Cool Science Videos

**MSFixR** · 03-04-2008, 03:32 PM

Gummy Bear Dies a Fiery Death in Potassium Chlorate
Melt the oxygen-supplying chemical potassium chlorate, drop in some candy, and a fantastic display of fireworks will follow.

Liquid Nitrogen vs Thermite
The British science show Brainiac asked one of the greatest scientific questions of all time: can liquid nitrogen freeze molten iron?

Flaming Spores
When flammable powders are dispersed in the air, they can explode. Throughout history, that phenomenon has lead to explosions in grain storage facilities. In this case, the scientist ignites a cloud of lycopodium spores.

The PCR Song
ilmed in the style of a celebrity benefit, this music video is a commercial for a BioRad thermocycler, which is essentially a DNA copying machine. During the song, there are tons of great jokes about the particulars of reproducing the genetic material. My favorite: "PCR: When you need to know who the daddy is." hints that the reaction can be used in paternity testing.

Mysterious Reaction Creates an Undulating Brew
In 1973, this spectacular demonstration was perfected by Thomas Briggs and Warren Rauscher, two amazing high school science teachers. When several clear liquids are combined, the mixture quickly changes colors -- back and forth -- over and over again.

Elephant Toothpaste
Mix concentrated hydrogen peroxide with dial soap, add a pinch of sodium iodide, and a fountain of oxygen-filled bubbles will erupt from the container.

The Inner Life of A Cell
Animator John Liebler gave the world a look at the beautiful ballet of molecules which gives rise to life.

Magnesium Burning Between Bricks of Dry Ice
If you thought that nothing could burn while sandwiched between two bricks of dry ice -- think again. Magnesium can combust in an atmosphere of pure carbon dioxide.

**Val** · 03-04-2008, 08:48 PM

HA !!!

I know one better than yours, Junior!
Take a look:

SilverSpoon · 03-05-2008, 10:57 PM

Science isn't cool unless Bill Nye is doing it.

**Jocasta** · 03-06-2008, 05:30 AM

Ah yes, good old Brainiac, even better with Vic Reeves as the host. His Brezhnev is hilarious!

Modestus · 03-07-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverSpoon

Science isn't cool unless Bill Nye is doing it.

Yes! Bill Nye was one of the best hosts for any program, educational or not. I wish they would release a compilation of Bill Nye: The Science Guy on DvD just so I could watch my favorites again.

I am going to pull another video from Braniac.
Alkali Metals in Water

**MSFixR** · 03-07-2008, 10:59 PM

Contrary to popular opinion, Chemists abhor loud noises.

**Val** · 03-09-2008, 12:07 AM

Mine is best.
My video is a home video!

The students in my video are too good at Chemistry.

03-04-2008, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
MSFixR Science Boy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dante's Inferno, Circle 4 Posts: 8,494 My Profile	Cool Science Videos Gummy Bear Dies a Fiery Death in Potassium Chlorate Melt the oxygen-supplying chemical potassium chlorate, drop in some candy, and a fantastic display of fireworks will follow. Liquid Nitrogen vs Thermite The British science show Brainiac asked one of the greatest scientific questions of all time: can liquid nitrogen freeze molten iron? Flaming Spores When flammable powders are dispersed in the air, they can explode. Throughout history, that phenomenon has lead to explosions in grain storage facilities. In this case, the scientist ignites a cloud of lycopodium spores. The PCR Song ilmed in the style of a celebrity benefit, this music video is a commercial for a BioRad thermocycler, which is essentially a DNA copying machine. During the song, there are tons of great jokes about the particulars of reproducing the genetic material. My favorite: "PCR: When you need to know who the daddy is." hints that the reaction can be used in paternity testing. Mysterious Reaction Creates an Undulating Brew In 1973, this spectacular demonstration was perfected by Thomas Briggs and Warren Rauscher, two amazing high school science teachers. When several clear liquids are combined, the mixture quickly changes colors -- back and forth -- over and over again. Elephant Toothpaste Mix concentrated hydrogen peroxide with dial soap, add a pinch of sodium iodide, and a fountain of oxygen-filled bubbles will erupt from the container. The Inner Life of A Cell Animator John Liebler gave the world a look at the beautiful ballet of molecules which gives rise to life. Magnesium Burning Between Bricks of Dry Ice If you thought that nothing could burn while sandwiched between two bricks of dry ice -- think again. Magnesium can combust in an atmosphere of pure carbon dioxide.

03-04-2008, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,614 My Profile	HA !!! I know one better than yours, Junior! Take a look:

03-05-2008, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
SilverSpoon Kamen Rider Kiva Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: www.canofnothing.com Posts: 7,526	Science isn't cool unless Bill Nye is doing it.

03-06-2008, 05:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jocasta Joshtopian Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shaftesbury Avenue Posts: 17,791 My Profile	Ah yes, good old Brainiac, even better with Vic Reeves as the host. His Brezhnev is hilarious!

03-07-2008, 10:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
MSFixR Science Boy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dante's Inferno, Circle 4 Posts: 8,494 My Profile	Contrary to popular opinion, Chemists abhor loud noises.

03-09-2008, 12:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,614 My Profile	Mine is best. My video is a home video! The students in my video are too good at Chemistry.

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