The Chemistry of Addiction [Science Video]
In this video, Hank describes how our brains respond biochemically to various addictive substances and where those responses come from, evolutionarily speaking. [scishow]
Category Archives: Science
Magical Moving Matches [Video]
So yeah, I’m not completely sure as to how this works – it seems he’s just adding some drops of water, according to the video description. Anyone care to give us a run-down of the science behind this? [Meanwhile in Russia]
Schrodinger Isn’t Popular with Yahoo Answers Members [Pic]
Poor Schrodinger was just posing a hypothetical… [Via I f***ing love science]
3D printing could work on the Moon
Home Depot has yet to announce plans to open a branch on the moon, but researchers say they’ve taken a first step to making it possible for future astronauts to restock their toolbox. And yes, like so many stories in 2012, it involves a 3D printer. A team at School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering […]
Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson addresses the 28th National Space Symposium [Video]
Even though this is a 1+ hour video, I just had to post it since I know you guys are such big fans (and we are too!) of Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Hear him out addressing the audience at the 28th National Space Symposium. [Space Foundation | Via IHC]
Top Scientists and Theologians Weigh In: Does the Universe Have a Purpose?
Purpose, by definition, implies intent or determination, an end goal or a course of action. It’s a useful word, purpose, and one we use fairly often when discussing life’s Big Questions. What is my purpose? Does this object or occupation serve a good purpose? But it’s not a word often associated with the existence of […]
Cool Things to Find (Mars Curiosity Rover) [Parody of “Dumb Ways to Die”]
If you think Dumb ways to Die was awesome, wait till you hear that AWESOME parody featuring the Mars Curiosity Rover by the geeks over at Laughpong. [LaughPong]
A Beautiful Video Tribute to the Mars Curiosity Rover
An absolutely beautiful video tribute paying homage to the Mars Curiosity rover, which is still exploring the red planet as I’m writing this. [Mutant Jukebox – Music & Sound]
Dwarf planet is cold outside; may have no kind of atmosphere
Astronomers have reported on the results of using seven telescopes to take advantage of their first chance to study one of five dwarf planets in our solar system. They were able to get a rare insight into Makemake thanks to it passing in front of a distant star. Makemake was originally considered as one of […]
Happy 57th Birthday Bill Nye! (The Science Guy)
Today marks the 57th birthday of one of the most interesting and fun science popularizer out there: William Sanford Nye, aka, Bill Nye, the science guy. Bill is best known as being the host of the popular Disney children’s show bearing his own name (1993-1997). He has also appeared in countless other shows as a […]