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We're sure most people have put a packet of Mentos in Diet Coke and enjoyed the ensuing carnage by this point. But in terms of science experiments you can do at home, that's just the tip of the iceberg.

If you like watching weird and wacky science experiments, YouTube is a treasure trove of content. With that in mind, here are the best YouTube channels full of people doing madcap science experiments.

1. Doctor Mad Science

Have you ever wondered what happens if you put a grape in the microwave? Or what happens if you combine milk and soap? Doctor Mad Science has the answers.

A 15-year-old autistic boy called Jordan hosts the channel. Impressively, in addition to hosting, Jordan also records and edits all of the content.

His channel is filled with science experiments that use household products, meaning anyone can try them in their own home. Just make sure you take appropriate safety measures before starting!

2. Brusspup

The Brusspup channel goes in a different direction. It explores the boundaries between science and amazing optical illusions .

If you subscribe, you can look forward to finding out what happens when UV light hits sand or how to control magnets using static electricity.

One of the channel's most popular videos (with almost 30 million views) is "10 Amazing Paper Tricks". It's impressive stuff, so make sure you check it out.

3. Whizz Kid Science

Whizz Kid Science is another channel that's hosted by a child. The presenter is 13, but he often ropes in his younger brother and sister in be part of whatever experiment he is conducting.

Some of the channel's most-watched videos include "Five Amazing Egg Experiments" and "Top Seven Colorful Experiments".

The Whizz Kid Science channel also features a handful of how-to videos that straddle the divide between science and children's activities. Examples include "How to Make Chocolate Slime" and "Glow Stick Hacks for Kids".

Note: The same child is also responsible for the excellent Whizz Kid Math and Whizz Kid Play channels.

4. Incredible Science

Kids love a fad. It doesn't matter how old you are; you'll definitely be able to recall something from your childhood that everyone badly wanted then quickly got bored with (Tamagotchi, anyone?).

The Incredible Science channel aims to put those fad products to good use by extrapolating science lessons from them. We had no idea that a fidget spinner could be such a great learning tool.

There are also plenty of other experiments that don't use toys. The most viewed video investigates the weird science behind polymer balls. At the time of writing it has been viewed more than 70 million times.

5. MC Experiments

If you have kids, the kitchen is a fantastic place to do science. There are so many things that you can combine to learn more about the world.

The MC Experiments channel takes the kitchen idea and runs with it. All the experiments on the channel are kid-friendly and can be performed using items that most families will have lying around.

Bouncing eggs, lava in a cup, and fun with food coloring---the channel has it all.

6. The Quirkles

The Quirkles is a 26-book science series for kids. Each book featured a different imaginary scientist who takes the reader on a journey through the subject matter. The YouTube channel is a spinoff from the book series.

It differs from the other channels on this list thanks to its focus on seasonal science. You'll see experiments geared towards the time of year, but also towards events such as Halloween and Valentine's Day.

7. Sick Science

Sick Science is the brainchild of Steve Spangler. Steve is an American TV personality, science teacher, toy designer, and author, meaning he's well-placed to perform some entertaining weird and wacky science experiments.

Some of his most fun videos include "Liquid Light", "Exploding Egg", and "Make Your Own Lightsaber".

Unfortunately, Spangler is slow to release new videos, so you can expect just a couple per year. Nonetheless, the back catalog is impressive enough.

8. The Spangler Effect

The clue is in the name. The Spangler Effect is Steve Spangler's second YouTube channel. Thankfully, this one receives new content far more frequently---you'll get at least eight new videos every month.

The content is broadly similar to Sick Science. If you want to see fire tornadoes, fizzy reaction contests, colorful convection currents, and magnetic slime, this is the channel for you.

The most viewed video on the channel is an experiment that shows you how it's possible to unlock a car using nothing more than water. It has racked up 4.2 million views and counting.

9. The Backyard Scientist

It's fair to say that The Backyard Scientist channel should come with a giant "Do Not Try This at Home" warning.

But, while the channel's videos might be somewhat dangerous, they're also packed with incredible science and wild experiments.

Honestly, we'd never given a thought to what happens when you pour molten aluminum into a watermelon before, but now we're glad we know.

