Inspired by this post:
If we’re reviving everything then start with Mythbusters
What are some modern channels that do similar stuff? If episodes area available, what are older shows that might work?
Some more general examples that come to mind:
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SloMoGuys - mostly seeing things in slow motion to see how it works
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How Ridiculous - For a younger audience, but it fits
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Mark Rober - Engineered stuff
Not quite related, but maybe:
Alright, I’ll just dump:
PBS Spacetime, for answers to roughly-university-level physics and foundational science: https://youtube.com/@pbsspacetime
The Science Asylum, for quicker, more concise answers to specific physics questions in Bill Nye style: https://youtube.com/@ScienceAsylum
Sabine Hossenfelder, for science news updates: https://youtube.com/@SabineHossenfelder
Dr Becky, for astronomy/astrophysics news: https://youtube.com/@DrBecky
SEA, for more accessible astronomy/astrophysics explainers: https://youtube.com/@sea_space
Scott Manley, for space exploration/engineering analysis: https://youtube.com/@scottmanley
NileRed for hands-on chemistry: https://youtube.com/@NileRed
Journey to the Microcosmos for microscope science: https://youtube.com/@journeytomicro
Institute of Human Anatomy for physiology, with a lean towards medicine: https://youtube.com/@TheAnatomyLab
Lastly, the Godfather himself, Mark Rober for mechanical/electrical engineering, and how to use ultra-fine glitter and fart spray to fight package thieves: https://youtube.com/@MarkRober
You changed the world, Mark.
Once you start digging through enough of these, the algorithm will pick up that you like good science stuff, and will start helping you out a little. There’s thousands of them now, professionals, working fully within their areas of demonstrated expertise. I recommend googling their full names and checking their background before trusting them yourself. This is like, off the top of my head, though, just some of my favorites for evening background audio.
There’s also whole worlds of math youtubers in-line with all the above, that are outside the scope of this question.
I’ll edit if I think of more. I probably will.
edit: I do realize several of these, such as the astrophysicists, are not experimental. I’m digging for more experiment-oriented types, but neither my memory nor my algorithm is helping.
I’ll throw in Steve Mould