPHERES - Easy Molecular Gastronomy
Learning the reverse spherification process is the fundamental step in advancing your culinary skills towards the molecular gastronomy. In reality making liquid spheres is quite easy, as long as you follow precise measurements.
DIY Edible Jelly Orbeez
We're using agar agar, oil, and sports drinks to make beautiful spheres of jelly that look like Orbeez, but are EDIBLE. 😮 This science experiment is SO satisfying and easy, and promises to be a good tasty time.
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?
Decoding Stonehenge with Neil deGrasse Tyson
In this explainer, we 're exploring the mystery of Stonehenge. Who built it? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice talk about the prehistoric landmark and its ancient connection to the stars. Could it have been made by aliens?
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.
How Did Humans Evolve?
What’s a human? And how did we become humans, anyway? In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll meet some of our closest relatives and trace how we evolved into the brainy, inventive, complex species we are today.
The World’s Oldest Virus Research Lab
New viruses and diseases, previously found only in tropical climates, are reaching Europe. Researchers in a high-security lab on the Baltic Sea island of Riems are working to put a stop to these dangerous viruses.
Inside Pantone, the Company That Turns Color Into Money
Pantone just released its 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz. But Pantone doesn’t sell paints, colors or mixing machinery. So what is the company actually selling?
The Most Significant Infectious Disease In Every Century
When looking back through human history, one would be hard-pressed to find an era, civilization, or community that has not been impacted by an infectious disease outbreak. From the bubonic plague to influenza to cholera, epidemics and pandemics the world...
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?
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.
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...