Other examples of what to expect include putting molten salt into water, what happens if you microwave a microwave, and whether someone can escape a human-sized glue trap.

10. Applied Science

Our final recommendation is Applied Science. It's slightly less wacky than some of the other channels on this list, but the experiments are still fun and will teach you a lot.

If you subscribe, you'll be able to learn what happens if you blow mold over plastic bottles or dissolve lithium in anhydrous ammonia. The channel's most popular video looks at how to make a refrigerator work using rubber bands.

There are even some videos for foodies (which you can watch when you run out of Netflix documentaries for foodies ). You can find out how a potato chip reacts if you fry it in Fluorinert FC-40 or how to make chocolate whip using high-pressure nitrous oxide.

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These channels will hopefully inspire you to get more involved with science. And they're a reminder that science doesn't have to be dry and boring. There's even awesome science documentaries that are fun .

That's not all you can learn on YouTube. Check out these YouTube channels to learn a new skill .

If you'd like to further your scientific knowledge, the internet is a fantastic resource. To learn more, check out our articles listing apps that explain complex science topics and sites to keep abreast of the latest science news .

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An early look at the possibilities as we experiment with AI and Music

By Lyor Cohen and Toni Reid , Global Head of Music, YouTube and Vice President, Emerging Experiences & Community Products

Nov 16, 2023 – minute read

Today we’re sharing a sneak peek at our first set of AI-related music experiments - Dream Track for Shorts and Music AI tools – built in collaboration with Google DeepMind.

The emergence of AI has brought music to the cusp of a new creative era. As a myriad of companies map out their AI approach, we want ours to be defined by partnership and responsibility. That's why we developed a set of AI Music principles and a Music AI incubator published earlier this year that are rooted in responsible collaboration. Since then, we’ve been exploring the possibilities of how AI can empower creativity alongside artists, songwriters, producers and our partners while also identifying its challenges. By testing and learning, we can better understand how to enhance artist and industry opportunity and deepen fan engagement, benefiting the broader music community.

Introducing Dream Track - an experiment on YouTube Shorts - featuring Charlie Puth

With that in mind, today we’re sharing an early look at some of the AI music experiments we’ve been developing together with Google DeepMind. While initially only available to a small group of artists and creators, we look forward to hearing their feedback to inform future products and tools.

Introducing the Dream Track for Shorts and Music AI Tools Experiments

First up is an experiment we are calling Dream Track in YouTube Shorts, powered by Google DeepMind’s most advanced music generation model to date, Lyria . At this initial phase, the experiment is designed to help explore how the technology could be used to create deeper connections between artists and creators, and ultimately, their fans. Starting today, 9 artists including Alec Benjamin, Charlie Puth, Charli XCX, Demi Lovato, John Legend, Papoose, Sia, T-Pain, and Troye Sivan who have chosen to collaborate in this experiment and work with us to shape the future of AI in music, are giving a small group of select US creators the chance to create unique soundtracks of up to 30 seconds for their Shorts. By simply typing an idea into the creation prompt and selecting a participating artist that appears in the carousel, an original Shorts soundtrack featuring the AI-generated voice of that artist will be produced for the creator to use in their Short.

“ I'm extremely excited and inspired... YouTube has been a great partner in outlining their approach to AI and understands the need to work together to develop this technology responsibly, ensuring it will accelerate creativity instead of replacing it.”

Introducing Dream Track - an experiment on YouTube Shorts - featuring T-Pain

To hear more what the Artists themselves have to say about our collaboration, read here . We also have a few sample Dream Tracks created by participating artists Charlie Puth and T-Pain to help get creators inspired!

Mock of the Dream Track Experiment in YouTube Shorts

Introducing Music AI Tools - Louis Bell, Producer/Songwriter, builds a track with just a hum

The artists, songwriters and producers in the Music AI Incubator are helping us test, learn, gain feedback and hear ideas so that we can develop the best experiences possible for our community of artists, viewers and fans. It was clear early on that this initial group of participants were intensely curious about AI tools that could push the limits of what they thought possible. They also sought out tools that could bolster their creative process. As a result, those early sessions led us to iterate on a set of music AI tools that experiment with those concepts. Imagine being able to more seamlessly turn one's thoughts and ideas into music; like creating a new guitar riff just by humming it or taking a pop track you are working on and giving it a reggaeton feel. We’re developing prospective tools that could bring these possibilities to life and Music AI Incubator participants will be able to test them out later this year.

