Atomic Clocks: The clocks that keep the world on time On The Shoulders of Science 2022-01-28 | A continuation of my last video on how quartz clocks function. Atomic clocks are used around the world work together to create the time standard we all live by. The atomic clock uses an ingenious process that relies on the very stable and reliable quantum properties of electrons in specific atoms to keep crazy accurate time. Several diverse things you might not expect, like credit cards, encrypted phone calls, and GPS would not be possible without atomic clocks.Quartz Clocks Video: youtube.com/watch?v=InHmJZ1_DC8&tThank you again so much to Dr. Judah Levine from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for your time and help on this video. I was over the moon after speaking with you.Learn more about the NIST here: nist.govAnd a big thanks to Tom Van Baak for letting me use your images.Tom's Website: http://www.leapsecond.comAnd thank you to my beta testing group for your input and suggestions. Your help is very much appreciated :)Music Accreditations:Easy Lemon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200076Artist: http://incompetech.comCreated By Ben Mesko
10 Facts You Didnt Know About Jupiter! On The Shoulders of Science 2025-07-12 | Link to Jupiter Video by Astrosium: youtu.be/94RoVUleAU0▀▀▀Jupiter: the king of the solar system! Did you know that Jupiter isn't actuLly made of gas!? Or that Jupiter has some of the strongest lightning in the solar system? Or that it has nearly 100 moons? Enjoy this video that explores 10 lesser-known facts about Jupiter. Part of a series on on 10 facts about each planet, this video uncovers some awesome facts about Jupiter. ▀▀▀Links to Planets Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceiTkHhDxbL1QNI26Z81ENsVw1sRfwy_▀▀▀Other sites to check out:Metallic Hydrogen: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallic_hydrogenRings of Jupiter: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rings_of_JupiterJupiter fact sheet: nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/jupiterfact.html▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Music obtained from epidemicsound.com and YouTube Audio LibraryOther video obtained from Pexels and Creative Commons Intro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.com Created By Ben Mesko
10 Facts You Didnt Know About Mars! On The Shoulders of Science 2025-06-27 | Did you know that each season on Mars lasts a different length? Or that it has nearly the same gravitation pull of Mercury – a planet half its size? What about how Mars has both the tallest mountain and largest canyon in the solar system? Enjoy this video that dives into these facts as well as several other little known facts about Mars. Part of a series on on 10 facts about each planet, this video uncovers some surprising secrets about Mars. ▀▀▀Links to Planets Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceiTkHhDxbL1QNI26Z81ENsVw1sRfwy_▀▀▀Check out my Video on Why we Have Seasons!youtu.be/ZsxIH1eEdGo▀▀▀More info on the types of atmospheric escape!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_escape#Non-thermal_(suprathermal)_escape▀▀▀Other sites to check out:Mars Fact Sheet: nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/marsfact.htmlDust Storms (NASA): nasa.gov/solar-system/the-fact-and-fiction-of-martian-dust-storms▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Music obtained from epidemicsound.com and YouTube Audio LibraryOther video obtained from Pexels and Creative Commons Intro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.com Created By Ben Mesko
The Earth will hit its perihelion on Jan 4 #science #astronomy On The Shoulders of Science 2025-01-04 | ...
