I decided to remake a previous video about EEGs (the original is here). They're really cool, and this video goes more in depth about the purposes and the processes.
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Monday, 10 March 2014
Monday, 17 February 2014
Dogs and Sound
After my dog started howling along when I played my clarinet, I started to wonder what they can and cannot hear. This video explains what I learned. Enjoy!
Friday, 3 January 2014
The Earth's Layers
My little sister was leaning about this in school. We made this video together, and I hope you enjoy it!
Monday, 9 December 2013
Beryllium
Beryllium is an amazing element, as I learned when I got it for a science project for school. Obviously, I decided to make a video to explain its basic properties. Enjoy!
Sunday, 10 November 2013
Chemistry in Cooking
Science is everywhere, including baking. Especially baking.Yes! Simply combining ingredients can cause reactions in your own kitchen. Enjoy!
Sunday, 13 October 2013
Boron
My brother made a video about the element Boron. I hope you enjoy!
Sunday, 29 September 2013
Schrödinger’s Cat
In this video, I explain Schrödinger’s Cat. I hope you enjoy!
Thursday, 12 September 2013
The Six Types of Energy
Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, simply transformed. This video explains the six types of energy, and I hope you enjoy!
Monday, 26 August 2013
Origami Crane: History and How To
I recently started making origami cranes, and I thought you might be interested in learning how to as well.
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History
Sunday, 11 August 2013
Fort Ticonderoga
I had the chance to visit Fort Ticonderoga, and the amazing history struck my fancy. I hope you enjoy!
How Genes Work
I was reading an interesting book, and there was a section on Genes. I hope you enjoy!
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Electroencephalogram
Electroencephalograms are cool devices that can read the electrical signals passing between your neurons. The best part is that they are now being commercially sold!
Sunday, 4 August 2013
"Grandma Neuron" Theory
The "Grandma Neuron" Theory used to be the leading idea for perception. This video helps explain it to you!
Labels:
Science
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Binomial Nomenclature
I was getting together with my science buddy, and best friend, and obviously we needed to make something creative and science-cy. Enjoy!
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Newton's Laws
I recently started teaching myself how to play guitar--basically just different chords. I then changed the lyrics to Yael Naim's amazing song, New Soul, and this is what I came up with. Enjoy!
Monday, 8 July 2013
Bioluminescence
I'm starting to see fireflies coming out at night, their bright light flashing. This made me wonder about what makes the firefly's rear-end glow. Turns out they use bioluminescence, and I hope you learn about it in this video. Enjoy!
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Science
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Sunday, 30 June 2013
Eyes
I love drawing eyes, so this video explaining different parts of the eyes was really enjoyable to make. I hope you have just as much fun as I did!
Beauty is Everywhere--Dog Edition
After making my last Beauty is Everywhere video (click here), my little brother realized that it was only on my perspective of beauty. I might notice the tiny insects and how the leaves fit in the sky, while someone else might notice the flowers or birds flying above. Then, my brother and I thought about what my dog imagines as beautiful--this is what we came up with.
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Octopus Personalitites
Believe it or not, octopi have personalities! I hope you enjoy watching this video.
Friday, 21 June 2013
Beauty is Everywhere
This is not my usual video, but I hope you still enjoy it.
Remember, beauty is everywhere, you just have to open your eyes!
Music: Comptine d'un autre été - Yann Tiersen
Remember, beauty is everywhere, you just have to open your eyes!
Music: Comptine d'un autre été - Yann Tiersen
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Natural Selection/Evolution/Speciation
This is a movie explaining how a fictional animal, the Poky, living in a fictional island, Nopokia, has evolved. It also includes speciation through natural selection and isolation. I hope you enjoy watching it!
P.S. Sorry for the wacky filming, my little brother doesn't have a very steady hand.
P.S. Sorry for the wacky filming, my little brother doesn't have a very steady hand.
Sunday, 5 May 2013
My Views on Genetic Engineering
Here's a video response to a Ted Talk on genetic engineering. This video also explains my views on genetic engineering. Hope you like it!
Here's the Ted Talk
Saturday, 4 May 2013
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Homo Habilis
Continuing with the human ancestors trend . . . . Here's my video on homo habilis!
Friday, 29 March 2013
Neanderthal
My little brother, sister, and I decided to each make a video about human ancestors or relatives. My little brother is VERY knowledgeable in this area, and this is the video he made about Neanderthals. This is him drawing and speaking!
Monday, 25 March 2013
How To Clone A Sheep
This is a video explaining the basic process Dolly the sheep was cloned. Enjoy!
Music from Super Mario Bros.
Music from Super Mario Bros.
Thursday, 21 March 2013
Mitosis
Wanna learn about how we grow, develop, and repair our body? We use cell division, and this video explains it!
I was sick when I made this video, as you can probably tell.
Music: Bugdom and They Might Be Giants
I was sick when I made this video, as you can probably tell.
Music: Bugdom and They Might Be Giants
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Area
My little sister was having trouble with area. After I explained it to her, we decided to make a video about it. This is her talking and writing in chalk. Enjoy!
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Diffusion
My friend asked me to make a movie explaining diffusion. Here it is!
Monday, 4 March 2013
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Here's a video about photosynthesis and respiration.
Salt-Water
Ever wondered why you get thirsty when you drink salt water?
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