Combined, these experiments explore the potential of AI features to help artists and creators stretch their imaginations and augment their creative processes. And in turn, fans will be able to connect to the creatives they love in new ways, bringing them closer together through interactive tools and experiences. All of this will help us iterate and enhance the technology, informing applications for the future.

“ I have always been about pushing the boundaries of technology and harnessing it to make the most interesting music for my fans. Who knows what the future holds but joining hands with YouTube + Google to help shape that future feels like a great first step.”

Despite the tremendous opportunity AI presents, we also recognize it’s a quickly evolving space that presents complex challenges. One of YouTube’s greatest strengths is our strong relationships with music industry partners. We’re committed to collaborating with them as we enter this new era, critically exploring together new opportunities and developing sensible and sustainable controls, monetization and attribution frameworks. We’re still in the early stages of this work and expect that we’ll continue to evolve our approach as we learn more. You can read more about YouTube’s progress in responsible AI innovation here.

When technological innovation, human imagination, and music meet, extraordinary things can happen. Take the synthesizer, which changed the face of electronic and rock music. It's still early days but we are motivated by our progress in AI and music and are energized by the possibilities that lie ahead.

As we continue to test and learn in these early experiments with our collaborators, we look forward to finding new ways to enrich music creation and help forge deeper connections across our communities. Our principles will continue to underpin and guide our work to build tools that empower artists, thrill fans and push the limits of creativity on YouTube in a bold and responsible way.

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Totally Awesome Science Experiments on YouTube

What happens when you give 2 kids access to science experiments on Youtube? What totally awesome science experiments for kids do you think they found?

Welcome back for another STEM Saturday ! This week we are doing something a little different. This week we just wanted to share some of the awesome science experiments for kids we have found during our family time this week!

10 Totally Awesome Science Experiments on YouTube

Did you know that you can make water disappear?

Elephant toothpaste is always an instant favorite. (Elephant Toothpaste starts @ 1:31)

We’ve all seen Alka-Seltzer Rockets, but how many times have you seen …. rockets launched at one time?

This Cartesian Diver Experiment had the boys mesmerized. So simple, yet so awesome!

If you have 3 wishes, you can make your very own Genie in a Bottle.

Have you ever heard of the Leidenfrost effect? Yeah, I hadn’t either!

Ever made a pressure water rocket? This one is hilarious!

Have you ever put a grape in the microwave? Yeah, this is nuts!

GHOOOOOOST bubbles! Enough said!

What happens when you stick a skewer through a balloon? Not what you might think!

Now, before you start emailing me telling me how these are not safe for children, I want to add that I know! However, we had an amazing family night watching these videos, looking for our favorites and discussing why things worked and didn’t. What a great way to spend time together and spark curiosity!

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We can all agree that science is awesome. And you can bring that awesomeness into your very own home with these 20 safe DIY experiments you can do right now with ordinary household items.

1. Make Objects Seemingly Disappear Refraction is when light changes direction and speed as it passes from one object to another. Only visible objects reflect light. When two materials with similar reflective properties come into contact, light will pass through both materials at the same speed, rendering the other material invisible. Check out this video from BritLab  on how to turn glass invisible using vegetable oil and pyrex glass.

2. Freeze Water Instantly When purified water is cooled to just below freezing point, a quick nudge or an icecube placed in it is all it takes for the water to instantly freeze. You can finally have the power of Frozone from The Incredibles on a very small scale! Check out the video on this "cool" experiment. 

3. Create Oobleck And Make It Dance To The Music Named after a sticky substance in a children’s book by Dr Seuss , Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, which means it can behave as both a solid and a liquid. And when placed on a sound source, the vibrations causes the mixture to gloopily dance. Check out these instructions from Housing A Forest  on how to make this groovy fluid funk out in every way.

4. Create Your Own Hybrid Rocket Engine With a combination of a solid fuel source and a liquid oxidizer, hybrid rocket engines can propel themselves. And on a small scale, you can create your own hybrid rocket engine, using pasta, mouthwash and yeast. Sadly, it won’t propel much, but who said rocket science ain’t easy? Check out this video from NightHawkInLight on how to make this mini engine.

