Have you ever thought about visiting a black hole? We sure hope not. However, if you’re absolutely convinced that a black hole is your ideal vacation spot, watch this video before you blast off to learn more about them and (more importantly) how to stay safe. [NASA Goddard]
There are things you can do right now to help our climate–like investing in renewable energy. But today on Reactions, we’re digging into a few of the weirdest climate change-combating ideas out there. [Reactions]
Watch as an octopus changes color while sleeping. The event is narrated by Marine biologist Dr. David Scheel, who explains what the octopus might be dreaming about according to the continuously changing color patterns it generates. [Nature on PBS | Via LS]
When the Hoover Dam was completed, it created a huge source of hydroelectric power and zapped a sleepy desert town to life: Las Vegas, Nevada. With the power supply from the dam, Las Vegas soon exploded with vibrant displays. The source of these dazzling lights was electrified neon gas. In this special 360° animation, explore […]
Here’s a math lesson about logarithms inspired by the legendary painter Bob Ross. [Tibees | Via BoingBoing]
About 10 years ago, the news was packed with reports about something called colony collapse disorder — a mysterious phenomenon that involved the disappearance of enormous numbers of bees. Then, the news stopped talking about it. So what gives? Are bees safe now? Find out in this episode of SciShow. [SciShow]
We have some good news this week for all the James Webb fans out there, as well as a look a some creative chemistry that may help us find the first solid evidence of an exomoon! [SciShow Space]
Some people say that buying an electric car is a great way to fight climate change – but if they use electricity that is made by burning fossil fuels, are they really more environmentally friendly than gas powered cars? Find out in this episode of SciShow! [SciShow]
Wookiepedia says AT-AT walkers go at a top speed of 60 km/h (about 37.28 mph), but when you look at them in episode 5, they don’t seem to go that fast. So what’s the true speed of those walkers? watch this video from EC Henry to find out! [EC Henry]
Watch as Youtuber Mark Rober does the elephant toothpaste (aka slime foam) experiment on a very, very large scale. [Mark Rober]