At the time of Isaac Newton, it was believed that the celestial bodies were moved by the so-called ether, a substance assumed to fill up all of space. But no one could prove the existence of this substance. Newton realized: rather than ether, there must be a universal action at a distance, originati
Think of a spanner loosening a fixed nut Or a child on a seesaw Or a door opening around a fixed hinge All of these things are connected by something called moments… A moment is the turning force around a fixed pivot. The pivot is the nut, or the middle of the seesaw, or the hinge. We can have one
How do rockets break through gravity? Maths is all around us. It’s almost impossible to think of something that’s made without the help of mathematics. In this simpleshow we explain how maths made space travel a reality. Authors: Roman Ilyushenko, Nicolai Nobis The information for this video is p
Ever since the apple fell on Isaac Newton's head that fateful day, scientists have been working hard to understand the mysterious force that is gravity. Lucky for us, they've learned a great deal, and the knowledge is out there for all to see! But as with many such concepts, while most people have a
Reciprocal functions are actually extremely important. Isaac Newton deduced that the forces needed to hold planets in orbits is a reciprocal relationship with the squares of their distances. Radioactive isotopes decay reciprocally, and trees lose their leaves reciprocally. VISIT us at www.fusescho
Jamaica Inn is a 1939 British thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock adapted from Daphne du Maurier's 1936 novel of the same name, the first of three of du Maurier's works that Hitchcock adapted (the others were her novel Rebecca and short story "The Birds"). It stars Charles Laughton and featur
Football might seem like a fun sport to watch, but the players are doing some life-threatening damage to their bodies! Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeNoggin Follow Us! https://twitter.com/LifeNoggin https://facebook.com/LifeNoggin Life Noggin is a weekly animated educationa
Tools such as saws, hammers, and levers are designed to make work easier. Sometimes, the environment in which a person works dictates whether or not a certain tool will get the job done. In the microgravity environment of space, astronauts are often required to do experiments or simple repairs. On E
There have been slaves throughout the history of time. From ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and the Roman Empire up until the abolition of slavery in the mid to late 1800s, rich populations owned slaves… but, what if they never did? Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Life
Birth and dying are two certain things for all living creatures. While we celebrate our birthdays with cake and balloons, the thoughts of dying fill most people with dread. Would we feel better about it if it was something we could plan for? Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifesB
Superhero films are taking the world by storm, essentially becoming the modern equivalent of the Western genre. All these movies have many people wishing they could have superpowers, but would a world with superheroes really be that great? Click here to see more videos: http://alugha.com/LifesBigg
I love the Sun. The Sun is a beauty. Sunshine and lollipops. A sunny day is my jam. Bringer of warmth, light and life; without the Sun, humanity would never have evolved. But, what would happen if we all lived indoors, forever? Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifesBiggestQuestions
