Electromagnetism is one of the four fundamental forces of nature. Learn about the relationship between electricity and magnetism, the different wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum, and how an invisible force protects our entire planet.

This clip illustrates the modern-day uses of electricity and explains how electricity is generated. It also briefly explains static electricity.

Scott explains and demonstrates electromagnetism and electric force fields to Joyce.

On their journey to understand how cell phones work, the StoryBots talk to a microphone. She speaks about her role in the creation of a cell phone.

The crew is trying to rob the Bellagio in Las Vegas, and Basher informs them that the only way to pull off the job is to use a "pinch." He describes the "pinch": an electromagnetic pulse that shuts down any power source within its blast radius. He describes the "pinch" as a nuclear bomb without the destruction to make it more concrete.