The Kibble Balance: How We Redefined the Kilogram with Ultimate Precision! On The Shoulders of Science 2024-12-19 | The Kibble Balance (formerly known as the Watt Balance) is the most accurate weighing instrument in the world. This video gives a brief rundown of the history of the definition of the kilogram and how the kibble balance was instrumental in redefining it. ▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Other video obtained from Pexels and Creative Commons Intro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.com Created By Ben Mesko
10 Facts You Didnt Know About Earth! On The Shoulders of Science 2024-11-27 | Enjoy this video that explains 10 unique and interesting facts about our home planet. Part of a series on on 10 facts about each planet, this video covers some of the lesser known facts about Earth. ▀▀▀🎉 Contest Giveaway Alert! 🎉In this video, I'm excited to announce a special contest giveaway for you awesome viewers! 🎁To enter the giveaway, all you need to do is follow these simple steps:1) Comment on this video any surprising/interesting scientific fact about Earth (the guidelines on what count will be pretty loose, but the factoid should be accurate and involve the Earth in some way)2) Comment before December 4th at 11:59 PM PST! I will review all the comments that come in the first week and base the winner off these comments3) Wait for results! In my next planet video on 10 Facts about Mars I will announce the winner. I will choose the fact that I found most interesting and that I've never heard of before, so try to think of something obscure yet fascinating!4) Collect your prize! I will be in touch with the winner as soon as the winner is announced and send you a $20 gift card to a place or website of your choice!Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to win an awesome prize! Good luck to everyone, and thank you for your continued support! 🤞 ▀▀▀Links to Planets Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceiTkHhDxbL1QNI26Z81ENsVw1sRfwy_▀▀▀Other sites to check out:Nasa on CO2: science.nasa.gov/earth/climate-change/greenhouse-gases/the-atmosphere-getting-a-handle-on-carbon-dioxideMoon on Stabilizing Tilt: space.com/12464-earth-moon-unique-solar-system-universe.htmlEarth Fact Sheet: nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/earthfact.htmlTidal Acceleration: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_accelerationAxial Precession: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_precessionHydroxyl Radical: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxyl_radicalBiogeochemical Cycle: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biogeochemical_cycle▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Music obtained from epidemicsound.com and YouTube Audio LibraryOther video obtained from Pexels and Creative Commons Intro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.com Created By Ben Mesko
This is How FIREWORKS Work! On The Shoulders of Science 2024-07-04 | Have you wondered how fireworks work? This video explores the history of fireworks and explains how several types of fireworks work, like aerial or skyrocket fireworks, how fountain fireworks work, and how pop-its work. Fireworks have long been used to celebrate events like New Years and the 4th of July here in the U.S. ▀▀▀Fun fact: This was the fastest video I've ever made ▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Music obtained from epidemicsound.com and YouTube Audio Library Intro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comVideo obtained from Pexels.com and various sources referenced in videoCreated By Ben Mesko
10 Facts You Didnt Know About Venus! On The Shoulders of Science 2024-06-12 | Venus, Earth’s twin planet, is a fascinating celestial body. Here, I uncover 10 surprising facts you probably didn't know about the planet Venus! From its extreme atmosphere to its historical use in determining the scale of the solar system, you'll be fascinated by the secrets of the Venusian planet. Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious, this video will leave you with a whole new perspective on Venus! #Venus #Astronomy #ScienceFacts #spacediscoveries ▀▀▀🎉 Contest Giveaway Alert! 🎉Congratulations to Natty Story Time娜蒂說故事 🎁 who won last video’s contest!See the comments section of the previous video youtube.com/watch?v=Oivp_sUr9ko) to see my replies to all of your comments. If you are the winner of this prize, please follow these steps. 1) Include an email or social media handle on your YouTube page. To do this, login to YouTube. In the sidebar, click Your Channel -- Customize Channel --Basic Info. Then scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find a text box to enter your email, or you can create a link and paste in the link to your social media account.2) Once this is complete, I will check back and reach out to you directly3) Once we are in direct contact we can arrange further proceedingsMake sure to check back on the next video in this series for another contest!▀▀▀10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Mercury! youtube.com/watch?v=Oivp_sUr9koLinks to Planets Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceiTkHhDxbL1QNI26Z81ENsVw1sRfwy_ ▀▀▀References:Venus Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VenusVenus Volcanoes Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcanism_on_VenusVenus Atmosphere Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_of_Venus#Induced_magnetosphereMariner 2 Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariner_2Transit of Venus Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit_of_VenusArticle on Venus’s Magnetic Field: https://www.jhuapl.edu/news/news-releases/210603-Solar-Orbiter-unveils-new-details-Venus-magnetosphere▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Music obtained from epidemicsound.com and YouTube Audio Library Intro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comVideo obtained from Pexels.com and various sources referenced in videoCreated By Ben Mesko
