With the use of liquid nitrogen, the YBCO compound can be cooled until it becomes a superconductor, and a superconductor placed in a magnetic field has amazing behaviors. Please activate the subtitles to get more info on the experiment. [Magnetic Games]
Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter answers the internet’s burning questions about astrophysics. What exactly is dark matter? How many exoplanets are there? What is it in like a black hole? What actually is a parallel universe? Paul answers all these questions and much more! [Wired]
The main illusion in this video shows a chess board and its reflection in a mirror. However, there’s a phantom White Queen piece that only appears as a reflection, leaving a mysterious empty square in the foreground. The illusion is achieved by creating a camouflaged invisibility cloak that shields the Queen from one viewing angle. […]
From Kiun B: Welcome to the coldest town in the world with the recorded lowest temperature of -71°C (-95°F)… The winters here are usually very long, cold and dark… Today we will do 6 crazy experiments to show you how cold it is here, in Yakutsk! [Kiun B]
From ASAP Science: Today we are going to explain EXACTLY what happens to your brain and body when you try to quit alcohol! [ASAP Science]
We don’t yet know what the James Webb Space Telescope will uncover. Will we get answers? Will we have more questions? One thing’s certain: The story of us is a never-ending quest for knowledge. As Carl Sagan said: “We can’t help it.” NASA plans to launch the James Webb Space Telescope on December 24th at […]
A broken bone might seem worse than a sprain, but you’ll get over it much more quickly… [Minute Earth]
“Vaccine facts” seems to have become a surprisingly loaded term over the last couple years, but the history of vaccines is actually full of heated opinions and outlandish ideas. In this video, we drill down to just the facts about vaccination and the history of vaccines. You’ll learn about the first vaccine, what an mRNA […]
Hydrogen fuel cell cars appear to be fantastic: hydrogen and oxygen in, water out. However, if the hydrogen comes from polluting, carbon-emitting power plants, your environmentally friendly vehicle may not be that green after all. Watch this enlightening video from Alex Dainis to find out all about how fuel cells work. [Reactions]
Food is arguably the best thing about being alive. No other bodily pleasure is enjoyed multiple times every day and never gets old. It is an expression of culture, our parents’ love and a means of celebration or comfort. That’s why it hits a special nerve when we are told we should change what and […]