Arvin Ash

Arvin Ash is a science channel that aims to explain complex questions simply, usually in about 15 minutes.

Videos tackle big topics such as quantum fields, the Higgs mechanism, gravity, time and the chemistry of life. Each one uses animations, simple analogies and narration to take a viewer from the question to a clear answer. The tone is friendly and patient, and the explanations avoid heavy maths while staying careful about the science. Recent videos also look at new ideas in physics and at how technology such as AI could change society. Most are suitable for viewers with GCSE level science.

Some highlights include:

A simplified explanation of how the Higgs field gives particles their mass.

Why all known life is based on carbon rather than silicon, explained through chemistry.

Why gravity is so hard to fit together with quantum mechanics, and what physicists are trying.

Arvin Ash has over 1.1 million subscribers.

Modern physics underpins a lot of engineering, from the semiconductors in every phone to medical scanners and particle accelerators. These videos are a good way into physics and space before A level, and help students decide whether a physics or engineering degree suits them. They also show how to explain a hard idea simply, a skill every engineer needs.