Beyond the syllabus: YouTube channels to sound smarter – Part 2
YouTube channels to sound smarter
The web is full of information, which we may have often wondered about, but never really got a chance to explore. Now what if we tell you that you can get answers to almost all your queries! Choose your topic , such as – Does the five second rule apply? Is the Earth hollow? What is fire? or What will happen if you stop drinking water? Not only will you get these answers to these questions but also be provided with a scientific explanation on why these things occur or do not occur in the first place.
So, in continuation to Shiksha’s series on interesting and knowledge enhancing YouTube channels, we are listing for you some more interesting and thought-provoking videos which may help you demystify some aspects of our existence.
So, without wasting any more time, check out some more of these must watch YouTube channels:
AsapScience
This YouTube channel contains fun and informative animated videos that will help quench your thirst for knowledge. Here basic science principles, terminology and aspects are explained in an easy to understand manner which is sure to keep you glued onto these videos.
Crash Course
Being witty and having a dose of humour dashed in, is the USP of videos put up at Crash Course. So, the most complex of topics such as chemistry or even psychology are explained in elementary, quick to understand fashion.
Minute Physics
This YouTube channel uses animation and an easy to understand narrative to appeal to larger audience. Minute Physics has more than 120 videos which cover topics ranging from “why the solar system is flat” to “is it better to walk or run in the rain?”
Smarter Every Day
A high-framerate camera in the hands of an enthusiastic real life (rocket) scientist gives you a YouTube channel that promises to make you smarter with each passing day. Destin, the man behind Smarter Every Day helps viewers understand the mysteries of the physical world in a simple and logical manner.
Numberphile
This YouTube channel contains more than 200 videos on various topics from the fields of science and mathematics. Popular videos made by Numberphile are on topics such as “infinity is bigger than you think” or answering what is on everyone’s mind- “did Usain Bolt really run 100 m in 9.63 seconds”.
SciShow
With more than 1 million subscribers list, SciShow is an interesting and informative YouTube channel which visually tries to explain complicated situations or topics in an easy to grasp, larger, top-down viewpoint. They cover topics such as getting into the minds of the greatest minds to visiting the world’s weirdest places apart from explaining things like – Does alcohol really keep you warm.
