Bill reveals the stunning engineering underlying the design of a diaper. He describes the five layers of a diaper, including the superabsorbent polymer in the diaper’s core. He illustrates the action of this polymer with a stunning demonstration using a single bead of polymer: it soaks up enough water to grow from a diameter of […]
Human bodies aren’t built for extreme aging: our capacity is set at about 90 years. But what does aging really mean, and how does it counteract the body’s efforts to stay alive? Monica Menesini details the nine physiological traits that play a central role in aging. [TED Ed]
8th grade science teacher Tom McFadden encourages his students to be creative when it comes to learning science, so he has started the Science Rap Academy, a series of youtube videos that will teach you all about DNA, photosynthesis, and more! What is DNA? Find out in this insanely good music videos from the 2015-2016 […]
Why do some people experience auditory hallucinations? ASAP Science debunks some myths associated to schizophrenia in their latest video. [ASAP Science]
Youtuber and 8th grade science teacher Tom McFadden composed this fun parody of “Choices” by E-40 to promote the amazing power of scientific curiosity. Kudos to Tom and the 76 scientists, engineers, educators, and YouTubers who agreed to participate in this project! Oh, and with all the work that Tom put into this, it’s kind […]
Thanks to Physics Girl, learn all about how you can make a super simple and super fun DIY electric train at home using a copper wire, a battery, and magnets! Science is awesome! [Physics Girl | Via Nerdist]
Should you be worried about how your cell phone impacts your brain and body? Listen this video to find out! [ASAPScience]
In this video, Jake Roper from Vsauce3 that explains what the aftermath of a nuclear fallout would be like, or what we call “a nuclear winter.” [Vsauce3]