No doubt you’ve used Youtube before for a variety of videos – comedy, fashion, or just links your friends have shared. But have you ever investigated the scientific side of YouTube? Channels like Veritasium or Smarter Every Day create videos that explain a wide variety of scientific concepts in an accessible way.

These channels can even help engage students or people who previously have struggled with science. To discuss science YouTube, freelance writer Tom Hawking from Melbourne joined The Daily.