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The Big Misconception About Electricity
The misconception is that electrons carry potential energy around a complete conducting loop, transferring their energy to the load. This video was sponsored by Caséta by Lutron. Learn more at Further analysis of the large circuit is available here: Special thanks to Dr Geraint Lewis for bringing up this question in the first place and […]
What If You Had to Be Santa Claus?
He travels the world in a single day, and can see everything that’s going on, all at once. He has super strength, and can even shapeshift. We’re not talking about a superhero. Instead, we’re talking about Santa Claus. And now, you’re him! Don’t worry, in What If anyone can be Santa. Now, It’s your job […]
What If the Earth Was Actually Flat? (Extended)
If the Earth had an edge, I hope it would look like this. The edge of a flat Earth. I know, I know, we’ve talked about it before. But there’s something mesmerizing about it. A flat Earth solar eclipse. Diagonally growing trees. The great wall of ice, guarded by NASA, of course. The flat-Earthers sure […]
One Hour Of Mind-Blowing Space Mysteries | Full Series | BBC Earth Lab
Ever wondered if there’s another you in a parallel universe? What if life on Earth actually arrived from space? Get ready to uncover the puzzling mysteries that question everything we once thought about our incredible universe… Best of Earth Lab: Best of BBC Earth: This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new […]
Physicist Explains Dimensions in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED
Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll, PhD, is challenged to explain the concept of dimensions to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: Also, check out the free […]
Bullets HITTING Bullets in Slow Motion – THE IMPOSSIBLE SHOT – Smarter Every Day 287
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Ice Spikes Explained
Why do spikes form on ice cubes? Without them the world would be vastly different. Awesome Jingle by Accent: Thanks to Prof. Stephen Morris from UofT: Filmed in part by Martin Marek in Olomouc, Czech Republic Time lapse of a growing ice spike by Lesley Hill, Russ Sampson and Edward Lozowski, with technical help by […]
Why Are 96,000,000 Black Balls on This Reservoir?
I took a boat through 96 million black plastic balls on the Los Angeles reservoir to find out why they’re there. The first time I heard about shade balls the claim was they reduce evaporation. But it turns out this isn’t the reason they were introduced. Huge thanks to LADWP for arranging this special tour […]
10 Surprising Facts About: Planet Earth
10 Surprising Facts About: Planet Earth: Home to 7.2 Billion people planet Earth is a 5 billion year old ball of Iron, Oxygen, Silicon, Magnesium, and other trace elements, hurtling through space at 67,000 mph. Earth is a rather incredible place to be, here’s some of the most extreme facts about the planet you live […]