Video of the Week Archives

This video records the fifth instalment of Spark The Gap talk series organised by NUS Physics Society on 17 January 2017. In this talk, we invited Prof. Christian Kurtsiefer to speak on the topic title: How Did Physicists Detect Gravitational Waves?

This video records the fourth instalment of Spark The Gap talk series organised by NUS Physics Society on 3 November 2016. In this talk, we invited Dr. Lim Yen Kheng to speak on the topic title: Science (Fiction) Behind Storytelling.

This video records the third instalment of Spark The Gap talk series organised by NUS Physics Society on 5 October 2016. In this talk, we invited Dr. Wang Qinghai to speak on the topic title: Matter, Anti-matter, and Dark Matter.

This video records the second instalment of Spark The Gap talk series organised by NUS Physics Society on 15 September 2016. In this talk, we invited Prof. Valerio Scarani to speak on intrinsic randomness in Nature.

In this talk, Mr. Koh Zhe Wei delves into the exciting field of condensed matter physics, exploring why physics is so unreasonably effective.

As we await the discovery of exciting new physics following the restart of the LHC, why not take some time to view this hilarious yet informative take on how the LHC works??

Have you realised that the moon seems to be larger the closer it is to the horizon? Maybe the moon is closer to us, that's why. But wait - are you sure about that? What if...it was all an illusion?

With a stunning array of mesmerising colours, butterflies embody the beauty of nature. But, have you ever wondered about what actually gives rise to these dazzling colours in butterfly wings?

In this week's featured video, Derek from Veritasium will showcase a new power-generating machine that promises to resolve the energy crisis of future generations to come by making use of only droplets of water. Sounds too good to be true? What is the catch?

How can something have a temperature below absolute zero? In this video, Professor Philip Moriarty explains what negative temperature actually means, in particular the puzzling fact that negative temperatures are hotter than positive ones!

Trying to pour ketchup out of a bottle is usually an annoying affair - either nothing or too much comes out! In this video, George Zaidan explores the physics behind the puzzling behaviour of ketchup and other non-Newtonian fluids.

Falling beads can exhibit gravity-defying behaviour, leaping out of the jar in a fountain-like arc before falling towards the ground. The reason, at first glance, is equally mind-boggling: there is an anomalous kicking force pushing the beads upwards and out of the jar!

Did you know that one of Jupiter's moons, Io, is filled with active volcanoes? In this video, celebrity physicist Brian Cox attempts to explain the origin of this strange phenomenon in a highly accessible manner.

Have you ever tried snapping uncooked spaghetti sticks into half? You will find that they always end up breaking into three or more pieces! Why is that so? This video attempts to explore and answer this question in a simple yet persuasive manner.

What is an effective way to learn Physics? This video will explore the philosophy of learning and how preconceived notions might hinder the progress of learning.

As we trudge through ever more difficult concepts in our study of Physics, it is easy to lose sight of the initial passion and motivation that led us to embark on this journey. Through simple yet captivating animations, this truly inspirational video seeks to remind us of the beauty and elegance that is Physics.