5 Top Youtube Channels for Science Geeks

5. RSA Animate

This channel may be a little highbrow, however the style of animating lectures is a clever way of making otherwise what could be dull topics quite entertaining.

4. Computerphile

Specialising in computer based topics Computerphile aims to explain in simple terms otherwise complicated subjects. With episodes such as "Why the internet slows down when its busy", "Youtube's secret algorithm" host Brady Haran interviews industry specialists to get their explanation.

3. Numberphile

Numberphile is the sister channel to Computerphile. This time Brady Haran interviews mathematicians to get their explanation of such topics as "Connect Four", "The Scientific Way To Cut A Cake" and "Fibonacci Mystery".

2. VSauce

Covering a wide variety of topics such as science, technology and gaming to mention a few. VSauce's host Michael Stevens has an engaging personality that allows him to explain topics in a very entertaining fashion. Some notable video topics are "Is your red the same as my red?","Will we ever run out of new music?" and "Is the 5 second rule true?"

1. Sci Show

Witty and fast paced Hank Green and friends explain a range of topics such as "Why do I have to brush my teeth?", "Do I only use 10% of my brain?" and "The truth about truth serum".

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