The first video (that you see above) is a collaborative effort between philosopher Jason Silva, and youtuber Melodysheep. It explores the seemingly divine properties of our star, the sun.
Knowing the facts about the sun is one thing, and comprehending its power is another. That’s where art and cinematography come to our aid. The following video is an excerpt from a television documentary (narrated by Alec Baldwin) called Journey to the Edge of the Universe, and the final video is actual footage of a solar flare captured by NASA.
Daniel is the founder of You Can Science, and also the producer of a science podcast called Uncertainty Principle, which this website hosts. He is currently an undergrad studying physics, and hopes to go on to obtain a PhD in physics or cosmology. He is also an artist by hobby, enjoys looking at the stars, and drinking copious amounts of coffee. He currently resides in Saint Paul, MN.