10 Facts You Didnt Know About Mercury! On The Shoulders of Science 2024-05-11 | Join me as I explore the mysterious planet Mercury and uncover 10 surprising facts you probably didn't know about it! From its extreme temperatures to its unusual orbit, you'll be fascinated by the secrets this tiny planet holds. Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious, this video will leave you with a whole new perspective on Mercury! #Astronomy #ScienceFacts #spacediscoveries ▀▀▀[CONTEST CLOSED]🎉 Contest Giveaway Alert! 🎉In this video, I'm excited to announce a special contest giveaway just for you, the awesome viewers! 🎁To enter the giveaway, all you need to do is follow these simple steps:1) Comment on this video any surprising/interesting fact about our solar system (the guidelines on what count will be pretty loose, but the factoid should involve the solar system in some way)2) Comment before May 18th at 11:59 PM PDT! I will review all the comments that come in the first week and base the winner off these comments3) Wait for results! In my next planet video on 10 Facts about Venus I will announce the winner. I will choose the fact that I found most interesting and that I've never heard of before, so try to think of something obscure yet fascinating!4) Collect your prize! I will be in touch with the winner as soon as the winner is announced and send you a $20 gift card to a place or website of your choice!Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to win an awesome prize! Good luck to everyone, and thank you for your continued support! 🤞 ▀▀▀Links to Planets Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceiTkHhDxbL1QNI26Z81ENsVw1sRfwy_▀▀▀Other sites to check out:Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_(planet)Mercury Proving Relativity: youtube.com/watch?v=8Sm99OVG5A8&tIce on Mercury: nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/ice/ice_mercury.htmlMercury has the longest day: theplanetstoday.com/which_planet_has_the_longest_day.htmlMercury's Magnetic Field: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury%27s_magnetic_fieldMercury Fact Sheet: nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/mercuryfact.html▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Music obtained from epidemicsound.com and YouTube Audio Library Intro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.com Created By Ben Mesko
The real reason Pluto isnt a planet On The Shoulders of Science 2024-04-25 | In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) created the category of dwarf planets to which Pluto was added. But why was Pluto demoted from being a planet? This video explores the three requirements for a planet and why Pluto doesn't meet all of them. Viva la Pluto.▀▀▀I believe I was a bit rash when saying that Pluto used to be a planet because scientists haven't been able to figure out what the definition should be. Upon Eris, Haumea, and Makemake's discoveries, the IAU was actually very quick to redefine what makes a planet based on the newfound information. ▀▀▀North Star Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Ovw93gHFAIsMisconceptions about the Moon Video: youtube.com/watch?v=1gkQxfSKmlQ▀▀▀Some further interesting wikipedia articles –Kuiper Belt: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuiper_beltPlutinos: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlutinoHydrostatic (Geostatic) Equilibrium: HydrostaticArticle on Pluto's Demotion: loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/astronomy/item/why-is-pluto-no-longer-a-planet▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Music obtained from epidemicsound.com and YouTube Audio LibraryIntro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.com Hubble Space Telescope footage obtained from Free Stock VideosCreated By Ben Mesko
Why Ping Pong Balls Float When You Blow on Them On The Shoulders of Science 2024-04-14 | Join me as I explore the fascinating concept of why ping pong balls seem to defy gravity by seamlessly floating atop a stream of air. Learn about Bernoulli's principle, how it creates this strange stability seen here, and about other various applications and results derived from Bernoulli's principle. ▀▀▀Leidenfrost Video: youtube.com/watch?v=BS75Ws_Z7pM▀▀▀Thank you to Arnie Benn for his help in mentoring and reviewing this video▀▀▀Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience▀▀▀Music obtained from epidemicsound.com and YouTube Audio LibraryIntro/Outro Background obtained from Videezy.com Additional Video obtained from Pexels.com Created By Ben Mesko
On the Shoulders of Science is Back!! On The Shoulders of Science 2024-04-12 | On the Shoulders of Science has been out for a little over a year now, but those videos are coming back! Stay tuned!!And a big thank you to everyone supporting the channel!Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscience
How Do You Visualize a Tesseract? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-12-01 | Check out my first video on tesseracts: youtube.com/watch?v=6Um_6lOKnoUTesseract Moving Through 3d Animation: https://ciechanow.ski/tesseract/The nature of 4-dimensional shapes is extremely confusing to our 3-dimensional minds, but here is another method to help conceptualize these higher dimensional shapes. The 4-d space is one of those things we aren't capable of directly visualizing, so we must rely on these translated models to aid our understanding.Intro/ Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
What is a Tesseract? And What Does One Look Like? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-10-05 | Tesseract is a word you've probably heard at one point or another in your life. But what is a tesseract, really? Marvel popularized the tesseract with their movie Endgame, but their depiction of a tesseract didn't really match up with reality. A tesseract has a very specific mathematical definition and doesn't really look like anyway you've ever seen one portrayed...▀▀▀My next tesseract video will be here soon!▀▀▀Further ReadingTesseract Wikipedia Page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesseract▀▀▀Intro/ Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
