15 fascinating popular science channels
1. AsapSCIENCE
Did the egg come before the chicken or vice versa? The authors of the AsapSCIENCE channel will shed light on this question. They present the material in simple language and with a sense of humor. By the way, the videos are beautifully illustrated. By subscribing to the channel, you will learn whether to believe in horoscopes, how to fall in love with a stranger for 36 questions and what are the consequences of stress. Each video has high-quality subtitles, which means that you will not miss words that are difficult to recognize by ear.
2. MinutePhysics
If you associate the word "physics" only with three-story formulas and Archimedes' law, the authors of the MinutePhysics channel will turn your idea of this subject upside down. When preparing the video, they are guided by a principle that is attributed to Einstein: if you cannot explain something simply, then you yourself do not understand it to the end. Videos lasting 3-4 minutes will tell you in accessible language about the secrets of the Universe, the laws of physics and interesting scientific phenomena. Watch a couple of videos and see that physics is an insanely fascinating science. Each video has subtitles in different languages, so it will be easy for you to understand the entire plot.
3. MinuteEarth
The concept of MinuteEarth is similar to the idea of the previous channel. The authors make videos about various phenomena and explain them from the point of view of the laws of physics, chemistry, etc. The creators of the channel tell how genetics works, how dangerous the greenhouse effect is, why raccoons can often be found on city streets, and also refute popular scientific myths. No fiction, only scientific substantiation and high-quality drawn videos with subtitles in different languages.
4. SciShow
The SciShow channel covers everything unknown from different fields of science. Explanations are given in simple words, and there are subtitles for each video. The creators of the channel debunk widespread scientific myths and tell the whole truth about various phenomena of life. You will learn whether pills are effective for weight loss, look at the most unusual fruits of the planet, and also see a robot that is difficult to distinguish from a person.
5. CrashCourse
On crashCourse you will find hundreds of fascinating videos with subtitles about anatomy and physiology, astronomy, economics, history, philosophy, literature, chemistry, politics and government agencies of the United States. One of the advantages of the channel is that the speakers not only explain the concepts and theories in an accessible language, but also talk about the practical application of the material presented.
6. TKOR
TKOR already has more than 12 million subscribers. The secret of its success is simple: the author is interested in the practical application of science and shares his observations. Here you will find videos with fascinating experiments and life hacks that are explained simply and in detail. There are subtitles to the rollers, so it will not be difficult for you to make bath bombs, an apple swan or an edible LEGO.
7. Sick Science!
Have you ever dumped Mentos at Coca-Cola? If the answer is yes, you should subscribe to the channel Sick Science!, because it is conducted by the author of the famous experiment with an effervescent drink. Here you will find hundreds of ideas for chemical experiments in the kitchen. Don't worry, everything will be safe. There are no subtitles in the video, but even without them you can easily understand how to make a rocket with soda, draw a rainbow of sugar syrup in a glass, make a hand warmer without hot water and heating devices.
8. Reactions
Reactions is a channel for lovers of simple and safe chemical experiments, as well as those who like theoretical chemistry. You will learn what chemicals you will need to survive during the zombie apocalypse, whether it is useful to take vitamins, whether carrots help to improve vision and how to get out of a sleepy state. Watch videos with or without subtitles, learn simple life hacks and don't sleep at work ;-)
9. Mental Floss
Mental Floss is the eponymous channel of one of the most famous English-language science magazines. Here you will find scientific theories and great misconceptions, amazing facts about nature and man. All videos are subtitled, and the information is presented in an accessible way. Go to the channel and find out 10 misconceptions about Harry Potter, 26 funny stories about money and 16 unexpected facts about shampoo.
10. SmarterEveryDay
Want to get a little smarter every day? Subscribe to smarterErEveryDay and watch engaging videos with or without subtitles. The author of the channel chooses simple moments from our everyday life, conducts experiments and tells why, from the point of view of science, this or that action takes place. For example, you will learn why cats land on their paws when they fall, how to properly heat food in the microwave and whether it is possible to unlearn how to ride a bicycle.
11. Veritasium
The authors of the Veritasium channel also conduct various scientific experiments in physics and explain what is happening in simple words. After watching the videos, you will learn how to quickly cut the ice, learn why the Earth rotates and where on the planet are the places with the highest level of radiation. We recommend a channel for learning English and expanding your horizons.
12. Science Channel
Science Channel publishes videos about engineering, space, technology and the production of various products and items. All videos have subtitles, so you can easily find out how pasta or lollipops are made, what water or coffee filters are made of, and how much the clouds weigh. We especially recommend this channel to lovers of space and astronomy: you will learn a lot of interesting things from the videos shot on the materials of the NASA archives.
13. Kurzgesagt — In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a nutshell (or "In a nutshell") is a channel that briefly and simply explains complex concepts such as evolution, space, the universe, human existence, the concept of time and energy. You will learn about the origin and features of black holes, what dark matter and dark energy are, as well as discover the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy. There are subtitles to the video, so you will understand exactly what the author is talking about.
14. It’s Okay To Be Smart
"It's okay to be smart," says the author of the channel It's Okay To Be Smart and does everything possible to make viewers a little smarter with each video. Joe Hanson shoots videos about physics, biology, space, climate change, etc. You will learn what superpowers animals have, where the smell of rain comes from, why the sky is blue and for what reason all monkeys did not evolve and did not become people.
15. Vsauce
Vsauce is an incredibly popular channel that readers of the Englex blog recommended to us. Videos gain millions of views, and for the entire existence of Vsauce, its releases have been watched over two billion times! In the videos, the author of the channel Michael Stevens covers topics related to mathematics, physics, anthropology and other natural science subjects, he also deals with philosophy and culture. All Vsauce videos contain illustrative illustrations and computer models. Interesting fact: the name of the channel does not mean anything, it was created using the resource Fake Name Generator.
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