#  @tamuphysastr TAMU Physics & Astronomy TAMU Physics & Astronomy posts on YouTube about science, shorts, texas am, education the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC4BzfoDeAwqdNckkp0htOuQ/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +43% - [--] Month [---------] +24% - [--] Months [----------] -67% - [--] Year [-----------] -43% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UC4BzfoDeAwqdNckkp0htOuQ/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +1.70% - [--] Month [--] +35% - [--] Months [---] +68% - [--] Year [---] +160% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC4BzfoDeAwqdNckkp0htOuQ/followers)  - [--] Month [---------] no change - [--] Months [---------] +0.82% - [--] Year [---------] +3.70% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC4BzfoDeAwqdNckkp0htOuQ/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football) #48 [social networks](/list/social-networks) #3269 [finance](/list/finance) 3.73% [countries](/list/countries) 3.11% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 3.11% [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball) 1.24% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 1.24% [gaming](/list/gaming) 1.24% **Social topic influence** [science](/topic/science) #192, [shorts](/topic/shorts) 62.73%, [texas am](/topic/texas-am) #3, [education](/topic/education) #359, [stem](/topic/stem) #24, [instagram](/topic/instagram) #542, [diy](/topic/diy) #6010, [light](/topic/light) #981, [liquid](/topic/liquid) #54, [toy](/topic/toy) #367 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@tamu](/creator/undefined) [@tamuartsci](/creator/undefined) [@briangreeneofficials](/creator/undefined) [@colbertlateshow](/creator/undefined) [@disney](/creator/undefined) [@billgreen4003](/creator/undefined) [@nasa](/creator/undefined) [@youtube](/creator/undefined) [@kamupublicbroascasting](/creator/undefined) [@halliburton](/creator/undefined) [@innolighttechnology3881](/creator/undefined) [@rhodescollege](/creator/undefined) [@markrobers](/creator/undefined) [@aventuras_urbanas_viral](/creator/undefined) [@startalk](/creator/undefined) [@astro_gen1](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Floating sledgehammer using physics 😮 #shorts #TAMU #DrDawson A wooden board with a rope attached to it is connected to another wooden board by a hinge. The board without the rope is fastened to a table while the hinge and the board with the rope is set off of the table. The position of the hinge and the board will cause the board to fall due to a torque induced by gravity. We can prevent the board from falling by adding a heavy sledgehammer without having the sledgehammer touch the ground the table or the wooden board that is fastened to the table. The sledgehammer is only allowed to touch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8An81RHne2s) 2025-02-21T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 8.2M engagements "Win tug-of-war using physics 💪 #shorts #DrDawson #science When two identical powered toy cars are tethered together in a tug-of-war on the same surface they often end up spinning their wheels or barely moving. The forward motion of each car depends on the force of friction acting between the rotating wheels and the surface. Since both cars experience nearly equal friction forces on the same surface neither gains a significant advantage and the result is a stalemate. To demonstrate how friction plays a crucial role Dr. Dawson tapes sandpaper under one of the cars. The sandpaper increases the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JGNGKT6CLas) 2025-05-08T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 211.3K engagements "This wire spins by itself 🔄 But how 🤔 #DrTatiana #shorts #science Using a battery some copper wire and small magnets you can build a simple motor that spins like magic. The wire is shaped into a frame and balanced on the battery so it lightly touches the magnets and completes the circuit. Once it makes contact it begins to spin rapidly all on its own Heres why: the battery creates an electric current flowing in one direction through the wire. The magnets underneath set up a magnetic field pointing in opposite directions across the sides of the frame. When current flows through a wire in a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A12GufmgspI) 2025-06-12T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 155.9K engagements "Flying smoke rings They're spinning 😵💫 #DIY #DrTatiana #shorts You can make an apparatus that launches smoke rings using a trash can and a piece of plastic. The rings are remarkably stable and can fly ten meters or more. You can even feel them as they pass over your head 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #smoke #fyp #tamu #shortvideo #experiment tamu science Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova smoke rings ring smoke funny laugh physics show kids k12 education educate physics Texas A&M university college class learn learning tamu science Dr. Tatiana" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B2efDkKU7j0) 2025-04-17T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 211.6K engagements "Helium balloon moves forward when pushed within a container 🤔 #shorts #DrDawson A helium-filled balloon and an air-filled balloon are inside a closed container. The air-filled balloon hangs from the ceiling while the helium-filled balloon is tethered to the bottom. When the container is pushed and accelerates the air-filled balloon moves backward while the helium-filled balloon moves forward. Why This phenomenon is due to Newton's First Law and buoyancy. Both balloons have inertia and will resist changes in motion. However the air inside the container also has inertia meaning it lags behind" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CUSE5j8anxs) 2025-04-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 166.5K engagements "Series vs. Parallel Circuits with #holiday lights #DrDawson #christmas 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu #circuit TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Dr. Dawson Nodurft circuit holiday lights Christmas joy merry electrical series parallel light light up wired wiring TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUFmBQs9fKM) 2025-12-24T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 59.1K engagements "#ElephantWalk + #Physics #DrTatiana #short Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova was invited to show physics at the Texas A&M University @tamu Elephant Walk [----]. Give me a WHOOP if you were in that crowd 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #science #fyp #tamu #BigCloud TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Elephant walk big cloud Tatiana Erukhimova TAMU physics astronomy science college university" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GV8yrxDJl4g) 2025-11-12T16:52Z 3.7M followers, 65.9K engagements "Magic metal springs to life from heat But how #shorts #tamu #science Nickel Titanium alloy commonly referred to as Nitinol exhibits a distinctive characteristic known as the shape memory effect. To induce this effect nitinol is initially heated to temperatures exceeding [---] degrees Celsius (932 degrees Fahrenheit) while maintained in a predetermined shape. Precise temperature control timing and quenching are essential for achieving an effective shape memory effect. Once properly trained nitinol can be deformed into any desired shape at room temperature. Subsequently upon heating above a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NVF5yH4jcJ4) 2025-05-01T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 14M engagements "Why is the sky blue 🪟🌞 #DrDawson #bluesky #light #shorts Our blue sky demonstration is a demonstration of Rayleigh Scattering. A tube is filled with water and then we added polystyrene latex spheres into the water that were [---] nanometers (nm) in diameter. The spheres are smaller than the wavelength of visible light which ranges from around 400nm to 750nm which allows the visible light to scatter strongly off of the spheres without loss in energy similar to how it would scatter off of the air molecules. One way to think about the scattering of light is to imagine how electrons in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PVNw1P7xRVE) 2025-10-10T00:15Z 3.7M followers, 50.3K engagements "Can a non-magnetic material be stopped by a #magnet Maybe with #LenzsLaw #shorts Lenz's law states that the direction of the electric current induced in a conductor by a changing magnetic field is such that the magnetic field created by the induced current opposes changes in the initial magnetic field. It is named after physicist Emil Lenz who formulated it in [----]. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fun #reel #learn #short science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12 education educator" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZfksQw7M0sE) 2023-01-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 36.3M engagements "Ping pong ball and funnel #challenge by #DrDawson #shorts #pingpong We make a ping pong ball float in air using only a funnel and our own breath. One might assume that you could do this by breathing air in to move the ball upward using suction. In fact it is much easier to get the ball to float by breathing out. By breathing out through the funnel you create a high speed airflow above and around the ping pong ball. This creates a low pressure region above the ball. The higher pressure air below the ball then creates an upward force opposing gravity which causes it to float. You can try to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZuoWlZyDlXw) 2025-11-14T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 66.6K engagements "Are sunspots dark 🤔 ☀ #space #shorts #sun Sunspots are cooler areas of the sun; not cold but less hot. Because the temperature in these regions is lower the light emitted is much dimmer and gets overpowered by the intensity of the light emitted by the rest of the sun. Therefore when surrounded by very bright light these areas appear dark. We're able to show a similar effect using a bright projector light and a dim light bulb. On its own the lightbulb visibly emits light through the filament. However as the projector is turned on the light from the bulb is no longer noticeable and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eetAREHSUM4) 2026-01-09T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 28.9K engagements "The cone rolls uphill 🤯🤔 #shorts #DrTatiana #science Dr. Tatiana places a wooden cone at the bottom of the ramp and it somehow rolls uphill. It may look like it is going against gravity but it is actually doing exactly what physics predicts. Because of the shape of the cone and the way the rails are angled the cone's center of gravity moves downward as the cone rolls upward. This demonstration was designed by #TAMUDEEP students and presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor at @tamu. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=otq_QBDPu2M) 2025-08-28T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5M engagements "Can you ride a bike with square wheels 🚲 #viral #shorts Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova rides a bike with square wheels on an inverted catenary surface It sounds crazy but it works 🤯 Join her for a wild ride as we challenge the conventional wisdom of round wheels being the only way to ride ✨ smoothly✨ 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #science #physics #fyp #funny #shortvideo #short science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12 education educator educational outreach learn learning knowledge knowledge is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p3hyP1uMdoE) 2023-03-10T00:30Z 3.7M followers, 18.5M engagements "Is oxygen magnetic #shorts Attraction or repulsion Walk with me on this scientific journey as Dr. Tatiana unravels the magnetic secrets of oxygen 💡🧪 Prepare to be amazed as she pours liquid nitrogen on magnets. and nothing happens ❄🧲 But the real magic awaits with liquid oxygen. 🎈💧Discover the captivating world of paramagnetic wonders where each oxygen molecule holds tiny magnetic powers 🌟🔬 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #tamu #funny #shortvideo #reels #foryou #learning #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pniES3kKHvY) 2023-07-20T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 35.2M engagements "Water defies gravity. But how 💧👍 #shorts #DrTatiana #science Water stays in a swirling beaker because forces of inertia pull it away from the center of rotation and toward the bottom of the beaker. We experience a similar effect on a merry-go-round or in a car when it makes a turn. This is a fun demo to try yourself at home. Just do it outside or your parents will hate me The presenter is Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova from Texas A&M University @tamu. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #funny #diy #physics #tamu #inertia science physics tamu texas" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-FmaF5KnJ4c) 2024-08-01T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 191.6M engagements "The 3D display of the future Star Wars "hologram" in real life. #shorts #starwars This demonstration is a Photophoretic Optical Trap Display. Particles (soot from a candle) are collected on the glass microslide and these particles are then trapped at the focal point. As mentioned this focal point is created with a collimated laser beam entering a lens with spherical aberration. The spherical aberration causes interference at the induced focal point creating the "pockets" of low intensity dark surrounded by pockets of high intensity light. Particles which are pulled off the slide are then held" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0sL-Ybhtras) 2025-02-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 52.4K engagements "Ketchup SINKS and FLOATS but how #DrTatiana #shorts #funny Dr. Tatiana shows how a ketchup packet floats at the top of a water bottle until she gives the bottle a slight squeeze. The added pressure in the water compresses the packet reducing its volume without changing its mass. That makes the packet denser than water and it sinks. When the pressure is released the packet expands back becomes less dense and floats back to the top. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr or link in bio. #physics #science #sinkorfloat #tamu #physics TAMU physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8LzFpCYqPfE) 2025-11-21T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 130.6K engagements "Aggie Ring Physics Fun 🌟💍 #AggieSpirit #aggies #shorts When we spin the Aggie Ring crest down the friction between the ring and the table creates torque. This torque gradually changes the rings orientation pushing its center of mass upwards. As it spins the physics at play cause the ring to eventually flip. This movement symbolizes how the ring much like the Aggie Spirit rises above challenges 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #science #physics #AggieRing #RingDay #RingDunk science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8TUuvtmn4z4) 2025-10-16T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 45.2K engagements "Superconductors Defy Gravity #DrTatiana #shorts #science Have you ever seen a superconductor seemingly defy gravity by floating overor even undera magnetic track This phenomenon isnt magic; its quantum physics in action 🌌 When a type-II superconductor is cooled to extremely low temperatures it partially expels an external magnetic field while some of the magnetic field penetrates the superconductor and is pinned to its impurities in a process known as flux pinning. Flux pinning enables this frictionless levitation above and below the track and prevents the superconductor from flying off. If" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NTZ466MxoxQ) 2025-03-20T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 163.8K engagements "Will the ball drop if I pull quickly 🤔 #physics #DrDawson #shorts A heavy ball has a hook on its top and bottom. The ball is hung by a light string through the top hook from a metal rod. The string is light enough that if the ball is dropped the mass will snap the string. A second string is attached to the bottom hook. A second metal rod is then inserted into a loop on the bottom string. If the second metal rod is pulled down slowly the top string will break and the ball will fall. The top string must support the mass of everything below it. Pulling down slowly causes the tension in the top" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T8yYLtPWc6M) 2025-06-05T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 2.8M engagements "Toy lights up through a 60+ people #shorts #DrTatiana #science This cool toy is known as Steve Spangler's Energy Stick. It has two metallic contacts and if you connect them with an electric conductor the circuit is closed and the toy lights up. Here Dr. Tatiana made it work through a giant human circuit with dozens of children holding hands Don't worry it is completely safe: the toy is powered just by two button batteries and the current is tiny. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #fyp #tamu #circuit #electrical" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VEQaPNeBBZY) 2025-12-12T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 68.9K engagements "This year can't be any crazier than last year. Right 🥳 #shorts #science #2025 What's one of your favorite demonstrations we showed last year For those just finding us. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences [----] highlights reels demos demonstrations funny Dr. Tatiana Dr. Dawson DEEP TAMU physics astronomy science college" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=edHXSCPsygk) 2026-01-02T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 242.5K engagements "Firefighters are saved from the fall 💚🧑🚒 #DrTatiana #shorts #firefighter This is the same concept as our toy Pluto the physics dog: the brave firefighters are pulled toward the edge of the cliff by the weight attached to the string. The fall seems inevitable. However at the very last moment the pulling force changes direction and becomes strictly vertical. Firefighters stop at the precipice and are saved You can find several interesting variations of these physics toys online by searching for "vintage ramp walker toy." Post your own video and tag us @tamuphysastr Also be on the lookout for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iFjISrRa1R0) 2025-09-25T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 11M engagements "Make a wire jump with magnetic force 🧲✨ #DrDawson #shorts Did you know wires with currents can experience a magnetic force When the current flows through the wire the moving charges in the wire interact with the magnetic field from the nearby permanent magnet. The force on the moving charges is called the Lorentz force. The force on each of these charges produces a net force on the whole wire thereby causing the wire to move. The direction of the force on the wire can be found by use of a right-hand rule. The magnetic force direction must be perpendicular to the direction of current flow and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oS983EltXNg) 2025-08-14T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 71.8K engagements "Balance a toothpick on a toothpick ⚖ 😲 #DIY #DrDawson #shorts The center of gravity is the location where an object is balanced. For some objects this point can be outside of its actual mass. When we try to balance a toothpick on the end of a toothpick it appears to be impossible due to the difficulty of placing the end of the toothpick directly under the center of gravity of the other. The key to balancing a toothpick on the end of another toothpick is to shift the location of its center of gravity. We can do this by adding forks to the toothpick. First we force the tines of two forks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u8fDxnAOqFo) 2025-09-11T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 97.9K engagements "Using atmospheric pressure to hold two objects together #DrDawson #shorts #science Magdeburg Hemispheres were made by Otto von Guericke in [----] to demonstrate the power of atmospheric pressure. He pumped out the air between two hemispheres that had the flat rims sealed with grease. Once the air was pumped out two teams of horses could not pull the hemispheres apart. Once a valve was opened and the air rushed back into the hemispheres they simply slid off each other. Atmospheric pressure is approximately [----] pounds per square inch meaning that air presses on every square inch that it touches" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uT_A6iSbJZw) 2025-10-30T23:15Z 3.7M followers, 93.6K engagements "Spin faster by going smaller 🌀 #DrTatiana #science #funny #shorts You can try this demonstration yourself using a spinning stool (or office chair) and two small weights to explore the power of conservation of angular momentum. You start by spinning slowly with arms stretched out to the sides. But when the weights are pulled close to the body the spinning suddenly speeds up. This happens because when no outside torques are acting an objects angular momentum stays the same. But the angular momentum is a product of the rotational velocity and rotational inertia which is basically how the weight" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=urOzHmzfpSk) 2025-05-15T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5.7M engagements "Lift a chair with atmospheric pressure 🪝💪 #DrTatiana #science #shorts A large piece of rubber with a hook attached to it acts like a giant suction cup. When Dr. Tatiana throws it on a heavy chair there is little air left between the chair and the rubber whereas the air pressure outside is about [--] pounds per square inch (or about a hundred thousand newtons per square meter). This is almost [----] pounds of force pressing down on a 10-inch by 10-inch piece of rubber which is more than enough to hold the chair to the rubber when someone lifts it by the hook. