http://youtu.be/VYrF3sFBY20 The video tracks formation of snowflakes from their origins in bits of dust in clouds that become droplets of water falling to Earth. When the droplets cool, six crystal faces form because water molecules bond in hexagonal networks when they freeze. It explains that ice crystals grow fastest at the corners between the faces, […]
Warning: Do not try this at home, or in fact, anywhere. While the introduction is fairly amusing, it does make the video pretty long. But, it’s kinda worth it, because watching flaming liquid flying through the air in slow motion is pretty damned awesome. [The Slow Mo Guys Via Laughing Squid]
Unlock your brain’s potential using these amazing, scientifically tested tips! With New Year’s Resolutions around the corner, this should help with some follow-through. [ASAPScience]
Yep, the astronauts that went on the moon back in 1969 left many things over there, including poop. [Minute Physics]
NASA is planning to test an $11.2 million lighting system to try to better regulate astronaut’s body clocks. The technology could help studies into sleeping problems back on earth. The idea is to tackle the problem that natural light doesn’t follow usual patterns when you are in orbit. That means astronauts don’t sleep as much […]
Warning: Intro contains strong language. Some totally disgusting facts about the human body. Gross! [Aaron Rogers]
Science Bob and 30 other teachers launched 2,000 ping pong balls in zero gravity as part of Northrup Grumman Foundation’s Weightless Flights of Discovery program. Also joining us was Kerry Sanders of the Today Show. Weightless flight is accomplished by flying in parabolas in reserved airspace aboard a modified 727 aircraft. Each weightless experience lasts […]
It’s December, and that means two things: Lots of looking back over the past year, and the year’s best meteor shower is coming.