Physics Girl

Physics videos for every atom and eve.

Episodes

  • The Science of Ventilation: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Science of Ventilation

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    How likely are you to get sick on an airplane?
  • Five Weird Ways to Put Out a Candle: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Five Weird Ways to Put Out a Candle

    S1 Ep16 |
    Try these five unusual ways to extinguish a candle.
  • The Black Hole Death Problem: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Black Hole Death Problem

    S1 Ep15 |
    Black holes are not as black as we once thought.
  • Can you push a spacecraft with light?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Can you push a spacecraft with light?

    S1 Ep14 |
    What if you could power a ship using sunlight instead of wind?
  • Calculating Pi with Darts: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Calculating Pi with Darts

    S1 Ep925 |
    Pi can be calculated using a random sample of darts thrown at a square and circle target.
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    Five amazing stars we've discovered in space

    S1 Ep13 |
    We check out five of the most unusual stars we've discovered in our universe.
  • Five Physics Experiments for the Holidays: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Five Physics Experiments for the Holidays

    S1 Ep12 |
    These holiday-themed experiments will keep you busy during the winter holidays!
  • Are perpetual motion machines possible?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Are perpetual motion machines possible?

    S1 Ep11 |
    Are these machines possible without violating the laws of physics? No.
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    Are MRIs safe?

    S1 Ep10 |
    Are there any dangers associated with receiving an MRI? And how exactly does an MRI work?

Specials

  • The Ultraviolet Catastrophe: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe

    How did the field of quantum mechanics come about in the first place?

About Physics Girl

Join host Dianna Cowern as she puts her MIT physics degree to the test. With experiments, demonstrations, and cool new discoveries, Physics Girl sheds new light on the fun, adventurous side of physical science.