The Astrophysics Academy: Just A Minute

The Kardashev Alien Scale

Learn about the 5 types of alien civilizations that can exist, as predicted by Nikolai Kardashev's alien scale, and where earth lies in the cosmic evolution chart, all in

The Multiverse

In just 90 seconds, learn how the multiverse hypothesis works and how infinite daughter universes form with every minor decision of yours and everyone around you!

Schrodinger's Cat

 Learn about the most famous thought experiment of modern physics, the "Schrodinger's Cat: Alive or Dead" mystery in just 75 seconds!

Dark Matter

Learn about dark matter, its effects, detection and possible components, all in just 90 seconds!

Wormholes

Learn about wormholes, their working, predictions, and the possibility of using them, all in just 90 seconds!

Too Many Dimensions: The Problem With String Theory

In less than 60 seconds, learn about the dimensional problem in string theory that bars it from becoming the grand theory of everything.

String Theory

In just 90 seconds, learn about the best and most famous candidate for the theory of everything, Sheldon's dearest, the string theory!

The Theory of Everything

In just 75 seconds, learn about the theory of everything, also called the master theory, also called the unified theory, also called the final theory.

Pluto & Dwarf Planets

Learn why our little cutie Pluto was removed from the list of planets, the conditions to be met and the criteria for dwarf planets, all in just 90 seconds!

The Birth of Our Moon

Learn about the three leading theories about the formation of our dear Moon, all in just 90 seconds!

Oumuamua: An Interstellar Visitor

In 90 seconds, learn about the first interstellar visitor to our solar system, the very interesting Oumuamua!

Time Dilation

Learn about time dilation, how special relativity leads to it, and its use in DC's Justice League, all in just 90 seconds!

Gravitational Lensing

Learn about gravitational lensing, why it happens, its usage, and its types, all in just 90 seconds!

General Relativity

Learn about Einstein's General Relativity, the most important theory in the study of gravity, in just 60 seconds!

Basics of Astronomy: The Four Fundamental Forces of The Universe

Learn about the four forces that form the basics of our universe, and of astronomy, their strengths, ranges, and significance, all in just two minutes!

Quasars: The Brightest Objects in The Universe

Learn about the brightest objects in the universe, the reasons behind their luminosity, and their strength and energy production, in just a minute!

Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry

In just 90 seconds, learn about the mystery that has been perplexing scientists ever since the Big Bang Theory gained consensus, the matter-antimatter (or baryon) asymmet

Basics of Astronomy: Redshift

Learn about redshifts, the various reasons behind their occurrence, and their significance in modern astronomy, all in just 2 minutes!

Black Hole: Detection

Learn about locating a black hole, its effect on its surroundings, and the accretion disk, all in just 60 seconds!

Black Hole: Singularity

Learn about singularities, the proposed breakdown of physics, and the need for a combined theory of everything, all in just 60 seconds!