The most exciting SciFi movies have tons of space explosions. But how effective would explosions be in outer space with no atmosphere to carry the blast wave? Could a hypothetical explosion hurt you in space?

How is quantum randomness anymore mysterious than the randomness of a coin flip? Youll see. The homework questions and extra readings are below: The questions: 1. What if there are three slits and you only have a detector at one. What...

Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle says that if we know everything about where a particle is located, we know nothing about its momentum. Conversely, if we know everything about its momentum, then we know nothing about where the particle...

Upon viewing the Magnets and Electromagnets video series, students will be able to do the following: Define a magnet as a material that attracts iron and materials containing iron. Explain that magnets have a north pole and a south pole...

The world’s largest carbon capture plant has opened in Iceland and its manufacturers say it will capture 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the air per year.

Work through this practice GCSE / K12 question on atomic number, atomic mass and electronic configuration. Read the question, and hit pause if you want to try answering it yourself. Then hit play again to watch how the teacher solves it.

The fastest particles ever detected in the universe are still a mystery to science. Cosmic rays are particles from space. The most energetic and fastest particles we’ve ever detected come from a mystery place. In this video inspired by...

It's easy to think of soap suds when one thinks of bubbles, but these bubbles can clean without chemicals. These are cavitation bubbles, which are created when air is churned up in water. And what researchers are learning could...

David L. Green is an Associate Professor of Materials Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received his B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. from the University of Maryland, and his Ph.D. from...

China is building a powerful laser radar facility to help researchers study atmospheric particles that protect against cosmic rays and solar winds.

Earth and Compasses Perhaps you’ve played with bar magnets or have a magnet on your fridge. But did you know that the earth is a giant magnet? In fact, this is how compasses work. In this video we’re going to look at the earth’s magnetic...

What is alpha radiation? How does it happen? And what does it leave behind? Find out all the answers in this GCSE / K12 Physics video from The Fuse School



At Fuse School, teachers and animators come together to make fun &...

Find out what quarks are, how they were discovered and why they are very important in relation to protons and neutrons. There are different types of quarks which you'll learn about in this GCSE / K12 "Radioactivity" video from the...

Everything you could want to know about Saturn!

The History of Physics (Part 2)

This video discusses collision theory and how it applies to chemical reactions. The concept of activation energy and how it relates to the rate of a chemical reaction is explained. The video goes on to explore three ways that the rate of...

The search for a mysterious subatomic particle can certainly involve some enormous tools, not to mention a multitude of scientists. The effort to find the elusive ""Higgs boson"" includes over 5,800 scientists from 56 countries! The...

This video is a lecture that explains the concept of background radiation, which is a type of ionizing radiation that humans are exposed to every day but at low levels. The video discusses the four main types of ionizing radiation, which...

This video provides a comprehensive overview of clouds, explaining what they are, how they form, and their different types. It also highlights the role of clouds in the water cycle and their impact on weather patterns. The video...

Sound Waves In Action | Waves | Physics | FuseSchool Did you know that birdsong is a disturbance? In this video we will look at how sound waves travel and see them in action: how a Ruben’s tube shows sound waves and how the human ear...

How do you begin to model the climate?

How likely are you to get sick on an airplane? How safe are airplanes? The science of ventilation and bioaerosol research.

NIST physicist Ray Simmonds discusses his work in quantum physics and NIST's efforts to create a quantum computer. He also describes a qubit and a quantum bus, along with explaining how he was inspired to become a scientist.

This captivating series of programs explores many of the amazing features of our universe. Special attention is given to our solar system, distances in space, and stars. Terminology and concepts include: Milky Way Galaxy, light-year,...