5. Create "Magic Mud" Another non-Newtonian fluid here, this time from the humble potato. "Magic Mud" is actually starch found in potatoes. It’ll remain hard when handled but leave it alone and it turns into a liquid. Make your own “Magic Mud” with this video.

6. Command The Skies And Create A Cloud In A Bottle Not quite a storm in a teacup, but it is a cloud in a bottle. Clouds up in the sky are formed when water vapor cools and condenses into visible water droplets. Create your own cloud in a bottle using a few household items with these wikiHow instructions .

7. Create An Underwater Magical World First synthesized by Adolf van Baeyer in 1871, fluorescein is a non-toxic powder found in highlighter pens, and used by NASA to find shuttles that land in the sea. Create an underwater magical world with this video from NightHawkInLight .

9. Make Your Own Lava Lamp Inside a lava lamp are colored bubbles of wax suspended in a clear or colorless liquid, which changes density when warmed by a heating element at the base, allowing them to rise and fall hypnotically. Create your own lava lamp with these video instructions.

10. Create Magnetic Fluid A ferrofluid is a liquid that contains nanoscale particles of metal, which can become magnetized. And with oil, toner and a magnet , you can create your own ferrofluid and harness the power of magnetism! 

12. Make Waterproof Sand A hydrophobic substance is one that repels water. When sand is combined with a water-resistant chemical, it becomes hydrophobic. So when it comes into contact with water, the sand will remain dry and reusable. Make your own waterproof sand with this video .

13. Make Elephant's Toothpaste Elephant’s toothpaste is a steaming foamy substance created by the rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, which sort of resembles giant-sized toothpaste. Make your own elephant’s toothpaste with these instructions.

14. Make Crystal Bubbles When the temperature falls below 0 o C (32 o F), it’s possible to freeze bubbles into crystals. No instructions needed here, just some bubble mix and chilly weather.

15. Make Moving Liquid Art Mixing dish soap and milk together causes the surface tension of the milk to break down. Throw in different food colorings and create this trippy chemical reaction.

16. Create Colourful Carnations Flowers absorb water through their stems, and if that water has food coloring in it, the flowers will also absorb that color. Create some wonderfully colored flowers with these wikiHow instructions .

17. "Magically" Turn Water Into Wine Turn water into wine with this  video  by experimenter Dave Hax . Because water has a higher density than wine, they can switch places. Amaze your friends with this fun science trick.

18. Release The Energy In Candy (Without Eating It) Dropping a gummy bear into a test tube with potassium chlorate releases the chemical energy inside in an intense chemical reaction. That’s exactly what's happening when you eat candy, kids.

19. Make Water "Mysteriously" Disappear Sodium polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer, capable of absorbing up to 300 times its own weight in water. Found in disposable diapers, you can make water disappear in seconds with this video .

20. Create A Rainbow In A Jar Different liquids have different masses and different densities. For example, oil is less dense than water and will float on top of its surface. By combining liquids of different densities and adding food coloring, you can make an entire rainbow in a jar with this video .

There you have it – 20 experiments for you to explore the incredible world of science!

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35 Online Resources for Fantastic Free Science Videos for Kids and Teens

Because seeing is believing, especially when it comes to science.

Teachers know that the easiest way to understand new concepts is to see them in action. But you can’t always do hands-on experiments or demos in the classroom. Plus, some things just aren’t possible—like a trip to outer space or a deep dive into the ocean. That’s when you need a good source for free science videos. Our picks include short and long options for students from pre-K through high school. Enjoy the show!

Free Science Videos on Instagram

Instagram videos are terrific when you’re short on time. They’re all shorter than ten minutes, and many are even briefer. Use these free science videos to introduce a lesson, illustrate a point, or as bell ringers to get class started.

With lots of quick clips, especially of fascinating animals, Discovery’s Instagram videos are winners for multiple ages.

Check it out: @discovery

MEL Science

Hands-on science experiments and demos are always a favorite with kids, but not all of them are practical in the classroom. Fortunately, MEL Science has a whole collection of them in their Instagram videos!

