Plants are constantly under attack. They face threats ranging from microscopic fungi to small herbivores like caterpillars, up to large herbivores like elephants. But plants are ready, with a whole series of internal and external defenses that make them a less appealing meal — or even a deadly one. Valentin Hammoudi explains some of the […]
We live in an era of self driving cars, autonomous drones, deep learning algorithms, computers that beat humans at chess and go, and so on. So it’s natural to ask, will artificial superintelligence replace humans, take our jobs, and destroy human civilization? Or will AI just become tools like regular computers. AI researcher Max Tegmark […]
Black holes are scary things. But they also might reveal the true nature of the universe to us. [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell]
Raincoats, car windshields, waterproof phones: They all use a little chemistry to stay dry. Inspired by nature, chemists use extremely water-fearing, or superhydrophobic, coatings to repel water from surfaces to keep them dry. Watch as the Reactions team uses a high-speed camera and some brave volunteers to bring the science of staying dry to life. […]
How do you compare to the average? Find out in this video from AsapSCIENCE. [AsapSCIENCE]
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]