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Don't even think about stepping foot into a lab until you drink a nice big cup of safe-ty. Safety lesson number one: do not listen to this descript...
Today we're playing with fire. Wait, we're not supposed to say playing...having fun with fire? Today's lesson is on the colors that can be emitted...
These figures may not be significant to you, but they matter to us, okay? Oh, and to Science. They matter a ton to Science.
Apparently matter can exist in four different states. That doesn't sound like too many. We're hoping it stays in California as long as we do.
Today we'll teach you about dimensional analysis. So far we only cover three dimensions, but if you happen to get your hands on a Mr. Fusion...let...
Honestly, though. How seriously can you take the metric system when it measures things in moles? How heavy is a standard mole? How do you keep it f...
Today we'll teach you how to accurately and precisely tell the difference between accuracy and precision. Of course, if you have no idea what those...
We know it may be hard to resist but if something falls from outer space and lands in your backyard, you probably shouldn't immediately rush over a...
Today's video is about a surfer trying to go faster than the speed of light. Seriously. Spoiler alert, though: he doesn't. Oh, and we'll also teach...
Having trouble with density? Don't worry, you're not dense. It's just a bit of a dense topic. Take a look at this video and we'll tell you everythi...
Yarr, we be talkin' about Planck's constant today. It doesn't actually have anything to do with pirates, but we'll take the opportunity to talk lik...
They're kind of like regular models, except instead of clothes they show off electrons. We don't advise any people making the same switch before go...
When you turn on a light, what comes out? Friends...or photons? Well, you'll know the answer as soon as you watch this video.
We know, metalloids totally sound like alien robots that shred it on electric guitars...but they're actually substances with some properties of met...
Don't let any atoms near us. We heard that they're "part tickles" and we're having none of that. No sir. You have fun watching this video about cal...
Today we're learning about how forgetful transition metals can be. They lose electrons just about as quick as they find them. They'd probably lose...
Today we'll be discussing atomic theory and plum pudding. Pro-tip: don't go into this video hungry like we did. You may end up focusing on the wron...
Today we're learning all about diagrams that tell us how many valence electrons an element has. Just remember not to go judging an element by its v...
Periodically throughout your life, you're going to have to learn about the periodic table. Today's lesson about history and nothing but history. Pe...
We're not going to lie, this video's about alkali....and alkaline metals. Oh and spoiler alert: Those aren't styles of heavy metal. Sorry if we got...