Check it out: @melscience

When it comes to space, there’s no better source than NASA. Their videos are informative and beautiful, with topics ranging from life on Earth to the furthest reaches of space.

Check it out: @nasa

National Audubon Society

Doing a unit on birds? Tap into the Audubon Society’s quick videos for gorgeous footage of feathered fliers from around the world.

Check it out: @audubonsociety

Nature shares a wide variety of quick videos featuring adorable (and hilarious) animals, beautiful scenery, and much more.

Check it out: @nature

National Geographic

It’s no surprise that National Geographic has a robust Instagram account. The quality of their videos is stunning, just like you’d expect.

Check it out: @natgeo

Physics Fun

The oddly mesmerizing videos from Physics Fun show physics toys in action. The text explains the science behind it all.

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ScienceAlert

ScienceAlert rounds up the latest news stories about scientific topics of all kinds. Their Instagram video feed highlights some of the coolest new science videos out there.

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Science Channel

The Science Channel’s Instagram feed includes its own videos, plus highlights from related channels like Animal Planet.

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Science Magazine

Science magazine keeps you up to date on the latest science news. Their Instagram videos highlight new discoveries and amazing finds.

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Free Science Videos on YouTube

On YouTube, free science videos vary widely in length and depth. Some are short clips, while others can fill a whole class period with detailed information on a topic. That means you’re sure to find something that will work for your class!

AsapScience

If you spend any time on social media, you’ve almost certainly seen some of AsapScience’s work. These hand-drawn free science videos are as fun to watch as they are informative, so it’s easy to see why they’re so popular. (Many of these will be more appropriate for older students, so pre-screen before you play.)

Check it out: AsapSCIENCE

This series explores more of those nagging questions you’d love to know the answers to, like, “Does my dog know what I’m thinking?” The conversational tone makes even complex topics easy to understand.

Check it out: Be Smart

Clarendon Learning

Clarendon Learning is a one-stop shop for complete free lesson plans on a variety of subjects. They also have an extensive video library, including dozens of science videos that are perfect for an elementary school audience.

Check it out: Clarendon Learning Science

CrashCourse

Getting ready to introduce a new topic to your class? Start off with a CrashCourse video. These quick overviews of detailed topics are fast and engaging and will prepare your students to take a more detailed look at things. The videos were made with adults in mind, so they’re best for middle and high school kids.

Check it out: CrashCourse

Finding Stuff Out

This Canadian TV series explores topics that interest kids, with a kid host to lead the way. Full episodes are about 20 minutes, just long enough to hold their attention.

Check it out: Finding Stuff Out

Home Science

Home Science is another channel showing hands-on science experiments. These simple videos don’t include any narration, so use them as an accompaniment to a lesson that provides more info.

Check it out: Home Science

How Stuff Works

You’ll find a huge variety of topics here, all done in a casual style that’s easy for kids to relate to. Be aware that some of these videos are a little more PG-13 than G, so watch in advance to make sure they’re appropriate for your audience.

Check it out: How Stuff Works

The Infographics Show

Need a constant source of new videos? The Infographics Show has you covered. Each day, they upload a new video full of numbers and statistics to answer life’s important and not-so-important questions. Their content varies, but many cover science topics. They’re not all appropriate for younger kids, so preview before showing in class.

Check it out: The Infographics Show

MinuteEarth

MinuteEarth has a regularly updated collection of short, free science videos all about Earth. We especially love that there’s a whole channel of videos in Spanish (MinutoDeLaTierra) , too.

Check it out: MinuteEarth

When you want longer videos than Instagram can provide, visit NASA’s YouTube channel. Their video collection includes recordings of launches and landings as well as plenty of other important space-related topics.

Check it out: NASA’s Video Gallery

National Geographic Kids

Help kids explore the world, both near and far, with Nat Geo Kids videos. Learn amazing facts about ice cream, robots, inventions, droids, and more. You name it—Nat Geo Kids has it!

Check it out: National Geographic Kids

Operation Ouch

This UK-based YouTube channel focuses mainly on the human body, exploring how it works through fun videos. Their selection includes videos featuring kids with health challenges and disabilities, putting a real face to these conditions to help students better understand them.

