Physics Girl: How the Edge of Our Galaxy Defies Known Physics[VIDEO]
Cosmologists believe that there is four times more dark matter than ordinary visible matter in our universe. But how do we know that dark matter exists?
How a Blind Astronomer, Wanda Diaz Merced, Found a Way to Hear Stars
When astronomer Wanda Diaz Merced lost her vision, she had the realization that visual scientific data could be translated into sound.
NASA | Massive Black Hole Shreds Passing Star [VIDEO]
"Tidal Disruptions" are the name for what happens when a star gets too close to a massive black hole, and is ultimately ripped apart.
The Purposeful Universe: Official Trailer [VIDEO]
Is there purpose in the universe? Dr. Dan Kuebler, molecular biologist, makes the case that order in the universe implies purpose.
Where do the Laws of Physics Come From? — Dr. Paul Davies [VIDEO]
The eloquent Paul Davies, Ph.D., has been fascinated by the questions at the depths of science. Could the universe have been different?
What Can Cosmic Dust Tell Us About Our Solar System?
Cosmic dust includes comet dust, asteroidal dust, dust from the Kuiper belt, and interstellar dust passing through our galaxy.
Hubble Science Nebula Video: Starbirth Nebulae, Cosmic Cradles
In this NASA Nebula video, the Hubble telescope’s beautiful images of nebulae are created by the radiation of newly formed stars on surrounding gasses.
Proteins, Amino Acids, and Evolution [VIDEO]
Proteins, amino acids, and evolution are fundamental to the structure of organisms. In a way, poteins demonstrate the existence of order in our world.
Dr. Stephen Barr — The Multiverse
In this video, Dr. Stephen Barr provides some parameters to help understand ideas behind the possibility of a multiverse.
The Camera-like Eye and Evolution [VIDEO]
In this video Dr. Dan Kuebler describes how the camera-like eye, present in a variety of animal species (including humans), is an example of "convergence".
Why Does Evolution Work at All? [VIDEO]
Why does evolution work? Dr. Dan Kuebler says that without the order of the subatomic particles, molecules, cells, evolution doesn't get off the ground.
Angry with God? Here's Fr. Spitzer's Advice on How to Overcome Anger
In this clip from Fr. Spitzer’s Universe, a viewer asks Fr. Spitzer if it is okay to ever be angry with God.