1.89M
Subscribers
8.2M/mo
Monthly Views
$20.5K-$41K/mo
Est. Monthly Revenue
$2.50-$5.00
Est. RPM
420+ videos uploaded | 312M+ total views
The Story
Jason Thompson was a high school physics teacher who noticed his students were bored with textbook physics but fascinated when he did demonstrations. He started filming his most dramatic experiments - crushing things with hydraulic presses, explaining why things explode, demonstrating electromagnetic phenomena - and uploading them to YouTube. His content makes physics tangible and exciting. Instead of formulas on a whiteboard, he shows what happens when you shoot a bowling ball at bulletproof glass, why certain metals explode in water, and how magnetism really works. The spectacle draws viewers in, and his clear explanations ensure they actually learn. Today, Science Studio is used in classrooms worldwide as teachers play his videos to capture student attention. Jason's channel has rekindled interest in physics for millions of students who thought science was boring.
“Nobody remembers the formula. Everyone remembers the explosion. My job is to create moments so memorable that the physics sticks. Education that isn't entertaining isn't education - it's forgetting.”
— Science Studio
The Transformation
Before
High school physics teacher struggling to engage distracted students
After
1.89M subscriber science educator making physics cool for millions
Timeline: 6 years of content creation
Content Strategy
Science Studio leads with spectacle, then delivers education. Thumbnails show dramatic moments (explosions, destruction, surprising results) that drive clicks. Videos explain the science behind what viewers just watched, making physics feel relevant. 'Will it survive?' challenges create predictable engagement patterns.
Key Insights
Spectacle-first content captures attention in competitive education space
Teacher usage in classrooms creates viral institutional sharing
Physics concepts tied to real phenomena create memorable learning
Shorts featuring dramatic moments drive discovery to long-form
Brand safety of educational content attracts premium advertisers
Summer learning content maintains traffic during school breaks
Business Impact
1.89M subscribers - leading experimental physics education channel
YouTube ad revenue generating $250K+ annually
Educational licensing to schools and libraries generating $85K annually
Science equipment affiliate partnerships generating $45K annually
Speaking engagements at science education conferences
Total estimated annual revenue: $450K+ from all sources