Why was Breaking the Sound Barrier So Difficult? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-09-23 | Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier back in 1947. But what is a sound a sound barrier? And how did they go about breaking the sound barrier? It was a critical milestone in the history of aviation. And it's not just because "Man Flies Faster Than Sound" was a cool headline. There were major technical difficulties in traveling faster than sound. What are these challenges? Watch the video to find out!The Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=v2DyQ8ykTK0First Video on the Speed of Sound: youtube.com/watch?v=7AIw_HSd1a8Further Reading:Britain's Attempt to break sound barrier first - nationalgeographic.co.uk/science-and-technology/2021/01/britain-through-the-sound-barrier-firstChuck Yeager breaks sound barrier - history.com/this-day-in-history/yeager-breaks-sound-barrierSound barrier (Wikipedia) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_barrier#Early_problemsBell X-1 (Wikipedia) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1Vapor Cone (Wikipedia) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vapor_coneIntro/ Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
Why was Breaking the Sound Barrier So Difficult? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-09-22 | Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier back in 1947. But what is a sound a sound barrier? And how did they go about breaking the sound barrier? It was a critical milestone in the history of aviation. And it's not just because "Man Flies Faster Than Sound" was a cool headline. There were major technical difficulties in traveling faster than sound. What are these challenges? Watch the video to find out!First Video on the Speed of Sound: youtube.com/watch?v=7AIw_HSd1a8Video on the Doppler Effect: youtube.com/watch?v=xDtA0lJv7WIFull Video on Original News Broadcast on Chuck Yeager Breaking the Speed of Sound: youtube.com/watch?v=i_rFAo358bU&tFurther Reading:Britain's Attempt to break sound barrier first - nationalgeographic.co.uk/science-and-technology/2021/01/britain-through-the-sound-barrier-firstChuck Yeager breaks sound barrier - history.com/this-day-in-history/yeager-breaks-sound-barrierSound barrier (Wikipedia) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_barrier#Early_problemsBell X-1 (Wikipedia) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1Vapor Cone (Wikipedia) - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vapor_coneIntro/ Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
What is a Sonic Boom and Why Do They Happen? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-08-28 | What is a sonic boom? Why do sonic booms happen? Why are they so incredibly loud? Here I explain some sonic boom physics, what sonic booms are, and why they happen. The science behind the speed of sound, and supersonic travel and flight give rise to some fascinating phenomena. Sonic Booms Explained! Check out the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=7AIw_HSd1a8Make sure to stay tuned for my next video on breaking the sound barrier, and why it can be so difficult. Doppler Effect Simulator http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/HTML5/doppler.htmlInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceIntro/ Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comCreated By Ben Mesko
What is a Sonic Boom and Why Do They Happen? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-08-27 | What is a sonic boom? Why do sonic booms happen? Why are they so incredibly loud? Here I explain some sonic boom physics, what sonic booms are, and why they happen. The science behind the speed of sound, and supersonic travel and flight give rise to some fascinating phenomena. Sonic Booms Explained! Here's my 2nd video on sonic booms and why breaking the sound barrier is so difficult: youtube.com/watch?v=v2DyQ8ykTK0 Doppler Effect Simulator (1:38 - 2:04): http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/HTML5/doppler.htmlInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceIntro/ Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comTranscript:That was a sonic boom. A sound closely associated with the speed of sound and breaking the sound barrier. But what exactly is the speed of sound, and why does it go boom when you go faster than it?Welcome to On the Shoulders of Science. I’m Ben. And if this is your first time here and you want to learn about cool and interesting scientific facts and concepts in a fun and easy to understand way, start now by subscribing and clicking the bell so you don’t miss anything.Well the speed of sound is, you guessed it, the speed at which sound propagates through a fluid or material. But it’s not only that. The speed of sound also represents the speed at which a physical wave moves through an object. For example, if I whack the end of this steel rod, what I’m really doing is sending a sort of shock wave down the rod. And that doesn’t happen instantaneously. It takes time for these atoms to bump and transfer their energy into the next atoms, and to the next atoms, and the next atoms, and so on. And in steel, it happens to be about 11,450 miles per hour, meaning it takes about 0.18 milliseconds for the effects of my whack to reach the opposite end.And note that sound is the same thing, except a constant stream of waves coming in at a given frequency.Now in air, the speed of sound is much slower. Because the atoms in the air are further apart, it takes more time for a sound wave to propagate. So the speed of sound in air, at sea level and 20˚ celsius, is about 767 miles per hour. Ok, but what about when you’re in a jet going faster than the speed of sound? Well I think this animation describes it best. If the jet is stationary, the sound of its engine propagates radially in every direction, but when it starts