The Science States Of America
Celebrate Independence Day with a hearty helping of science.
12:02
Why Theoretical Physics Says The US Is Ungovernable
No one, not even Donald Trump, could make such a complex system like the U.S. government work.
Make A Secret Marshmallow Message
Use the chemistry of the Maillard reaction to spell out an edible secret marshmallow message as you toast your treat!
17:03
The Many Uses Of ‘Useless’ Research
Reviving a case for foundational science that dates back to Einstein.
Use Your Senses To Make Sense Of Your Soil
You can see, feel, and even smell the difference between good and lousy soil.
A Physicist Explains The Shimmering Science Behind Auroras
Liz MacDonald tells SciFri what causes these beautiful polar “glitter bombs.”
15:08
But Really, Can You Stand In Front Of The Microwave?
We’ve been nuking our food for 50 years. Why are some people still worried about their safety?
Model Eclipses
Model solar and lunar eclipses by making your own physical, proportional representations of the Earth and Moon.
7:14
Bringing ‘Genius’ To Television
National Geographic airs a new series based on Albert Einstein’s biography.
16:13
The Problem-Solver: A Portrait Of Physicist Richard Garwin
Physicist Richard Garwin has played a prominent role in fields ranging from nuclear weapons, personal computing technology, and science policy.