Comet Lander Discovers Building Block Of Life

The unplanned bump by the craft that landed on a comet turned out to be a bonus for scientists. Staff on the Rosetta project say the double-landing has given them additional useful data that could even boost a theory about how life came to Earth. The Philae probe successfully reached comet 67P/Churyumovโ€“Gerasimenko last October but […]



Here’s What Happen When You Dissolve Antacid in Space [Video]

Note: Be sure to put the media player in full screen mode and enable HD quality (up to 4k!) after hitting the play button! Astronauts on the International Space Station dissolved an effervescent tablet in a floating ball of water, and captured images using a camera capable of recording four times the resolution of normal […]

Why Do We Laugh and the Science of Laughter [Video]

Laughing is a universal human behavior, one that transcends borders of language and culture. But itโ€™s also REALLY WEIRD. Why do we do it? The answer has less to do with humor than you might think. [It’s Okay To Be Smart]



Caught Short in San Francisco? You’re In For a Rather Unpleasant Surprise

San Francisco is testing pee-resistant walls on city buildings to cut down on the side effects of people seeking relief. The move is relatively expensive so officials will wait to see how effective it is before extending the program. According to SF Gate, the city has received 375 requests to clean up urine in the […]

What if There Was a Black Hole in your Pocket? [Science Video]

What would happen to you if a black hole the size of a coin suddenly appeared in your pocket? Lets find out! [Kurz Gesagt – In a Nutshell]

Natural vs. Man-Made Chemicals in Your Food: Which are Better? [Science Video]

‘Chemical free’ diets and ‘detoxing’ have become a popular part of culture, but you may be quite surprised at what you’re actually eating. Watch as ASAP Science debunks the myths and misconceptions in the above video. [AsapSCIENCE]