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=voslIwFjrSQ) 2025-07-24T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 7.4M engagements "How did LIGO detect black hole mergers 🌀 #shorts #blackhole #space Dr. Dawson uses a tabletop interferometer to show how LIGO detects gravitational waves from black hole mergers. A light from a laser hits a beam splitter and travels two separate paths bouncing off mirrors before recombining. This creates an interference pattern of light and dark fringes due to the wave nature of light. The bright fringes occur when the light combines constructively and the dark fringes occur when the light combines destructively. When one beam path is blocked the pattern disappears. When air pressure shifts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vulYjc_unFw) 2026-02-13T00:01Z 3.7M followers, 30.4K engagements "Thank You With a Depth Charge Explosion Festival Grand Finale #TAMUPhysicsFest #shorts #DrTatiana We are so thankful to Marsha L. [--] and Ralph F. Schilling [--] for their generous donation to the Texas A&M Physics & Engineering Festival. Their contribution is very special and will help so many more people celebrate science at the festival on Saturday April [--] [----]. Join us and enjoy our grand finale 5-barrel depth charge explosion (like in the video) hundreds of hands-on demonstrations superb speakers science circus and much more For more info go to tx.ag/TAMUPhysicsFest : A small amount of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jdZw2mBpc4E) 2025-02-14T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 80.6K engagements "☠ #shorts #piledriver #tamu A heavy log is lifted by a rope and pulley and released from a height. The log is then dropped and crushes a can. Releasing the log from a higher position causes the can to be crushed more. The higher position of the log increases its gravitational potential energy. Once it is dropped the force of gravity does work changing that gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy. The more kinetic energy the log has upon impact causes the can to have to do more work to stop the log from moving. This means that the can has to exert that force on the log over a longer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yeKDzejJZzs) 2025-03-13T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 69.9K engagements "Where's an object (like Texas) balanced from🤠#shorts #DrDawson #science The center of gravity is the average location of the weight of an object. It is also the point where an object is perfectly balanced meaning the net torque due to gravity is zero. Torque is a force acting at a distance from a pivot point which tends to cause rotation about that pivot. If we break an object into many small pieces each piece experiences a gravitational force. Each of these forces creates a torque about the center of gravity. When all of the torques caused by gravity on each piece are added together the net" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=erfUiPgtHoI) 2025-05-22T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5.4M engagements "If I let this ball go will it hit my nose 🫣 #shorts #science #energy When Dani holds the ball up to her nose it isnt moving so it doesnt have kinetic energy but it does have gravitational potential energy. As she lets go of the ball the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy and then converted back to potential energy as it swings to the other side. Because the total mechanical energy remains constant the potential energy on the far side is equal to the potential energy the ball had when it was in front of her nose so it reaches the same height. This is the Law of Conservation of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ffW8oiCw-JE) 2025-12-05T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 55.9K engagements "Create your own sunset with a fish tank ☀🐟 #shorts #DrDawson #bluesky #diy Dr. Dawson shows how to recreate the colors of a sunset using a fish tank a daylight bulb water and a little milk. When the tank is filled with only water the projected light appears blue due to scattered short wavelengths. As milk is added and stirred tiny particles in the milk scatter more of the blue light out of the beam allowing longer wavelengths like yellow and orange to become visible on the projection screen. This models why the sky looks blue during the day but turns orange at sunset because the blue light" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tADs-49RqhI) 2026-02-06T00:01Z 3.7M followers, 26.2K engagements "Copper melts ice SO FAST Why 🧊🔥 #DrTatiana #physics #shorts #diy The ice on copper melts very quickly; however the ice on plastic melts much more slowly. Why This is because copper is an excellent thermal conductor. It transfers heat easily so heat from the surrounding metal flows quickly to the cold spot under the ice causing it to melt. Plastic is an insulator. It resists the flow of heat so the ice cube on the plastic stays frozen much longer. You can try this at home by placing ice cubes on the bottom of a metal pan and on a plastic lid or plate. The difference is dramatic although" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-5NMqopMejU) 2026-01-23T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 130.8K engagements "Avoid thunderstorms with Franklin's bells ⚡🔔 #DrTatiana #electric #shorts Dr. Tatiana uses a Wimshurst generator to produce voltage that creates an electric spark through static electricity. When she turns the crank the bells that are connected to the rods become oppositely charged. When the washer touches one of the bells it acquires the same type of charge is repelled then exchanges charge again with the second bell moving back and forth between the bells as long as they remain charged. In the 18th century this setup was used as an early warning system for thunderstorms. These Franklins" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-gk23WyJWeE) 2025-09-18T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 82.2K engagements "Make a spinning can engine #DIY 💫🥫 #shorts #DrTatiana With a can suspended by a string we will fill it with water. But first we poke small holes near the bottom at an angleso the water jets don't shoot straight out but sideways in a specific direction. As the water squirts out it pushes against the direction of the stream (thanks to Newtons Third Law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction). Since the holes are angled these reactive forces arent just pushing outwardtheyre also creating a twisting force or torque on the can. This torque causes the can to spin. The Greeks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ZFepQoYX9Q) 2025-04-10T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 281.6K engagements "Balloon rocket in action How does it work 🚀🤔 #DrDawson #physics #shorts Everyone loves balloons but they are not just for parties. In this demo we turn a balloon into a rocket and explore the physics behind its flight. After inflating the balloon and letting it go the air rushes out one way and the balloon zips off in the other. Why does that happen It is all about linear momentum which is an object's mass times its velocity. When the balloon pushes air out the air pushes back on the balloon. That is Newtons third law equal and opposite forces. The system made of the balloon and the air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ce66ARozSI) 2025-06-26T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 84.7K engagements "Inertia trick with soda cans 😱 👍 Dr. Tatiana pulls a cloth from under the tower of five soda cans. Even though they are empty and light they still have inertia. If you pull the cloth fast the tower won't collapse Try this at home 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #drtatiana TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences science experiment experiment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7MaOWBgHXsE) 2024-02-09T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 2.6M engagements "The #colors of #elements 🌈🔎 #shorts #light When an electron transitions from a high energy level to a low energy level it emits electromagnetic radiation which includes photons (light particles). The energy of the photon is equal to the difference in energies of the energy levels and it determines the color of the light particle. Photons with higher energies have shorter wavelengths and lean towards blues and violets while photons with lower energies have longer wavelengths and lean towards reds. Every element emits a unique set of wavelengths called the emission spectrum and it can be seen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8kLMSgX3-ug) 2025-11-07T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 62.9K engagements "Laser beam dances from whispering #DrTatiana #funny #shorts A laser pointer shines on a small mirror attached to a piece of rubber that resembles a drum. The light reflects and appears as a bright point on the wall. When you whisper into the rubber the mirror wiggles causing the laser beam to move and create mesmerizing light patterns on the wall. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu #laser TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B2Bug900CXg) 2026-01-16T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 209.3K engagements "Light is trapped inside this glass. But how #DrTatiana #shorts #physics Glass is denser than air and therefore has a higher refractive index. When light propagates in a glass tube or fiber and and hits its surface at a small enough angle it gets reflected back into glass even though both glass and air are transparent for light. This effect is called total internal reflection. This is why we can use optical glass fibers to send information encoded in modulated light over thousands of kilometers. This effect is also used in binoculars and many other optical instruments and devices. 👍 LIKE and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CBmBb9akcSU) 2025-04-24T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.2M engagements "Ready for a big cloud These kids sure were #physics #funny #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo Dr. Tatiana throws liquid nitrogen into some boiling water. What do you think will happen 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #fyp #teacher #viral #funny #shorts #shortvideo science tamu physics fyp fun video viral reel reelvideo fun for kids texas a&m liquid nitrogen ln2 water experiment demo demonstration crazy loud kids children funny cheer happy exciting k12 k-12 preschool laugh play learn learning Dr. Tatiana physics lady funny" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CVHo7y9oh9g) 2022-10-14T21:07Z 3.7M followers, 59.1M engagements "Fuse ice cubes 🧊 to a string #fyp #shorts #short #physics #viral #viralvideo The ice was really biting today #science #shortvideo #tamu #viralvideo science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12 education educator educational outreach learn learning knowledge knowledge is power funny fun fun for kids Tatiana Dr. Tatiana Tatiana Erukhimova physicist demo demonstration fyp school shorts viral how nature tx college station STEM women in science teachersoftiktok teachersofinstagram experiment crazy teach teacher teaching professor reel reelvideo ice diy do it yourself do it at home" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EOvj1C71SRE) 2022-11-24T14:10Z 3.7M followers, 4.3M engagements "Pumpkin Smashing with SPS #halloween #pumpkin #shorts 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr or link in bio. #sps #physics #tamu #tamusps" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IbwqVB0SfAY) 2025-10-31T23:20Z 3.7M followers, 58.9K engagements "How do we study exoplanets 🪐🤔 #shorts #space #astronomy Hint: We wait for them to throw shade at their stars 😎 Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars beyond our solar system. They vary widely in size composition and distance from their host stars ranging from small rocky worlds like Earth to massive gas giants similar to Jupiter. Studying exoplanets helps scientists explore planetary formation the diversity of planetary systems and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. One of the most effective methods for detecting exoplanets is the light curve transit method also known as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KtlZPI6jC7g) 2025-03-07T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 62.5K engagements "Which Cookie Can Wins the Physics Race 🍪 🏁 #shorts #DrTatiana #race Dr. Tatiana rolls two identical cookie cans of the same mass down a ramp from the same height but one clearly wins the race. Why Both cans have the same number of magnets but in one they are placed at the center. In the other they are arranged near the rim giving the second can a larger moment of inertia. As the second can goes down a larger fraction of its original potential energy goes into rotational kinetic energy and a smaller fraction goes into the kinetic energy of downhill motion. Therefore it moves down slower and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PTYk7_0JfSQ) 2025-08-21T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 234.9K engagements "Would you ride an upside down train ☠ #DrTatiana #shorts #experiment Dr. Tatiana shows a superconducting train that levitates upside down beneath a magnetic track. Once it snaps into place and she lets go the train glides back and forth without falling. That is all thanks to magnetic flux pinning. Tiny imperfections in the superconductor "lock in" the magnetic field. But as the superconductor warms up it loses those special superconducting properties including flux pinning and eventually the train drops. Isn't science amazing We have several more videos on superconductors. If you're" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TZvo0a815h0) 2026-01-30T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 50.5K engagements "Shrinking stars spin faster 💫 #DrTatiana #space #shorts Here we have a Hoberman Sphere invented by Chuck Hoberman. What looks like a toy is actually a clever piece of engineering. It maintains its shape as it opens and closes making it a perfect tool for demonstrating physics of rotational motion. In this experiment the Hoberman Sphere spins slowly while expanded. When we collapse it as it rotates it starts spinning much faster. This is a demonstration of the conservation of angular momentum. As the size of a rotating object shrinks its moment of inertia decreases. Then its angular speed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WNKAnEWempY) 2025-07-17T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 372.8K engagements "Happy Thanksgiving with LN2 turkey #shorts #football #thanksgiving This is a throwback to a video we did in [----]. (coughing not allowed 😮💨) Who's excited for a great game on Nov [--] #BTHOtu 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #happythanksgiving #physics #tamu TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Texas Longhorns Texas Aggies football Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving turkey family" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_cNOkJkxWvQ) 2025-11-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 38.4K engagements "Superconducting Train Levitates Upside Down #DrTatiana #shorts #toys This train floats in the air the magnetic track moving upside down How is this even possible Inside the train is a superconductor which conducts electric current without any resistance. The magnetic field of the track penetrates a superconductor in the form of super-thin filaments of magnetic flux. They hold the train at a fixed distance from the track like tiny magnetic fingers 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu TAMU physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fCN3BKrJBcU) 2025-12-19T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 75.2K engagements "Does the spinning wheel defy gravity No It obeys #physics #funny #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo Dr. Tatiana shows us how spinning a wheel makes it spin upright. Why This is to do with conservation of angular momentum 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #teacher #viral #spinning #DrTatiana science tamu fyp interesting school physics gyroscope spinning wheel Dr. Tatiana #DrTatiana viral shorts cool how earth nature fun funny fun for kids university texas a&m texas college station tx diy do it at home crazy yelling lady" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jhwvCKrUq9U) 2022-10-14T00:22Z 3.7M followers, 311.6M engagements "Constructive & destructive interference of #sound 🔈 #DrDawson #shorts #audio A function generator is connected to two speakers that are in-phase meaning they are synchronized. When the speakers face each other their sound waves overlap and interfere. This interference creates regions where the sound is louder (constructive interference) or softer (destructive interference). The function generator is set to [---] Hz and with the speed of sound in air at about [---] m/s the wavelength is [---] m. Half a wavelength is [----] m and a quarter wavelength is [-----] m. At the center point between the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nl46wx29kcs) 2025-09-04T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 92.5K engagements "Light goes on by putting a resistor in LN2 ⚡🥶 #DrDawson #shorts #science In this circuit the resistance is too high for the light bulb to turn on. According to Ohm's Law current equals voltage divided by resistance so if the voltage stays the same and resistance goes up current goes down. The bulb only turns on when enough current flows to heat up its filament that heat makes it glow and produce light a process called Joule heating. Its the same effect that makes toasters toast and space heaters heat. But with too much resistance the current is too small so nothing happens. If we can't" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ovDIJyZrH_o) 2025-07-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 99.1K engagements "Soda Cans as Franklin's Bells #DrTatiana #shorts #diy Dr. Tatiana shows how to make a homemade version of Franklin's bells using everyday items. Similarly to the original idea by Benjamin Franklin as static charge accumulates the bells would start to ring warning people that thunderstorm is approaching. How does it work Two empty soda cans sit on an insulating plate. A pop tab is suspended between them on a string with the string taped to a straw that rests on top of the cans. To make it work more effectively two wires are connected to the cans with one of them grounded to the table and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s0-VWDOJUZk) 2025-10-23T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 81K engagements "Haunting #GameDayPhysics #halloween #ghost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s5JwQotTYpY) 2025-10-02T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 47.7K engagements "How might you survive a lightning strike ⚡ #physics #shorts What do you think will happen when you wrap a radio in aluminum foil It goes quiet But why Not because the sound is muffled but because the foil blocks the electromagnetic field causing the radio to no longer receive a signal This effect is called Faraday Shield (or Faraday Cage) This effect is why it may be wise to stay inside of your car during a thunderstorm since your car can act as a Faraday Shield and block the lightning from entirely striking you 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u_39GJGO9N4) 2023-06-01T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 4.3M engagements "Build a motor with a magnet nail & battery 🔋⚡ #DrTatiana #shorts #diy In this physics demo Dr. Tatiana shows how to make a motor with just a nail a battery a magnet and some wire 🧲⚡ Make a magnet attracted to a head of the nail; then bring the sharp tip of the nail to the negative terminal of a battery. The nail will get attracted Now connect the wire from the positive terminal of the battery to the edge of the magnet. You just need to touch the edge of the magnet with the end of the wire and the magnet starts spinning like magic The force acting on the current flowing through the magnet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wCvJFrfldRg) 2025-05-29T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 292K engagements "Pluto the Physics Dog avoids the fall 👍🐕 #DrTatiana #shorts #physics Our toy dog Pluto is pulled toward the edge of the cliff by the weight attached to the string. The fall seems inevitable. However at the very last moment the pulling force changes direction and becomes strictly vertical. Pluto stops at the precipice and he is saved This was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor @tamu. We are grateful to the late Julius Sumner Miller for the idea of this demonstration. And to @Disney for this iconic character. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xO61aeMkmOg) 2025-07-31T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 442.9K engagements "How does Newtons Cradle work 🤔 Texas A&M physicist Dr. Allison McGraw demonstrates through Newton's cradle the conservation of momentum through same-size masses under Earths gravity 🌎 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #tamu #funny #shorts #newtonscradle TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences science experiment experiment physics experiment funny" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z7krH7S-sZM) 2024-02-02T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 249.1K engagements "What should we name our moon tree 🌳🚀 #Competition #DrAllison #shorts Dr. Allison McGraw invites everyone ages [--] and up to submit their name suggestions for the @tamu @NASA Moon Tree before Aug [--] [----]. The winner will be revealed during the International Observe the Moon Night (on-campus and on our @YouTube channel livestream) on Sep [--] [----]. Naming Competition @ https://tx.ag/MoonTreeNaming Observe The Moon info @ https://tx.ag/ObserveTheMoon If you're under [--] please make sure you have a parent or guardian with you while you enter and keep your description to [---] words or less. Good luck" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xfk6FDunwME) 2024-08-09T23:00Z 3M followers, 47.3K engagements "How do polarized sunglasses work #shorts A polarized sheet reduces the sun's glare by filtering out light waves that vibrate in specific directions. Sunlight reflecting off surfaces like water or roads is predominantly horizontally polarized creating a strong glare. When you tilt the polarized sheet vertically it blocks these horizontally polarized light waves significantly reducing the glare. Conversely if the sheet is tilted horizontally it aligns with the horizontally polarized light allowing more glare to pass through and thus making the glare more noticeable. Physics is truly mind" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y6EfL5ZdLsk) 2024-05-23T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 143.6K engagements "Cowboy Cosmos: Wrangling the Physics of a Total Solar Eclipse Cowboy Cosmos: Wrangling the Physics of a Total Solar Eclipse in Hill Country Texas - A Texas A&M Adventure Join us for our virtual livestream coming to you from the shadows of the Total Solar Eclipse in the slow winding hills of the beautiful Texas Hill Country We'll wrangle in the physics and astrophysical motions that put the Earth in an eclipsing shadow from our one and only in-situ satellite the Moon You can view the eclipse during the ingress peak and egress accompanied by entertaining physics demonstrations and live" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Z1KmI903M) 2024-04-08T18:54Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements "Physics is FUN not boring #shorts #viral ' . We first went viral in December of [----]. Since then we've posted A LOT of videos and try to do something bigger and better every time. We owe all this success to you and your wonderful comments We will keep making new content so stay tuned This is actually our first compilation post. We will try to do more in the future. 😁 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #funny #shortvideo #reels #foryou #fyp #comedy #shorts #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_eWxnv3Ql_Q) 2024-03-21T23:58Z 3.6M followers, 260.4K engagements "Meet "Gerry" the NASA moon tree 🌙🌳 #shorts #nasa This sweet gum sapling took a celestial journey orbiting the moon on the Artemis I mission in [----]. After an exciting global naming contest with over [---] submissions it was named in honor of Apollo Flight Director and Texas A&M alumnus Gerald "Gerry" Griffin. Fun fact: Gerry Griffin helped project the Aggie chant to wake up Apollo [--] astronauts on the moon 🌍🌠 And when "Gerry" eventually drops seedlings they'll carry names from our runner-ups: Daphne/Daphnaea Lunacantha and the punny "Chew-Bark-A" Stay tuned for the planting ceremonyour" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ygiZjL5Lhs) 2024-10-31T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 93.4K engagements "Make a hedgehog potato using physics 🦔 🥔 #shorts #DrTatiana Plastic straws are not sturdy enough to pierce a raw potato. By covering the top of the straw with your finger you trap air inside giving the straw enough strength to push through the potato without bending. Once you get the hang of it you can repeat the process and stick many straws into the potato turning it into a spiky hedgehog or porcupine. This experiment is a great way to explore air pressure and have fun with science The teacher in this video is Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor of @tamu Physics & Astronomy. 👍 LIKE and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aTlVQE20yQ8) 2024-10-17T23:00Z 3.6M followers, 9.1M engagements "How high-energy particles bombard us from outer space 👩🚀 Join Texas A&M University Physics' Allison McGraw as she demonstrates how high-energy particles zoom in from outer space and interact with gas molecules to create tiny clouds ☁ 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #tamu #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cg2IEeiCiP0) 2023-12-15T00:00Z 3.3M followers, 141.5K engagements "2024 Physics & Engineering Festival The #TAMUPhysicsFest from Texas A&M University Department of Physics & Astronomy was a huge success on April [--] [----]. We had roughly [----] visitors and over [---] demonstrations. This is a free event for the public where people of all ages find funny puzzling and exciting science demonstrations and talks. This year was hosted by Ryan Carmichael outreach engagement coordinator @tamu. Thank you to @kamupublicbroascasting for recording the event. Enjoy and see you at the next annual festival on April [--] [----] More information at https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu 👍" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mjKPHgsaOFE) 2024-12-27T00:00Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements "Marshmallow Guy goes to space without a spacesuit 👨🚀☠ #shorts #DrTatiana In space never leave your ship without a pressurized suityour lungs would expand and even explode just like our marshmallow friend expands Here on planet Earth the Marshmallow Guy is in equilibrium: he experiences the same pressure from outside and inside. In vacuum there is no pressure from outside but the same pressure inside. So the Marshmallow Guy expands When the air is let back in pressures equalize and the Marshmallow Guy shrinks. