Today, super glue is a nearly indispensable household item — but its incredibly sticky nature almost caused it to be abandoned in the development phase … twice. In the eighth installment of our ‘Moments of Vision’ series, Jessica Oreck shares the wartime origins of this sticky substance. [TED-Ed]

From Brainiac75: Thorned spikes? This time my 6×2″ neodymium magnet meets something unusual, a magnetic fluid. It is called ferrofluid and reacts spectacularly near any magnet, but even better near such a large and powerful magnetic pole surface – even with a surprising shape on the spikes! [Brainiac75]

The pigments in our food all get destroyed on their way through our digestive system…so where do the colors of our poop and pee come from? Watch this episode of Minute Earth to find out! [Minute Earth]

It’s peak cold and flu season, and mucus is making many of our lives miserable. But despite being a little icky, phlegm gets a bad rap. This germ-fighting goo contains cells and chemical compounds that help us power through a cold. You can also think of mucus as a traffic light for your health — […]

Nuclear tensions appear to be mounting – but what actually happens if a bomb is dropped near you and how would nuclear war effect the world? Watch these videos (above and below) from Asap Science to find out. [Asap Science]

Boom. [BuzzFeedBlue]

Can hand sanitizer create super-bugs, or is that a myth? Find out in ASAP Science’s latest video! [ASAP Science]

If you ever find yourself stranded in the snowy Arctic (or bored in Minecraft), you’re gonna need to know how to build an igloo. But how can building a house made of ice keep you warm? The science behind building an igloo is the same reason that otters and reindeer don’t freeze to death! [It’s […]