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Ask Science

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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She'll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime. Rights of Albert Einstein are used with permission of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Represented exclusively by Greenlight.
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Episodes

013 EDE Why do Apples Turn Brown?

When you cut an apple, does it turn brown because it has started to rot, or is something else going on? Everyday Einstein explains.

Jul 12, 20134 minEp. 51

056 EDE Spinning with Screws

Everyday Einstein concludes his 5-part series on simple machines with an examination of screws and salad spinners.

May 31, 20136 minEp. 46

055 EDE Wrenches and Wheels

Everyday Einstein continues his series on simple machines with an examination of wrenches, wheels, and axles.

May 24, 20136 minEp. 45

054 EDE Running Up Ramps

A ramp is just a simple machine - but is it really that simple? Everyday Einstein looks at the physics behind inclined planes.

May 17, 20136 minEp. 44

049 EDE All Work and No Play

Everyday Einstein looks at how scientists define work. Plus how is work related to Newton's 3 laws of motion.

Apr 05, 20136 minEp. 38

047 EDE What's the Matter?

Learn about the 4 fundamental states of matter. Bake a cake with Everyday Einstein: http://bit.ly/JcAgYl

Mar 15, 20136 minEp. 35

042 EDE What Is Density?

Everyday Einstein explains how density works. Plus, two fun experiments you can try at home.

Feb 08, 20136 minEp. 30

041 EDE Bowling and the Conservation of Momentum

The law of conservation of momentum is one of the many natural laws of the universe that makes sports possible. Everyday Einstein explains the conservation of momentum by taking a trip to the bowling alley.

Feb 01, 20137 minEp. 29

040 EDE Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

So much of the universe is governed by Newton's Laws of Motion. Everyday Einstein explains the impact that the laws of motion have on our lives using the most noble of sports, soccer.

Jan 25, 20136 minEp. 28

037 EDE What's a Capacitor?

Capacitors are used in almost every single electronic device on the planet. Everyday Einstein explores what they do and how they work.

Jan 04, 20135 minEp. 26
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