moving, well, you can see what happens. Sound still travels at the same speed, but now the jet is moving towards these sound waves, causing them to get stretched on this side and squashed over here. As you go faster and faster, the sound waves bunch up more and more, until you pass the speed of sound and they all occupy nearly the same space, creating a conical shock wave that travels behind it. A sonic boom.So this means that a sonic boom isn’t just a sound that booms once right when you go faster than the speed of sound, no, it’s a characteristic of a supersonic object. It constantly booms, and you only hear it when the conical shock wave passes over you. And because of their peculiar nature, there are a few more interesting things to note. One, if you’re moving, positioned right in front of a jet going faster than the speed of sound, the sound waves coming from the jet aren’t going fast enough to catch up to you. So you won’t be able to hear the jet at all.And two, if you manage to stay consistently inside but not on the sonic boom cone, you will never hear a sonic boom because the boom never reaches you.And three, if you manage to fly the exact same speed as the plane and somehow stay right on the cone, right on the sonic boom, you would hear a constant sonic boom. Probably not the easiest on your ear drums.Now if you want to learn more about some difficulties jets face when trying to break the sound barrier, as well as explaining images like this, make sure to subscribe to On the Shoulders of Science so you don’t miss my next video on breaking the sound barrier. Thank you all for watching. I hope you learned something, and I’ll see you next time.Created By Ben Mesko
What a Perfectly Tuned Piano Actually Sounds Like On The Shoulders of Science 2022-06-02 | If pianos, or any instruments that can play in multiple keys for that matter, were tuned perfectly to just intonation, how would they sound? Regular pianos are tuned to 12 tone equal temperament (or 12TET) so that you can play a song in any key and the relative tones are the same, but the notes are slightly off. So why don't we use just intonation since that system makes the notes perfectly in tune. Watch the video to find out!This video is rather short and it's hard to capture the full scope of this concept in this length of time, so let me know if you want to see a longer, more in depth video on this. See my last video: youtube.com/shorts/D2mPfyEg1BY?feature=shareWhat I played on piano: C Major Scale (Just Intonation in C)C Major Scale (Just Intonation in C)&(12TET)C Major Chord (Just Intonation in C)F Major Chord (Just Intonation in C)D Major Chord (Just Intonation in C)C# Major Chord (Just Intonation in C)F# Minor Chord (Just Intonation in C)
All instruments are out of tune (but just a little) #shorts On The Shoulders of Science 2022-06-02 | Practically every instrument built to play in more than one key cannot be tuned perfectly. This might be surprising since musical notes seem so perfect and harmonious. But almost all Western music now uses 12 tone equal temperament (12TET) instead of the perfect and harmonious just intonation. Why is that?This video is rather short and it's hard to capture the full scope of this concept in this length of time, so let me know if you want to see a longer, more in depth video on this. Sorry for the re-upload. I accidentally reversed the pitches in the original video. I knew something sounded off!See the incorrect, redacted version here: youtube.com/shorts/sqow5t25Pe0?feature=shareInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
How to Solve a 3x3 Rubiks Cube – The Beginners Guide On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-28 | Have you ever wondered how to solve a Rubik's cube? It actually not as difficult as it might seem. If you carefully follow these steps, you will achieve greatness by solving a Rubik's cube. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments.Intro/ Outro Background obtained from Videezy.comInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
Why Do Healthy Things Taste Bad? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-27 | Have you ever wondered why healthy food usually doesn't taste very good? Wouldn't it benefit our species if we all loved vegetables and had the same cravings for them we did for burgers, or brownies, or lasagna? Well, historically, no. This video explains why you like unhealthy food more than healthy food.Video about the Cabbage: youtube.com/watch?v=j12DmfdBKHQInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
A Thermite Explosion! #shorts On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-27 | Watch and learn how a metal powder and a metal oxide can mix together to form a huge explosion!
Sodium Metal Explodes! #shorts On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-26 | Sodium meta explodes when it comes into contact with water. Watch a big piece of it react in a big bucket of water!
Why is the North Star Always in the Same Place? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-23 | Have you ever wondered why the north star always points to North? Why it always stays in the same location? It seems arbitrary that Polaris, the North Star should be stationary in the sky and be able to navigate us to the four cardinal directions. This video explores how and why Polaris came to be the way it is. Fun Fact: The North Star was first catalogued in the year 169 AD, but because the Earth precesses around its axis over long periods of time, it couldn't be used as a pole star for navigation to the North until around 1200 AD. Video on Misconceptions About the Moon: youtube.com/watch?v=1gkQxfSKmlQVideo on the Seasons: youtube.com/watch?v=ZsxIH1eEdGoInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
Boiling Water in a Syringe!? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-21 | Water doesn't always boil at 100˚C (212˚F). At altitude, water boils at a much lower temperature, and in a syringe, you can artificially lower the pressure so much, water boils at room temperature.
