MinutePhysics

Season 2026

In MinutePhysics Henry Reich provides concise, easy to understand explanations of physics principles in every day language in about a minute. And to make the physics easier to understand he hand sketches diagrams so you can also see what he's talking about. Topics tend to previews or introductions to more in depth programs available through various online services.

Where to Watch MinutePhysics • Season 2026

4 Episodes

  • The REAL Reason Asteroids Aren't Planets
    E1
    The REAL Reason Asteroids Aren't PlanetsThis video is about the interesting and often-misunderstood story of the asteroids, and how they lost their planet-hood status; more recently than you may think!
  • The Quantum Fermi Paradox
    E2
    The Quantum Fermi ParadoxThis video explains how the Fermi Paradox - the fact that aliens should mathematically be abundant in the universe and yet we haven't heard from any - actually makes sense when you take into account quantum technology.
  • Do *you* understand ISO?
    E3
    Do *you* understand ISO?This video explains how ISO is very different to what most people imagine, and how you can use this knowledge to take less noisy photos!
  • Is Perfect Prediction Possible?
    E4
    Is Perfect Prediction Possible?A response to Veritasium's video on Newcomb's Paradox.

 

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