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!
Test Your Knowledge of Our Solar Neighborhood!
This quiz will put your knowledge of our solar system to the test!
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Ready to Learn How Fast the Speed of Light Actually Moves!
The speed of light has an incomparable trajectory, but in the massive expanse of the universe, it moves far slower than you would expect!
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
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Impossible Phenomena Occur In Planets Across the Universe
Take a look at these 5 occurrences that would be impossible to happen on Earth but are a daily thing on these other planets
Explore the Most Bizarre Planets We've Discovered So Far
The search for stars, planets, and extraterrestrial life has led to quite a number of extraordinary discoveries, and here are 10 of the strangest!
20 Fascinating Facts about the Big Void that Surrounds Us!
Our understanding of the cosmos gets more and more interesting every year. The more we learn, the more we realize there is yet to know.
NVIDIA CEO Reveals Which Degree Is Worth Studying
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics? Nvidia's CEO has a surprising answer to which area should be studied nowdays.
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25 Game-Changing Megaprojects That Will Change Our World
These incredible megaprojects that are set to redefine our world in 2025.
Will We Ever Solve Our Universe's Most Complex Mysteries?
Here are 8 of the biggest unsolved mysteries from the world of physics.
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Trick-Mousing is Such Adorable Entertainment...
Mice are much cleverer than most people believe, and they easily respond to training, as long as you use positive reinforcement, or in other words - reward them frequently for their behavior with food.
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K2-18b: The Exoplanet That Might Host Alien Life
Astronomers have detected signs of posisble life in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b.
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Is China Number 1 in Global Technology?
In this video, we’ll take a closer look at the new developments hitting the market — and what they could mean for the future of transportation.
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Learn While Laughing: The Incredible Tardigrade
If you love nature and you love laughing, this incredible series of nature videos are a great way to spend a few minutes.
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Full Documentary: From First to Last Dinosaur
With stunning visuals and cutting-edge science, we’ll bring their story to life—from their very first day to their last, a saga of survival, adaptation, and mystery.
Blood Test Breakthrough Transforms Leukemia Diagnosis
This research demonstrates that rare circulating stem cells in blood carry the same diagnostic information as bone marrow samples, enabling doctors to identify disease progression months before clinical symptoms appear.
12 Bizarre Scientific Facts You Never Learned at School
The scientific facts we collected in this list aren't the kind of stuff you'll see in a school curriculum.
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Woah! Learning to Play Music Has This Effect on Your Brain
Learning how to play an instrument can do wonders for our brain...here's how!
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What on Earth Is a Black Hole? This Video Explains All...
What on Earth are black holes, how do they affect us, and should we be at all worried about their existence? Find out here.
14 Times Nature Inspired Groundbreaking Technology
Let’s explore 14 remarkable examples of how nature has shaped modern technology.
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Science: Can AI Preserve Our Most Precious Memories?
Technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia talks about synthetic memories.
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Despite Looking Similar, Cats Are MORE Diverse Than Dogs!
Who's more diverse, cats or dogs? This video answers this question once and for all, the it might surprise you...
6 Signs That Someone is Listening on Your Cellphone Calls!
With technology advancing all the time, there is the ever-increasing chance of our phones being tapped. Here are 6 signs that your phone could be tapped.
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This Genius Child is a Better Calculator than a Computer
This ‘human calculator’ could likely outpace you entering the numbers into a calculator.
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What Does the Appendix Actually DO?
Dr. Berg explains, in this video, all about the appendix and what it actually does in our body.
The 12 Game-Changing Inventions From 2024 You Missed
2024 was a ground-breaking year in terms of innovation. Here's a look at some of the key breakthroughs from the year.
25 Pics Showing How People in the Past Imagined the Future
Let’s see how the people of the past imagined the future and find out if their fun predictions came true with these 25 vintage pictures
Study Shows Seniors Still Grow New Brain Cells Daily
A new study shows that even the elderly keep on growing new brain cells, which could be the breakthrough the scientific community was waiting for...
17 Incredible Eye Facts You Have To See To Believe
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and they also happen to be our windows to the world. Here are 17 insanely fascinating facts about eyes.
13 Forgotten Phone Designs That Were Too Odd to Survive
From pen-shaped dialers to phones that clipped onto your clothes, here’s a look at the most unusual phones ever made.
These Optical Illusions Will Shock Your Mind!
Optical illusions create miscommunication between our eyes and brain making, us see things that are not really there or not see things that are right in front of us. See for yourself.
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Witness the Leading New Electronic Devices of 2026
The experts at CNET and PCMag were on the floor, and they've got their favorites. Let's dive in.
10 Declassified U.S. Military Secrets That'll Astound You
Government military secrets can range from amusing to absurd to downright terrifying, but they are all extremely intriguing. Here are 10 such secrets.
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Science: What is Reality? Dive in and Find Out!
What if everything you see, feel, and experience isn’t real? The simulation argument suggests that our reality might be nothing more than an advanced computer program.
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The 5 Most Important Fossil Discoveries from Last Year
2024 saw some really amazing fossil discoveries!
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This Video Shows You a Different Way to Look at the World
You’ve heard of the fourth dimension but do you know what it is? This TED-Ed video helps uncover a bit of the mystery.
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11 Practical Technologies That Will Help Fight Flooding
These amazing innovations will be real handy during a flood.
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Earth 2125: A Vision of the Future of Our Planet
Exploring what Earth could look like in 2125 reveals exciting potential.
8 Biggest Mysteries Still Surrounding the Human Body
Although modern science has revealed much about the human body, there are some things that still remain unknown. Here are the 8 biggest mysteries about it.
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How Exactly Do We Hear? All is Revealed Here!
In this informative TED-Ed video, Douglas L. Oliver explains the complete science behind hearing.
These 14 Forgotten Robots Promised So Much...
This collection showcases 14 cool vintage robots that were supposed to change everything.
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Emotions Explained: The Science Behind How We Feel
Neuroscientist and psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson answers some fascinating questions about emotions you would never expect.
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The Only Manmade Object That Will Last Forever
This copper discus contains 116 images we launched into space for aliens to see
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Neon Lights: a Beautiful Union of Science and Art
Neon signs are a beautiful blend or artistry and science, and knowing the history and the science behind them make them even more exciting
What is the Troxler Effect and How Does it Affect You?
Learn about Troxler's effect and the optical illusions it creates in life.
7 Mind Blowing Science Facts School Left Out
Put on your learning caps! We rounded up 7 surprising scientific facts you probably didn't learn at school.
Has Modern Technology Changed Our Cognitive Abilities?
Modern digital technology is everywhere and it’s changing how we think, how we behave and even how we feel about things.
Are You Ready to Learn About the Expanse of the Universe?
If you have an interest in the unknown, then look no further than these 15 unbelievably facts discovered about space
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