What actually exists inside the heart of an atom?

Science · Published 24 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Go beneath the surface of matter to explore the subatomic particles that form our universe. This video examines the fundamental components of the atom and how they are organized.

The video explores the arrangement of protons, neutrons, and electrons. It details how electrons orbit the nucleus and provides a look at the relative masses of these subatomic particles, measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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