Use the power of static electricity to Force Push and Force Pull one of the 8 included mylar force deflectors! I’ve had one of those similar portable Van de Graaff generators in the past, and my kids and I have spent A LOT of time playing with it. It’s a super fun toy and a […]
So that’s where all this water is coming from! [Source: “Bart Noble – Perfectly Normal Drawings” on Facebook | Bart Noble – Official Site]
The Science Guy argues that most anti-abortion legislation is derived from outdated beliefs that predate smart science by fifty centuries. [Big Think]
While the outcome in this video demonstration is trivial, the underlying complex of reforming proteins in a useful structure could have major benefits in cancer treatment, pharmaceuticals and food production.
The folks from Minute Earth take a look at why there are potentially dangerous ingredients in vaccines such as adjuvants (aluminum hydroxide, paraffin oil, etc…) or formaldehyde. [MinuteEarth]
On a dry lakebed in Nevada, a group of friends build the first scale model of the solar system with complete planetary orbits: a true illustration of our place in the universe. A film by Wylie Overstreet and Alex Gorosh. [Wylie Overstreet | Via TA]
You’re tired and you need an energy boost, but you don’t want the jitters from caffeine. What to do? In this week’s video, we give you some chemistry-backed tips — one of which involves cats — to boost your productivity and stay awake without refilling the coffee cup. [Reactions]
It’s a sinister condition that affects millions of Americans: addiction. Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, food or gambling, it can ruin lives. In support of National Recovery Month, which calls attention to substance abuse issues and treatment services, Reactions takes a look at the chemistry behind addiction. [Reactions]