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tB4jlnRbmaI) 2024-12-06T00:00Z 3.6M followers, 472.6K engagements "Smashing frozen pumpkins 🎃❄ #shorts #DrTatiana Thank you to @tamu Society of Physics Students (SPS) Chapter for helping with this experiment and to @rhodescollege SPS Chapter for sharing their ideas like this When we freeze our pumpkins with liquid nitrogen the cold makes the pumpkins cells and organic compounds change. Normally the pumpkin is mostly soft because its cells are full of water. But when the pumpkin is frozen the water inside the cells turns to ice making the cells brittle. This causes the pumpkin to lose its natural flexibility so when its dropped from about [--] feet high it" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tafA9WHHe64) 2024-11-08T00:00Z 3.3M followers, 56.5K engagements "Flying toilet paper #fun #physics #funny #shorts #fyp #reels #shortvideo #science #diy #foryou Let us know if you're all out of toilet paper. #science #tamu #shortsvideo #viral #viralvideo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uNvvGpHpf6U) 2022-10-27T20:27Z 3.7M followers, 10M engagements "TAMU Physics & Engineering Festival Promo Every year we have a blast displaying dozens of our hands-on science demonstrations created by faculty and students. Come see us next time in College Station Texas right around spring time. ➡ More on the festival @ https://tx.ag/TAMUPhysicsFest 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content #tamuphysicsfest #physics #science #festival #fun" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v1HAIJ5_4M4) 2024-06-04T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 17.3K engagements "Reveal of the Return Sample from NASA's OSIRIS-REx Join us on Wednesday October [--] starting at 11:30am for an exciting YouTube livestream event as we unveil NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample marking America's first asteroid sample and the world's third overall. This remarkable asteroid sample will be meticulously curated at NASA's Johnson Space Center located in Houston Texas. Dr. Allison will be on-site with NASA in Houston providing you with a live broadcast of the historic sample opening which will be shared with the entire world. The sample returned home from the carbonaceous asteroid" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vARxfrVo5Q4) 2023-10-11T17:02Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements "International Observe the Moon Night 2024: Smash Hits & Glorious Glasses Viewers will have the opportunity to look at the Moons surface through a telescope and interact with expert astronomers and physicists. We will be testing impact physics by creating craters with various impactors as well as creating a data art map of the Moons south polar region. We will explore the Moon's surface by viewing a NASA Apollo [--] sample as well as fake moon dirt Highlights also include examining the effects of impact melting and viewing the TAMU NASA Moon Tree which orbited the Moon on NASA's Artemis I" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wdJq_xj1iGk) 2024-09-15T13:32Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements "International Observe the Moon Night 2023: Space Physics Spectacular Join us on Saturday October [--] from 7:30 to 8:15 PM for an unforgettable event: International Observe the Moon Night 2023: Space Physics Spectacular The event has both a Live Stream (7:30-8:15pm CST) as well as an in-person (6-9 PM CST) component. The Virtual Live Stream will bring you viewing of the Moon through a telescope. We will be showing off a REAL sample of the Moon from the NASA Apollo mission We will also take a tour of the Space Physics Spectacular to show our [--] Moon-Space-Physics themes: IlluMOONate the Surface" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ysDnk68WYJc) 2023-10-22T13:27Z 3.3M followers, 21.8K engagements "Why we see a micro moon vs. super moon 🌕🌎 #shorts #science The Moon orbits Earth in an oval-shaped path called an elliptical orbit so its not always the same distance from us. Sometimes its closer (this is called perigee) and other times its farther away (apogee). A supermoon happens when the Moon is full and at its closest point to Earth making it look bigger and brighter in the sky. A micro moon on the other hand is a full Moon at its farthest point so it looks smaller and dimmer. The reason the Moons distance changes is because both Earth and the Moon orbit around a shared center of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-6Cx7_Pv0bI) 2024-11-22T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.2M engagements "Ring Jump Competition What'll go higher 🤯 💥 #shorts Presented by Dr. Dawson Nodurft Texas A&M University See the of Ring Jump (with extra science) on our Youtube Channel or go to: https://tx.ag/RingJump Prepare for the ultimate ring jump competition that will leave you in awe 😮 Join Dr. Dawson on an electrifying adventure as we delve into the captivating world of magnetism and its mesmerizing connection to temperature. Witness the mind-blowing spectacle of two aluminum rings defying gravity as they soar through the air. 💨 Explore the intriguing reasons behind the superior jump of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=022ZazjNlpc) 2023-06-08T23:02Z 3.7M followers, 404.8K engagements "Swimming in liquid sand 🏊 #shorts #science #DrDawson Fluidization occurs when pumping air into the bottom of a tub full with sand or other granular material. The sand acts like a liquid allowing a buoyant force to be exerted on objects allowing some to float while others sink. This demo was presented by Dr. Dawson Nodurft @tamu built by students and inspired by @MarkRober's video on #liquidsand in [----]. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #reels #shortvideo #interestingfacts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2P6aflDjotk) 2024-08-22T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.8M engagements "Super Moon Blue Moon and a Space Physics Spectacular #shorts On August [--] [----] a Blue Super Moon rose above the Texas sky. Dr. Allison describes what a Blue Moon is and how a Super Moon occurs. The Physics & Astronomy Department will be hosting an International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday October [--] [----] from 6-9pm on the Texas A&M University campus at the Simpson Drill Field. We will be observing the Moon with telescopes and doing space physics demonstrations. We plan to livestream the Moon from one of our telescopes on our YouTube Channel. Come observe the Moon with us 🤩 🔭 👍 LIKE" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=51MxrZLK-SQ) 2023-09-14T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 311.8K engagements "Will the potato drop if I HIT the handle LIKE THIS 🔪🥔👺 #physics #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo Dr. Tatiana hits a knife down into a potato. Will it drop 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #fyp #teacher #viral #funny #shorts #shortvideo #potato" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B2P2Qi62dG0) 2022-10-17T19:48Z 3.7M followers, 29.6M engagements "This ball goes SO HIGH But how Dr. Tatiana demonstrates how momentum causes the lighter ball to bounce higher 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #tamu #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D8iN0WBAWVk) 2023-11-17T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 2.2M engagements "Make a giant #bubble with #dryice #physics #shorts *Parents* can have fun with your kids making giant expanding bubbles using dry ice water bubble solution and a paper towel. Dry ice can be purchased at your local grocery stores. Wear a garden glove or use tongs while handling it so you do not freeze your skin. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #bubble #science #short #viral #funny" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ENTrMN6amb8) 2023-01-19T22:12Z 3.7M followers, 2.2M engagements "Make a real cloud #shorts #physics This was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova an award-winning physicist well-known for her work in science outreach. The cloud is created by evaporating liquid nitrogen into boiling water which then expands and forms into a real cloud. This type of experiment has been used in physics and chemistry to help explore the properties of various materials and should only be handled by a trained professional. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow us at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #short #science #reel #shortvideo #shortsvideo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GN-Koiqs0fI) 2023-02-23T16:52Z 3.7M followers, 3.4M engagements "Be careful giving a flower to Dr. Tatiana. 🌸☠ You might not get it back 😂 #shorts #fyp Flowers (organic material) become brittle under low temperature. Watch what happens when we cool it down using liquid nitrogen (LN2). DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME -- only a trained professional like Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova should perform this demo. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #science #physics #viral #funny #shortvideo #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H3DbAFAu2VE) 2023-02-09T23:55Z 3.7M followers, 13.3M engagements "We made our own solar eclipse #shorts #eclipse #space We will steal the moon 👍 Like & subscribe for fun science content ➡ Links at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #moon #sun #science #shortvideo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IREE1Lk41qA) 2024-04-04T22:16Z 3.7M followers, 295.3K engagements "We Implode A Big Barrel (But Not Without Failure - Long Version) First we fill up the huge barrel (steel drum) with boiling water. This step is crucial because it's not technically the water that's doing the work but the steam it produces. The steam generated by the boiling water occupies the space inside the drum pushing out the air until it's almost entirely steam-filled. Next we seal the drum tightly. This action traps the steam within not allowing it to escape. With the drum sealed the high temperature inside is maintained keeping the steam from condensing back into water. Then we pour" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JUAEMdqjL3Y) 2024-04-10T22:50Z 3.7M followers, 46.3K engagements "Will the balloon pop on this bed of nails 🎈💥 #shorts #DrTatiana Why does a balloon pop on one bed of nails but not the other In this eye-popping demo well show that when the balloon is pressed against fewer nails this creates enough pressure from each nail to burst the balloon. When it is pressed against the bed with many more nails the same force is distributed across them to reduce pressure from each nail allowing the balloon to keep its happy smile. 😁 This demo was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova from Texas A&M University @tamu. 👍 Like & subscribe for fun science content ➡ Follow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L0otDjD1NRE) 2025-01-24T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 8.9M engagements "Let's celebrate by popping a cork the #physics way #DrDawson #shorts #shortvideo #fyp All in good fun but do not try this at home Liquid nitrogen should only be handled by professionals. #fyp #shortvideo #shorts #short #reels" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L82j6EFgIfg) 2022-11-17T23:33Z 3.7M followers, 381.4K engagements "Brewster's Perfect Polarization Angle 🔆 💎 by Dr. Dawson Nodurft @tamu #shorts #science #stem A dielectric material like glass can create perfectly polarized light just by reflecting a beam at an exact angle. Even the partial polarization of light off of a reflected surface can be exploited in photography. Photographers can use adjustable polarizing filters to make pictures capture objects behind windows or remove glare from the surface of a lake to see into the water. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #interesting #shortvideo #tamu" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MrU9beQju14) 2024-06-13T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 172.8K engagements "Make a geyser using dry ice & HOT water 🧊🔥💨 #shorts Dry ice is a solid form of carbon dioxide which is a gas we breathe out and plants use to make food. Dry ice is super cold way colder than regular ice you might put in your drink. It sublimates that is converts directly into gas at [----] F 🥶 When you add some hot water dry ice starts vaporizing really fast. This produces a lot of water vapor which rapidly builds up pressure inside the tumbler and rushes through a tiny hole in the cap turning your cup into a geyser. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MvaCbiM7SuE) 2024-05-09T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 285.7K engagements "The Superconducting Roller Coaster by Dr. Tatiana🎢 🦸 #shorts #fyp This revolutionary new ride allows riders to experience the thrill of roller coaster riding with the added bonus of levitation Superconductors are materials that when cooled to a certain temperature can conduct electricity with zero resistance. When a superconductor is placed over a magnet it levitates due to the magnetic forces. Dr. Tatiana has harnessed this technology to allow her riders to experience the exciting sensation of levitation while they ride the roller coaster Pretty neat huh 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PFqzkOY8J-s) 2023-02-24T00:15Z 3.7M followers, 2.8M engagements "Flames extinguished by electricity ⚡🔥💨 #shorts #DrDawson #short A Van de Graaff generator creates a strong buildup of static electricity which produces an invisible electric field around the generator. When you bring a flame close to the generator the flame's byproducts include charged particles called ions that are affected by the electric field. These particles are pulled or pushed depending on their charge. The "electric wind" acting on the ions causes the flame to flicker and bend. When placed in a strong enough electric field the flame can even be extinguished because the accelerated" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SKmG8xxlpMQ) 2025-01-03T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 126.5K engagements "Earths atmosphere saves us daily but how 🌎 Texas A&M physicist Dr. Allison McGraw breaks down how the planetary atmosphere of Earth keeps us at a nice constant [--] degrees Fahrenheit compared to the scorching [---] degrees Fahrenheit planetary atmosphere of Venus 🔭 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UO9P5777lh0) 2024-03-14T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 125.4K engagements "Power lights with a moving magnet using a #physics More @ tx.ag/TXAMTodayShow #shorts #viral #fyp" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VMbnE0qOvmM) 2022-12-06T22:53Z 3.7M followers, 1.6M engagements "How to inflate a huge bag in one breath Use physics 🌬 Dr. Tatiana demonstrates that when you inflate a large bag make sure to leave some space between the bag and your face. As you blow the air in low pressure in the high-speed airflow will be created because of Bernoullis Principle. This low pressure will suck the surrounding air into the bag. You will save a lot of effort 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #drtatiana" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X9UEcXjjUzQ) 2023-12-01T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 12.9M engagements "Is the shortest track always going to be the fastest #shorts #fun These tracks consist of a curved track (front row) followed by a flat track (back row). Let's refer to the front row bead as Bead A and the back row bead as Bead B. The bead that drops down from a higher initial height (Bead A) goes faster because it has more initial potential energy which gets converted into a greater amount of kinetic energy resulting in a higher speed along the track. According to the law of conservation of energy the total energy of the system (potential energy + kinetic energy) remains constant. However as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YCto1-OClBI) 2023-05-25T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 353.5K engagements "Aggie STEM Camp Depth charge" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aFpMBt_bHKk) 2016-06-03T16:57Z 3.7M followers, 330.6K engagements "SMASH rubber racquetballs easily #shorts All we need to do is cool it down with liquid nitrogen which is extremely cold at around [----] degrees Celsius (-321 degrees Fahrenheit). The rubber racquetballs will lose their heat and reach the same temperature as the liquid nitrogen. Rubber racquetballs rely on their elasticity to bounce off surfaces but when exposed to extreme cold the rubber's elasticity diminishes. The drastic temperature difference between the liquid nitrogen and the rubber racquetball can cause the rubber to crack or fracture. Rubber becomes more brittle at low temperatures and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aluw8SWLUCQ) 2023-08-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 16.5M engagements "It's a shaving cream volcano 🌋 #shorts Get ready for a mind-bending physics demonstration with Dr. Tatiana 🤯 She's got shaving cream colors and a bell jar. What could possibly happen next 🤔 With the flip of a switch the vacuum pump kicks into gear and the shaving cream begins to expand - but why Watch Dr. Tatiana reveal the secret behind the amazing spectacle 🤩 Comment what is your favorite color from this demo 💚 GREEN ❤ RED 💙 BLUE 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels @ linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #funny #shortvideo #reels #foryou #learning #physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h0m9b_2-OCc) 2023-05-12T00:30Z 3.7M followers, 18.1M engagements "I AM FLYING But how 🧹💨 #shorts Join Dr. Tatiana on an illusionary adventure as she appears to be flying using a remarkable magic mirror that defies gravity in the most enchanting way. What do you think is the science behind this optical illusion 🤔 🪄 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #viral #foryou #short #fyp #science #tamu #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h2_7B90TjzI) 2023-06-15T23:03Z 3.7M followers, 73M engagements "Are they magic bubbles or #physics #shorts #fyp Using dry ice you can float bubbles up in the air to create a beautiful display. Try this at home with parental supervision. Dry ice may be purchased at the grocery store. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #bubble #science #short #viral #funny" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hAR0sZ7xt0w) 2022-12-22T21:44Z 3.7M followers, 13.5M engagements "🍌#Banana hammer as demonstrated by Dr. Tatiana #fyp #trending #shorts #funny #physics #funny #fun I want to build a house but all I have is a piece of wood a nail and a banana. We can freeze this banana with liquid nitrogen to complete what seems like an impossible task thanks to PHYSICS #physics #science #fun #tamuphysicsshow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q7wxLjGS8aA) 2022-11-03T21:44Z 3.7M followers, 32.1M engagements "WILL IT BREAK #EggDrop #Physics #funny #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo #diy #eggchallenge This blew up on our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tamuphysastr. Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova presents simple physics from our [----] @tamu Physics & Engineering Festival #tamuphysicsfest an annual event that draws in thousands of people. More info: https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #shorts #science #teacher #tamu #fyp #funny" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rNDtaW0JBmQ) 2022-01-11T16:26Z 3.7M followers, 2.8M engagements "Levitating & spinning superconductors #shorts #fyp Leave us a comment describing how you think this #superconductor works. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow us at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #short #science #physics #reel #shortvideo #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rVfSb_TApzA) 2023-02-18T00:15Z 3.7M followers, 7.9M engagements "Destroy cans with a ping pong cannon ⚪💨💥 #shorts #DrDawson The ping pong cannon accelerates the ball to extremely high speeds by removing air from the PVC tube with a vacuum pump. We cover the ends of the tube with mylar and after most of the air is removed we puncture one end of the cannon causing air to rush into the tube accelerating the ball. By removing the air from the tube we reduce drag on the ping pong ball. A typical ping pong ball has a radius of approximately [--] mm and has a mass of [---] grams. At its widest point that would mean that the ball has a cross-sectional area of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vJYkoI5w0TA) 2024-11-15T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 182.2K engagements "SHE'S SPINNING How Conservation of #angularmomentum. #funny #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova shows us a little #physics experiment at her #TAMUPhysicsShow. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #fyp #teacher #viral #funny #shorts #shortvideo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wYEN-OXprcc) 2022-10-07T22:27Z 3.7M followers, 9.9M engagements "I'll drop this heavy mug Will physics save it ☠ #shorts #DrTatiana Surprise The mug is saved by the #Lego man How is it possible As the mug falls the toy starts rotating on the string around the rod faster and faster and the #friction between the string and the rod stops the fall. You can try this at home but practice over the carpet first. This demo was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor in the @tamu Physics & Astronomy department. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #TAMU #physics #shortvideo #short #diy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wr1n59UrbOY) 2024-10-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.8M engagements "Go into space with a leaf blower 🚀 #shorts You can be anything with a little imagination Try this at home by sitting on a skateboard holding a leaf blower and using physics to go on a fun space exploration Here we can learn about fuel positioning with Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor at Texas A&M University @tamu 🎉🌌 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels @ linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #DIY #STEM #tamu #funny #shortvideo #reels #foryou #science #space #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xoAjJLxUxeU) 2023-05-18T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 77.5M engagements "All aboard the floating choo choo train 🚂💨 #shorts Normally a train stays on the track and experiences friction as it moves. But now think about a train which can levitate over a magnetic track without any friction or bumps. It would go super fast and only be slowed down by air resistance. The trick is to have superconductors at the bottom of the train. At liquid nitrogen temperature they conduct electric current without any resistance. When they are placed above a magnetic track the magnetic field excites an electric current in a superconductor which never stops and generates a magnetic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yXa7I35iXd0) 2023-08-25T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 4.7M engagements "Erasers are like STONES🤯 🪨 #shorts Learn how with Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova🤩 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #shortvideo #reels #foryou #liquidnitrogen #erasers #science #tamu #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5einWdm34dY) 2023-06-22T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 33.4M engagements "How did LIGO detect black hole mergers 🌀 #shorts #blackhole #space Dr. Dawson uses a tabletop interferometer to show how LIGO detects gravitational waves from black hole mergers. A light from a laser hits a beam splitter and travels two separate paths bouncing off mirrors before recombining. This creates an interference pattern of light and dark fringes due to the wave nature of light. The bright fringes occur when the light combines constructively and the dark fringes occur when the light combines destructively. When one beam path is blocked the pattern disappears. When air pressure shifts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vulYjc_unFw) 2026-02-13T00:01Z 3.7M followers, 30.4K engagements "Create your own sunset with a fish tank ☀🐟 #shorts #DrDawson #bluesky #diy Dr. Dawson shows how to recreate the colors of a sunset using a fish tank a daylight bulb water and a little milk. When the tank is filled with only water the projected light appears blue due to scattered short wavelengths. As milk is added and stirred tiny particles in the milk scatter more of the blue light out of the beam allowing longer wavelengths like yellow and orange to become visible on the projection screen. This models why the sky looks blue during the day but turns orange at sunset because the blue light" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tADs-49RqhI) 2026-02-06T00:01Z 3.7M followers, 26.2K engagements "Would you ride an upside down train ☠ #DrTatiana #shorts #experiment Dr. Tatiana shows a superconducting train that levitates upside down beneath a magnetic track. Once it snaps into place and she lets go the train glides back and forth without falling. That is all thanks to magnetic flux pinning. Tiny imperfections in the superconductor "lock in" the magnetic field. But as the superconductor warms up it loses those special superconducting properties including flux pinning and eventually the train drops. Isn't science amazing We have several more videos on superconductors. If you're" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TZvo0a815h0) 2026-01-30T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 50.5K engagements "Copper melts ice SO FAST Why 🧊🔥 #DrTatiana #physics #shorts #diy The ice on copper melts very quickly; however the ice on plastic melts much more slowly. Why This is because copper is an excellent thermal conductor. It transfers heat easily so heat from the surrounding metal flows quickly to the cold spot under the ice causing it to melt. Plastic is an insulator. It resists the flow of heat so the ice cube on the plastic stays frozen much longer. You can try this at home by placing ice cubes on the bottom of a metal pan and on a plastic lid or plate. The difference is dramatic although" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-5NMqopMejU) 2026-01-23T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 130.8K engagements "Laser beam dances from whispering #DrTatiana #funny #shorts A laser pointer shines on a small mirror attached to a piece of rubber that resembles a drum. The light reflects and appears as a bright point on the wall. When you whisper into the rubber the mirror wiggles causing the laser beam to move and create mesmerizing light patterns on the wall. