Best Physics & space (other) videos, as recommended on Hacker News

9 videos about physics & space (other) that Hacker News commenters keep recommending, mentioned between 2011 and 2026. Mostly explainer, lecture. Channels that come up most: Veritasium, Tom Scott, CGP Grey, The Royal Institution. Sorted by how consistently HN recommended them over the years.

The most recommended is I promise this story about microwaves is interesting.: HN recommends it as a well-told chase of a weird fact that lands a rare interview with Lovelock at age 101.

explainerI promise this story about microwaves is interesting.Tom Scott · 9 HN recommenders · 2021–2026
lectureThe Physics and Philosophy of Time - with Carlo RovelliThe Royal Institution · 5 HN recommenders · 2018–2022
explainerWorld's Roundest Object!Veritasium · 6 HN recommenders · 2013–2018
explainerHow We're Redefining the kgVeritasium · 3 HN recommenders · 2017–2024
explainerThe world depends on a collection of strange items. They're not cheapVeritasium · 6 HN recommenders · 2023–2026
explainerAdam Savage's Epiphany on the Science of Measurement!Adam Savage’s Tested · 3 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
explainerA4 Paper Is Too PerfectCGP Grey · 2 HN recommenders · 2024–2026
explainerYou Lose an Hour of Sleep to Save $4CGP Grey · 1 HN recommender · 2011–2019
explainerMaking an international standard cup of teaTom Scott · 1 HN recommender · 2018–2023