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Have you ever wondered what makes a fluorescent color stand out so brightly from other colors? This video digs into what makes those colors pop, and highlights some of the brilliant applications of fluorescence coming out of nanotechnology.…

This video explores the chemistry behind how clouds develop and how they stay aloft in the sky, despite their tremendous weight. Credit: Reactions/American Chemical Society

When Thanksgiving comes around, many people think about taking their turkey preparation to the next level. But before you whip out that deep fryer, you're going to want to watch this video. This video brings you the do's and don'ts of turkey…

New smartphones are slimmer and faster than ever. But like most new generations of smartphones, their battery has pretty much stayed the same over the years. Short of carrying an external battery all the time, is there any way to extend the…

Do you have a special someone you want to impress? This video might help. Learn how to turn white flowers into fluorescent masterpieces. Credit: Reactions/American Chemical Society

This video examines some novel proposals for combating climate change—including space mirrors, seeding the ocean with iron, and feeding cows seaweed. In reality, these ideas may or may not be feasible, but they are all supported by valid…

This animation explains the phenomenon of laminar flow and shows how the movement of air past a moving vehicle creates laminar flow and boundary flow.

This animation shows how lasers result from the light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation and explains why laser beams are sharply focused.

Have you ever seen a drop of water navigate a maze? It’s possible, thanks to an unusual phenomenon called the Leidenfrost Effect. Understanding this effect—first described more than 200 years ago—helped engineers make more efficient steam…

This animation explains the concept of a lever and shows how the amount of force a lever exerts depends on the distance between the fulcrum and the end of a lever.