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu #laser TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B2Bug900CXg) 2026-01-16T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 209.3K engagements "Are sunspots dark 🤔 ☀ #space #shorts #sun Sunspots are cooler areas of the sun; not cold but less hot. Because the temperature in these regions is lower the light emitted is much dimmer and gets overpowered by the intensity of the light emitted by the rest of the sun. Therefore when surrounded by very bright light these areas appear dark. We're able to show a similar effect using a bright projector light and a dim light bulb. On its own the lightbulb visibly emits light through the filament. However as the projector is turned on the light from the bulb is no longer noticeable and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eetAREHSUM4) 2026-01-09T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 28.9K engagements "This year can't be any crazier than last year. Right 🥳 #shorts #science #2025 What's one of your favorite demonstrations we showed last year For those just finding us. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences [----] highlights reels demos demonstrations funny Dr. Tatiana Dr. Dawson DEEP TAMU physics astronomy science college" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=edHXSCPsygk) 2026-01-02T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 242.5K engagements "Series vs. Parallel Circuits with #holiday lights #DrDawson #christmas 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu #circuit TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Dr. Dawson Nodurft circuit holiday lights Christmas joy merry electrical series parallel light light up wired wiring TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUFmBQs9fKM) 2025-12-24T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 59.1K engagements "Superconducting Train Levitates Upside Down #DrTatiana #shorts #toys This train floats in the air the magnetic track moving upside down How is this even possible Inside the train is a superconductor which conducts electric current without any resistance. The magnetic field of the track penetrates a superconductor in the form of super-thin filaments of magnetic flux. They hold the train at a fixed distance from the track like tiny magnetic fingers 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu TAMU physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fCN3BKrJBcU) 2025-12-19T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 75.2K engagements "Toy lights up through a 60+ people #shorts #DrTatiana #science This cool toy is known as Steve Spangler's Energy Stick. It has two metallic contacts and if you connect them with an electric conductor the circuit is closed and the toy lights up. Here Dr. Tatiana made it work through a giant human circuit with dozens of children holding hands Don't worry it is completely safe: the toy is powered just by two button batteries and the current is tiny. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #fyp #tamu #circuit #electrical" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VEQaPNeBBZY) 2025-12-12T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 68.9K engagements "If I let this ball go will it hit my nose 🫣 #shorts #science #energy When Dani holds the ball up to her nose it isnt moving so it doesnt have kinetic energy but it does have gravitational potential energy. As she lets go of the ball the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy and then converted back to potential energy as it swings to the other side. Because the total mechanical energy remains constant the potential energy on the far side is equal to the potential energy the ball had when it was in front of her nose so it reaches the same height. This is the Law of Conservation of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ffW8oiCw-JE) 2025-12-05T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 55.9K engagements "Happy Thanksgiving with LN2 turkey #shorts #football #thanksgiving This is a throwback to a video we did in [----]. (coughing not allowed 😮💨) Who's excited for a great game on Nov [--] #BTHOtu 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #happythanksgiving #physics #tamu TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Texas Longhorns Texas Aggies football Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving turkey family" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_cNOkJkxWvQ) 2025-11-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 38.4K engagements "Ketchup SINKS and FLOATS but how #DrTatiana #shorts #funny Dr. Tatiana shows how a ketchup packet floats at the top of a water bottle until she gives the bottle a slight squeeze. The added pressure in the water compresses the packet reducing its volume without changing its mass. That makes the packet denser than water and it sinks. When the pressure is released the packet expands back becomes less dense and floats back to the top. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr or link in bio. #physics #science #sinkorfloat #tamu #physics TAMU physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8LzFpCYqPfE) 2025-11-21T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 130.6K engagements "Ping pong ball and funnel #challenge by #DrDawson #shorts #pingpong We make a ping pong ball float in air using only a funnel and our own breath. One might assume that you could do this by breathing air in to move the ball upward using suction. In fact it is much easier to get the ball to float by breathing out. By breathing out through the funnel you create a high speed airflow above and around the ping pong ball. This creates a low pressure region above the ball. The higher pressure air below the ball then creates an upward force opposing gravity which causes it to float. You can try to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZuoWlZyDlXw) 2025-11-14T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 66.6K engagements "#ElephantWalk + #Physics #DrTatiana #short Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova was invited to show physics at the Texas A&M University @tamu Elephant Walk [----]. Give me a WHOOP if you were in that crowd 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #science #fyp #tamu #BigCloud TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Elephant walk big cloud Tatiana Erukhimova TAMU physics astronomy science college university" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GV8yrxDJl4g) 2025-11-12T16:52Z 3.7M followers, 65.9K engagements "The #colors of #elements 🌈🔎 #shorts #light When an electron transitions from a high energy level to a low energy level it emits electromagnetic radiation which includes photons (light particles). The energy of the photon is equal to the difference in energies of the energy levels and it determines the color of the light particle. Photons with higher energies have shorter wavelengths and lean towards blues and violets while photons with lower energies have longer wavelengths and lean towards reds. Every element emits a unique set of wavelengths called the emission spectrum and it can be seen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8kLMSgX3-ug) 2025-11-07T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 62.9K engagements "Pumpkin Smashing with SPS #halloween #pumpkin #shorts 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr or link in bio. #sps #physics #tamu #tamusps" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IbwqVB0SfAY) 2025-10-31T23:20Z 3.7M followers, 58.9K engagements "Using atmospheric pressure to hold two objects together #DrDawson #shorts #science Magdeburg Hemispheres were made by Otto von Guericke in [----] to demonstrate the power of atmospheric pressure. He pumped out the air between two hemispheres that had the flat rims sealed with grease. Once the air was pumped out two teams of horses could not pull the hemispheres apart. Once a valve was opened and the air rushed back into the hemispheres they simply slid off each other. Atmospheric pressure is approximately [----] pounds per square inch meaning that air presses on every square inch that it touches" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uT_A6iSbJZw) 2025-10-30T23:15Z 3.7M followers, 93.6K engagements "Soda Cans as Franklin's Bells #DrTatiana #shorts #diy Dr. Tatiana shows how to make a homemade version of Franklin's bells using everyday items. Similarly to the original idea by Benjamin Franklin as static charge accumulates the bells would start to ring warning people that thunderstorm is approaching. How does it work Two empty soda cans sit on an insulating plate. A pop tab is suspended between them on a string with the string taped to a straw that rests on top of the cans. To make it work more effectively two wires are connected to the cans with one of them grounded to the table and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s0-VWDOJUZk) 2025-10-23T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 81K engagements "Aggie Ring Physics Fun 🌟💍 #AggieSpirit #aggies #shorts When we spin the Aggie Ring crest down the friction between the ring and the table creates torque. This torque gradually changes the rings orientation pushing its center of mass upwards. As it spins the physics at play cause the ring to eventually flip. This movement symbolizes how the ring much like the Aggie Spirit rises above challenges 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #science #physics #AggieRing #RingDay #RingDunk science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8TUuvtmn4z4) 2025-10-16T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 45.2K engagements "Why is the sky blue 🪟🌞 #DrDawson #bluesky #light #shorts Our blue sky demonstration is a demonstration of Rayleigh Scattering. A tube is filled with water and then we added polystyrene latex spheres into the water that were [---] nanometers (nm) in diameter. The spheres are smaller than the wavelength of visible light which ranges from around 400nm to 750nm which allows the visible light to scatter strongly off of the spheres without loss in energy similar to how it would scatter off of the air molecules. One way to think about the scattering of light is to imagine how electrons in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PVNw1P7xRVE) 2025-10-10T00:15Z 3.7M followers, 50.3K engagements "Haunting #GameDayPhysics #halloween #ghost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s5JwQotTYpY) 2025-10-02T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 47.7K engagements "Firefighters are saved from the fall 💚🧑🚒 #DrTatiana #shorts #firefighter This is the same concept as our toy Pluto the physics dog: the brave firefighters are pulled toward the edge of the cliff by the weight attached to the string. The fall seems inevitable. However at the very last moment the pulling force changes direction and becomes strictly vertical. Firefighters stop at the precipice and are saved You can find several interesting variations of these physics toys online by searching for "vintage ramp walker toy." Post your own video and tag us @tamuphysastr Also be on the lookout for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iFjISrRa1R0) 2025-09-25T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 11M engagements "Avoid thunderstorms with Franklin's bells ⚡🔔 #DrTatiana #electric #shorts Dr. Tatiana uses a Wimshurst generator to produce voltage that creates an electric spark through static electricity. When she turns the crank the bells that are connected to the rods become oppositely charged. When the washer touches one of the bells it acquires the same type of charge is repelled then exchanges charge again with the second bell moving back and forth between the bells as long as they remain charged. In the 18th century this setup was used as an early warning system for thunderstorms. These Franklins" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-gk23WyJWeE) 2025-09-18T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 82.2K engagements "Balance a toothpick on a toothpick ⚖ 😲 #DIY #DrDawson #shorts The center of gravity is the location where an object is balanced. For some objects this point can be outside of its actual mass. When we try to balance a toothpick on the end of a toothpick it appears to be impossible due to the difficulty of placing the end of the toothpick directly under the center of gravity of the other. The key to balancing a toothpick on the end of another toothpick is to shift the location of its center of gravity. We can do this by adding forks to the toothpick. First we force the tines of two forks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u8fDxnAOqFo) 2025-09-11T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 97.9K engagements "Constructive & destructive interference of #sound 🔈 #DrDawson #shorts #audio A function generator is connected to two speakers that are in-phase meaning they are synchronized. When the speakers face each other their sound waves overlap and interfere. This interference creates regions where the sound is louder (constructive interference) or softer (destructive interference). The function generator is set to [---] Hz and with the speed of sound in air at about [---] m/s the wavelength is [---] m. Half a wavelength is [----] m and a quarter wavelength is [-----] m. At the center point between the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nl46wx29kcs) 2025-09-04T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 92.5K engagements "The cone rolls uphill 🤯🤔 #shorts #DrTatiana #science Dr. Tatiana places a wooden cone at the bottom of the ramp and it somehow rolls uphill. It may look like it is going against gravity but it is actually doing exactly what physics predicts. Because of the shape of the cone and the way the rails are angled the cone's center of gravity moves downward as the cone rolls upward. This demonstration was designed by #TAMUDEEP students and presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor at @tamu. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=otq_QBDPu2M) 2025-08-28T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5M engagements "Which Cookie Can Wins the Physics Race 🍪 🏁 #shorts #DrTatiana #race Dr. Tatiana rolls two identical cookie cans of the same mass down a ramp from the same height but one clearly wins the race. Why Both cans have the same number of magnets but in one they are placed at the center. In the other they are arranged near the rim giving the second can a larger moment of inertia. As the second can goes down a larger fraction of its original potential energy goes into rotational kinetic energy and a smaller fraction goes into the kinetic energy of downhill motion. Therefore it moves down slower and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PTYk7_0JfSQ) 2025-08-21T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 234.9K engagements "Make a wire jump with magnetic force 🧲✨ #DrDawson #shorts Did you know wires with currents can experience a magnetic force When the current flows through the wire the moving charges in the wire interact with the magnetic field from the nearby permanent magnet. The force on the moving charges is called the Lorentz force. The force on each of these charges produces a net force on the whole wire thereby causing the wire to move. The direction of the force on the wire can be found by use of a right-hand rule. The magnetic force direction must be perpendicular to the direction of current flow and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oS983EltXNg) 2025-08-14T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 71.8K engagements "Pluto the Physics Dog avoids the fall 👍🐕 #DrTatiana #shorts #physics Our toy dog Pluto is pulled toward the edge of the cliff by the weight attached to the string. The fall seems inevitable. However at the very last moment the pulling force changes direction and becomes strictly vertical. Pluto stops at the precipice and he is saved This was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor @tamu. We are grateful to the late Julius Sumner Miller for the idea of this demonstration. And to @Disney for this iconic character. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xO61aeMkmOg) 2025-07-31T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 442.9K engagements "Lift a chair with atmospheric pressure 🪝💪 #DrTatiana #science #shorts A large piece of rubber with a hook attached to it acts like a giant suction cup. When Dr. Tatiana throws it on a heavy chair there is little air left between the chair and the rubber whereas the air pressure outside is about [--] pounds per square inch (or about a hundred thousand newtons per square meter). This is almost [----] pounds of force pressing down on a 10-inch by 10-inch piece of rubber which is more than enough to hold the chair to the rubber when someone lifts it by the hook. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=voslIwFjrSQ) 2025-07-24T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 7.4M engagements "Shrinking stars spin faster 💫 #DrTatiana #space #shorts Here we have a Hoberman Sphere invented by Chuck Hoberman. What looks like a toy is actually a clever piece of engineering. It maintains its shape as it opens and closes making it a perfect tool for demonstrating physics of rotational motion. In this experiment the Hoberman Sphere spins slowly while expanded. When we collapse it as it rotates it starts spinning much faster. This is a demonstration of the conservation of angular momentum. As the size of a rotating object shrinks its moment of inertia decreases. Then its angular speed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WNKAnEWempY) 2025-07-17T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 372.8K engagements "Light goes on by putting a resistor in LN2 ⚡🥶 #DrDawson #shorts #science In this circuit the resistance is too high for the light bulb to turn on. According to Ohm's Law current equals voltage divided by resistance so if the voltage stays the same and resistance goes up current goes down. The bulb only turns on when enough current flows to heat up its filament that heat makes it glow and produce light a process called Joule heating. Its the same effect that makes toasters toast and space heaters heat. But with too much resistance the current is too small so nothing happens. If we can't" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ovDIJyZrH_o) 2025-07-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 99.1K engagements "Balloon rocket in action How does it work 🚀🤔 #DrDawson #physics #shorts Everyone loves balloons but they are not just for parties. In this demo we turn a balloon into a rocket and explore the physics behind its flight. After inflating the balloon and letting it go the air rushes out one way and the balloon zips off in the other. Why does that happen It is all about linear momentum which is an object's mass times its velocity. When the balloon pushes air out the air pushes back on the balloon. That is Newtons third law equal and opposite forces. The system made of the balloon and the air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ce66ARozSI) 2025-06-26T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 84.7K engagements "This wire spins by itself 🔄 But how 🤔 #DrTatiana #shorts #science Using a battery some copper wire and small magnets you can build a simple motor that spins like magic. The wire is shaped into a frame and balanced on the battery so it lightly touches the magnets and completes the circuit. Once it makes contact it begins to spin rapidly all on its own Heres why: the battery creates an electric current flowing in one direction through the wire. The magnets underneath set up a magnetic field pointing in opposite directions across the sides of the frame. When current flows through a wire in a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A12GufmgspI) 2025-06-12T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 155.9K engagements "Will the ball drop if I pull quickly 🤔 #physics #DrDawson #shorts A heavy ball has a hook on its top and bottom. The ball is hung by a light string through the top hook from a metal rod. The string is light enough that if the ball is dropped the mass will snap the string. A second string is attached to the bottom hook. A second metal rod is then inserted into a loop on the bottom string. If the second metal rod is pulled down slowly the top string will break and the ball will fall. The top string must support the mass of everything below it. Pulling down slowly causes the tension in the top" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T8yYLtPWc6M) 2025-06-05T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 2.8M engagements "Build a motor with a magnet nail & battery 🔋⚡ #DrTatiana #shorts #diy In this physics demo Dr. Tatiana shows how to make a motor with just a nail a battery a magnet and some wire 🧲⚡ Make a magnet attracted to a head of the nail; then bring the sharp tip of the nail to the negative terminal of a battery. The nail will get attracted Now connect the wire from the positive terminal of the battery to the edge of the magnet. You just need to touch the edge of the magnet with the end of the wire and the magnet starts spinning like magic The force acting on the current flowing through the magnet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wCvJFrfldRg) 2025-05-29T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 292K engagements "Where's an object (like Texas) balanced from🤠#shorts #DrDawson #science The center of gravity is the average location of the weight of an object. It is also the point where an object is perfectly balanced meaning the net torque due to gravity is zero. Torque is a force acting at a distance from a pivot point which tends to cause rotation about that pivot. If we break an object into many small pieces each piece experiences a gravitational force. Each of these forces creates a torque about the center of gravity. When all of the torques caused by gravity on each piece are added together the net" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=erfUiPgtHoI) 2025-05-22T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5.4M engagements "Spin faster by going smaller 🌀 #DrTatiana #science #funny #shorts You can try this demonstration yourself using a spinning stool (or office chair) and two small weights to explore the power of conservation of angular momentum. You start by spinning slowly with arms stretched out to the sides. But when the weights are pulled close to the body the spinning suddenly speeds up. This happens because when no outside torques are acting an objects angular momentum stays the same. But the angular momentum is a product of the rotational velocity and rotational inertia which is basically how the weight" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=urOzHmzfpSk) 2025-05-15T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5.7M engagements "Win tug-of-war using physics 💪 #shorts #DrDawson #science When two identical powered toy cars are tethered together in a tug-of-war on the same surface they often end up spinning their wheels or barely moving. The forward motion of each car depends on the force of friction acting between the rotating wheels and the surface. Since both cars experience nearly equal friction forces on the same surface neither gains a significant advantage and the result is a stalemate. To demonstrate how friction plays a crucial role Dr. Dawson tapes sandpaper under one of the cars. The sandpaper increases the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JGNGKT6CLas) 2025-05-08T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 211.3K engagements "Magic metal springs to life from heat But how #shorts #tamu #science Nickel Titanium alloy commonly referred to as Nitinol exhibits a distinctive characteristic known as the shape memory effect. To induce this effect nitinol is initially heated to temperatures exceeding [---] degrees Celsius (932 degrees Fahrenheit) while maintained in a predetermined shape. Precise temperature control timing and quenching are essential for achieving an effective shape memory effect. Once properly trained nitinol can be deformed into any desired shape at room temperature. Subsequently upon heating above a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NVF5yH4jcJ4) 2025-05-01T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 14M engagements "Light is trapped inside this glass. But how #DrTatiana #shorts #physics Glass is denser than air and therefore has a higher refractive index. When light propagates in a glass tube or fiber and and hits its surface at a small enough angle it gets reflected back into glass even though both glass and air are transparent for light. This effect is called total internal reflection. This is why we can use optical glass fibers to send information encoded in modulated light over thousands of kilometers. This effect is also used in binoculars and many other optical instruments and devices. 