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# Awesome-Science 

A collection of resources from the #science channel in The Programmers Hangout. Please see the [contributions](https://github.com/the-programmers-hangout/awesome-science/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) page before creating a PR.



If you are wanting to see past discussion topics within the server, head [here](https://github.com/the-programmers-hangout/awesome-science/blob/main/PAST-DISCUSSIONS.md).



## Navigation:world_map:

- [General Science](#general-scienceseedling)

- [Physical Science](#physical-sciencemountain)

  - [Physics](#physicssatellite)

  - [Chemistry](#chemistrytest_tube)

  - [Earth Science](#earth-scienceearth_americas)

  - [Astronomy](#astronomymilky_way)

- [Life Science](#life-sciencemonkey)

  - [Human Biology](#human-biology%EF%B8%8F)

  - [Biochemistry](#biochemistrydna)

  - [Microbiology](#microbiologymicroscope)

  - [Botany](#botanyhibiscus)

  - [Zoology](#zoologysloth)

  - [Ecology](#ecologyfallen_leafearth_americas)

  - [Evolutionary History](#evolutionary_history)



## General Science:seedling:

Anything that doesn't fall into the categories below, or consists of several of these topics, goes here!



#### Tutorials

- [CrashCourse](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6b17PVsYBQ0ip5gyeme-Q) - A Youtube channel that is filled with courses that take you from 0 - 100 in knowledge.

- [Khan Academy](https://www.khanacademy.org/science) - A non-profit organization that contains many tutorials to help students learn about science online.

#### Textbooks/Books

#### Useful Links

- [Quanta Magzine](https://www.quantamagazine.org) - Online publication covering advancements in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and Computer Science.

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels

- [3Blue1Brown](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO_jab_esuFRV4b17AJtAw) - A channel covering various interesting topics related to mathematics.

- [Action Lab](https://youtube.com/c/TheActionLab) - Exciting experiments performed by a chemical engineer.

- [Applied Science](https://www.youtube.com/user/bkraz333) - A channel about the applications of the science below.

- [Cody's Lab](https://www.youtube.com/user/theCodyReeder) - Cody's lab is about a guy doing whatever he finds interesting, most of it includes cool science experiments.

- [EEVblog](https://www.youtube.com/c/EevblogDave/featured) - A channel about an Electrical Engineer who wants to help anyone interested.

- [It's Okay To Be Smart](https://www.youtube.com/c/itsokaytobesmart/) - Hosted by Joe Hanson, Ph.D., covering a large variety of intriguing scientific topics, mostly related to the life sciences. 

- [Kurzgesagt](https://www.youtube.com/c/inanutshell/featured) - A very well known Youtube channel, covers some speculative science.

- [SciShow](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYTClx2T1of7BRZ86-8fow) - This channel is really great, its topics spread across science and you always learn something new that you didn't expect from it.

- [TED-Ed](https://www.youtube.com/teded) - Covers more than just science, take a look and see what you would like to learn!

- [The Thought Emporium](https://www.youtube.com/c/thethoughtemporium/featured) - This guy covers everything from Biology to Physics.

- [Thoughty2](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6M73eHVMlEyclCHRsbKUIQKKCzAraE7F) - A YouTuber who covers a wide variety of topics ranging from weird to interesting.

- [Veritasium](https://www.youtube.com/c/veritasium) - Anything science related he finds interesting!

- [Vsauce](https://www.youtube.com/c/vsauce1), [Vsauce2](https://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce2) and [Vsauce3](https://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce3) - Three YouTube channels, hosted by three different YouTubers, covering a broad range of topic from philosophy to maths to science fiction. Hosted by Michael Stevens, Kevin Lieber, and Jake Roper.



## Physical Science:mountain:	

Physical Science is a term for the branches of Natural Science that study systems that are not alive. Despite these systems not being alive, it does consist of biological topics.



### Physics:satellite:

The study of how the Universe behaves, and is considered one of the oldest sciences. Also the study of matter, energy, and force, are some of the main topics.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

- [A Brief History of Time](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WY3D0O/?tag=allencheng-20) - One of the most sold books on Physics, written by the greatest mind of the 20th century, Late. Prof. Stepehn Hawking, this book is an absolute must read, from a physics lover, to a person who gets bored with science. This book takes an approach to Physics that is unparalleled and truly, legendary.

#### Useful Links

- [Dark Energy](https://www.britannica.com/science/dark-energy)

- [Dark Matter - Basic Introduction](https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_827.html)

- [Dark Matter(CERN)](https://home.cern/science/physics/dark-matter)

- [Dark Matter and Dark Energy](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/dark-matter/)

- [EPR Paradox](https://www.thoughtco.com/epr-paradox-in-physics-2699186)

- [Hubble Detects Dark Matter Clumps](https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/hubble-detects-smallest-known-dark-matter-clumps/)

- [Is Dark matter theory or fact?](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-dark-matter-theory-or/)

- [New Developments in the Dark Matter Theory](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200910150348.htm)

- [Sixty Symbols](http://sixtysymbols.com/) - An interesting site about the various symbols found throughout Physics and Astronomy.

- [The Biggest Ideas in the Universe!](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxfgDEc2NxZJcWcrxH3jyjUUrJlnoyzX) - A playlist that covers everything you could ever want to know about the Universe, that we know about!

- [What would happen if you become Dark Matter](https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2017/11/02/what-would-happen-if-you-became-dark-matter/#4c3848ca3fd2)

#### Youtube Videos

- [Einstein's Twin Paradox](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8GqaAp3cGs)

- [Parallel Worlds](https://youtu.be/kTXTPe3wahc)

- [Time Dilation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuD34tEpRFw)

- [Visualization of travelling at lightspeed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6AouFHLb2g)

#### Youtube Channels	

- [MinutePhysics](https://www.youtube.com/user/minutephysics/about) - A channel about physics where the Youtuber explains by drawing. Ironically, his videos are over a minute.



