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The Surprising Effect of Gallium on Aluminum [Science Video]

The Surprising Effect of Gallium on Aluminum [Science Video]

https://youtu.be/z4TVnbuy4Lw Gallium looks a lot like mercury, except unlike mercury, it really likes sticking to glass. It also has a…

2 years ago

Theremin: How science fiction got its sound [Video]

In this radio commentary, Bill discusses the theremin, and how it lead to one the music industry's most fundamental assets,…

2 years ago

Did You Know: Swearing is Actually Good for Your Brain (In Moderation)

https://youtu.be/DL5UytyNZ5o Does swearing get a bad rap? There's evidence that the shouting obscenities has an evolutionary purpose... and may be…

2 years ago

Chemist Breaks Down How At-Home Covid Tests Work

https://youtu.be/2B-iZGNiPA0 Over the past two years, you've likely taken a Covid rapid antigen test. A unique, biochemical reaction involving saline,…

2 years ago

Are Broken Bones Stronger After They Heal?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFTtpkU4UsI You might have heard that bones are stronger after they break, which sounds ridiculous, but for a short period…

2 years ago

Toilets: The Science Behind the Flush [Video]

A detailed look at how toilets work by the folks from the Science Channel. With over 40 components, did you…

2 years ago

Can You Solve the Time Travel Riddle?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukUPojrPFPA Your professor has accidentally stepped through a time portal in his physics lab. You’ve got just a minute to…

2 years ago

What if the Moon Crashes into Earth? [Science Video]

https://youtu.be/lheapd7bgLA Today we are answering an age-old very scientific and important question: What if the moon crashes into earth? It’s…

2 years ago

Your Brain Once Had a Superpower. Could You Get It Back? [Science Video]

https://youtu.be/5YATDKQHUEs From SciShow: A lot of the adaptability of children's brains diminishes as they age. But researchers are looking for…

2 years ago

Why Do Humans Vomit So Much? 🤮 [Science Video]

https://youtu.be/t0O2kSFVjm4 In an effort to protect us from getting killed by something we’ve ingested, our brain’s vomit control center processes…

2 years ago