👍 LIKE and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CBmBb9akcSU) 2025-04-24T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.2M engagements "Flying smoke rings They're spinning 😵💫 #DIY #DrTatiana #shorts You can make an apparatus that launches smoke rings using a trash can and a piece of plastic. The rings are remarkably stable and can fly ten meters or more. You can even feel them as they pass over your head 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #smoke #fyp #tamu #shortvideo #experiment tamu science Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova smoke rings ring smoke funny laugh physics show kids k12 education educate physics Texas A&M university college class learn learning tamu science Dr. Tatiana" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B2efDkKU7j0) 2025-04-17T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 211.6K engagements "Make a spinning can engine #DIY 💫🥫 #shorts #DrTatiana With a can suspended by a string we will fill it with water. But first we poke small holes near the bottom at an angleso the water jets don't shoot straight out but sideways in a specific direction. As the water squirts out it pushes against the direction of the stream (thanks to Newtons Third Law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction). Since the holes are angled these reactive forces arent just pushing outwardtheyre also creating a twisting force or torque on the can. This torque causes the can to spin. The Greeks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ZFepQoYX9Q) 2025-04-10T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 281.6K engagements "Helium balloon moves forward when pushed within a container 🤔 #shorts #DrDawson A helium-filled balloon and an air-filled balloon are inside a closed container. The air-filled balloon hangs from the ceiling while the helium-filled balloon is tethered to the bottom. When the container is pushed and accelerates the air-filled balloon moves backward while the helium-filled balloon moves forward. Why This phenomenon is due to Newton's First Law and buoyancy. Both balloons have inertia and will resist changes in motion. However the air inside the container also has inertia meaning it lags behind" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CUSE5j8anxs) 2025-04-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 166.5K engagements "Superconductors Defy Gravity #DrTatiana #shorts #science Have you ever seen a superconductor seemingly defy gravity by floating overor even undera magnetic track This phenomenon isnt magic; its quantum physics in action 🌌 When a type-II superconductor is cooled to extremely low temperatures it partially expels an external magnetic field while some of the magnetic field penetrates the superconductor and is pinned to its impurities in a process known as flux pinning. Flux pinning enables this frictionless levitation above and below the track and prevents the superconductor from flying off. If" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NTZ466MxoxQ) 2025-03-20T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 163.8K engagements "☠ #shorts #piledriver #tamu A heavy log is lifted by a rope and pulley and released from a height. The log is then dropped and crushes a can. Releasing the log from a higher position causes the can to be crushed more. The higher position of the log increases its gravitational potential energy. Once it is dropped the force of gravity does work changing that gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy. The more kinetic energy the log has upon impact causes the can to have to do more work to stop the log from moving. This means that the can has to exert that force on the log over a longer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yeKDzejJZzs) 2025-03-13T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 69.9K engagements "How do we study exoplanets 🪐🤔 #shorts #space #astronomy Hint: We wait for them to throw shade at their stars 😎 Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars beyond our solar system. They vary widely in size composition and distance from their host stars ranging from small rocky worlds like Earth to massive gas giants similar to Jupiter. Studying exoplanets helps scientists explore planetary formation the diversity of planetary systems and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. One of the most effective methods for detecting exoplanets is the light curve transit method also known as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KtlZPI6jC7g) 2025-03-07T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 62.5K engagements "The 3D display of the future Star Wars "hologram" in real life. #shorts #starwars This demonstration is a Photophoretic Optical Trap Display. Particles (soot from a candle) are collected on the glass microslide and these particles are then trapped at the focal point. As mentioned this focal point is created with a collimated laser beam entering a lens with spherical aberration. The spherical aberration causes interference at the induced focal point creating the "pockets" of low intensity dark surrounded by pockets of high intensity light. Particles which are pulled off the slide are then held" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0sL-Ybhtras) 2025-02-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 52.4K engagements "Floating sledgehammer using physics 😮 #shorts #TAMU #DrDawson A wooden board with a rope attached to it is connected to another wooden board by a hinge. The board without the rope is fastened to a table while the hinge and the board with the rope is set off of the table. The position of the hinge and the board will cause the board to fall due to a torque induced by gravity. We can prevent the board from falling by adding a heavy sledgehammer without having the sledgehammer touch the ground the table or the wooden board that is fastened to the table. The sledgehammer is only allowed to touch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8An81RHne2s) 2025-02-21T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 8.2M engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Floating sledgehammer using physics 😮 #shorts #TAMU #DrDawson A wooden board with a rope attached to it is connected to another wooden board by a hinge. The board without the rope is fastened to a table while the hinge and the board with the rope is set off of the table. The position of the hinge and the board will cause the board to fall due to a torque induced by gravity. We can prevent the board from falling by adding a heavy sledgehammer without having the sledgehammer touch the ground the table or the wooden board that is fastened to the table. The sledgehammer is only allowed to touch"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 8.2M engagements
"Win tug-of-war using physics 💪 #shorts #DrDawson #science When two identical powered toy cars are tethered together in a tug-of-war on the same surface they often end up spinning their wheels or barely moving. The forward motion of each car depends on the force of friction acting between the rotating wheels and the surface. Since both cars experience nearly equal friction forces on the same surface neither gains a significant advantage and the result is a stalemate. To demonstrate how friction plays a crucial role Dr. Dawson tapes sandpaper under one of the cars. The sandpaper increases the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 211.3K engagements
"This wire spins by itself 🔄 But how 🤔 #DrTatiana #shorts #science Using a battery some copper wire and small magnets you can build a simple motor that spins like magic. The wire is shaped into a frame and balanced on the battery so it lightly touches the magnets and completes the circuit. Once it makes contact it begins to spin rapidly all on its own Heres why: the battery creates an electric current flowing in one direction through the wire. The magnets underneath set up a magnetic field pointing in opposite directions across the sides of the frame. When current flows through a wire in a"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 155.9K engagements
"Flying smoke rings They're spinning 😵💫 #DIY #DrTatiana #shorts You can make an apparatus that launches smoke rings using a trash can and a piece of plastic. The rings are remarkably stable and can fly ten meters or more. You can even feel them as they pass over your head 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #smoke #fyp #tamu #shortvideo #experiment tamu science Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova smoke rings ring smoke funny laugh physics show kids k12 education educate physics Texas A&M university college class learn learning tamu science Dr. Tatiana"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 211.6K engagements
"Helium balloon moves forward when pushed within a container 🤔 #shorts #DrDawson A helium-filled balloon and an air-filled balloon are inside a closed container. The air-filled balloon hangs from the ceiling while the helium-filled balloon is tethered to the bottom. When the container is pushed and accelerates the air-filled balloon moves backward while the helium-filled balloon moves forward. Why This phenomenon is due to Newton's First Law and buoyancy. Both balloons have inertia and will resist changes in motion. However the air inside the container also has inertia meaning it lags behind"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 166.5K engagements
"Series vs. Parallel Circuits with #holiday lights #DrDawson #christmas 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu #circuit TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Dr. Dawson Nodurft circuit holiday lights Christmas joy merry electrical series parallel light light up wired wiring TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 59.1K engagements
"#ElephantWalk + #Physics #DrTatiana #short Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova was invited to show physics at the Texas A&M University @tamu Elephant Walk [----]. Give me a WHOOP if you were in that crowd 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #science #fyp #tamu #BigCloud TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Elephant walk big cloud Tatiana Erukhimova TAMU physics astronomy science college university"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T16:52Z 3.7M followers, 65.9K engagements
"Magic metal springs to life from heat But how #shorts #tamu #science Nickel Titanium alloy commonly referred to as Nitinol exhibits a distinctive characteristic known as the shape memory effect. To induce this effect nitinol is initially heated to temperatures exceeding [---] degrees Celsius (932 degrees Fahrenheit) while maintained in a predetermined shape. Precise temperature control timing and quenching are essential for achieving an effective shape memory effect. Once properly trained nitinol can be deformed into any desired shape at room temperature. Subsequently upon heating above a"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 14M engagements
"Why is the sky blue 🪟🌞 #DrDawson #bluesky #light #shorts Our blue sky demonstration is a demonstration of Rayleigh Scattering. A tube is filled with water and then we added polystyrene latex spheres into the water that were [---] nanometers (nm) in diameter. The spheres are smaller than the wavelength of visible light which ranges from around 400nm to 750nm which allows the visible light to scatter strongly off of the spheres without loss in energy similar to how it would scatter off of the air molecules. One way to think about the scattering of light is to imagine how electrons in the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T00:15Z 3.7M followers, 50.3K engagements
"Can a non-magnetic material be stopped by a #magnet Maybe with #LenzsLaw #shorts Lenz's law states that the direction of the electric current induced in a conductor by a changing magnetic field is such that the magnetic field created by the induced current opposes changes in the initial magnetic field. It is named after physicist Emil Lenz who formulated it in [----]. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fun #reel #learn #short science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12 education educator"
YouTube Link 2023-01-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 36.3M engagements
"Ping pong ball and funnel #challenge by #DrDawson #shorts #pingpong We make a ping pong ball float in air using only a funnel and our own breath. One might assume that you could do this by breathing air in to move the ball upward using suction. In fact it is much easier to get the ball to float by breathing out. By breathing out through the funnel you create a high speed airflow above and around the ping pong ball. This creates a low pressure region above the ball. The higher pressure air below the ball then creates an upward force opposing gravity which causes it to float. You can try to"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 66.6K engagements
"Are sunspots dark 🤔 ☀ #space #shorts #sun Sunspots are cooler areas of the sun; not cold but less hot. Because the temperature in these regions is lower the light emitted is much dimmer and gets overpowered by the intensity of the light emitted by the rest of the sun. Therefore when surrounded by very bright light these areas appear dark. We're able to show a similar effect using a bright projector light and a dim light bulb. On its own the lightbulb visibly emits light through the filament. However as the projector is turned on the light from the bulb is no longer noticeable and the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 28.9K engagements
"The cone rolls uphill 🤯🤔 #shorts #DrTatiana #science Dr. Tatiana places a wooden cone at the bottom of the ramp and it somehow rolls uphill. It may look like it is going against gravity but it is actually doing exactly what physics predicts. Because of the shape of the cone and the way the rails are angled the cone's center of gravity moves downward as the cone rolls upward. This demonstration was designed by #TAMUDEEP students and presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor at @tamu. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #physics"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5M engagements
"Can you ride a bike with square wheels 🚲 #viral #shorts Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova rides a bike with square wheels on an inverted catenary surface It sounds crazy but it works 🤯 Join her for a wild ride as we challenge the conventional wisdom of round wheels being the only way to ride ✨ smoothly✨ 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #science #physics #fyp #funny #shortvideo #short science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12 education educator educational outreach learn learning knowledge knowledge is"
YouTube Link 2023-03-10T00:30Z 3.7M followers, 18.5M engagements
"Is oxygen magnetic #shorts Attraction or repulsion Walk with me on this scientific journey as Dr. Tatiana unravels the magnetic secrets of oxygen 💡🧪 Prepare to be amazed as she pours liquid nitrogen on magnets. and nothing happens ❄🧲 But the real magic awaits with liquid oxygen. 🎈💧Discover the captivating world of paramagnetic wonders where each oxygen molecule holds tiny magnetic powers 🌟🔬 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #tamu #funny #shortvideo #reels #foryou #learning #short"
YouTube Link 2023-07-20T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 35.2M engagements
"Water defies gravity. But how 💧👍 #shorts #DrTatiana #science Water stays in a swirling beaker because forces of inertia pull it away from the center of rotation and toward the bottom of the beaker. We experience a similar effect on a merry-go-round or in a car when it makes a turn. This is a fun demo to try yourself at home. Just do it outside or your parents will hate me The presenter is Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova from Texas A&M University @tamu. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #funny #diy #physics #tamu #inertia science physics tamu texas"
YouTube Link 2024-08-01T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 191.6M engagements
"The 3D display of the future Star Wars "hologram" in real life. #shorts #starwars This demonstration is a Photophoretic Optical Trap Display. Particles (soot from a candle) are collected on the glass microslide and these particles are then trapped at the focal point. As mentioned this focal point is created with a collimated laser beam entering a lens with spherical aberration. The spherical aberration causes interference at the induced focal point creating the "pockets" of low intensity dark surrounded by pockets of high intensity light. Particles which are pulled off the slide are then held"
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 52.4K engagements
"Ketchup SINKS and FLOATS but how #DrTatiana #shorts #funny Dr. Tatiana shows how a ketchup packet floats at the top of a water bottle until she gives the bottle a slight squeeze. The added pressure in the water compresses the packet reducing its volume without changing its mass. That makes the packet denser than water and it sinks. When the pressure is released the packet expands back becomes less dense and floats back to the top. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr or link in bio. #physics #science #sinkorfloat #tamu #physics TAMU physics"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 130.6K engagements
"Aggie Ring Physics Fun 🌟💍 #AggieSpirit #aggies #shorts When we spin the Aggie Ring crest down the friction between the ring and the table creates torque. This torque gradually changes the rings orientation pushing its center of mass upwards. As it spins the physics at play cause the ring to eventually flip. This movement symbolizes how the ring much like the Aggie Spirit rises above challenges 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #science #physics #AggieRing #RingDay #RingDunk science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 45.2K engagements
"Superconductors Defy Gravity #DrTatiana #shorts #science Have you ever seen a superconductor seemingly defy gravity by floating overor even undera magnetic track This phenomenon isnt magic; its quantum physics in action 🌌 When a type-II superconductor is cooled to extremely low temperatures it partially expels an external magnetic field while some of the magnetic field penetrates the superconductor and is pinned to its impurities in a process known as flux pinning. Flux pinning enables this frictionless levitation above and below the track and prevents the superconductor from flying off. If"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 163.8K engagements
"Will the ball drop if I pull quickly 🤔 #physics #DrDawson #shorts A heavy ball has a hook on its top and bottom. The ball is hung by a light string through the top hook from a metal rod. The string is light enough that if the ball is dropped the mass will snap the string. A second string is attached to the bottom hook. A second metal rod is then inserted into a loop on the bottom string. If the second metal rod is pulled down slowly the top string will break and the ball will fall. The top string must support the mass of everything below it. Pulling down slowly causes the tension in the top"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Toy lights up through a 60+ people #shorts #DrTatiana #science This cool toy is known as Steve Spangler's Energy Stick. It has two metallic contacts and if you connect them with an electric conductor the circuit is closed and the toy lights up. Here Dr. Tatiana made it work through a giant human circuit with dozens of children holding hands Don't worry it is completely safe: the toy is powered just by two button batteries and the current is tiny. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #fyp #tamu #circuit #electrical"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 68.9K engagements
"This year can't be any crazier than last year. Right 🥳 #shorts #science #2025 What's one of your favorite demonstrations we showed last year For those just finding us. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences [----] highlights reels demos demonstrations funny Dr. Tatiana Dr. Dawson DEEP TAMU physics astronomy science college"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 242.5K engagements
"Firefighters are saved from the fall 💚🧑🚒 #DrTatiana #shorts #firefighter This is the same concept as our toy Pluto the physics dog: the brave firefighters are pulled toward the edge of the cliff by the weight attached to the string. The fall seems inevitable. However at the very last moment the pulling force changes direction and becomes strictly vertical. Firefighters stop at the precipice and are saved You can find several interesting variations of these physics toys online by searching for "vintage ramp walker toy." Post your own video and tag us @tamuphysastr Also be on the lookout for"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 11M engagements
"Make a wire jump with magnetic force 🧲✨ #DrDawson #shorts Did you know wires with currents can experience a magnetic force When the current flows through the wire the moving charges in the wire interact with the magnetic field from the nearby permanent magnet. The force on the moving charges is called the Lorentz force. The force on each of these charges produces a net force on the whole wire thereby causing the wire to move. The direction of the force on the wire can be found by use of a right-hand rule. The magnetic force direction must be perpendicular to the direction of current flow and"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 71.8K engagements
"Balance a toothpick on a toothpick ⚖ 😲 #DIY #DrDawson #shorts The center of gravity is the location where an object is balanced. For some objects this point can be outside of its actual mass. When we try to balance a toothpick on the end of a toothpick it appears to be impossible due to the difficulty of placing the end of the toothpick directly under the center of gravity of the other. The key to balancing a toothpick on the end of another toothpick is to shift the location of its center of gravity. We can do this by adding forks to the toothpick. First we force the tines of two forks"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 97.9K engagements
"Using atmospheric pressure to hold two objects together #DrDawson #shorts #science Magdeburg Hemispheres were made by Otto von Guericke in [----] to demonstrate the power of atmospheric pressure. He pumped out the air between two hemispheres that had the flat rims sealed with grease. Once the air was pumped out two teams of horses could not pull the hemispheres apart. Once a valve was opened and the air rushed back into the hemispheres they simply slid off each other. Atmospheric pressure is approximately [----] pounds per square inch meaning that air presses on every square inch that it touches"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T23:15Z 3.7M followers, 93.6K engagements
"Spin faster by going smaller 🌀 #DrTatiana #science #funny #shorts You can try this demonstration yourself using a spinning stool (or office chair) and two small weights to explore the power of conservation of angular momentum. You start by spinning slowly with arms stretched out to the sides. But when the weights are pulled close to the body the spinning suddenly speeds up. This happens because when no outside torques are acting an objects angular momentum stays the same. But the angular momentum is a product of the rotational velocity and rotational inertia which is basically how the weight"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Lift a chair with atmospheric pressure 🪝💪 #DrTatiana #science #shorts A large piece of rubber with a hook attached to it acts like a giant suction cup. When Dr. Tatiana throws it on a heavy chair there is little air left between the chair and the rubber whereas the air pressure outside is about [--] pounds per square inch (or about a hundred thousand newtons per square meter). This is almost [----] pounds of force pressing down on a 10-inch by 10-inch piece of rubber which is more than enough to hold the chair to the rubber when someone lifts it by the hook. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 7.4M engagements
"How did LIGO detect black hole mergers 🌀 #shorts #blackhole #space Dr. Dawson uses a tabletop interferometer to show how LIGO detects gravitational waves from black hole mergers. A light from a laser hits a beam splitter and travels two separate paths bouncing off mirrors before recombining. This creates an interference pattern of light and dark fringes due to the wave nature of light. The bright fringes occur when the light combines constructively and the dark fringes occur when the light combines destructively. When one beam path is blocked the pattern disappears. When air pressure shifts"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T00:01Z 3.7M followers, 30.4K engagements
"Thank You With a Depth Charge Explosion Festival Grand Finale #TAMUPhysicsFest #shorts #DrTatiana We are so thankful to Marsha L. [--] and Ralph F. Schilling [--] for their generous donation to the Texas A&M Physics & Engineering Festival. Their contribution is very special and will help so many more people celebrate science at the festival on Saturday April [--] [----]. Join us and enjoy our grand finale 5-barrel depth charge explosion (like in the video) hundreds of hands-on demonstrations superb speakers science circus and much more For more info go to tx.ag/TAMUPhysicsFest : A small amount of"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 80.6K engagements
"☠ #shorts #piledriver #tamu A heavy log is lifted by a rope and pulley and released from a height. The log is then dropped and crushes a can. Releasing the log from a higher position causes the can to be crushed more. The higher position of the log increases its gravitational potential energy. Once it is dropped the force of gravity does work changing that gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy. The more kinetic energy the log has upon impact causes the can to have to do more work to stop the log from moving. This means that the can has to exert that force on the log over a longer"