### Chemistry:test_tube:

The study of matter and the changes it undergoes, more specialized than Physics as it focuses on composition, reactions, structure, and the properties of matter.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

- [The Disappearing Spoon](https://www.amazon.com/Disappearing-Spoon-Madness-Periodic-Elements/dp/0316051632) - Sam Kean has written arguably the best book in Analytical Chemistry, which is a highly enjoyable read and promises to explain concepts from chemistry with ease through examples from various events written in world history.

#### Useful Links

- [University of Nottingham](http://www.periodicvideos.com/) - Videos relating to Chemistry && other fun content

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels

- [NileRed](https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRedNile) - This guy is the cornerstone of Chemistry on Youtube, really worth a watch if you're into the topics he covers!

- [Periodic Videos](https://www.youtube.com/user/periodicvideos) - Hosted by a  highly experienced professor in the field of chemistry, Sir Martyn Poliakoff. He makes excellent videos about all things chemistry, including individual videos about each and every element!



### Earth Science:earth_americas:	

Also known as Geoscience, this is just an all encompassing term for sciences related to Earth. Topics here include Geology, Oceanography, and Meteorology.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

- [Geology: A Complete Introduction](https://www.amazon.ca/Geology-Complete-Introduction-David-Rothery/dp/147360155X) - A great book for anyone looking to get started learning about the basics of how the planet works.

#### Useful Links

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels

- [Atlas Pro](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz1oFxMrgrQ82-276UCOU9w) - A cool channel about the geography, biogeography, and geology of Earth, and of some other planets!



### Astronomy:milky_way:	

The study of everything in outer space.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

#### Useful Links

- [NASA](https://www.nasa.gov) - The official NASA website where a lot of resources and information regarding astrophysics can be found.

- [The Biggest Ideas in the Universe!](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxfgDEc2NxZJcWcrxH3jyjUUrJlnoyzX) - A playlist that covers everything you could ever want to know about the Universe, that we know about!

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels

- [Anton Petrov](https://www.youtube.com/user/whatdamath) - Teaches subscribers through video games and simulations about situations and possibilities and their after effects.

- [NASA](https://www.youtube.com/user/NASAtelevision)

- [PBS Space Time](https://www.youtube.com/c/pbsspacetime/featured) - PBS always makes great content, and this channel is no exception to that rule. A great place to learn about this topic.

- [Scott Manley](https://www.youtube.com/c/szyzyg/featured) - A really cool channel about a software developer who works with a lot of physical science - mainly stuff surrounding Astronomy. 



## Life Science:monkey:	

Life Science, commonly known as Biology, is the science of life and living organisms. This also includes their structures, processes, interactions, mechanisms, development, and evolution.



### Human Biology🚴‍♂️

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

#### Useful Links

#### Youtube Videos

- [Human Behavioral Biology](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL848F2368C90DDC3D) - A playlist containing 25 lectures by Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky of the course entitled Human Behavioral Biology.

#### Youtube Channels



### Biochemistry:dna:	

The study of chemical processes within or relating to living organisms. This is a sub-discipline of Biology and Chemistry. It is related to the fields of: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Physiology.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

- [The Selfish Gene](https://ia800107.us.archive.org/29/items/RichardDawkinsTheSelfishGene_201802/Richard_Dawkins_The_Selfish_Gene.pdf) - Legendary evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins gives enthralling explanations of how the biochemistry works within humans, from the evolution of species to the way we think and act.

#### Useful Links

- [Rosalind](http://rosalind.info/problems/locations/) - An awesome website which teaches not only about bioinformatics but also programming at the same time! 

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels



### Microbiology:microscope:

The study of microorganisms, be it unicellular, multicellular, or acellular. This field contains the following disciplines:Virology, Bacteriology, Protistology, Mycology, Immunology, and Parasitology.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

#### Useful Links

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels



### Botany:hibiscus:

The study of plant life.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

#### Useful Links

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels



### Zoology:sloth:

The study of the animal kingdom, both living and extinct.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

#### Useful Links

- [How many atoms are in a person](https://science.howstuffworks.com/atoms-in-person.htm)

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels

- [PBS Eons](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzR-rom72PHN9Zg7RML9EbA) - The study of life on Earth, from over one billion years ago to present day.



### Ecology:fallen_leaf::earth_americas:

The study of organisms and their biophysical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

- [The Sixth Extinction](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17910054-the-sixth-extinction) - Elizabeth Kolbert writes a massive, revolutionary boom on the effect of humans and their actions on ecology, calling the current ecological situation "The Sixth Extinction".

- [The Silent Spring](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27333.Silent_Spring) - Rachel Carson wrote this book as three excerpts originally in 1962, a cry to protect and preserve our ecosystem. A great read to understand human impact on the ecosystem in the 20th century.

#### Useful Links

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels



### Evolutionary History

The history of the evolution of organisms.

#### Tutorials

#### Textbooks/Books

- [On the Origin of Species](http://darwin.amnh.org/files/images/pdfs/e83461.pdf) - This is a magnum opus by Charles Darwin, a must read for all interested to understand the cycle of development in species from the words of the Father of Evolution.

- [Guns, Germs and Steel](https://www.docdroid.net/uUSO3JN/231929732-jared-diamond-guns-germs-steel-pdf#page=16) - Jared Diamond explains in this transdisciplinary Pulitzer Prize - winning book the history of human, and natural evolution and civilization.

#### Useful Links

#### Youtube Videos

#### Youtube Channels

- [Moth Light Media](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOh5Ht3eB4914hMUfJkKa9g) - A channel that covers the evolution, and the history, of life on Earth.