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Veritasium
YouTube channel exploring science, education and other topics that interest the team. Videos include experiments and interviews.
Why it is here Science videos that start from a question and test it, useful for curious viewers.
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Kurzgesagt
An animation channel explaining science, technology and big questions, made by a team of illustrators, animators and writers.
Why it is here Animated explainers that make complex ideas easier to follow.
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SciShow
A science channel that explores surprising scientific subjects through short videos. Useful for curious viewers who want accessible explanations.
Why it is here Short, approachable science videos on a wide variety of subjects.
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NileRed
YouTube channel of NileRed, which shows chemistry experiments and syntheses with explanation. The creator argues chemistry is often taught without purpose.
Why it is here Chemistry demonstrated through real experiments, which makes the subject concrete for viewers.
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Steve Mould
YouTube channel of Steve Mould, who makes videos about science and writes books. Videos use demonstrations and experiments.
Why it is here Demonstration-led science explainers that show the effect before explaining it.
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SmarterEveryDay
YouTube channel by Destin Sandlin, who explores the world through science, experiments and curious questions.
Why it is here Hands-on science exploration with high-speed footage and experiments.
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Vsauce
YouTube channel of Vsauce, which explores science, math and curious questions in video essays.
Why it is here Curiosity-driven video essays that start with a question and wander to science and math.
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Be Smart
A science channel that answers simple questions about science and the universe in depth, with dad jokes. Part of PBS Digital Studios.
Why it is here Deep answers to simple science questions delivered in a playful style.
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AsapSCIENCE
A YouTube science channel by Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown, using animation to explain science topics.
Why it is here Animated science explainers on everyday questions about the body and world.
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Domain of Science
YouTube channel of Domain of Science, which maps fields of science and knowledge in illustrated videos.
Why it is here Illustrated overviews of how scientific fields fit together.
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The Organic Chemistry Tutor
A tutorial channel on organic chemistry, general chemistry, physics, algebra and other subjects. Useful for students working through coursework.
Why it is here Step-by-step tutorials for students working on problems in chemistry and physics.
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Physics Girl
YouTube channel by Dianna Cowern that adventures into physical sciences with experiments and explanations.
Why it is here Physics explained through experiments with an upbeat, energetic style.
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minutephysics
A YouTube channel with quick explanations of physics and other science. Uses whiteboard-style animation.
Why it is here Short, simple physics explanations that fit in a few minutes.
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The Royal Institution
The YouTube channel of the Royal Institution, with science talks, demonstrations and short films.
Why it is here Talks and demonstrations from a science institution with a long tradition of public lectures.
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TKOR
YouTube channel of The King of Random, covering DIY projects, hacks and science experiments. Founded by Grant Thompson.
Why it is here Experiments and DIY builds that show science and engineering in a playful way.
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Professor Dave Explains
Professor Dave Explains is a video channel of science and math tutorials from a teacher with a chemistry background, covering topics from basics to university level.
Why it is here Clear science tutorials across chemistry, physics and biology, useful for students and curious adults.
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Cody'sLab
Cody'sLab is a video channel of science and chemistry experiments and demonstrations, made by one person who states that no AI is used in production.
Why it is here Home-lab experiments and chemistry demonstrations that show science done hands-on.
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ScienceEtonnante
ScienceEtonnante is a French-language video channel that explains surprising and entertaining science topics.
Why it is here French-language science explainers for viewers who want clear popular science in their own language.
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Arvin Ash
Arvin Ash is a video channel that answers big science questions with animation, usually in a single sitting.
Why it is here Physics and science concepts explained with animations, good for curious non-specialists.
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Plasma Channel
Plasma Channel is a video channel by Jay about plasma physics, presented as a tool for the future.
Why it is here Plasma physics explained by someone who works with the subject, a niche seldom covered elsewhere.
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MooMoo Math and Science
MooMooMath and Science publishes friendly math and science videos made to help people learn.
Why it is here Plain math and science videos that explain school topics at a gentle pace.
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Freesciencelessons
Freesciencelessons is a video channel with science lessons for school students, with revision-focused videos.
Why it is here Revision videos on school science topics, useful ahead of exams.
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Periodic Videos
Periodic Videos is a chemistry video channel with a video about each element in the periodic table and other chemistry topics.
Why it is here Element-by-element chemistry videos with demonstrations, from university chemists.
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Tyler DeWitt
Tyler DeWitt makes chemistry tutorial videos for high school and college students, including AP and IB courses.
Why it is here Chemistry tutorials aimed at students who find the subject confusing.
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NurdRage
NurdRage is a Canadian video channel that demonstrates science experiments, aimed at science enthusiasts.
Why it is here Hands-on chemistry experiments for viewers who like seeing science done at the bench.
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Extractions&Ire
Extractions&Ire is the second channel of Explosions&Fire, with more detailed videos on home chemistry and synthesis.
Why it is here Detailed home chemistry demonstrations for people already comfortable with chemistry basics.
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Explosions&Fire
Explosions&Fire is a home chemistry video channel that investigates chemistry topics and demonstrates experiments.
Why it is here Chemistry experiments shown on video, for viewers curious about how reactions work.
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