A few weeks ago, on October 16, the world celebrated World Anesthesia Day, honoring the discovery that forever changed medicine. Before anesthesia, surgery was… let’s just say a waking nightmare. Doctors relied on alcohol, narcotics, or even a good whack on the head to knock patients out. Thankfully, modern anesthesia means tens of thousands of […]
Struggling to fall asleep? This science-backed video breaks down exactly what to do… and what not to do… when you’re lying awake staring at the ceiling. From breathing exercises and “thought blocking” tricks (like counting down by sevens) to late-night lighting hacks and the right kind of bedtime snacks, it’s a masterclass in falling asleep […]
You’ve probably heard of tardigrades, those tiny, indestructible “water bears” that can survive boiling, freezing, radiation, even the vacuum of space. But what you haven’t seen is one of life’s rarest microscopic miracles: a tardigrade being born. In this footage from @Oneminmicro, a moss sample under a microscope reveals something extraordinary: several water bear eggs […]
These tiny nocturnal hunters survive on one thing only: blood. From stealthy midnight missions to surprising acts of teamwork (yes, they share meals… by vomiting blood into each other’s mouths), vampire bats are far more complex than their horror movie reputation suggests. Discover how they find their prey, why they rarely go solo, and what […]
Ever looked at a gorgeous sunset and thought, “What if I just keep driving west and never let it end?” Well, according to science, you can, but only if your car can hit half the speed of sound. In this video from Xkcd’s What If?, the host crunches the math to find out how long […]
Did you know there are over 131 million bits of space junk zooming around our planet at 10 kilometers per second? From lost astronaut tool bags to an entire Tesla Roadster, space has become the universe’s most dangerous junkyard. In this video from TED-ED, learn how humanity turned orbit into a cosmic landfill, and what […]
Radioactive elements release particles that can damage cells. MirageC/Moment via Getty Images Kelling Donald, University of Richmond Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. “What is radium and why is it dangerous?” – Aurora, 10, Laredo, Texas […]
Regulatory T cells (red) interact with other immune cells (blue) and modulate immune responses. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/NIH via Flickr Aimee Pugh Bernard, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body’s […]