The word bipolar means ‘two extremes.’ For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated? Helen M. Farrell describes the root causes and treatments for bipolar disorder. [TED Ed]
Evolution is particularly vulnerable to misunderstandings around the scientific language. SciShow clears up some confusing language! [SciShow]
Think car crash injuries and you probably think concussion or whiplash. But Mercedes-Benz wants to tackle another risk: hearing damage caused by the sound of the impact. IEEE, which spotted an upcoming “Pre-Safe Sound” feature in a new car range, notes that a crash can produce sounds inside the car of 145 decibels, which can […]
Do I Have ADHD or ADD? If you’re wondering if you are affected by this condition, you are not alone: A lot of people search the Internet every day for this not so simple question. There are a lot of sites out there claiming that they can tell you if you suffer from attention deficit […]
Here’s everything you need to know about time travel… simplified tremendously. [AWE Me]
Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye – science guy, educator, mechanical engineer, and curator of curiosity – returns with a new show. Each episode of Bill Nye Saves the World tackles a specific topic or concept through lively panel discussions, wide-ranging correspondent reports from a crackerjack team, and Bill’s very special blend of lab procedure […]
Today, super glue is a nearly indispensable household item — but its incredibly sticky nature almost caused it to be abandoned in the development phase … twice. In the eighth installment of our ‘Moments of Vision’ series, Jessica Oreck shares the wartime origins of this sticky substance. [TED-Ed]
From Brainiac75: Thorned spikes? This time my 6×2″ neodymium magnet meets something unusual, a magnetic fluid. It is called ferrofluid and reacts spectacularly near any magnet, but even better near such a large and powerful magnetic pole surface – even with a surprising shape on the spikes! [Brainiac75]
The pigments in our food all get destroyed on their way through our digestive system…so where do the colors of our poop and pee come from? Watch this episode of Minute Earth to find out! [Minute Earth]
It’s peak cold and flu season, and mucus is making many of our lives miserable. But despite being a little icky, phlegm gets a bad rap. This germ-fighting goo contains cells and chemical compounds that help us power through a cold. You can also think of mucus as a traffic light for your health — […]