Check it out: Operation Ouch

Popular Science

Popular Science has been covering fascinating topics in its magazine for nearly 150 years. So it’s no surprise they have an archive of videos on pretty much any subject you can think of. Some are more in-depth than others, so teachers of all ages will find useful, free science videos here.

Check it out: Popular Science

Science Bob

Science Bob’s videos are a combination of experiments you can try yourself and experiences you probably can’t replicate. Whether he’s building a baking soda volcano or floating through zero gravity with 2000 ping-pong balls, these free science videos are sure to entertain.

Check it out: Science Bob

Science Kids

Science Kids rounds up free science videos from YouTube and other sources in one place. They cover a wide range of topics, like weather, engineering, and video-game technology, just to name a few.

Check it out: Science Kids

Scientific American

Scientific American has been publishing its magazine since 1845, and its video archives are full of fascinating subjects. There are free science videos here for a range of ages and interests.

Check it out: Scientific American

Science Max

Science Max takes the same science experiments you might try in the classroom and supersizes them! These are things you probably can’t try at home, but your students will love watching these videos instead.

Check it out: Science Max

SciShow Kids

The Pre-K crowd will enjoy learning alongside Squeaks, a curious mouse puppet. SciShow Kids has a huge selection of free science videos on every topic imaginable, all aimed at little ones who are ready to learn.

Check it out: SciShow Kids

Sid the Science Kid

Chances are good that if you teach preschool, you already know about Sid the Science Kid. His fun and friendly approach to topics like muscles, whales, and bugs is beloved by kids everywhere. You’ll find some Sid the Science Kid videos on YouTube, and even more on the PBS Kids website.

Check it out: Sid the Science Kid

The Slow Mo Guys

Camera technology allows us to see the world in new ways, including in super slow motion. These free science videos let kids see things that happen too fast for the naked eye, making difficult concepts easier to understand.

Check it out: The Slo Mo Guys

Socratica Kids

What is it about puppets that just make learning more fun? Socratica’s free videos star friendly puppets that aim to help pre-K kids get ready for school by learning the basics of science and math topics.

Check it out: Socratica Kids

Sport Science

There’s plenty of science behind kids’ favorite sports. This video series from ESPN looks at the science involved in running the fastest, jumping the highest, kicking the hardest, and more.

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Steve Spangler’s Sick Science

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With plenty of kids around the country still doing distance learning , parents are scrambling to find ways to supplement their at-home education. Schools and teachers are doing a remarkable job at making the curriculum fun and engaging and filling in missing pieces while kids are still out of the classroom. But when it comes to certain subjects, nothing comes close to hands-on learning !

For example, you can't really have an effective art lesson via Zoom, you know what we mean? And then there's science. Science is such an interesting subject that many kids are excited by, but virtual science can be a little, well, lacking. Sure, you can watch the teacher do a science experiment in a virtual classroom setting. But there's something about getting your hands dirty and being a part of a science experiment that really elevates the learning experience.

That's why we're thrilled to find some amazing kid science experiment channels on YouTube ! You don't need an in-home lab to do these experiments, and kids will have a great time learning about these scientific concepts.

One of the best channels for kid science experiments is Sick Science!

The Sick Science channel was started in 2007 by Steve Spangler. Spangler is a teacher, speaker, author, TV personality, and designer of science toys. He's actually the mastermind behind the Mentos/Diet Coke fountain experiment that's gotten really popular! His videos are a collection of easy experiments and lessons that can be done at home, like using sugar and yeast to inflate balloons or creating electricity with corn starch.

Doctor Mad Science

We love Doctor Mad Science because this channel is actually hosted by a 15-year old! Jordan conducts fun and easy experiments at home, using things that most of us have hanging around the house. These are great for any budding scientist, or to get your kids excited about science.

Lab 360 by HooplaKidz Lab

Lab 360 by HooplazKidz Lab has so many different science experiment videos, it's hard to know where t start! Their videos range from really simple (experiments a kid can do on their own, for example) to more complex (like those involving dry ice or other items that would require adult supervision and assistance). But there really is something for everyone on this channel.

Crash Course Kids

Crash Course Kids takes what could be boring science lessons and makes them fun and engaging in their videos. They tackle a different subject in each episode of their bi-weekly show. And while these videos don't have step-by-step experiments like some of the other science for kids channels on YouTube, they use demonstrations to tie into the subject for that week.

