The wider universe beyond our own planet has fascinated people for centuries. And, as technology has improved, so has our understanding of it. From the raging fires of the Sun to the tiny dwarf planet Pluto, our solar system is full of incredible worlds and objects. This collection of short films provides you with a fascinating introduction to the wondrous universe we live in.
Instructions: Click the purple plus signs next to a heavenly body to see a fascinating video about it. Click play on the window or expand it to full size. You can click again on the same plus sign to make the video disappear so you can click on another planet. Remember to pause the videos before moving on, or the audio will keep playing. So in short - click on a button to see a video of the planet, click it again to make it go away!
There is a video about each planet, as well as the Sun and the astroid belt. There is also a film about the tiny dwarf planet of Ceres, with its mysterious bright lights, which were discovered by NASA a few years back. I hope you enjoy these fascinating videos!
Space Looks Breathtaking in These Amazing Photographs
There are some absolutely stunning photographs of space out there today, You won't believe how incredible it is!
This Giant Tank Will Unlock the Universe’s Big Mysteries
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Test Your Knowledge of Our Solar Neighborhood!
This quiz will put your knowledge of our solar system to the test!
Galileo’s Greatest Discoveries: Jupiter’s Incredible Moons
Galileo was the first to discover these moons of Jupiter, which are still held in high regard and studied by astronomers everywhere even now
The Great Comets of Earth Captured in Stunning Photographs
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Amazing Science: THIS is the True Scale of Our Universe...
Get a sense of the true scale and shape of the universe we've discovered so far.
Are Underwater Turbines the Answer to Our Energy Question?
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Chocolate Exposed! Here's What It Does to Your Brain!
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How Do the Drugs We Take Affect Our Brain?
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Take an Incredible Tour of Our Colossal Milky Way Galaxy
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This Giant Tank Will Unlock the Universe’s Big Mysteries
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24 Confusing Optical Illusions Explained - Fascinating!
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WATCH: This is What Occurs In Our Brain When We're In Love
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These Shoes Can Boost Your Walking Speed by 250%!
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WHY is Sugar So Devilishy Addictive?
There seems to be a fascinating scientific explanation for why our will power is weak when it comes to sugar!
Why is Everyone Obsessed with This Weight-Loss Tool?
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Ancient Skull Found In China Unlike Any Human Ever Seen
A newly-discovered skull in China had baffled scientists. This could mean we might have discovered an entirely new species of humans.
What is Your Consciousness? A Remarkable Video...
This video by Ted-ed searches to explain the origin of consciousness as well as what is consciousness.
Welcome to the Fastest Maze-Solving Competition Ever Made...
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This Man Built an Automatic Train System for Trash Cans!
Wouldn’t it be cool if a robot picked up and moved our garbage out for pickup with the push of a button?
The Psychology Behind Why Some People Are Habitually Late
Now we finally know why some people are habitually late.
This South African Plant May be the New Cannabis
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11 Technologies to Potentially Achieving Immortality
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How To Be Sure Your Dog Adores You
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The Magical Geometry of Crystals and How It Came to Be
How and why crystals are formed in such distinctive shapes that look like a human must have shaped them.
How Your Eye Came to Be the Color It Is...
Why do we have different-colored eyes, and what does it mean?
You Won't Believe That These Things Exist in Japan...
If there's one place on this planet that well and truly at the forefront of modern technology, it has got to be Japan, as these inventions prove...
Are You a Late Sleeper? This Super Video Explains Why
Why is it that some people are late risers, and some are morning people? It's all down to our genetics. Have a look here to find out more.
12 Mind-Blowing Archaeological Discoveries Of 2022
Archaeologists made some remarkable discoveries in 2022. Here is a look at the most fascinating ones.
These Expensive Megaprojects Proved to be a Waste of Time
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5 Puzzling Mysteries That Science Finally Managed to Solve
These weird occurrences have puzzled humanity for decades, if not centuries. Finally, scientists solved them & the solutions are exciting...
These Photos Show How Dependent We are On Smartphones
Technology has taken over and these funny (but true) photos help to drive this fact home.
The Story of the Internet: Who REALLY Invented It?
Who really invented the internet, and why did they REALLY do it?
Satisfy Your Curiosity About the Universe with These Q&As
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Incredible: First-Ever Complete Map of an Insect's Brain
This incredible project is the first to completely map the brain of an insect, a monumental undertaking even for such a small creature.
20 Amazingly Simple Inventions That Make Life Easier
Some wonderful inventions can fix some of the most annoying little problems that bug us every single day. Here are 20 of the most inventive ideas I've ever seen that I can't believe no one has invented before.
What’s it Like Using a 115-Inch TV?!
This colossal 115-Inch TV will transform your viewing experience forever.
The Science Behind Why Laughter is the Best Medicine
They say laughter is the best medicine. But why exactly do we laugh?
How It's Made: Merino Wool
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Why Are Your Ears Ringing? The Causes Explained
Nearly 15% of the human population worldwide are plagued by this strange sensation, but most people don't know the causes behind ringing in the ears...
Behind the Scenes of the Human-Like Atlas Robot
In this video, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the incredible Atlas robot.
The History of Our Planet in One Beautiful Spiral...
This beautiful infographic offers us a remarkable story – the history of Planet Earth.
Is it REALLY the Coffee that Wakes Us Up in the Morning?
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9 Women Inventors Who Have Been Overlooked by History
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