The Mobius Strip: The Never Ending Loop On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-20 | A mobius strip is a loop of paper with a half twist. Even though this might not seem very interesting, this humble geometric anomaly is filled with cool and interesting surprises. In this video, I explore what happens when you cut a mobius strip in half, straight down the middle.
This Egg Acts in Mysterious Ways #shorts On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-19 | This plastic egg behaves very strangely if you put some putty in it and give it a spin. Try this experiment out for yourself.
The Crazy Plan to Freeze CO2 out of the Air On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-16 | CO2 is a gas that already has and is projected to cause a lot of problems for our world. Carbon capture, the process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in some other manner is an active area of research. CO2 freezes at around -109˚F (-78˚C), and although cold, it's relatively high for a gas. This means that it can somewhat easily be frozen out of the atmosphere, especially in a place like Antarctica. But is this plan feasible?Floating Dry Ice Video: youtube.com/watch?v=6Kz9HmKOLQoFeatured Paper on Freezing CO2: researchgate.net/publication/258794706_CO2Snow_Deposition_in_Antarctica_to_Curtail_Anthropogenic_Global_WarmingStats on CO2 emissions: statista.com/statistics/276629/global-co2-emissionsInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
Wormy is trapped inside this drop of water! On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-14 | Surface tension, an awesome bit of science that shows up in so many interesting ways. Here, it prevents this worm thing from escaping this drop of water.
Why is the bottom of the pot the coldest!? #shorts On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-13 | If you ever heat up a pot of water and stuck a thermometer in, you may have noticed that the bottom of the pot, where the flame is, is the coldest. Why is that?
How This Mysterious Liquid Changes Colors! On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-12 | An awesome science experiment shows how the same liquid can change color under certain conditions. But what are these conditions? What causes the color change in the liquid? This video explores all of these questions, from the impressive experiment to the nitty-gritty science. My Video on Acids: youtube.com/watch?v=M3euWnuEtzAAnthocyanin - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AnthocyaninInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
Why Dry Ice Hovers on a Smooth Floor On The Shoulders of Science 2022-05-06 | If you've ever played with a piece of dry ice, you might have noticed how it glides across a smooth floor, unlike regular ice. Why is that? Dry ice stays below -109˚F, but is this the reason dry ice glides?Warning: Handle dry ice at your own risk. Dry ice is very cold and can freeze your skin or even give you frostbite. Wear insulated gloves or touch it for very brief periods of time, spaced out over several seconds.Leidenfrost Effect: youtube.com/watch?v=BS75Ws_Z7pMInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
What is Sarin Gas? And will Putin use it in Ukraine? On The Shoulders of Science 2022-04-27 | Will Russia use sarin gas in their attack on Ukraine? Over the past several weeks, there have been several reports that Russia might, but how do these chemical weapons work? Why are they so dangerous and harmful? This video explores how nerve agents, specifically sarin, can kill you. Other Sources:Wikipedia- sarin, nerve agent, acetylcholine, acetylcholinesteraseSarin: youtube.com/watch?v=jozozH09XSsVX Nerve Agent: youtube.com/watch?v=62fPW-5TR-MNews Articles:https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/what-are-chemical-weapons-and-how-might-putin-use-them-20220323-p5a752.htmlnypost.com/2022/04/02/us-aiding-ukraine-in-case-russia-uses-chemical-weaponsInstagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated By Ben Mesko
Weak Acids and pH: A Cinematic Science Lesson On The Shoulders of Science 2022-03-09 | What would you do if you were kidnapped by some crazy faceless scientist and he said "I will release you only when you can tell me what monoprotic weak acid I poured in this beaker" Well in case this happens, this is how you can prepare.This video explains the concepts of Acids, pH, Ka Values, and Titration. Thank you so much to everyone involved in filming and acting in the video. Music Accredidations:Alchemists Tower - Strings by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0The Big Decision by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comSource: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100632Artist: http://incompetech.comCreated By Ben Mesko
GPS: How it Finds You On The Shoulders of Science 2022-02-18 | Have you ever wondered how GPS works? We often take it for granted that we can use a phone to pinpoint our exact location and navigate with it, but 30 years ago, it was impossible. The global positioning system relies on so many diverse and complex factors; it really is unbelievable that the system exists. GPS involves everything from atomic clocks, to trilateration using radio waves, to Einstein's General Relativity. And GPS had an initial cost of over $12 billion, with an annual operating cost of over $750 million! Fun Fact: The global positioning requires that there be at least 24 satellites to calculate your position, but the U.S. Department of Defense have outdone themselves and currently have 6 extra satellites for a grand total of 30 (this number changes as old satellites retire and new ones are sent up, but typically stays at around 30). What do those terms mean?: forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/05/18/how-do-satellites-keep-track-of-their-own-position/?sh=72c91ac86f6dQuartz Clock Video: youtube.com/watch?v=InHmJZ1_DC8&tAtomic Clock Video: youtube.com/watch?v=7rFkVfWgz74Thank you again so much to Dr. Judah Levine from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for your time and help on this video. Your explanations really helped clear things up, and it was an honor to speak with you. Learn more about the NIST here: nist.govAnd thank you to my beta testing group for your input and suggestions. Your help is very much appreciated :)Created By Ben Mesko
What Makes a Wave a Tsunami? (Hunga Tonga Eruption) On The Shoulders of Science 2022-01-20 | Recently, there was a volcanic eruption off the coast of the Pacific Island Nation of Tonga that caused tsunami waves to be sent around the Pacific Ocean. But even though tsunami advisories were sent out all around the Pacific, the biggest waves in California for instance, were 2.5 feet tall. So what's going on here? Why did the tsunamis get so much publicity if it only caused 2.5 foot waves?Website for further reading: bbc.com/news/world-australia-60027360Music Accreditations:Medium Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comCreated by Ben Mesko
Electron Orbitals and Hybridization (A Beginners Guide) On The Shoulders of Science 2021-12-14 | This video will give a basic understanding of electron orbitals and hybridization. Finding out how electrons arrange themselves in an atom might not seem like an incredibly important or relevant topic, but the information gained from orbital hybridization can applied to all sorts of areas of physics and chemistry. From why snowflakes have 6-fold symmetry, to why oil and water don't mix, to why oxygen corrodes most metals.Music Attributions:Triangle by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comMedium Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comWheels by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comHackbeat by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100805Artist: http://incompetech.comCreated By Ben Mesko
How Does a Clock Know What Time it is? On The Shoulders of Science 2021-11-19 | This video explores the incredible way quartz clocks work. This type of timepiece is used in nearly all appliances we use to keep time. They rely on a very carefully calibrated quartz crystal tuning fork that vibrates at a steady rate. But how does it really work!?Watch and find out!Fun Fact:It should be noted that while almost all clocks we use on a day to day basis are based on quartz, clocks that are permanently plugged into the power grid (i.e. microwaves, ovens, etc.) generally rely on oscillations from the AC current in the power grid to keep time. In the U.S. the standard grid frequency is 60 Hz, meaning for every 60 oscillations of the electrons in the current supplying the clock, the clock counts 1 second. In most of the rest of the world, the standard grid frequency is 50 Hz, meaning the clock counts 1 second for every 50 osciallationsMusic Accreditations:Triangle by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comEasy Lemon 30 Second by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200078Artist: http://incompetech.comCreated by Ben Mesko
What Causes a Mirage? #shorts #VeritasiumContest On The Shoulders of Science 2021-08-17 | email: ontheshouldersofscience@gmail.comThis video was released to enter in the 1 minute Veritasium STEM video contest.Have you ever wondered what causes a mirage? Maybe under the right conditions and angle the road becomes reflective? But surprisingly enough, the light doesn't even touch the road; mirages are just an illusion. But how and why do they occur?Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated by Ben Mesko
The Interesting Way Magnets Work #shorts #VeritasiumContest On The Shoulders of Science 2021-08-17 | Email: ontheshouldersofscience@gmail.comThis video was released to enter in the 1 minute Veritasium STEM video contest.Have you ever wondered why like poles repel and opposite poles attract? Maybe you've been told "opposites attract and likes repel," but here is an intuitive way of understanding why magnets behave the way they do. Instagram: instagram.com/ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated by Ben Mesko
The Crazy Way Sound Behaves! (The Doppler Effect) #VeritasiumContest #shorts On The Shoulders of Science 2021-07-25 | email: ontheshouldersofscience@gmail.comThis video was released to enter in the 1 minute Veritasium STEM video contest.When a fast object, such as a car, passes by you, you might notice a sudden drop in the pitch the object produces. This is one example of something called the Doppler effect, and the physics behind it is surprising (and visually satisfying).Instagram: @ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated by Ben Mesko
Whats Inside a Watch On The Shoulders of Science 2021-07-13 | For a white elephant gift exchange, I received this watch. Since it has been sitting on a shelf for seven months, I decided to take it apart to see what it looks like inside.Stay tuned for my video on how quartz clocks (the clocks in everyday appliances like watches, phones, cars, etc.) work.Instagram: instagram.com/ontheshouldersofscienceTikTok: @ontheshouldersofscienceCreated by Ben Mesko
Discovery Prep Soapbox Derby On The Shoulders of Science 2021-06-10 | The Discovery Prep School Soapbox Derby. The race of the century!
