The Science Behind Kava
Recently I started drinking kava and after doing some research I decided to make a video about the science behind kava and the kavalactones that it contains. Thank you so much for watching this video! If you would like to … Continued
The Science Behind Firework Colors
Today in celebration of Fourth of July we take a look at fireworks and how they get their beautiful colors. We learn about electrons emitting light as they go from an excited state back to a ground state and emission … Continued
The Science Behind Smart Glass
In the past, I’ve seen smart glass and I have always wondered how a material can go from opaque to clear with just the touch of a button. In this video, we learned the science behind smart glass and how … Continued
The Science Behind Antacids (TUMS)
In the past, I have used TUMS to help treat heartburn, but I never really thought about how it worked and figured it was just a base that neutralized the acid. In this video, we explore buffers and acid-base equilibrium … Continued
Soaking My Wisdom Teeth in Bang
I recently got my wisdom teeth removed, so I decided to revisit an old video and soak my teeth in Bang, Mountian Dew, Carbonated Water, and Coffee. In this video, I talk about how acids erode the hydroxyapatite that makes … Continued
Exploding Pumpkins with Calcium Carbide
In celebration of Halloween, I wanted to explode a bunch of pumpkins using a mixture of calcium carbide and water. This reaction creates the flammable acetylene gas which can be easily ignited with a lighter or blow torch. Thank you … Continued
Ping Pong Ball Explosion on Wonderama
I was on Wonderama this weekend exploring pressure – check it out!
GIANT 32 Gallon Whoosh Bottle Experiment
While I have done the classic Whoosh Bottle Experiment with a 5-gallon water jug in the past, I’ve always wanted to super-size it. In this video, I use a clear 32-gallon trash can to this classic experiment on a scale … Continued
The Physics of Wakeboarding
I’ve been wakeboarding for a few years now, but never really thought about the physics that goes into it. In this video, we talk about the fluid dynamics that makes wakeboarding possible and how it is very similar to an … Continued
Launching Homemade Gunpowder from a Cannon
Gunpowder has been around for centuries so at this video I try to make my own gunpowder from potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal and use it in a mini cannon. Thank you so much for watching this video! If you … Continued