Murphy’s Law, Finagle’s corollary: “If something can go wrong, it will, So if you throw a slice of toast with butter into the air, it will always fall with the buttered side down.” Cats Conservation Law: “A cat will always land on its feet.” So, what would happen if we stick a slice of toast […]
Does it go forward or backward? And why? Watch this awesome video from Destin of Smarter Every Day to find out! [Smarter Every Day | Via LS]
From the SciShow: What does it really take for a planet to be habitable? It turns out, certain parts of a star system, a galaxy, and even the universe as we know it, are more habitable than others. Get to know them as Hank takes you on a tour of some of the nicest neighborhoods […]
On Friday we looked back at psychics’ predictions made in the 1975 book The People’s Almanac, forecasting the rest of the 20th century. With New York still above water, cancer uncured, and solar energy pills yet to replace food, the results were somewhat off the mark. However, the authors of the book also asked scientists […]
Humans have always dreamed of eternal youth and life. Throughout history our desire for longer life spans manifested itself in religion and mythology. Today, our dreams of eternity are being explored scientifically. Where could sciences related to ending aging take our species in the future? Could the science of the 21st century lead to radical […]
During a recent trip to Hay-on-Wye — a magical small town with around 30 new and used bookshops — I picked up two 1970s books by David Wallechinsky and Irving Wallace, the kings of trivia lists. The two volumes of The People’s Alamanac are billed as “the first reference book ever prepared to be read for […]
Are human beings hard-wired to like “cute” things and dislike ugly ones? Check out these enlightening videos from ASAP Science (above) and Earth Unplugged (below) to find out! [ASAP Science | Earth Unplugged]
Yes, I know, this is absolutely gross, but believe it or not, someone else’s poop could one day save your life. Fecal bacteriotherapy is quick, cheap, and highly effective when it comes to eradicating C. Difficile from your system. [Minute Earth]