Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Geoffrey Bradford, West Virginia University On April 8, 2024, and for the second time in the past decade, people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to view a total solar […]
It’s complicated. You’ve probably heard of multiple sclerosis, especially if you’re a fan of The West Wing. But can we ever cure MS? Yes. But also, no. But also, probably? [SciShow]
In the latest episode from “Journey to the Microcosmos,” the channel takes a slight detour from its usual explorations of the fascinating microscopic world to address a topic that hits closer to home for many: cancer. Renowned for diving deep into the realms where microbes reign supreme, this episode shifts focus towards human health, specifically […]
How long could a nuclear submarine last in orbit? Let’s find out of Xkcd’s Randall Munroe. [xkcd’s What If?]
Ever wondered how a Möbius strip, with its single twisted side, translates into a three-dimensional form? Watch as Brandon from Inheritance Machining engineers and crafts a Möbius cube from a single block of steel. Unlike its two-dimensional counterpart, this cube maintains a single continuous side, presenting a challenge that pushes the boundaries of precision and […]
Every famous optical illusion explained in 8 minutes by The Paint Explainer! — TIMESTAMPS — 0:00 Motion Aftereffect 0:18 Ames Room 0:39 Flashed Face Distortion Effect 0:51 Stepping Feet Illusion 1:03 Silencing Effect 1:21 Afterimage 1:39 Color Dove Illusion 1:53 Impossible Object 2:11 Hybrid Image 2:30 Ponzo Illusion 2:42 Poggendorff Illusion 2:53 Forced Perspective 3:05 […]
Thomas Edison: a name synonymous with innovation. But did he truly invent everything attributed to him? While Edison is commonly credited with the invention of the light bulb, there is plenty of evidences suggesting otherwise. Who truly deserves recognition for this groundbreaking invention? This question serves as the focal point of the exploration into Edison’s […]
Solar eclipses happen because of a few factors, including the Moon’s size and distance from the Sun. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley Christopher Palma, Penn State On April 8, 2024, millions across the U.S. will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse. Cities including Austin, Texas; Buffalo, New York; and Cleveland, Ohio, will […]
Amy J. Williams, University of Florida Is or was there life on Mars? That profound question is so complex that it will not be fully answered by the two NASA rovers now exploring it. But because of the literal groundwork the rovers are performing, scientists are finally investigating, in-depth and in unprecedented detail, the planet’s […]
Learn 200 digits of Pi with ASAP Science’s Pi song! Can you memorize them all? And you know what’s the best thing about this video? It lasts 3.14 minutes! [ASAP Science]