YouTube Link 2025-03-13T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 69.9K engagements
"Where's an object (like Texas) balanced from🤠#shorts #DrDawson #science The center of gravity is the average location of the weight of an object. It is also the point where an object is perfectly balanced meaning the net torque due to gravity is zero. Torque is a force acting at a distance from a pivot point which tends to cause rotation about that pivot. If we break an object into many small pieces each piece experiences a gravitational force. Each of these forces creates a torque about the center of gravity. When all of the torques caused by gravity on each piece are added together the net"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5.4M engagements
"If I let this ball go will it hit my nose 🫣 #shorts #science #energy When Dani holds the ball up to her nose it isnt moving so it doesnt have kinetic energy but it does have gravitational potential energy. As she lets go of the ball the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy and then converted back to potential energy as it swings to the other side. Because the total mechanical energy remains constant the potential energy on the far side is equal to the potential energy the ball had when it was in front of her nose so it reaches the same height. This is the Law of Conservation of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 55.9K engagements
"Create your own sunset with a fish tank ☀🐟 #shorts #DrDawson #bluesky #diy Dr. Dawson shows how to recreate the colors of a sunset using a fish tank a daylight bulb water and a little milk. When the tank is filled with only water the projected light appears blue due to scattered short wavelengths. As milk is added and stirred tiny particles in the milk scatter more of the blue light out of the beam allowing longer wavelengths like yellow and orange to become visible on the projection screen. This models why the sky looks blue during the day but turns orange at sunset because the blue light"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T00:01Z 3.7M followers, 26.2K engagements
"Copper melts ice SO FAST Why 🧊🔥 #DrTatiana #physics #shorts #diy The ice on copper melts very quickly; however the ice on plastic melts much more slowly. Why This is because copper is an excellent thermal conductor. It transfers heat easily so heat from the surrounding metal flows quickly to the cold spot under the ice causing it to melt. Plastic is an insulator. It resists the flow of heat so the ice cube on the plastic stays frozen much longer. You can try this at home by placing ice cubes on the bottom of a metal pan and on a plastic lid or plate. The difference is dramatic although"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 130.8K engagements
"Avoid thunderstorms with Franklin's bells ⚡🔔 #DrTatiana #electric #shorts Dr. Tatiana uses a Wimshurst generator to produce voltage that creates an electric spark through static electricity. When she turns the crank the bells that are connected to the rods become oppositely charged. When the washer touches one of the bells it acquires the same type of charge is repelled then exchanges charge again with the second bell moving back and forth between the bells as long as they remain charged. In the 18th century this setup was used as an early warning system for thunderstorms. These Franklins"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 82.2K engagements
"Make a spinning can engine #DIY 💫🥫 #shorts #DrTatiana With a can suspended by a string we will fill it with water. But first we poke small holes near the bottom at an angleso the water jets don't shoot straight out but sideways in a specific direction. As the water squirts out it pushes against the direction of the stream (thanks to Newtons Third Law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction). Since the holes are angled these reactive forces arent just pushing outwardtheyre also creating a twisting force or torque on the can. This torque causes the can to spin. The Greeks"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 281.6K engagements
"Balloon rocket in action How does it work 🚀🤔 #DrDawson #physics #shorts Everyone loves balloons but they are not just for parties. In this demo we turn a balloon into a rocket and explore the physics behind its flight. After inflating the balloon and letting it go the air rushes out one way and the balloon zips off in the other. Why does that happen It is all about linear momentum which is an object's mass times its velocity. When the balloon pushes air out the air pushes back on the balloon. That is Newtons third law equal and opposite forces. The system made of the balloon and the air"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 84.7K engagements
"Inertia trick with soda cans 😱 👍 Dr. Tatiana pulls a cloth from under the tower of five soda cans. Even though they are empty and light they still have inertia. If you pull the cloth fast the tower won't collapse Try this at home 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #drtatiana TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences science experiment experiment"
YouTube Link 2024-02-09T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 2.6M engagements
"The #colors of #elements 🌈🔎 #shorts #light When an electron transitions from a high energy level to a low energy level it emits electromagnetic radiation which includes photons (light particles). The energy of the photon is equal to the difference in energies of the energy levels and it determines the color of the light particle. Photons with higher energies have shorter wavelengths and lean towards blues and violets while photons with lower energies have longer wavelengths and lean towards reds. Every element emits a unique set of wavelengths called the emission spectrum and it can be seen"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 62.9K engagements
"Laser beam dances from whispering #DrTatiana #funny #shorts A laser pointer shines on a small mirror attached to a piece of rubber that resembles a drum. The light reflects and appears as a bright point on the wall. When you whisper into the rubber the mirror wiggles causing the laser beam to move and create mesmerizing light patterns on the wall. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu #laser TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 209.3K engagements
"Light is trapped inside this glass. But how #DrTatiana #shorts #physics Glass is denser than air and therefore has a higher refractive index. When light propagates in a glass tube or fiber and and hits its surface at a small enough angle it gets reflected back into glass even though both glass and air are transparent for light. This effect is called total internal reflection. This is why we can use optical glass fibers to send information encoded in modulated light over thousands of kilometers. This effect is also used in binoculars and many other optical instruments and devices. 👍 LIKE and"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Ready for a big cloud These kids sure were #physics #funny #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo Dr. Tatiana throws liquid nitrogen into some boiling water. What do you think will happen 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #fyp #teacher #viral #funny #shorts #shortvideo science tamu physics fyp fun video viral reel reelvideo fun for kids texas a&m liquid nitrogen ln2 water experiment demo demonstration crazy loud kids children funny cheer happy exciting k12 k-12 preschool laugh play learn learning Dr. Tatiana physics lady funny"
YouTube Link 2022-10-14T21:07Z 3.7M followers, 59.1M engagements
"Fuse ice cubes 🧊 to a string #fyp #shorts #short #physics #viral #viralvideo The ice was really biting today #science #shortvideo #tamu #viralvideo science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12 education educator educational outreach learn learning knowledge knowledge is power funny fun fun for kids Tatiana Dr. Tatiana Tatiana Erukhimova physicist demo demonstration fyp school shorts viral how nature tx college station STEM women in science teachersoftiktok teachersofinstagram experiment crazy teach teacher teaching professor reel reelvideo ice diy do it yourself do it at home"
YouTube Link 2022-11-24T14:10Z 3.7M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Pumpkin Smashing with SPS #halloween #pumpkin #shorts 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr or link in bio. #sps #physics #tamu #tamusps"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T23:20Z 3.7M followers, 58.9K engagements
"How do we study exoplanets 🪐🤔 #shorts #space #astronomy Hint: We wait for them to throw shade at their stars 😎 Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars beyond our solar system. They vary widely in size composition and distance from their host stars ranging from small rocky worlds like Earth to massive gas giants similar to Jupiter. Studying exoplanets helps scientists explore planetary formation the diversity of planetary systems and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. One of the most effective methods for detecting exoplanets is the light curve transit method also known as"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 62.5K engagements
"Which Cookie Can Wins the Physics Race 🍪 🏁 #shorts #DrTatiana #race Dr. Tatiana rolls two identical cookie cans of the same mass down a ramp from the same height but one clearly wins the race. Why Both cans have the same number of magnets but in one they are placed at the center. In the other they are arranged near the rim giving the second can a larger moment of inertia. As the second can goes down a larger fraction of its original potential energy goes into rotational kinetic energy and a smaller fraction goes into the kinetic energy of downhill motion. Therefore it moves down slower and"
YouTube Link 2025-08-21T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 234.9K engagements
"Would you ride an upside down train ☠ #DrTatiana #shorts #experiment Dr. Tatiana shows a superconducting train that levitates upside down beneath a magnetic track. Once it snaps into place and she lets go the train glides back and forth without falling. That is all thanks to magnetic flux pinning. Tiny imperfections in the superconductor "lock in" the magnetic field. But as the superconductor warms up it loses those special superconducting properties including flux pinning and eventually the train drops. Isn't science amazing We have several more videos on superconductors. If you're"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 50.5K engagements
"Shrinking stars spin faster 💫 #DrTatiana #space #shorts Here we have a Hoberman Sphere invented by Chuck Hoberman. What looks like a toy is actually a clever piece of engineering. It maintains its shape as it opens and closes making it a perfect tool for demonstrating physics of rotational motion. In this experiment the Hoberman Sphere spins slowly while expanded. When we collapse it as it rotates it starts spinning much faster. This is a demonstration of the conservation of angular momentum. As the size of a rotating object shrinks its moment of inertia decreases. Then its angular speed"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 372.8K engagements
"Happy Thanksgiving with LN2 turkey #shorts #football #thanksgiving This is a throwback to a video we did in [----]. (coughing not allowed 😮💨) Who's excited for a great game on Nov [--] #BTHOtu 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #happythanksgiving #physics #tamu TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Texas Longhorns Texas Aggies football Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving turkey family"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 38.4K engagements
"Superconducting Train Levitates Upside Down #DrTatiana #shorts #toys This train floats in the air the magnetic track moving upside down How is this even possible Inside the train is a superconductor which conducts electric current without any resistance. The magnetic field of the track penetrates a superconductor in the form of super-thin filaments of magnetic flux. They hold the train at a fixed distance from the track like tiny magnetic fingers 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu TAMU physics"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 75.2K engagements
"Does the spinning wheel defy gravity No It obeys #physics #funny #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo Dr. Tatiana shows us how spinning a wheel makes it spin upright. Why This is to do with conservation of angular momentum 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #teacher #viral #spinning #DrTatiana science tamu fyp interesting school physics gyroscope spinning wheel Dr. Tatiana #DrTatiana viral shorts cool how earth nature fun funny fun for kids university texas a&m texas college station tx diy do it at home crazy yelling lady"
YouTube Link 2022-10-14T00:22Z 3.7M followers, 311.6M engagements
"Constructive & destructive interference of #sound 🔈 #DrDawson #shorts #audio A function generator is connected to two speakers that are in-phase meaning they are synchronized. When the speakers face each other their sound waves overlap and interfere. This interference creates regions where the sound is louder (constructive interference) or softer (destructive interference). The function generator is set to [---] Hz and with the speed of sound in air at about [---] m/s the wavelength is [---] m. Half a wavelength is [----] m and a quarter wavelength is [-----] m. At the center point between the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 92.5K engagements
"Light goes on by putting a resistor in LN2 ⚡🥶 #DrDawson #shorts #science In this circuit the resistance is too high for the light bulb to turn on. According to Ohm's Law current equals voltage divided by resistance so if the voltage stays the same and resistance goes up current goes down. The bulb only turns on when enough current flows to heat up its filament that heat makes it glow and produce light a process called Joule heating. Its the same effect that makes toasters toast and space heaters heat. But with too much resistance the current is too small so nothing happens. If we can't"
YouTube Link 2025-07-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 99.1K engagements
"Soda Cans as Franklin's Bells #DrTatiana #shorts #diy Dr. Tatiana shows how to make a homemade version of Franklin's bells using everyday items. Similarly to the original idea by Benjamin Franklin as static charge accumulates the bells would start to ring warning people that thunderstorm is approaching. How does it work Two empty soda cans sit on an insulating plate. A pop tab is suspended between them on a string with the string taped to a straw that rests on top of the cans. To make it work more effectively two wires are connected to the cans with one of them grounded to the table and the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 81K engagements
"Haunting #GameDayPhysics #halloween #ghost"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 47.7K engagements
"How might you survive a lightning strike ⚡ #physics #shorts What do you think will happen when you wrap a radio in aluminum foil It goes quiet But why Not because the sound is muffled but because the foil blocks the electromagnetic field causing the radio to no longer receive a signal This effect is called Faraday Shield (or Faraday Cage) This effect is why it may be wise to stay inside of your car during a thunderstorm since your car can act as a Faraday Shield and block the lightning from entirely striking you 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at"
YouTube Link 2023-06-01T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Build a motor with a magnet nail & battery 🔋⚡ #DrTatiana #shorts #diy In this physics demo Dr. Tatiana shows how to make a motor with just a nail a battery a magnet and some wire 🧲⚡ Make a magnet attracted to a head of the nail; then bring the sharp tip of the nail to the negative terminal of a battery. The nail will get attracted Now connect the wire from the positive terminal of the battery to the edge of the magnet. You just need to touch the edge of the magnet with the end of the wire and the magnet starts spinning like magic The force acting on the current flowing through the magnet"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 292K engagements
"Pluto the Physics Dog avoids the fall 👍🐕 #DrTatiana #shorts #physics Our toy dog Pluto is pulled toward the edge of the cliff by the weight attached to the string. The fall seems inevitable. However at the very last moment the pulling force changes direction and becomes strictly vertical. Pluto stops at the precipice and he is saved This was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor @tamu. We are grateful to the late Julius Sumner Miller for the idea of this demonstration. And to @Disney for this iconic character. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at"
YouTube Link 2025-07-31T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 442.9K engagements
"How does Newtons Cradle work 🤔 Texas A&M physicist Dr. Allison McGraw demonstrates through Newton's cradle the conservation of momentum through same-size masses under Earths gravity 🌎 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #tamu #funny #shorts #newtonscradle TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences science experiment experiment physics experiment funny"
YouTube Link 2024-02-02T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 249.1K engagements
"What should we name our moon tree 🌳🚀 #Competition #DrAllison #shorts Dr. Allison McGraw invites everyone ages [--] and up to submit their name suggestions for the @tamu @NASA Moon Tree before Aug [--] [----]. The winner will be revealed during the International Observe the Moon Night (on-campus and on our @YouTube channel livestream) on Sep [--] [----]. Naming Competition @ https://tx.ag/MoonTreeNaming Observe The Moon info @ https://tx.ag/ObserveTheMoon If you're under [--] please make sure you have a parent or guardian with you while you enter and keep your description to [---] words or less. Good luck"
YouTube Link 2024-08-09T23:00Z 3M followers, 47.3K engagements
"How do polarized sunglasses work #shorts A polarized sheet reduces the sun's glare by filtering out light waves that vibrate in specific directions. Sunlight reflecting off surfaces like water or roads is predominantly horizontally polarized creating a strong glare. When you tilt the polarized sheet vertically it blocks these horizontally polarized light waves significantly reducing the glare. Conversely if the sheet is tilted horizontally it aligns with the horizontally polarized light allowing more glare to pass through and thus making the glare more noticeable. Physics is truly mind"
YouTube Link 2024-05-23T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 143.6K engagements
"Cowboy Cosmos: Wrangling the Physics of a Total Solar Eclipse Cowboy Cosmos: Wrangling the Physics of a Total Solar Eclipse in Hill Country Texas - A Texas A&M Adventure Join us for our virtual livestream coming to you from the shadows of the Total Solar Eclipse in the slow winding hills of the beautiful Texas Hill Country We'll wrangle in the physics and astrophysical motions that put the Earth in an eclipsing shadow from our one and only in-situ satellite the Moon You can view the eclipse during the ingress peak and egress accompanied by entertaining physics demonstrations and live"
YouTube Link 2024-04-08T18:54Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Physics is FUN not boring #shorts #viral ' . We first went viral in December of [----]. Since then we've posted A LOT of videos and try to do something bigger and better every time. We owe all this success to you and your wonderful comments We will keep making new content so stay tuned This is actually our first compilation post. We will try to do more in the future. 😁 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #funny #shortvideo #reels #foryou #fyp #comedy #shorts #short"
YouTube Link 2024-03-21T23:58Z 3.6M followers, 260.4K engagements
"Meet "Gerry" the NASA moon tree 🌙🌳 #shorts #nasa This sweet gum sapling took a celestial journey orbiting the moon on the Artemis I mission in [----]. After an exciting global naming contest with over [---] submissions it was named in honor of Apollo Flight Director and Texas A&M alumnus Gerald "Gerry" Griffin. Fun fact: Gerry Griffin helped project the Aggie chant to wake up Apollo [--] astronauts on the moon 🌍🌠 And when "Gerry" eventually drops seedlings they'll carry names from our runner-ups: Daphne/Daphnaea Lunacantha and the punny "Chew-Bark-A" Stay tuned for the planting ceremonyour"
YouTube Link 2024-10-31T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 93.4K engagements
"Make a hedgehog potato using physics 🦔 🥔 #shorts #DrTatiana Plastic straws are not sturdy enough to pierce a raw potato. By covering the top of the straw with your finger you trap air inside giving the straw enough strength to push through the potato without bending. Once you get the hang of it you can repeat the process and stick many straws into the potato turning it into a spiky hedgehog or porcupine. This experiment is a great way to explore air pressure and have fun with science The teacher in this video is Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor of @tamu Physics & Astronomy. 👍 LIKE and"
YouTube Link 2024-10-17T23:00Z 3.6M followers, 9.1M engagements
"How high-energy particles bombard us from outer space 👩🚀 Join Texas A&M University Physics' Allison McGraw as she demonstrates how high-energy particles zoom in from outer space and interact with gas molecules to create tiny clouds ☁ 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #tamu #shorts"
YouTube Link 2023-12-15T00:00Z 3.3M followers, 141.5K engagements
"2024 Physics & Engineering Festival The #TAMUPhysicsFest from Texas A&M University Department of Physics & Astronomy was a huge success on April [--] [----]. We had roughly [----] visitors and over [---] demonstrations. This is a free event for the public where people of all ages find funny puzzling and exciting science demonstrations and talks. This year was hosted by Ryan Carmichael outreach engagement coordinator @tamu. Thank you to @kamupublicbroascasting for recording the event. Enjoy and see you at the next annual festival on April [--] [----] More information at https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu 👍"
YouTube Link 2024-12-27T00:00Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Marshmallow Guy goes to space without a spacesuit 👨🚀☠ #shorts #DrTatiana In space never leave your ship without a pressurized suityour lungs would expand and even explode just like our marshmallow friend expands Here on planet Earth the Marshmallow Guy is in equilibrium: he experiences the same pressure from outside and inside. In vacuum there is no pressure from outside but the same pressure inside. So the Marshmallow Guy expands When the air is let back in pressures equalize and the Marshmallow Guy shrinks. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at"
YouTube Link 2024-12-06T00:00Z 3.6M followers, 472.6K engagements
"Smashing frozen pumpkins 🎃❄ #shorts #DrTatiana Thank you to @tamu Society of Physics Students (SPS) Chapter for helping with this experiment and to @rhodescollege SPS Chapter for sharing their ideas like this When we freeze our pumpkins with liquid nitrogen the cold makes the pumpkins cells and organic compounds change. Normally the pumpkin is mostly soft because its cells are full of water. But when the pumpkin is frozen the water inside the cells turns to ice making the cells brittle. This causes the pumpkin to lose its natural flexibility so when its dropped from about [--] feet high it"
YouTube Link 2024-11-08T00:00Z 3.3M followers, 56.5K engagements
"Flying toilet paper #fun #physics #funny #shorts #fyp #reels #shortvideo #science #diy #foryou Let us know if you're all out of toilet paper. #science #tamu #shortsvideo #viral #viralvideo"
YouTube Link 2022-10-27T20:27Z 3.7M followers, 10M engagements
"TAMU Physics & Engineering Festival Promo Every year we have a blast displaying dozens of our hands-on science demonstrations created by faculty and students. Come see us next time in College Station Texas right around spring time. ➡ More on the festival @ https://tx.ag/TAMUPhysicsFest 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content #tamuphysicsfest #physics #science #festival #fun"
YouTube Link 2024-06-04T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 17.3K engagements
"Reveal of the Return Sample from NASA's OSIRIS-REx Join us on Wednesday October [--] starting at 11:30am for an exciting YouTube livestream event as we unveil NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample marking America's first asteroid sample and the world's third overall. This remarkable asteroid sample will be meticulously curated at NASA's Johnson Space Center located in Houston Texas. Dr. Allison will be on-site with NASA in Houston providing you with a live broadcast of the historic sample opening which will be shared with the entire world. The sample returned home from the carbonaceous asteroid"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T17:02Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements
