The Story of Zero: When You Get Something from Nothing [Video]
Is zero really a number? How did it come about? Hannah Fry tells the story of how zero went from nothing to something. [The Royal Institution]
Category Archives: Science
Space Elevator – Science Fiction or the Future of Mankind?
So. Space elevators, are they a thing we should be talking about? Let’s find out in the latest episode of “In a Nutshell.” [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell]
Could You Outrun A Fart? [Science Video]
We know the speed of light and the speed of sound, what about the speed of a fart? ASAP Science is asking the hard hitting questions this week – Could You Outrun A Fart? [AsapScience]
The Chemistry of Perfect Coffee [Science Video]
It’s one of the most popular beverages in the world, and many of us rely on it to stay awake every day. But not every cup of coffee is created equal. From the bean to the brew, science can help you get the perfect cup. This week, Reactions goes on a quest for better coffee […]
The Pharmafist: 5 Deceits About Detox and Toxins [Comic]
Here at Geeks are Sexy, we’re all about getting the truth out there, and what better way to achieve this than through the power of science? Now, thank to Olivier Bernard, aka “The Pharmafist,” who uses humor and comics to inform the public about the true nature of the human body, you’ll finally have the […]
Super Slow Mo Video of Exploding Balloons Filled With Non-Newtonian Fluid
In partnership with Mark Rober, Youtuber the Backyard Scientist used a high speed camera to film some balloons filled with Non-Newtonian Fluid while they’re exploding. He then repeated the experiment with balloons filled with water to observe the difference. Check it out! [TheBackyardScientist]
Could ADHD Be An Evolutionary Advantage? [Science Video]
Could Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) be an evolutionary advantage? My son has ADHD and I can confirm that people who are affected by the condition can be incredibly resourceful when it comes to getting results for something that they’re really interested in. My wife and I suspect that we both have ADHD, but it […]
Carl Sagan on Extraterrestrials [Video]
A fantastic animated version of an interview Studs Terkel did with Carl Sagan in 1985 about extraterrestrials and our inability to communicate with them. [Blank on Blank]