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How 3D holograms work

How 3D holograms work

Season 1 Episode 4
4:04
Epic Space Rescues

Epic Space Rescues

Season 1 Episode 5
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Does this look white to you?

Does this look white to you?

Season 1 Episode 6
4:50
AMAZING! Ferrofluid and Glow Sticks

AMAZING! Ferrofluid and Glow Sticks

Season 1 Episode 7
4:24
Can you solve the boat puzzle?

Can you solve the boat puzzle?

Season 1 Episode 8
4:51
Are MRIs safe?

Are MRIs safe?

Season 1 Episode 10
6:35
Can you push a spacecraft with light?

Can you push a spacecraft with light?

Season 1 Episode 14
4:35
The Black Hole Death Problem

The Black Hole Death Problem

Season 1 Episode 15
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Physics Girl

Is this really 3D?

Season 1 Episode 3

3D movies and TV are is increasing in popularity, but is any of it truly 3D? How true is the 3D in movie theaters? How do glasses-less 3D TVs work? Try catching a ball with one eye closed. If you find it easy, try having the ball thrown a couple of feet in front of you, or from further away. It becomes increasingly difficult when the throw is off.

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