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I am interested in science (mad or not), and recently started doing science demonstrations for a 5th grader class. Given that the more dramatic (and dangerous) experiments aren't permissible inside a school, I thought I'd put them on the Internet and here we are!
Should you have science-related questions, or suggestions for scientific principles to explore on a future episode of Slightly-Mad Science (given that I don't have much of a budget, no suggestions that I make my own particle accelerator, kay?), feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]. Comments here are welcome as well...and if you're a maker of videos or music, I don't mind some promotion either. But, if you contact me about a "work-from-home" thing, try to sell me stuff, or want me to visit your dating/porn site...I'll pass, thanks.
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Latest Videos:
Mac Monitor and 15,000 volts. Death Ray?
It was originally part of my "Will It Burn: Mac/PC" video, but I decided to hold onto it as a separate video. Zapping it with 15KV from a neon transformer doesn't result in a death ray (dang), but still looks pretty cool. For more information about Cathode Ray Tubes (used for all older TV's/Monitors) Go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode_ray_tube
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tv3.htm
The Physics of Breaking Stuff
Silly Chop-Socky Physics Demonstration! Technique, Training, Focus, Power. All are important when trying to break boards bare-handed. However, there are also important physics that explain why the boards are broken.
From http://www.slightlymadscience.com
"Slag" courtesy of "A Childs First Funeral" (http://www.myspace.com/achildsfirstfuneral)
Breakin' Flamin' Boards and the Leidenfrost Effect!
I break 3 boards that have been set on fire with Acetone and Lighter-Fluid. Why? A novel way to demonstrate the Leidenfrost Effect for Slightly-Mad Science! Music courtesy of Endrone (www.myspace.com/endrone) and used with permission. This version is specifically for the "Phylm" contest.
Breakin' Flamin' Boards! Slightly-Mad Science
Shorter version of the above video. For those with short attention spans. ;)
Mac and PC Burst Into Flames! Quick-Fix
This is a short clip from www.slightlymadscience.com 's Will it Burn spoof of Blendtec's Will it Blend. Totally different soundtrack (used with permission of "A Childs First Funeral" at www.myspace.com/achildsfirstfuneral), and it's just the part where you have the fire, for those who want to get right to the action.
Doll Death: Slain By Solvent Science! AITN Edition
From www.slightlymadscience.com
This is a result of my first viewer suggestion...Use science to melt a Barbie doll. I personally find Bratz dolls more annoying, so I included them too! The demonstration is to see which of the two commonly available and powerful solvents (Xylene and Acetone) affects the dolls more adversely. Keep watching to the end, that's when it gets HOT and a bit 'splodey!
This is the AITN Version. Music courtesy of Awake In The Nightmare (www.myspace.com/awakeinthenightmare).
The Dangers of Electricity!
Many people, after seeing my earlier videos, express a desire to "try this at home." In the interest of discouraging that, I demonstrate some of the dangers using exploding hot-dogs and glowing pickles! (2nd version, first had audio/voice synching issues)
LIGHTNING HANDS!
Using a neon transformer, a resistor (to reduce the current), and layers of insulated gloves, I made electric arcs jump between my fingers. It's going to be part of the new intro for Slightly-Mad Science episodes. Oh, and don't try this at home.
This is a slightly-mad science parody of Blendtec's popular
webseries: "Will it Blend?" (http://www.willitblend.com/). My take is "Will it Burn?" It asks the question many ask, but with a twist. Which is better, the Mac or the PC? I figure more than enough people tangle with the typical issues regarding that. I wanna see how well they handle high voltage and fire!
Using 15KV 60ma of electricity, a smaller lightbulb will light up like a little storm. The lightbulb's glass will eventually fail, with the electricity burning a hole through the glass. Pretty dramatic effect, too.
Trying silly shapes with arcs...and since it was just after
Valentine's Day...What the heck? I'd play the Doors "light my fire" in the background, but then the RIAA would shoot me (duck). I'd consider miniaturizing this and putting it in a Valentine's Day card, but then my wife would shoot me (duck again). As romantic as chocolates and a candlelit dinner? Perhaps not, but there's something to be said for putting a little mad science into your holidays.
Turning a light bulb into a plasma ball. To limit the amount of electricity that goes into the transformer, there's a 200 watt light bulb in the circuit.