WhizKidScience

WhizKidScience  is another channel created by a kid, and we've got to say, his love of science is definitely contagious. This young scientist started his channel when he was just 8 years old, and he's now 15. He also has two younger siblings that join in the fun on occasion. Some of the experiments include making slime with gummy bears and making your own lava lamp.

Raising da Vinci

Raising da Vinci was started by a homeschool family who wanted to share some of what they do in a typical homeschool day. And that includes science experiments! We love the videos on this channel because there are kid science experiments for kids of all ages, and each video has at ten mini experiments that can be done using the same main supplies. For example, you can find a video showing 10 easy egg experiments, or experiments using candy. These experiments are easy enough for young kids to do, but still fun and interesting enough to keep your older kiddos engaged.

IncredibleScience

With over 800,000 subscribers, IncredibleScience is one of the most popular science channels on YouTube. And we can totally see why! It's like if science and prank videos had a baby. These science experiments are really fun and REALLY wacky. But the series on Orbeez and the series on making edible fidget toys are seriously entertaining. A lot of the experiments on this page would require adult supervision and assistance, like making your own rocket using Alka Seltzer. But these videos can give you some really great ideas for a family fun day filled with science!

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August 24, 2022

Experiment on YouTube reveals potential to 'inoculate' millions of users against misinformation

by University of Cambridge

Short animations giving viewers a taste of the tactics behind misinformation can help to inoculate people against harmful content on social media when deployed in YouTube's advert slot, according to a major online experiment led by the University of Cambridge.

Working with Jigsaw, a unit within Google dedicated to tackling threats to open societies, a team of psychologists from the universities of Cambridge and Bristol created 90-second clips designed to familiarize users with manipulation techniques such as scapegoating and deliberate incoherence.

This "pre-bunking" strategy pre-emptively exposes people to tropes at the root of malicious propaganda, so they can better identify online falsehoods regardless of subject matter.

Researchers behind the Inoculation Science project compare it to a vaccine: by giving people a "micro-dose" of misinformation in advance, it helps prevent them falling for it in future—an idea based on what social psychologist's call "inoculation theory."

The findings, published in Science Advances , come from seven experiments involving a total of almost 30,000 participants—including the first "real world field study" of inoculation theory on a social media platform—and show a single viewing of a film clip increases awareness of misinformation.

The videos introduce concepts from the "misinformation playbook," illustrated with relatable examples from film and TV such as Family Guy or, in the case of false dichotomies, Star Wars ("Only a Sith deals in absolutes").

"YouTube has well over 2 billion active users worldwide. Our videos could easily be embedded within the ad space on YouTube to prebunk misinformation," said study co-author Prof Sander van der Linden, Head of the Social Decision-Making Lab (SDML) at Cambridge, which led the work.

"Our research provides the necessary proof of concept that the principle of psychological inoculation can readily be scaled across hundreds of millions of users worldwide."

Lead author Dr. Jon Roozenbeek from Cambridge's SDML describes the team's videos as "source agnostic," avoiding biases people have about where information is from, and how it chimes—or not—with what they already believe.

"Our interventions make no claims about what is true or a fact, which is often disputed. They are effective for anyone who does not appreciate being manipulated," he said.

"The inoculation effect was consistent across liberals and conservatives. It worked for people with different levels of education, and different personality types. This is the basis of a general inoculation against misinformation."

Google—YouTube's parent company—is already harnessing the findings. At the end of August, Jigsaw will roll out a prebunking campaign across several platforms in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic to get ahead of emerging disinformation relating to Ukrainian refugees. The campaign is designed to build resilience to harmful anti-refugee narratives, in partnership with local NGOs, fact checkers, academics, and disinformation experts.

"Harmful misinformation takes many forms, but the manipulative tactics and narratives are often repeated and can therefore be predicted," said Beth Goldberg, co-author and Head of Research and Development for Google's Jigsaw unit.

"Teaching people about techniques like ad-hominem attacks that set out to manipulate them can help build resilience to believing and spreading misinformation in the future.

"We've shown that video ads as a delivery method of prebunking messages can be used to reach millions of people, potentially before harmful narratives take hold," Goldberg said.

