‎Science Max: Experiments at Large - Apple TV

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The science of everyday, and some not-so-everyday, things. On a full range of subjects, including ecology, biology, chemistry and physics.

Educational · 2015 · 22 min

Starring Phil McCordic

EPISODE 1

Tinfoil Boat

Phil builds his human-sized tin foil boat wrong several times before he figures it out; he then gets into a tub full of the main ingredients in diapers.

21 min · Aug 31, 2015
EPISODE 2

Newton's 3rd Law

Newton's third law states that for every action there's an equal and opposite reaction; to prove it works no matter how big or small something is, Phil maxes it out by building an air pressure powered rocket car that he can ride.

21 min · Sep 7, 2015
EPISODE 3

Elastic Energy

Phil creates a catapult out of popsicle sticks to demonstrate elastic energy; he then makes a larger one that can launch pumpkins.

21 min · Sep 14, 2015
EPISODE 4

Friction

Friction is everywhere; Phil tries to reduce it as much as he can; he builds a leaf-blower powered hover disc that he can ride; he also tries to increase his friction enough so he can climb straight up the walls.

21 min · Sep 21, 2015
EPISODE 5

Pasta Bridge

Phil makes a bridge large enough for him to cross with pasta; he also builds with blocks; he makes a strong sandcastle.

21 min · Sep 28, 2015
EPISODE 6

Magnetic Levitation

Phil attempts to build a platform using magnets so that he can levitate; he creates magnet sculptures.

21 min · Oct 5, 2015

Phil McCordic

Host