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[ Innovation ]
Walk Through the City You Didn’t Know You Were Smelling Everyday!
By Sam Burns
Perfume has influenced our lives for more than 4000 years! But did you know many of the perfumes we know best today have their origins in the fields and flowers of one city in France? Let’s travel to this city behind some of the most iconic smells in history to learn how perfume has shaped our cultures.
9 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Gunpowder, Stars, Art, and… Bigfoot?
By Sam Burns
When you see fireworks, you’re witnessing an art form with a surprisingly rich history. How fireworks grew from scaring away a creature of lore to the beautiful spectacle today is an incredible story that will leave you with a little more awe the next time you see the night sky light up.
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Redefining Failure with Brilliant Scientific Accidents
Sometimes failure can be an incredible catalyst for curiosity! Here are a few brilliant scientific accidents that turned failure into possibility!
6 minutes
Explore the Universe in Your Coffee Cup
Your cup of coffee contains the forces that keep the universe in motion! It’s a great reminder of how being a lifelong learner makes the world more incredible!
8 minutes
[ Education ]
Can You Make Water Droplets Come Alive?
You can make water droplets come alive in your own kitchen! This fascinating experiment takes the science of Stanford labs and brings it in your home!
7 minutes
[ Culture ]
The History and Science of Fireworks
Ever wondered where fireworks come from? What is the science behind this explosive entertainment? In celebration of the 4th of July, we give you a little background to be armed with this holiday!
15 minutes
Barbecuing with Science!
As the weather gets warmer, barbecuing might be on your mind, but before you pull out your grill, check out some more exciting techniques! The Royal Institution and Brit Lab take us on an adventure to barbecue with science…
7 minutes
[ Nature ]
Giant Crystal Cave: An Underground Wonder!
The earth beneath us holds some of the world’s most incredible wonders, the Giant Crystal Cave of Mexico is one of the most extraordinary. Join us as we head underground to explore the scientific depths of this amazing place!
5 minutes
[ Art ]
Incredible Crystal Nanoflowers
What happens when Harvard scientists begin to create microscopic gardens of “flowers”? The incredible project behind these beautiful images is a combination of art and science that speaks to the possibility unleashed when these two disciplines collide!
5 minutes
Baking Cookies is Chemistry?
Ever thought of yourself as a chemist? Well, if you have ever baked, or critiqued the results of a baker, you might just be the best chemist in your house! There’s fascinatingly fun science in those holiday cookies!
