Science Section

NASA Website

NASA has galleries of images from space, daily images, ultra high definition videos of Earth, the Moon, and other planets in our solar system. It also hosts radio shows, free ebooks, and other resources.

The Exploratorium of San Francisco

The Exploratorium of San Francisco has interactive content including videos, podcasts, games, hands-on experiments you can do at home. The links below are to the online resources section of the website, including food science, biology, geology, and more!

Shaky SedimentsYou don't need to experience a real earthquake to see liquefaction at work—just soil, water, and some shaking action. You might be surprised at what pops up and what topples over.

ResonanceWhat is sound? How high a pitch can you hear? Can two sounds add up to no sound? Explore these questions and more in this resonant presentation by Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman.

PopcornTired of unpopped kernels in your popcorn? In this episode of Hungry for Science, learn to use the science of heat transfer to make sure every kernel gets popped. Try it for yourself—it only takes an extra minute.

A Joint EffortTo make the Exploratorium earthquake-safe, the architects behind our building installed a seismic joint—cutting the building into two parts. Watch how we cut Pier 15 in two for the sake of seismic safety.

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids is free to use and has sections for activities, videos, science experiments, games, quizzes, animal and nature documentaries, interactive fact sheets, and more.

Documentary Area

Documentary Area is a website for free documentaries available to stream online. In addition to science information, there are also biographies, histories, and more available. These range from 15 to 90 minutes in length. Click the image to browse the titles and watch online.