The Science Asylum

The Science Asylum is presented by Nick Lucid, who is enthusiastic about science and maths. The channel aims to make viewers feel comfortable being excited about them too.

Videos tackle physics ideas that are often taught badly or skipped, such as how energy really moves in a circuit, what a tensor is and where gravity comes from. Nick uses quick animations, costumes and humour, but the physics is careful. Recent videos also cover Kirchhoff’s laws and trigonometry in a more step-by-step style. Videos usually run between seven and twenty minutes. Some longer compilations collect several related videos, for example on dark matter and dark energy. Nick often corrects common misconceptions and explains where a simple textbook picture breaks down.

Some highlights include:

An explanation of how energy actually travels in an electric circuit, which is not quite how most people imagine.

A look at electromagnetic induction and how changing magnetism produces electricity.

A friendly introduction to tensors, a mathematical tool used in physics and engineering.

The channel has over 730,000 subscribers.

This channel strengthens the physics that electrical and mechanical engineering depend on. The circuit and induction videos are especially useful for future electrical engineers. It suits students who want to understand ideas properly rather than just memorise them. The trigonometry and Kirchhoff videos are also handy for revision before exams.