"International Observe the Moon Night 2024: Smash Hits & Glorious Glasses Viewers will have the opportunity to look at the Moons surface through a telescope and interact with expert astronomers and physicists. We will be testing impact physics by creating craters with various impactors as well as creating a data art map of the Moons south polar region. We will explore the Moon's surface by viewing a NASA Apollo [--] sample as well as fake moon dirt Highlights also include examining the effects of impact melting and viewing the TAMU NASA Moon Tree which orbited the Moon on NASA's Artemis I"
YouTube Link 2024-09-15T13:32Z 3.3M followers, [----] engagements
"International Observe the Moon Night 2023: Space Physics Spectacular Join us on Saturday October [--] from 7:30 to 8:15 PM for an unforgettable event: International Observe the Moon Night 2023: Space Physics Spectacular The event has both a Live Stream (7:30-8:15pm CST) as well as an in-person (6-9 PM CST) component. The Virtual Live Stream will bring you viewing of the Moon through a telescope. We will be showing off a REAL sample of the Moon from the NASA Apollo mission We will also take a tour of the Space Physics Spectacular to show our [--] Moon-Space-Physics themes: IlluMOONate the Surface"
YouTube Link 2023-10-22T13:27Z 3.3M followers, 21.8K engagements
"Why we see a micro moon vs. super moon 🌕🌎 #shorts #science The Moon orbits Earth in an oval-shaped path called an elliptical orbit so its not always the same distance from us. Sometimes its closer (this is called perigee) and other times its farther away (apogee). A supermoon happens when the Moon is full and at its closest point to Earth making it look bigger and brighter in the sky. A micro moon on the other hand is a full Moon at its farthest point so it looks smaller and dimmer. The reason the Moons distance changes is because both Earth and the Moon orbit around a shared center of"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Ring Jump Competition What'll go higher 🤯 💥 #shorts Presented by Dr. Dawson Nodurft Texas A&M University See the of Ring Jump (with extra science) on our Youtube Channel or go to: https://tx.ag/RingJump Prepare for the ultimate ring jump competition that will leave you in awe 😮 Join Dr. Dawson on an electrifying adventure as we delve into the captivating world of magnetism and its mesmerizing connection to temperature. Witness the mind-blowing spectacle of two aluminum rings defying gravity as they soar through the air. 💨 Explore the intriguing reasons behind the superior jump of the"
YouTube Link 2023-06-08T23:02Z 3.7M followers, 404.8K engagements
"Swimming in liquid sand 🏊 #shorts #science #DrDawson Fluidization occurs when pumping air into the bottom of a tub full with sand or other granular material. The sand acts like a liquid allowing a buoyant force to be exerted on objects allowing some to float while others sink. This demo was presented by Dr. Dawson Nodurft @tamu built by students and inspired by @MarkRober's video on #liquidsand in [----]. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #reels #shortvideo #interestingfacts"
YouTube Link 2024-08-22T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Super Moon Blue Moon and a Space Physics Spectacular #shorts On August [--] [----] a Blue Super Moon rose above the Texas sky. Dr. Allison describes what a Blue Moon is and how a Super Moon occurs. The Physics & Astronomy Department will be hosting an International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday October [--] [----] from 6-9pm on the Texas A&M University campus at the Simpson Drill Field. We will be observing the Moon with telescopes and doing space physics demonstrations. We plan to livestream the Moon from one of our telescopes on our YouTube Channel. Come observe the Moon with us 🤩 🔭 👍 LIKE"
YouTube Link 2023-09-14T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 311.8K engagements
"Will the potato drop if I HIT the handle LIKE THIS 🔪🥔👺 #physics #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo Dr. Tatiana hits a knife down into a potato. Will it drop 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #fyp #teacher #viral #funny #shorts #shortvideo #potato"
YouTube Link 2022-10-17T19:48Z 3.7M followers, 29.6M engagements
"This ball goes SO HIGH But how Dr. Tatiana demonstrates how momentum causes the lighter ball to bounce higher 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #tamu #shorts"
YouTube Link 2023-11-17T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Make a giant #bubble with #dryice #physics #shorts Parents can have fun with your kids making giant expanding bubbles using dry ice water bubble solution and a paper towel. Dry ice can be purchased at your local grocery stores. Wear a garden glove or use tongs while handling it so you do not freeze your skin. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #bubble #science #short #viral #funny"
YouTube Link 2023-01-19T22:12Z 3.7M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Make a real cloud #shorts #physics This was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova an award-winning physicist well-known for her work in science outreach. The cloud is created by evaporating liquid nitrogen into boiling water which then expands and forms into a real cloud. This type of experiment has been used in physics and chemistry to help explore the properties of various materials and should only be handled by a trained professional. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow us at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #short #science #reel #shortvideo #shortsvideo"
YouTube Link 2023-02-23T16:52Z 3.7M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Be careful giving a flower to Dr. Tatiana. 🌸☠ You might not get it back 😂 #shorts #fyp Flowers (organic material) become brittle under low temperature. Watch what happens when we cool it down using liquid nitrogen (LN2). DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME -- only a trained professional like Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova should perform this demo. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #science #physics #viral #funny #shortvideo #short"
YouTube Link 2023-02-09T23:55Z 3.7M followers, 13.3M engagements
"We made our own solar eclipse #shorts #eclipse #space We will steal the moon 👍 Like & subscribe for fun science content ➡ Links at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #moon #sun #science #shortvideo"
YouTube Link 2024-04-04T22:16Z 3.7M followers, 295.3K engagements
"We Implode A Big Barrel (But Not Without Failure - Long Version) First we fill up the huge barrel (steel drum) with boiling water. This step is crucial because it's not technically the water that's doing the work but the steam it produces. The steam generated by the boiling water occupies the space inside the drum pushing out the air until it's almost entirely steam-filled. Next we seal the drum tightly. This action traps the steam within not allowing it to escape. With the drum sealed the high temperature inside is maintained keeping the steam from condensing back into water. Then we pour"
YouTube Link 2024-04-10T22:50Z 3.7M followers, 46.3K engagements
"Will the balloon pop on this bed of nails 🎈💥 #shorts #DrTatiana Why does a balloon pop on one bed of nails but not the other In this eye-popping demo well show that when the balloon is pressed against fewer nails this creates enough pressure from each nail to burst the balloon. When it is pressed against the bed with many more nails the same force is distributed across them to reduce pressure from each nail allowing the balloon to keep its happy smile. 😁 This demo was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova from Texas A&M University @tamu. 👍 Like & subscribe for fun science content ➡ Follow"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 8.9M engagements
"Let's celebrate by popping a cork the #physics way #DrDawson #shorts #shortvideo #fyp All in good fun but do not try this at home Liquid nitrogen should only be handled by professionals. #fyp #shortvideo #shorts #short #reels"
YouTube Link 2022-11-17T23:33Z 3.7M followers, 381.4K engagements
"Brewster's Perfect Polarization Angle 🔆 💎 by Dr. Dawson Nodurft @tamu #shorts #science #stem A dielectric material like glass can create perfectly polarized light just by reflecting a beam at an exact angle. Even the partial polarization of light off of a reflected surface can be exploited in photography. Photographers can use adjustable polarizing filters to make pictures capture objects behind windows or remove glare from the surface of a lake to see into the water. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #interesting #shortvideo #tamu"
YouTube Link 2024-06-13T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 172.8K engagements
"Make a geyser using dry ice & HOT water 🧊🔥💨 #shorts Dry ice is a solid form of carbon dioxide which is a gas we breathe out and plants use to make food. Dry ice is super cold way colder than regular ice you might put in your drink. It sublimates that is converts directly into gas at [----] F 🥶 When you add some hot water dry ice starts vaporizing really fast. This produces a lot of water vapor which rapidly builds up pressure inside the tumbler and rushes through a tiny hole in the cap turning your cup into a geyser. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels"
YouTube Link 2024-05-09T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 285.7K engagements
"The Superconducting Roller Coaster by Dr. Tatiana🎢 🦸 #shorts #fyp This revolutionary new ride allows riders to experience the thrill of roller coaster riding with the added bonus of levitation Superconductors are materials that when cooled to a certain temperature can conduct electricity with zero resistance. When a superconductor is placed over a magnet it levitates due to the magnetic forces. Dr. Tatiana has harnessed this technology to allow her riders to experience the exciting sensation of levitation while they ride the roller coaster Pretty neat huh 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun"
YouTube Link 2023-02-24T00:15Z 3.7M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Flames extinguished by electricity ⚡🔥💨 #shorts #DrDawson #short A Van de Graaff generator creates a strong buildup of static electricity which produces an invisible electric field around the generator. When you bring a flame close to the generator the flame's byproducts include charged particles called ions that are affected by the electric field. These particles are pulled or pushed depending on their charge. The "electric wind" acting on the ions causes the flame to flicker and bend. When placed in a strong enough electric field the flame can even be extinguished because the accelerated"
YouTube Link 2025-01-03T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 126.5K engagements
"Earths atmosphere saves us daily but how 🌎 Texas A&M physicist Dr. Allison McGraw breaks down how the planetary atmosphere of Earth keeps us at a nice constant [--] degrees Fahrenheit compared to the scorching [---] degrees Fahrenheit planetary atmosphere of Venus 🔭 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny"
YouTube Link 2024-03-14T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 125.4K engagements
"Power lights with a moving magnet using a #physics More @ tx.ag/TXAMTodayShow #shorts #viral #fyp"
YouTube Link 2022-12-06T22:53Z 3.7M followers, 1.6M engagements
"How to inflate a huge bag in one breath Use physics 🌬 Dr. Tatiana demonstrates that when you inflate a large bag make sure to leave some space between the bag and your face. As you blow the air in low pressure in the high-speed airflow will be created because of Bernoullis Principle. This low pressure will suck the surrounding air into the bag. You will save a lot of effort 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #viral #funny #drtatiana"
YouTube Link 2023-12-01T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 12.9M engagements
"Is the shortest track always going to be the fastest #shorts #fun These tracks consist of a curved track (front row) followed by a flat track (back row). Let's refer to the front row bead as Bead A and the back row bead as Bead B. The bead that drops down from a higher initial height (Bead A) goes faster because it has more initial potential energy which gets converted into a greater amount of kinetic energy resulting in a higher speed along the track. According to the law of conservation of energy the total energy of the system (potential energy + kinetic energy) remains constant. However as"
YouTube Link 2023-05-25T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 353.5K engagements
"Aggie STEM Camp Depth charge"
YouTube Link 2016-06-03T16:57Z 3.7M followers, 330.6K engagements
"SMASH rubber racquetballs easily #shorts All we need to do is cool it down with liquid nitrogen which is extremely cold at around [----] degrees Celsius (-321 degrees Fahrenheit). The rubber racquetballs will lose their heat and reach the same temperature as the liquid nitrogen. Rubber racquetballs rely on their elasticity to bounce off surfaces but when exposed to extreme cold the rubber's elasticity diminishes. The drastic temperature difference between the liquid nitrogen and the rubber racquetball can cause the rubber to crack or fracture. Rubber becomes more brittle at low temperatures and"
YouTube Link 2023-08-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 16.5M engagements
"It's a shaving cream volcano 🌋 #shorts Get ready for a mind-bending physics demonstration with Dr. Tatiana 🤯 She's got shaving cream colors and a bell jar. What could possibly happen next 🤔 With the flip of a switch the vacuum pump kicks into gear and the shaving cream begins to expand - but why Watch Dr. Tatiana reveal the secret behind the amazing spectacle 🤩 Comment what is your favorite color from this demo 💚 GREEN ❤ RED 💙 BLUE 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels @ linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #funny #shortvideo #reels #foryou #learning #physics"
YouTube Link 2023-05-12T00:30Z 3.7M followers, 18.1M engagements
"I AM FLYING But how 🧹💨 #shorts Join Dr. Tatiana on an illusionary adventure as she appears to be flying using a remarkable magic mirror that defies gravity in the most enchanting way. What do you think is the science behind this optical illusion 🤔 🪄 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #viral #foryou #short #fyp #science #tamu #short"
YouTube Link 2023-06-15T23:03Z 3.7M followers, 73M engagements
"Are they magic bubbles or #physics #shorts #fyp Using dry ice you can float bubbles up in the air to create a beautiful display. Try this at home with parental supervision. Dry ice may be purchased at the grocery store. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #bubble #science #short #viral #funny"
YouTube Link 2022-12-22T21:44Z 3.7M followers, 13.5M engagements
"🍌#Banana hammer as demonstrated by Dr. Tatiana #fyp #trending #shorts #funny #physics #funny #fun I want to build a house but all I have is a piece of wood a nail and a banana. We can freeze this banana with liquid nitrogen to complete what seems like an impossible task thanks to PHYSICS #physics #science #fun #tamuphysicsshow"
YouTube Link 2022-11-03T21:44Z 3.7M followers, 32.1M engagements
"WILL IT BREAK #EggDrop #Physics #funny #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo #diy #eggchallenge This blew up on our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tamuphysastr. Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova presents simple physics from our [----] @tamu Physics & Engineering Festival #tamuphysicsfest an annual event that draws in thousands of people. More info: https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #shorts #science #teacher #tamu #fyp #funny"
YouTube Link 2022-01-11T16:26Z 3.7M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Levitating & spinning superconductors #shorts #fyp Leave us a comment describing how you think this #superconductor works. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow us at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #short #science #physics #reel #shortvideo #short"
YouTube Link 2023-02-18T00:15Z 3.7M followers, 7.9M engagements
"Destroy cans with a ping pong cannon ⚪💨💥 #shorts #DrDawson The ping pong cannon accelerates the ball to extremely high speeds by removing air from the PVC tube with a vacuum pump. We cover the ends of the tube with mylar and after most of the air is removed we puncture one end of the cannon causing air to rush into the tube accelerating the ball. By removing the air from the tube we reduce drag on the ping pong ball. A typical ping pong ball has a radius of approximately [--] mm and has a mass of [---] grams. At its widest point that would mean that the ball has a cross-sectional area of"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 182.2K engagements
"SHE'S SPINNING How Conservation of #angularmomentum. #funny #fyp #reels #shorts #shortsvideo Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova shows us a little #physics experiment at her #TAMUPhysicsShow. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #fyp #teacher #viral #funny #shorts #shortvideo"
YouTube Link 2022-10-07T22:27Z 3.7M followers, 9.9M engagements
"I'll drop this heavy mug Will physics save it ☠ #shorts #DrTatiana Surprise The mug is saved by the #Lego man How is it possible As the mug falls the toy starts rotating on the string around the rod faster and faster and the #friction between the string and the rod stops the fall. You can try this at home but practice over the carpet first. This demo was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor in the @tamu Physics & Astronomy department. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #TAMU #physics #shortvideo #short #diy"
YouTube Link 2024-10-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Go into space with a leaf blower 🚀 #shorts You can be anything with a little imagination Try this at home by sitting on a skateboard holding a leaf blower and using physics to go on a fun space exploration Here we can learn about fuel positioning with Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor at Texas A&M University @tamu 🎉🌌 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels @ linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #DIY #STEM #tamu #funny #shortvideo #reels #foryou #science #space #short"
YouTube Link 2023-05-18T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 77.5M engagements
"All aboard the floating choo choo train 🚂💨 #shorts Normally a train stays on the track and experiences friction as it moves. But now think about a train which can levitate over a magnetic track without any friction or bumps. It would go super fast and only be slowed down by air resistance. The trick is to have superconductors at the bottom of the train. At liquid nitrogen temperature they conduct electric current without any resistance. When they are placed above a magnetic track the magnetic field excites an electric current in a superconductor which never stops and generates a magnetic"
YouTube Link 2023-08-25T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 4.7M engagements
"Erasers are like STONES🤯 🪨 #shorts Learn how with Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova🤩 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #shortvideo #reels #foryou #liquidnitrogen #erasers #science #tamu #short"
YouTube Link 2023-06-22T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 33.4M engagements
"How did LIGO detect black hole mergers 🌀 #shorts #blackhole #space Dr. Dawson uses a tabletop interferometer to show how LIGO detects gravitational waves from black hole mergers. A light from a laser hits a beam splitter and travels two separate paths bouncing off mirrors before recombining. This creates an interference pattern of light and dark fringes due to the wave nature of light. The bright fringes occur when the light combines constructively and the dark fringes occur when the light combines destructively. When one beam path is blocked the pattern disappears. When air pressure shifts"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T00:01Z 3.7M followers, 30.4K engagements
"Create your own sunset with a fish tank ☀🐟 #shorts #DrDawson #bluesky #diy Dr. Dawson shows how to recreate the colors of a sunset using a fish tank a daylight bulb water and a little milk. When the tank is filled with only water the projected light appears blue due to scattered short wavelengths. As milk is added and stirred tiny particles in the milk scatter more of the blue light out of the beam allowing longer wavelengths like yellow and orange to become visible on the projection screen. This models why the sky looks blue during the day but turns orange at sunset because the blue light"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T00:01Z 3.7M followers, 26.2K engagements
"Would you ride an upside down train ☠ #DrTatiana #shorts #experiment Dr. Tatiana shows a superconducting train that levitates upside down beneath a magnetic track. Once it snaps into place and she lets go the train glides back and forth without falling. That is all thanks to magnetic flux pinning. Tiny imperfections in the superconductor "lock in" the magnetic field. But as the superconductor warms up it loses those special superconducting properties including flux pinning and eventually the train drops. Isn't science amazing We have several more videos on superconductors. If you're"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 50.5K engagements
"Copper melts ice SO FAST Why 🧊🔥 #DrTatiana #physics #shorts #diy The ice on copper melts very quickly; however the ice on plastic melts much more slowly. Why This is because copper is an excellent thermal conductor. It transfers heat easily so heat from the surrounding metal flows quickly to the cold spot under the ice causing it to melt. Plastic is an insulator. It resists the flow of heat so the ice cube on the plastic stays frozen much longer. You can try this at home by placing ice cubes on the bottom of a metal pan and on a plastic lid or plate. The difference is dramatic although"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 130.8K engagements
"Laser beam dances from whispering #DrTatiana #funny #shorts A laser pointer shines on a small mirror attached to a piece of rubber that resembles a drum. The light reflects and appears as a bright point on the wall. When you whisper into the rubber the mirror wiggles causing the laser beam to move and create mesmerizing light patterns on the wall. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu #laser TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 209.3K engagements
"Are sunspots dark 🤔 ☀ #space #shorts #sun Sunspots are cooler areas of the sun; not cold but less hot. Because the temperature in these regions is lower the light emitted is much dimmer and gets overpowered by the intensity of the light emitted by the rest of the sun. Therefore when surrounded by very bright light these areas appear dark. We're able to show a similar effect using a bright projector light and a dim light bulb. On its own the lightbulb visibly emits light through the filament. However as the projector is turned on the light from the bulb is no longer noticeable and the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 28.9K engagements
"This year can't be any crazier than last year. Right 🥳 #shorts #science #2025 What's one of your favorite demonstrations we showed last year For those just finding us. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences [----] highlights reels demos demonstrations funny Dr. Tatiana Dr. Dawson DEEP TAMU physics astronomy science college"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 242.5K engagements
"Series vs. Parallel Circuits with #holiday lights #DrDawson #christmas 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu #circuit TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Dr. Dawson Nodurft circuit holiday lights Christmas joy merry electrical series parallel light light up wired wiring TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 59.1K engagements
"Superconducting Train Levitates Upside Down #DrTatiana #shorts #toys This train floats in the air the magnetic track moving upside down How is this even possible Inside the train is a superconductor which conducts electric current without any resistance. The magnetic field of the track penetrates a superconductor in the form of super-thin filaments of magnetic flux. They hold the train at a fixed distance from the track like tiny magnetic fingers 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #science #fyp #tamu TAMU physics"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 75.2K engagements
"Toy lights up through a 60+ people #shorts #DrTatiana #science This cool toy is known as Steve Spangler's Energy Stick. It has two metallic contacts and if you connect them with an electric conductor the circuit is closed and the toy lights up. Here Dr. Tatiana made it work through a giant human circuit with dozens of children holding hands Don't worry it is completely safe: the toy is powered just by two button batteries and the current is tiny. 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #physics #fyp #tamu #circuit #electrical"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 68.9K engagements
