Category Archives: Science

Why do People Think Oil Comes From Dinosaurs

n this fascinating video, discover the truth about the origins of oil and the surprising history behind the myth that it is made from dinosaurs. Join us on a journey through the process of oil formation, the truth about the … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – The Life Scientific, Professor Sarah Harper on how population change is remodelling societies.

Jim Al-Khalili talks to Professor Sarah Harper about societal ageing and falling fertility People around the world are living longer and, on the whole, having fewer children. What does this mean for future populations? Sarah Harper CBE, Professor in Gerontology … Continue reading →

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Something weird happens when you keep squeezing

Under extreme pressures, matter defies the rules of physics as we know it. Help keep Vox free for everybody: http://www.vox.com/give-now Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (đź””) so you don’t miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Physicists have a pretty … Continue reading →

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Quantum Fields: The Real Building Blocks of the Universe – with David Tong

According to our best theories of physics, the fundamental building blocks of matter are not particles, but continuous fluid-like substances known as ‘quantum fields’. David Tong explains what we know about these fields, and how they fit into our understanding … Continue reading →

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Q&A – Quantum Fields: The Real Building Blocks of the Universe – with David Tong

What came first, quantum fields or the big bang? How can equation that we don’t fully understand be written at all? David Tong answers questions from the audience following his talk. Watch the talk here: • Quantum Fields: The Real … Continue reading →

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Light Can Go Backwards Through Time, And This Experiment Proves It

The double slit experiment through time. Listen to the Astrum Sleep Space Podcast on your preferred platform by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250635/share Learn more about the Double-Slit/Time experiment | Reference Tirole, R., Vezzoli, S., Galiffi, E. et al. Double-slit time diffraction … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – The Life Scientific, Edward Witten on ‘the theory of everything’

Physicist Edward Witten on M-Theory, the leading contender for a ‘theory of everything’. The Life Scientific returns with a special episode from the USA; Princeton, New Jersey, to be precise. Here, the Institute for Advanced Study has hosted some of … Continue reading →

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Roger Penrose’s Mind-Bending Theory of Reality

ncorporating the physics of consciousness. ▶️ Read the article on Forbes.com https://rb.gy/s5uzf “Testing A Time-Jumping, Multiverse-Killing, Consciousness-Spawning Theory Of Reality” If you have an questions about this theory and ideas, please leave a comment to be considered for inclusion in … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Graph of the Universe Shows We Live In a Black Hole…But Do We?

[…] Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about the ultimate logarithmic graph ever made – the one showing us everything in the universe! Links: https://pubs.aip.org/aapt/ajp/article… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton… #physics #universe #blackhole 0:00 Physics and … Continue reading →

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Sir David King: “Global Heating: The Science and the Response” The Great Simplification #95

(Conversation recorded on October 16th, 2023) Show Summary: On this episode, Nate is joined by climate scientist and policy ambassador Sir David King to unpack the current situation regarding Earth’s climate system and human response (or lack thereof) to the … Continue reading →

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How Was the Electron Discovered?

Chapter 1 (The Philosophy): • How Did the Ancient Greeks Predict Th… Chapter 2 (The Solid Sphere): • The Man Who Changed Chemistry FOREVER… Chapter 3 (The Electron): You’re watching it! Chapters 4-10 coming soon! The FASCINATING 200-Year History of … Continue reading →

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What invasive algae blooms tell us about human-driven climate change.

Every second breath we take comes from oceanic phytoplankton which use sunlight to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. They also form the base of the food chain because all other organisms depend on the organic matter produced by … Continue reading →

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