Could We Actually Live On Mars? [Science Video]
With all the talk about manned missions to Mars, ASAP Science breaks down the feasibility of humans living and surviving on the red planet. [AsapSCIENCE]
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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the End of Interstellar [Video]
If you can’t make sense of what happened at the end of Interstellar, let astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson help you unravel that mystery for you. [Via Indiewire]
Light Seconds, Light Years, Light Centuries: How to Measure Extreme Distances in Space [Science Video]
When we look at the sky, we have a flat, two-dimensional view. So how do astronomers figure the distances of stars and galaxies from Earth? Yuan-Sen Ting shows us how trigonometric parallaxes, standard candles and more help us determine the distance of objects several billion light years away from Earth. [Ted Ed]
How a Wound Heals Itself & How do Scars Form? [Science Videos]
Two highly interesting videos from Ted Ed explaining how wounds heal themselves (above) and in direct relation to the first video, how scars form as a result of these wounds (below.) Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies, with a surface area of about 20 square feet in adults. When we are cut […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Very Important Advice to a First-Grader [Video]
After a six-year-old girl asked him how a first-grader could help the Earth, Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson answered: Neil deGrasse Tyson: You know what I think? Okay, so when I was in first grade I was curious about a lot of things. So heres what I want you to do… I think, when you go […]
Watch ESA’s Philae Probe Land on a Comet LIVE Right Here!
Did you know that ESA’s Philae lander has detached itself from the Rosetta satellite just a few hours ago (09:35 CET) and is currently in the process of landing on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenk? You can watch the event live above! If everything goes according to plan, the probe should land on 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenk at around 11:02 EST […]
Why Does Your Voice Get Higher When You Inhale Helium? [Science Video]
A very quick and simple explanation on why our voices get higher when we inhale helium by the folks over at Mental Floss. [Mental Floss]
The Science of Interstellar: Building a Scientifically Accurate Black Hole [Video]
Since Christopher Nolan wanted to show a scientifically accurate black hole to the audience of Interstellar, he hired theoretical physicist Kip Thorne to transform his vision into reality. I’m going to see the movie tonight, and even though some people say that Interstellar features a lot of plot holes, I don’t really care, I absolutely […]
Why Do We Like the Smell of Our Own Farts [Science Video]
Yes, believe it or not, there’s a scientific explanation on why people (apparently) like the smell of their own farts. [AsapSCIENCE]
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Has a Love-Hate Relationship With Interstellar. Here’s Why!
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson reviewed Interstellar via a large number of tweets yesterday. Here’s why the man loved and hated the movie. He also reviewed Gravity a few months ago in a similar manner. Warning: If you haven’t seen Interstellar, MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. In #Interstellar: All leading characters, including McConaughey, Hathaway, Chastain, & Caine play […]