9 Best Physics TikTok Accounts

Books and literature are great, but the newest medium for learning science is on TikTok! From watching experiments to hearing scientific phenomena finally explained, TikTok SciComm influencers have given us a glimpse into the fascinating world of physics and science with a wealth of videos highlighting the wonders of physics.

We’ve put together a list of the best physics-focused TikTok accounts that showcase these incredible experiments and explainers to learn in a fun new way.

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@STEVESPANGLER

Steve Spangler is a master of demonstrating fun and easy science experiments.  Interestingly, Steve has always found an entertaining (and messy) way to make science enjoyable for everybody, including performing in person for Ellen DeGeneres herself! Head over to his TikTok or watch his appearance on Ellen's show. Either way, we’re pretty sure you’ll be delighted! Watch as he shows us how to conquer the balancing nail challenge in this video.  

@stevespangler Balancing Nail Puzzle. #scienceexperiments #challenge #puzzle #stevespangler #stem #balance #science ♬ original sound - @stevespangler

@ASTROSAMANTHA

Imagine what running in space would be like.🤔You don’t have to imagine though, you can watch @astrosamantha show you exactly how it works! An astronaut of the European Space Agency, Samantha boldly goes where no TikToker has gone before! Hop over to her TikTok page and find out what life in space is like.

@astrosamantha How do you run in space? Happy #GlobalRunningDay #MissionMinerva #SpaceTok ♬ Run - OneRepublic

@WOLF_SCIENCE

You might wonder what is Bernoulli's Principle? Wolf Science does a wonderful job of illustrating it with a practical, real-world demonstration utilizing just the air in his lungs and an incredibly long plastic bag. It does seem impossible right? Checkout his Tiktok video and see it unfold right before your eyes.

@wolf_science Bernoulli’s Principle. #science #firefighting #fan #teachersoftiktok #learnontiktok ♬ original sound - Wolf_Science

@THEPHYSICSHOUSE

Want to learn what clean energy is really all about? The Physics House has a unique way of explaining the future of energy and other science topics by making them entertaining and easy to understand. There’s a ton more trivia and practical knowledge where this came from. Check out @THEPHYSICSHOUSE on TikTok, now!

@thephysicshouse 🥧 ft. @anthonyrajkovich #pi #physics ♬ Mozart-Piano Concerto No.21-2 - 杭州爱乐乐团

@ASTRO_SPACEFLIGHT

This amazing video shows a view of a rocket launch from the International Space Station. If you love space and rockets, follow Astro Spaceflight! Join their community of space enthusiasts to keep up with the latest news in space technology!

@astro_spaceflight Rocket launch seen from the ISS #space #rocket #launch #iss #nasa #usa #station #international #earth ♬ original sound - Astro Spaceflight 🚀

@INCREDIBLESCIENCE

How do I not break an egg? Well, hold it just the right way. @incrediblescience demonstrates the reason behind this and other fun scientific phenomena. He does all of this quite dashingly with his golden magician’s coat delivering knowledge with alchemy. Is it magic or just science at work? It’s up to you to find out.

@incrediblescience Impossible to break an egg this way! #eggchallenge #eggdrop #scienceexperiments #learnontiktok #teachersoftiktok ♬ you broke me first - Tate McRae

@ATOMSTALK

You probably couldn’t guess what would happen if you placed a few little foil cups atop an electrostatic generator. This fascinating video from @atomstalk demonstrates just what occurs when the electricity is turned on. How lovely is that?

@atomstalk Static electricity at work..#staticelectricity #electricity #scienceisamazing #physics #electron ♬ original sound - Atoms Talk - AtomsTalk

@ASTROKIRSTEN

Is Jupiter regarded as a failed star? In her Tiktok response, @astrokirsten covers this by demonstrating the spectral signals of Jupiter and relating it to brown dwarfs. Amazing, right?

@astrokirsten All hail Jupiter, the lizard planet 🦎 #jupiter #todayilearned #space #astro #lizard ♬ original sound - Kirsten Banks

@NEILDEGRASSETYSON

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a name you probably know. He’s an astrophysicist who shares endless fun science facts through radio and television like the one below where he explains the “speed” of gravity. Lucky for us he made the move to TikTok so check out his account!

@neildegrassetyson Reply to @thyhappypanda The speed of gravity #startalk #tiktokpartner #learnontiktok ♬ original sound - StarTalk

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