Antimatter Explained [Science]
A simple and easy to understand explanation on what Antimatter is by the always enlightening Minute Physics Youtube Channel. [Minute Physics]
Category Archives: Science
Google Science Fair Winners Target Health & Environment
Robots, the environment and speaking by breathing are among some of the subjects that won teenagers prizes at the latest Google Science Fair. The overall win went to Sophie Healy-Throw, Emer Hicker and Ciara Judge of the Republic of Ireland, who also took the 15-16 age category. After what was described as a gardening project […]
According to Science, Which Should You Be Using: Paper Towel or Hand Dryers?
When it comes to hygiene, which should you be using: Paper Towel or Hand Dryers? Watch as ASAP Science breaks down the efficacy of both methods in the video above. [ASAPScience]
Brain Facts Your Brain Doesn’t Know About
So, wow much does your brain know about itself? [Buzzfeed]
Woman Found To Be Missing Key Brain Component
A Chinese woman has been found to be missing her cerebellum, a key part of the brain. The 24-year-old lives a normal life, but has some problems with walking steadily. “Cerebellum” is Latin for “little brain”, and it’s an apt term. Although only making up around one-tenth of the brain in size, it contains around […]
Why we love repetition in music [Science Video]
How many times does the chorus repeat in your favorite song? How many times have you listened to that chorus? Repetition in music isn’t just a feature of Western pop songs, either; it’s a global phenomenon. Why? Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis walks us through the basic principles of the ‘exposure effect,’ detailing how repetition invites us […]
What Your Body Does When You’re In Love [Science Video]
Here’s why falling in love feels so good to people… [Buzzfeed]
Tidal Wave [Comic]
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