When most people think of fishing, we imagine relaxing in a boat and patiently reeling in the day’s catch. But modern industrial fishing — the kind that stocks our grocery shelves — looks more like warfare. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Jacquet explain overfishing and its effects on ecosystems, food security, jobs, economies, and coastal […]
It turns out there’s a scientific explanation behind the saying, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!” Learn why a hot and humid day feels so dismal and some tips to avoid the really sweaty, gross days on today’s Quick Question! [SciShow]
It’s not just chlorine that irritates your eyes in a pool. It’s actually something a lot more disgusting. Watch this episode of SciShow to learn more about what can hide in your pool. [SciShow]
40 years later, Voyager 2 is really, really, really, really far from Earth. [Vox]
What is ADHD, really? Mayim Bialik from The Big Bang Theory joins the team from Life Noggin to discuss common signs and symptoms. [Life Noggin]
Warning: Don’t attempt throwing an elephant from a skyscraper. This is a really, really, really bad idea. :) Size is the most under appreciated regulators of living things. [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell]
Can Batteries Power Everything? This video is about the physical and chemical limitations to electrolytic batteries, and how we might surpass the energy density and specific energy of lithium-ion batteries (like the Panasonic 18650 batteries used in the Tesla Model S, for example). [Minute Physics]
A lot of things can kill you when consumed in sufficient quantity. Here are some surprising ones! [ASAP Science]
Imgur user Alfakennyone posted this puzzle of few days ago: Be sure to watch the layout of the countainers carefully and let us know your answer in the comments below. If you’re not sure, the solution is right here and the animated version is here. [Alfakeynnyone]
NASA wants somebody to take responsibility for keeping Earth – and other planets — safe. The Planetary Protection Officer will earn up to $187,000 a year. The job isn’t so much about zapping incoming aliens. Rather it’s about making sure that space missions don’t contaminate Earth with organic or biological material from other planets and […]