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The World’s Biggest Fusion Reactor Doesn’t Do Anything
When ITER's tokamak finally comes online (as of July 2024, that's 2034 for its first round of research, and 2039 for deuterium-tritium fusion), it will become the world's biggest fusion reactor. But don't hold your breath for a green...
SciShow
6 Stupid and Dangerous Things Scientists Did to Themselves
From poking their own eyes, to drinking a patient's vomit, some extremely passionate scientists have done pretty outrageous things to themselves in the name of science.
SciShow
6 Stupid and Dangerous Things Scientists Did to Themselves
From poking their own eyes, to drinking a patient's vomit, some extremely passionate scientists have done pretty outrageous things to themselves in the name of science.
Science ABC
How Scientifically Accurate Is The HBO Miniseries Chernobyl?
Chernobyl is an HBO mini-series that reintroduced the world to the nuclear catastrophe that occurred on April 26th, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in the Soviet Union, in what is now Ukraine. The series followed the tragedy that...
Science ABC
How Long Can a Submarine Stay Underwater?
A submarine needs to come to the surface once every few days (or even more frequently than that), not only to obtain a fresh supply of atmospheric oxygen from above the waters surface but also to dispose of the waste gases it produces...
Wonderscape
How Nuclear Reactors Generate Power
This video explains the process of nuclear fission and how it powers nuclear reactors to produce electricity. Learn how uranium atoms are split to create heat, which then drives steam turbines to generate energy, all while avoiding...
Curated Video
How Long Can a Submarine Stay Underwater?
A submarine needs to come to the surface once every few days (or even more frequently than that), not only to obtain a fresh supply of atmospheric oxygen from above the water’s surface but also to dispose of the waste gases it produces...
Curated Video
The Tragedy of the Kursk: A Story of Loss and Legacy
This video provides a detailed account of the tragic sinking of the Russian submarine Kursk in 2000, highlighting the historical significance of the name "Kursk" to the Russian people and the devastating events that led to the loss of...
Financial Times
Making the heart of a star power the world
FT Rethink - Nuclear fusion has enormous potential as an energy source - it doesn't produce carbon and creates a lot less radioactive waste than current fission nuclear reactors. Until now, generating a nuclear fusion reaction...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Nuclear Fission #38
This video covers: - How the process of nuclear fission works - What a 'chain reaction' is - The pros and cons of nuclear fission General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses - See below for whether it is higher or foundation...
Curated Video
Lanthanide Metals Song Periodic Table
Learn about the Lanthanide elements of the periodic table with Lanthanide Metals Song Periodic Table by KLT Download the KLT App
Curated Video
How Scientifically Accurate Is The HBO Miniseries Chernobyl?
Chernobyl is an HBO mini-series that reintroduced the world to the nuclear catastrophe that occurred on April 26th, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in the Soviet Union, in what is now Ukraine. The series followed the tragedy that...
Curated Video
Understanding Background Radiation: Sources and Exposure
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...
TLDR News
AUKUS: Why Are France and China so Angry About This Pact? - TLDR News
On Wednesday night, US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new security pact: AUKUS. The agreement has since sparked anger in both France for a perceived snubbing...
TMW Media
Atomic Number, Mass Number & Isotopes Part 2
This program covers the very important topics known as atomic number, mass number, and isotopes. We begin by discussing the structure of the atom and how the atomic number is used to organize the periodic table. We discuss the mass...
Professor Dave Explains
Periodic Table Part 10: Transition Metals, Lanthanides and Actinides
With the main-group elements covered, it's time to check out the other sections of the periodic table, those being the transition metals, as well as the lanthanides and actinides. We rarely discuss most of these elements, so what are...
msvgo
Conventional Source of Energy: Thermal Energy
It describes thermal energy, thermal power plant and demerits of thermal energy.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Assessing Nuclear Power's Safety
Physicist Tom Cochran discusses the nuclear situation caused by the 2011 Tsunami in Japan, and says it's time for an independent commission to review U.S. nuclear safety.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: #Ask Mit: What Does the Future of Nuclear Science Look Like?
Senior reactor operator at the MIT Research Nuclear Reactor, Sarah Don discusses what the future of nuclear science looks like. [2:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Germany Phases Out Nuclear Power
Learn about Germany's controversial decision to end its nuclear energy program. [4:45]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Frank Oppenheimer Biography
Physicist and Exploratorium founder Frank Oppenheimer is profiled in "Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens". Author K.C. Cole, a friend of Oppenheimer's, digs into FBI files and personal memories to describe the complex man also called...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Approved Reactors Could Power Up Nuclear Industry
Federal agency approves a license to build two nuclear reactors designed to provide cooling in absence of electricity.