"If I let this ball go will it hit my nose 🫣 #shorts #science #energy When Dani holds the ball up to her nose it isnt moving so it doesnt have kinetic energy but it does have gravitational potential energy. As she lets go of the ball the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy and then converted back to potential energy as it swings to the other side. Because the total mechanical energy remains constant the potential energy on the far side is equal to the potential energy the ball had when it was in front of her nose so it reaches the same height. This is the Law of Conservation of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 55.9K engagements
"Happy Thanksgiving with LN2 turkey #shorts #football #thanksgiving This is a throwback to a video we did in [----]. (coughing not allowed 😮💨) Who's excited for a great game on Nov [--] #BTHOtu 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #happythanksgiving #physics #tamu TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Texas Longhorns Texas Aggies football Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving turkey family"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 38.4K engagements
"Ketchup SINKS and FLOATS but how #DrTatiana #shorts #funny Dr. Tatiana shows how a ketchup packet floats at the top of a water bottle until she gives the bottle a slight squeeze. The added pressure in the water compresses the packet reducing its volume without changing its mass. That makes the packet denser than water and it sinks. When the pressure is released the packet expands back becomes less dense and floats back to the top. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr or link in bio. #physics #science #sinkorfloat #tamu #physics TAMU physics"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 130.6K engagements
"Ping pong ball and funnel #challenge by #DrDawson #shorts #pingpong We make a ping pong ball float in air using only a funnel and our own breath. One might assume that you could do this by breathing air in to move the ball upward using suction. In fact it is much easier to get the ball to float by breathing out. By breathing out through the funnel you create a high speed airflow above and around the ping pong ball. This creates a low pressure region above the ball. The higher pressure air below the ball then creates an upward force opposing gravity which causes it to float. You can try to"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 66.6K engagements
"#ElephantWalk + #Physics #DrTatiana #short Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova was invited to show physics at the Texas A&M University @tamu Elephant Walk [----]. Give me a WHOOP if you were in that crowd 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more fun science content ➡ Follow our channels at https://linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #science #fyp #tamu #BigCloud TAMU physics astronomy science college university A&M aggie Texas A&M Texas #BeCurious academic education learn knowledge #tamu College Station Brazos TX artsci arts and sciences Elephant walk big cloud Tatiana Erukhimova TAMU physics astronomy science college university"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T16:52Z 3.7M followers, 65.9K engagements
"The #colors of #elements 🌈🔎 #shorts #light When an electron transitions from a high energy level to a low energy level it emits electromagnetic radiation which includes photons (light particles). The energy of the photon is equal to the difference in energies of the energy levels and it determines the color of the light particle. Photons with higher energies have shorter wavelengths and lean towards blues and violets while photons with lower energies have longer wavelengths and lean towards reds. Every element emits a unique set of wavelengths called the emission spectrum and it can be seen"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 62.9K engagements
"Pumpkin Smashing with SPS #halloween #pumpkin #shorts 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr or link in bio. #sps #physics #tamu #tamusps"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T23:20Z 3.7M followers, 58.9K engagements
"Using atmospheric pressure to hold two objects together #DrDawson #shorts #science Magdeburg Hemispheres were made by Otto von Guericke in [----] to demonstrate the power of atmospheric pressure. He pumped out the air between two hemispheres that had the flat rims sealed with grease. Once the air was pumped out two teams of horses could not pull the hemispheres apart. Once a valve was opened and the air rushed back into the hemispheres they simply slid off each other. Atmospheric pressure is approximately [----] pounds per square inch meaning that air presses on every square inch that it touches"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T23:15Z 3.7M followers, 93.6K engagements
"Soda Cans as Franklin's Bells #DrTatiana #shorts #diy Dr. Tatiana shows how to make a homemade version of Franklin's bells using everyday items. Similarly to the original idea by Benjamin Franklin as static charge accumulates the bells would start to ring warning people that thunderstorm is approaching. How does it work Two empty soda cans sit on an insulating plate. A pop tab is suspended between them on a string with the string taped to a straw that rests on top of the cans. To make it work more effectively two wires are connected to the cans with one of them grounded to the table and the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 81K engagements
"Aggie Ring Physics Fun 🌟💍 #AggieSpirit #aggies #shorts When we spin the Aggie Ring crest down the friction between the ring and the table creates torque. This torque gradually changes the rings orientation pushing its center of mass upwards. As it spins the physics at play cause the ring to eventually flip. This movement symbolizes how the ring much like the Aggie Spirit rises above challenges 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #science #physics #AggieRing #RingDay #RingDunk science physics tamu texas a&m university college k12 k-12"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 45.2K engagements
"Why is the sky blue 🪟🌞 #DrDawson #bluesky #light #shorts Our blue sky demonstration is a demonstration of Rayleigh Scattering. A tube is filled with water and then we added polystyrene latex spheres into the water that were [---] nanometers (nm) in diameter. The spheres are smaller than the wavelength of visible light which ranges from around 400nm to 750nm which allows the visible light to scatter strongly off of the spheres without loss in energy similar to how it would scatter off of the air molecules. One way to think about the scattering of light is to imagine how electrons in the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T00:15Z 3.7M followers, 50.3K engagements
"Haunting #GameDayPhysics #halloween #ghost"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 47.7K engagements
"Firefighters are saved from the fall 💚🧑🚒 #DrTatiana #shorts #firefighter This is the same concept as our toy Pluto the physics dog: the brave firefighters are pulled toward the edge of the cliff by the weight attached to the string. The fall seems inevitable. However at the very last moment the pulling force changes direction and becomes strictly vertical. Firefighters stop at the precipice and are saved You can find several interesting variations of these physics toys online by searching for "vintage ramp walker toy." Post your own video and tag us @tamuphysastr Also be on the lookout for"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 11M engagements
"Avoid thunderstorms with Franklin's bells ⚡🔔 #DrTatiana #electric #shorts Dr. Tatiana uses a Wimshurst generator to produce voltage that creates an electric spark through static electricity. When she turns the crank the bells that are connected to the rods become oppositely charged. When the washer touches one of the bells it acquires the same type of charge is repelled then exchanges charge again with the second bell moving back and forth between the bells as long as they remain charged. In the 18th century this setup was used as an early warning system for thunderstorms. These Franklins"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 82.2K engagements
"Balance a toothpick on a toothpick ⚖ 😲 #DIY #DrDawson #shorts The center of gravity is the location where an object is balanced. For some objects this point can be outside of its actual mass. When we try to balance a toothpick on the end of a toothpick it appears to be impossible due to the difficulty of placing the end of the toothpick directly under the center of gravity of the other. The key to balancing a toothpick on the end of another toothpick is to shift the location of its center of gravity. We can do this by adding forks to the toothpick. First we force the tines of two forks"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 97.9K engagements
"Constructive & destructive interference of #sound 🔈 #DrDawson #shorts #audio A function generator is connected to two speakers that are in-phase meaning they are synchronized. When the speakers face each other their sound waves overlap and interfere. This interference creates regions where the sound is louder (constructive interference) or softer (destructive interference). The function generator is set to [---] Hz and with the speed of sound in air at about [---] m/s the wavelength is [---] m. Half a wavelength is [----] m and a quarter wavelength is [-----] m. At the center point between the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 92.5K engagements
"The cone rolls uphill 🤯🤔 #shorts #DrTatiana #science Dr. Tatiana places a wooden cone at the bottom of the ramp and it somehow rolls uphill. It may look like it is going against gravity but it is actually doing exactly what physics predicts. Because of the shape of the cone and the way the rails are angled the cone's center of gravity moves downward as the cone rolls upward. This demonstration was designed by #TAMUDEEP students and presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor at @tamu. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #tamu #physics"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5M engagements
"Which Cookie Can Wins the Physics Race 🍪 🏁 #shorts #DrTatiana #race Dr. Tatiana rolls two identical cookie cans of the same mass down a ramp from the same height but one clearly wins the race. Why Both cans have the same number of magnets but in one they are placed at the center. In the other they are arranged near the rim giving the second can a larger moment of inertia. As the second can goes down a larger fraction of its original potential energy goes into rotational kinetic energy and a smaller fraction goes into the kinetic energy of downhill motion. Therefore it moves down slower and"
YouTube Link 2025-08-21T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 234.9K engagements
"Make a wire jump with magnetic force 🧲✨ #DrDawson #shorts Did you know wires with currents can experience a magnetic force When the current flows through the wire the moving charges in the wire interact with the magnetic field from the nearby permanent magnet. The force on the moving charges is called the Lorentz force. The force on each of these charges produces a net force on the whole wire thereby causing the wire to move. The direction of the force on the wire can be found by use of a right-hand rule. The magnetic force direction must be perpendicular to the direction of current flow and"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 71.8K engagements
"Pluto the Physics Dog avoids the fall 👍🐕 #DrTatiana #shorts #physics Our toy dog Pluto is pulled toward the edge of the cliff by the weight attached to the string. The fall seems inevitable. However at the very last moment the pulling force changes direction and becomes strictly vertical. Pluto stops at the precipice and he is saved This was presented by Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova professor @tamu. We are grateful to the late Julius Sumner Miller for the idea of this demonstration. And to @Disney for this iconic character. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at"
YouTube Link 2025-07-31T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 442.9K engagements
"Lift a chair with atmospheric pressure 🪝💪 #DrTatiana #science #shorts A large piece of rubber with a hook attached to it acts like a giant suction cup. When Dr. Tatiana throws it on a heavy chair there is little air left between the chair and the rubber whereas the air pressure outside is about [--] pounds per square inch (or about a hundred thousand newtons per square meter). This is almost [----] pounds of force pressing down on a 10-inch by 10-inch piece of rubber which is more than enough to hold the chair to the rubber when someone lifts it by the hook. 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 7.4M engagements
"Shrinking stars spin faster 💫 #DrTatiana #space #shorts Here we have a Hoberman Sphere invented by Chuck Hoberman. What looks like a toy is actually a clever piece of engineering. It maintains its shape as it opens and closes making it a perfect tool for demonstrating physics of rotational motion. In this experiment the Hoberman Sphere spins slowly while expanded. When we collapse it as it rotates it starts spinning much faster. This is a demonstration of the conservation of angular momentum. As the size of a rotating object shrinks its moment of inertia decreases. Then its angular speed"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 372.8K engagements
"Light goes on by putting a resistor in LN2 ⚡🥶 #DrDawson #shorts #science In this circuit the resistance is too high for the light bulb to turn on. According to Ohm's Law current equals voltage divided by resistance so if the voltage stays the same and resistance goes up current goes down. The bulb only turns on when enough current flows to heat up its filament that heat makes it glow and produce light a process called Joule heating. Its the same effect that makes toasters toast and space heaters heat. But with too much resistance the current is too small so nothing happens. If we can't"
YouTube Link 2025-07-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 99.1K engagements
"Balloon rocket in action How does it work 🚀🤔 #DrDawson #physics #shorts Everyone loves balloons but they are not just for parties. In this demo we turn a balloon into a rocket and explore the physics behind its flight. After inflating the balloon and letting it go the air rushes out one way and the balloon zips off in the other. Why does that happen It is all about linear momentum which is an object's mass times its velocity. When the balloon pushes air out the air pushes back on the balloon. That is Newtons third law equal and opposite forces. The system made of the balloon and the air"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 84.7K engagements
"This wire spins by itself 🔄 But how 🤔 #DrTatiana #shorts #science Using a battery some copper wire and small magnets you can build a simple motor that spins like magic. The wire is shaped into a frame and balanced on the battery so it lightly touches the magnets and completes the circuit. Once it makes contact it begins to spin rapidly all on its own Heres why: the battery creates an electric current flowing in one direction through the wire. The magnets underneath set up a magnetic field pointing in opposite directions across the sides of the frame. When current flows through a wire in a"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 155.9K engagements
"Will the ball drop if I pull quickly 🤔 #physics #DrDawson #shorts A heavy ball has a hook on its top and bottom. The ball is hung by a light string through the top hook from a metal rod. The string is light enough that if the ball is dropped the mass will snap the string. A second string is attached to the bottom hook. A second metal rod is then inserted into a loop on the bottom string. If the second metal rod is pulled down slowly the top string will break and the ball will fall. The top string must support the mass of everything below it. Pulling down slowly causes the tension in the top"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Build a motor with a magnet nail & battery 🔋⚡ #DrTatiana #shorts #diy In this physics demo Dr. Tatiana shows how to make a motor with just a nail a battery a magnet and some wire 🧲⚡ Make a magnet attracted to a head of the nail; then bring the sharp tip of the nail to the negative terminal of a battery. The nail will get attracted Now connect the wire from the positive terminal of the battery to the edge of the magnet. You just need to touch the edge of the magnet with the end of the wire and the magnet starts spinning like magic The force acting on the current flowing through the magnet"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 292K engagements
"Where's an object (like Texas) balanced from🤠#shorts #DrDawson #science The center of gravity is the average location of the weight of an object. It is also the point where an object is perfectly balanced meaning the net torque due to gravity is zero. Torque is a force acting at a distance from a pivot point which tends to cause rotation about that pivot. If we break an object into many small pieces each piece experiences a gravitational force. Each of these forces creates a torque about the center of gravity. When all of the torques caused by gravity on each piece are added together the net"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5.4M engagements
"Spin faster by going smaller 🌀 #DrTatiana #science #funny #shorts You can try this demonstration yourself using a spinning stool (or office chair) and two small weights to explore the power of conservation of angular momentum. You start by spinning slowly with arms stretched out to the sides. But when the weights are pulled close to the body the spinning suddenly speeds up. This happens because when no outside torques are acting an objects angular momentum stays the same. But the angular momentum is a product of the rotational velocity and rotational inertia which is basically how the weight"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Win tug-of-war using physics 💪 #shorts #DrDawson #science When two identical powered toy cars are tethered together in a tug-of-war on the same surface they often end up spinning their wheels or barely moving. The forward motion of each car depends on the force of friction acting between the rotating wheels and the surface. Since both cars experience nearly equal friction forces on the same surface neither gains a significant advantage and the result is a stalemate. To demonstrate how friction plays a crucial role Dr. Dawson tapes sandpaper under one of the cars. The sandpaper increases the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 211.3K engagements
"Magic metal springs to life from heat But how #shorts #tamu #science Nickel Titanium alloy commonly referred to as Nitinol exhibits a distinctive characteristic known as the shape memory effect. To induce this effect nitinol is initially heated to temperatures exceeding [---] degrees Celsius (932 degrees Fahrenheit) while maintained in a predetermined shape. Precise temperature control timing and quenching are essential for achieving an effective shape memory effect. Once properly trained nitinol can be deformed into any desired shape at room temperature. Subsequently upon heating above a"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 14M engagements
"Light is trapped inside this glass. But how #DrTatiana #shorts #physics Glass is denser than air and therefore has a higher refractive index. When light propagates in a glass tube or fiber and and hits its surface at a small enough angle it gets reflected back into glass even though both glass and air are transparent for light. This effect is called total internal reflection. This is why we can use optical glass fibers to send information encoded in modulated light over thousands of kilometers. This effect is also used in binoculars and many other optical instruments and devices. 👍 LIKE and"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Flying smoke rings They're spinning 😵💫 #DIY #DrTatiana #shorts You can make an apparatus that launches smoke rings using a trash can and a piece of plastic. The rings are remarkably stable and can fly ten meters or more. You can even feel them as they pass over your head 👍 LIKE and FOLLOW for fun science content ➡ Follow links at linktr.ee/tamuphysastr #smoke #fyp #tamu #shortvideo #experiment tamu science Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova smoke rings ring smoke funny laugh physics show kids k12 education educate physics Texas A&M university college class learn learning tamu science Dr. Tatiana"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 211.6K engagements
"Make a spinning can engine #DIY 💫🥫 #shorts #DrTatiana With a can suspended by a string we will fill it with water. But first we poke small holes near the bottom at an angleso the water jets don't shoot straight out but sideways in a specific direction. As the water squirts out it pushes against the direction of the stream (thanks to Newtons Third Law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction). Since the holes are angled these reactive forces arent just pushing outwardtheyre also creating a twisting force or torque on the can. This torque causes the can to spin. The Greeks"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 281.6K engagements
"Helium balloon moves forward when pushed within a container 🤔 #shorts #DrDawson A helium-filled balloon and an air-filled balloon are inside a closed container. The air-filled balloon hangs from the ceiling while the helium-filled balloon is tethered to the bottom. When the container is pushed and accelerates the air-filled balloon moves backward while the helium-filled balloon moves forward. Why This phenomenon is due to Newton's First Law and buoyancy. Both balloons have inertia and will resist changes in motion. However the air inside the container also has inertia meaning it lags behind"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 166.5K engagements
"Superconductors Defy Gravity #DrTatiana #shorts #science Have you ever seen a superconductor seemingly defy gravity by floating overor even undera magnetic track This phenomenon isnt magic; its quantum physics in action 🌌 When a type-II superconductor is cooled to extremely low temperatures it partially expels an external magnetic field while some of the magnetic field penetrates the superconductor and is pinned to its impurities in a process known as flux pinning. Flux pinning enables this frictionless levitation above and below the track and prevents the superconductor from flying off. If"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T23:00Z 3.7M followers, 163.8K engagements
"☠ #shorts #piledriver #tamu A heavy log is lifted by a rope and pulley and released from a height. The log is then dropped and crushes a can. Releasing the log from a higher position causes the can to be crushed more. The higher position of the log increases its gravitational potential energy. Once it is dropped the force of gravity does work changing that gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy. The more kinetic energy the log has upon impact causes the can to have to do more work to stop the log from moving. This means that the can has to exert that force on the log over a longer"
YouTube Link 2025-03-13T23:01Z 3.7M followers, 69.9K engagements
"How do we study exoplanets 🪐🤔 #shorts #space #astronomy Hint: We wait for them to throw shade at their stars 😎 Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars beyond our solar system. They vary widely in size composition and distance from their host stars ranging from small rocky worlds like Earth to massive gas giants similar to Jupiter. Studying exoplanets helps scientists explore planetary formation the diversity of planetary systems and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. One of the most effective methods for detecting exoplanets is the light curve transit method also known as"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 62.5K engagements
"The 3D display of the future Star Wars "hologram" in real life. #shorts #starwars This demonstration is a Photophoretic Optical Trap Display. Particles (soot from a candle) are collected on the glass microslide and these particles are then trapped at the focal point. As mentioned this focal point is created with a collimated laser beam entering a lens with spherical aberration. The spherical aberration causes interference at the induced focal point creating the "pockets" of low intensity dark surrounded by pockets of high intensity light. Particles which are pulled off the slide are then held"
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 52.4K engagements
"Floating sledgehammer using physics 😮 #shorts #TAMU #DrDawson A wooden board with a rope attached to it is connected to another wooden board by a hinge. The board without the rope is fastened to a table while the hinge and the board with the rope is set off of the table. The position of the hinge and the board will cause the board to fall due to a torque induced by gravity. We can prevent the board from falling by adding a heavy sledgehammer without having the sledgehammer touch the ground the table or the wooden board that is fastened to the table. The sledgehammer is only allowed to touch"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T00:00Z 3.7M followers, 8.2M engagements
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