Ever wondered if drinking raw milk is a good idea? Spoiler: It’s not. In the latest Reactions video by the American Chemical Society, Alex Dainis (PhD in genetics) dives into why consuming raw milk can be dangerous. But here’s the twist: Alex discovers she’s been unknowingly consuming raw milk through cheese! Watch the full video […]
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not. There’s lots of research out there to […]
People have long believed that the moon’s phases influence the menstrual cycle, but actually, it might not be the key player after all! In this video from SciShow, discover why we might have been looking at the wrong celestial body for answers. [SciShow]
Ever wondered how bulletproof vests manage to stop bullets while staying light and flexible? Check out this TED-Ed video: “How do bulletproof vests work?” By 1975, Richard Davis had been shot at close range 192 times, but not a scratch—thanks to his groundbreaking invention: the bulletproof vest! Discover the chemistry behind Kevlar, the synthetic fiber […]
Imagine draining our planet’s seas and dumping all that water onto the Curiosity rover. How would the Red Planet change as it fills up with Earth’s oceans? This is exactly the scenario we’re exploring in the latest video from xkcd’s “What If?”
Ever wondered why stepping on a rusty nail is so dangerous? In TED-Ed’s latest video, they explore the story of a 5th-century ship master who suffered from a bizarre and terrifying infection that caused his jaws to clamp shut and his muscles to spasm uncontrollably. Today, we know this as one of the earliest recorded […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating brain disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. It gradually destroys memory and other cognitive abilities, profoundly impacting daily life. Despite decades of research and hundreds of clinical trials, an effective preventive treatment or cure remains elusive. Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects the brain’s neurons, leading to their progressive degeneration and death. […]
Beehives always have a queen, who is the mother of the entire hive. But have you ever wondered, what happened to the king, if there was ever any? Can a male bee become a king? [MinuteEarth]
If your mental image of a scientist looks like this, you’re due for an update. aluxum/E+ via Getty Images Soazig Le Bihan, University of Montana A man in a lab coat bends under a dim light, his strained eyes riveted onto a microscope. He’s powered only by caffeine and anticipation. This solitary scientist will stay […]
In this fast-paced video, we break down a bunch of common “-ology” terms in just 6 minutes! From biology to psychology, geology to technology, we’ll unlock the meaning behind these fields of study and give you a taste of what they’re all about. [Everything Explained | Via LS]