In science, it is equally important to divulge scientific discoveries as it is import to actually make those discoveries. In that spirit, I made a list of some of the best science communicators that I personally enjoy.
This is by no means a complete list and it obviously has a strong bias towards my own field (physics).
This YouTube channel makes in-depth explanation videos of the deepest and most exciting topics in Physics. You can look forward to a new video every week in which Dr. Matt O'Dowd will give an accessible explanation of current research in any subfield of physics.
I recommend this channel to any type of viewer. If you are just interested in Physics, but might not have a lot of background knowledge, the videos still do a great job of explaining the ideas from the ground up. Additionally, they have a large library of past videos which can gradually build your knowledge. Having said this, even if you are an expert, these videos can still be interesting. They might provide interesting new perspectives or just expose you to a new subfield.
To get you started, I can recommend the following videos:
This communicator also makes Physics videos on YouTube. On this channel, there is something for every level of expertise. If you are looking for weekly updates on the latest in Physics and beyond, Dr Hossenfelder has you covered! But that's not all. You can also look forward to interesting physics explainers, discussions about the philosophy of science and insights only an expert could give.
On top of all the exciting videos on the main channel, you can also find more science news from Sabine Hossenfelder on her blog. Plus, for the keen fans, it is also worth pointing out the associated music video channel!
As before, here are a couple of videos to get you started:
To not seem like someone who only cares about Physics, I would also like to recommend you a great science communicator who goes beyond the subject. Although the content is mostly focused on engineering, the actual scope of many videos is surprisingly wide. History, physics, biology, ecology, etc., will often make be the main focus of the videos.
As to the videos themselves, as opposed to the previous entries in this list, they are usually filmed in the style of a documentary on-location. Most (if not all) Atomic Frontiers videos would not look out of place if aired on TV.
Here is a selection of some great videos:
Obviously, there are many great science communicators out there, but I thought I would just highlight a few which I particularly enjoy. If you know of any more, feel free to share them!
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