Red Dead No Redemption: The Harsh Realities Behind the Colonization of Mars
Watch as Youtuber exurb1a takes in in-depth and very entertaining look at the harsh reality behind everything that is involved behind the colonization of Mars. [exurb1a]
Category Archives: Science
Math Lovers and Bakers, Rejoice! Today is Pi Day!
Hey everyone, today is Pi day! For those not in the know, Pi day is celebrated by math enthusiasts (as well as bakers) all around the world each year on March 14th for the simple reason that Pi= 3.141592…, and 3.14 = March 14. Yeah, I know, this is kind of ridiculous, but hey, why […]
The Surprising Effect of Gallium on Aluminum [Science Video]
Gallium looks a lot like mercury, except unlike mercury, it really likes sticking to glass. It also has a very different and unique reaction, when it’s added to aluminum. Watch as Youtuber NileRed Shorts applies the metal on an aluminum bat. [NileRed Shorts]
Theremin: How science fiction got its sound [Video]
In this radio commentary, Bill discusses the theremin, and how it lead to one the music industry’s most fundamental assets, the electronic synthesizer. This was originally broadcast on December 26, 2000. [engineerguy]
Did You Know: Swearing is Actually Good for Your Brain (In Moderation)
Does swearing get a bad rap? There’s evidence that the shouting obscenities has an evolutionary purpose… and may be good for your psyche! Watch this episode of Otherwords to find out why swearing is actually good for your brain! [Storied]
Chemist Breaks Down How At-Home Covid Tests Work
Over the past two years, you’ve likely taken a Covid rapid antigen test. A unique, biochemical reaction involving saline, tiny particles of gold, and paper with antibodies, is helping to give us quick and relatively accurate results. Dr. Kate Biberdorf, a chemist and author, explains the chemical process of the at-home tests (while taking one!) […]
Are Broken Bones Stronger After They Heal?
You might have heard that bones are stronger after they break, which sounds ridiculous, but for a short period of time, it might be true! Find out more in this episode of SciShow! [SciShow]
Toilets: The Science Behind the Flush [Video]
A detailed look at how toilets work by the folks from the Science Channel. With over 40 components, did you know that most toilets can flush and reset themselves within four seconds flat? [Science Channel]
Can You Solve the Time Travel Riddle?
Your professor has accidentally stepped through a time portal in his physics lab. You’ve got just a minute to jump through before it closes and leaves him stranded in history. Your only way back is to grab enough colored nodules to create a new portal to open a doorway through time. Can you take the […]
What if the Moon Crashes into Earth? [Science Video]
Today we are answering an age-old very scientific and important question: What if the moon crashes into earth? It’s more interesting and weird than you probably think. Let’s start with the basics: Why isn’t the Moon on its way to crash into us already? [In a Nutshell]