How Junk Food Hacks Your Brain [Science Video]
Scientists think that evolution may not have prepared our brains for donuts… [SciShow]
Category Archives: Science
What Do Food Expiration Dates Actually Mean?
Sell By, Best By, and Use By… do these dates actually tell you anything? Food science can be tricky, but the folks from Scishow are fortunately there to clear some of it up. [SciShow]
Nasa Sued Over ‘Moon Dust’ Vial
A woman is suing Nasa over fears it will seize what she says is a vial of moon dust. The pre-emptive lawsuit seeks to prevent Nasa from claiming ownership of the vial. If it is indeed from the moon as claimed, the legal status would be in question. The BBC notes a 2012 law that […]
How Seashells Are Made [Science Video]
If you know that seashells are made of basically the same stuff as chalk, you might have wondered why chalk is crumbly but seashells are super tough. This week on Reactions, we explain: The secret’s in the biochemistry. [Reactions]
Why 350°F (177°C) is the Magic Number for Baking [Science Video]
Ever notice the first step for baking a cookie is almost always to preheat the oven to 350 degrees? Even when you’re baking something else, an oven with a digital temperature reader typically defaults to 350. What’s so magical about this number and why is it that so many recipes call for it? Find out […]
Why Do You Feel Butterflies in Your Stomach? [Science Video]
It may have happened when you locked eyes with your secret crush, or before an important job interview, but what exactly caused that strange, fluttering sensation in your stomach? Find out in this episode of SciShow! [SciShow]
6 Everyday Ways Science Protects You from Your Poop
It’s easy to take waste disposal for granted, so here are six ways modern technology has made your poop safer and less… gross. [SciShow]
The Deadliest Being on Planet Earth – The Bacteriophage
A war has been raging for billions of years, killing trillions every single day, while we don’t even notice. This war involves the single deadliest being on our planet: The Bacteriophage. [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell]
Which is Worse For You: Sugar or Fat? [Science Video]
For decades, we’ve heard how terrible fat is for us, but more recently, sugar has become the new villain. What does the science actually say about these two macronutrients and how they affect our health? Find out in the latest episode of SciShow. [SciShow]
How Long Can We Live? [Science Video]
The human lifespan might be limited, in part, because natural selection just stops working late in life, but did you know that someone alive today will likely reach the venerable age of 127? [MinuteEarth]