Why Does a Guitar Sound Like A Guitar? On The Shoulders of Science 2021-06-05 | The physics of acoustic guitars is way more complicated than you might think. What makes a guitar sound unique? Why does it sound the way it does? The answer to these questions are nothing short of fascinating. This video is a sequel to a video I made recently on how electric guitars work. Link: youtube.com/watch?v=_fSylqlSdrULink to harmonic waveform generator: meettechniek.info/additional/additive-synthesis.htmlThis video only gives a basic description of guitars, but for further reading, check out this website from the University of New South Wales:https://newt.phys.unsw.edu.au/music/guitar/And this book: "Technology of the Guitar" by Richard Mark FrenchThank you so much to Dr. Timothy Jenkins and Dr. Richard Mark French for help with the awesome science in this video! And thank you to everyone who supplied videos of playing their stringed instruments. Created By Ben Mesko
How Does An Electric Guitar Work? On The Shoulders of Science 2021-05-15 | Have you ever wondered how the instrument that sparked the revolution of rock and roll actually works? This video explains how electric guitar pickups create an electric current, and how an amp modifies the sound to give each guitar and setting its own unique flair.And thank you to the mystery guitar player for playing the guitar parts I couldn't.Intro Riff: Johnny B. Goode- Chuck Berry (1958)Other Riffs played throughout the video are originalCreated by Ben Mesko
The Pale Blue Dot On The Shoulders of Science 2021-04-23 | On February 14th, 1990, Voyager 1 took a photo of Earth known as The Pale Blue Dot. As the most distant photo of Earth ever taken, it comprises our entire planet, all of humanity, and everything we know in a single pixel (though some of the light reflecting off Earth bleeds into nearby pixels), making it in my opinion, one of the greatest photos ever taken. Happy Earth day! And always remember to preserve and cherish the Pale Blue Dot.Link to the original with Carl Sagan narrating: youtube.com/watch?v=wupToqz1e2g
The History of Atoms On The Shoulders of Science 2021-02-26 | The human concept of an atom has changed drastically over the years. The idea of an atom dates back to Ancient Greece with Democritus and was only next expanded upon by John Dalton in 1808. Over the next two centuries, scientists perfected our understanding of atoms, and even today we are still researching atoms trying to understand more about their subatomic structure and function.Further reading:John Dalton's atomic theory: britannica.com/biography/John-Dalton/Atomic-theoryJ.J. Thomson's Cathode Ray Tube Experiment: youtube.com/watch?v=Rb6MguN0Uj4Albert Einstein's original paper that proved the existence of atoms (English translation): https://einsteinpapers.press.princeton.edu/vol2-trans/137Ernest Rutherford's gold foil experiment: http://physicsopenlab.org/2017/04/11/the-rutherford-geiger-marsden-experimentNiels Bohr's original paper on his atomic model: http://web.ihep.su/dbserv/compas/src/bohr13/eng.pdfErnest Rutherford's discovery of protons: byjus.com/chemistry/proton-neutron-discovery/#:~:text=The%20discovery%20of%20the%20proton,discovery%20of%20the%20atomic%20nucleus.Erwin Schrödinger's quantum mechanical model: dummies.com/education/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-the-quantum-mechanical-modelJames Chadwick's discovery of the neutron: aps.org/publications/apsnews/200705/physicshistory.cfm Original Paper: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rspa.1932.0112What are alpha particles?: youtube.com/watch?v=je9_RtwhjWgWhat are Isotopes?: youtube.com/watch?v=EboWeWmh5PgIsotopes of Iron: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotopes_of_ironWhat is CERN?: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CERNCorrection: At 2:53, J.J. Thomson's name is misspelled as "J.J. Thompson"Created By: Ben Mesko
Why Do We Have Seasons? On The Shoulders of Science 2021-01-15 | Why do we have seasons? What changes between winter, spring, summer, and fall? There are several misunderstandings about seasons and how the Earth moves through space. Thank you to all the people I interviewed and for their valuable and insightful questions and comments.Written by: Ben MeskoEdited By: Ben Mesko and Mason Sayer