The team argue that pre-bunking may be more effective at fighting the misinformation deluge than fact-checking each untruth after it spreads—the classic "debunk"—which is impossible to do at scale, and can entrench conspiracy theories by feeling like personal attacks to those who believe them.

"Propaganda, lies and misdirections are nearly always created from the same playbook," said co-author Prof Stephan Lewandowsky from the University of Bristol. "We developed the videos by analyzing the rhetoric of demagogues, who deal in scapegoating and false dichotomies."

"Fact-checkers can only rebut a fraction of the falsehoods circulating online. We need to teach people to recognize the misinformation playbook, so they understand when they are being misled."

Six initial controlled experiments featured 6,464 participants, with the sixth experiment conducted a year after the first five to ensure earlier findings could be replicated.

Data collection for each participant was comprehensive, from basic information—gender, age, education, political leanings—to levels of numeracy, conspiratorial thinking, news and social media checking, "bullshit receptivity," and a personality inventory, among other "variables."

Factoring all this in, the team found that inoculation videos improved people's ability to spot misinformation, and boosted their confidence in being able to do so again. The clips also improve the quality of "sharing decisions": whether or not to spread damaging content.

Two of the animations were then tested "in the wild" as part of a vast experiment on YouTube, with clips positioned in the pre-video advert slot that provides an option to skip after five seconds.

Google Jigsaw exposed around 5.4 million US YouTubers to an inoculation video, with almost a million watching for at least 30 seconds. The platform then gave a random 30% of users that watched a voluntary test question within 24 hours of their initial viewing.

The clips aimed to inoculate against misinformation tactics of hyper-emotive language and use of false dichotomies, and the questions—based on fictional posts—tested for detection of these tropes. YouTube also gave a "control" group of users who had not viewed a video the same test question. In total, 22,632 users answered a question.

Despite the intense "noise" and distractions on YouTube, ability to recognize manipulation techniques at the heart of misinformation increased by 5% on average.

Google say the unprecedented nature of the experiment means there is no direct data comparison available. However, increases in brand awareness from advertising on YouTube—known as "brand lift"—are typically limited to 1% in surveys of under 45,000 users.

"Users participated in tests around 18 hours on average after watching the videos, so the inoculation appears to have stuck," said van der Linden.

Researchers say that such a recognition increase could be game changing if dramatically scaled up across social platforms—something that would be cheap to do. The average cost for each view of significant length was the tiny sum of US$0.05.

Added Roozenbeek: "If anyone wants to pay for a YouTube campaign that measurably reduces susceptibility to misinformation across millions of users, they can do so, and at a miniscule cost per view."

First six experiments

The first six controlled experiments involved randomly assigning each participant with a 90-second "inoculation" video or a neutral control video. Participants were then randomly shown ten social media posts: five using deliberately manipulative techniques (although not all featured proven falsehoods), and five neutral posts. Participants were asked to rank levels of trust in the information, the degree to which they feel it is manipulative, and how likely they would be to share it.

Findings include:

• Emotional language video: "inoculated" participants were between 1.5 and 1.67 times better than the control group at identifying this manipulation technique.
• False dichotomies video: "inoculated" participants were 1.95—so almost twice—as good as the control group at identifying this manipulation technique.
• Incoherence video: "inoculated" participants were over twice as good (2.14) as the control group at identifying this manipulation technique.

YouTube experiment

The YouTube inoculation ad campaign ran over fifteen days in [YEAR] and targeted English-speaking users in the U.S. who were aged 18 years or over and had watched at least one political or news video on the platform.

In total, 22,632 participants answered a test question on YouTube: 11,432 who had seen an inoculation video, and 11,200 who had not.

Example questions as presented by YouTube:

• False dichotomy: Evaluate this sentence: "We either need to improve our education system or deal with crime on the streets." Users were asked to choose whether the sentence contained: a command; fearmongering; false dichotomy; none of these.
• Emotional language: Evaluate this sentence: "Baby formula linked to outbreak of new terrifying disease among helpless infants—parents despair." Users were asked to choose whether the sentence contained: a command; emotional language; false dichotomy; none of these.

All the inoculation videos, along with background information on the approach, can be found at: https://inoculation.science/

Journal information: Science Advances

Provided by University of Cambridge

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