Nuclear weapons are some of the most powerful tools of destruction on Earth, and the full scope of a nuclear detonation is almost unimaginable. However, there is a scientifically supported plan of action that could save thousands of lives. What is this plan, and what exactly would it protect us from? Brooke Buddemeier and Jessica […]

High-speed video reveals the complicated physics of rubber band potshots. [Science News]

Thanks to the demands of eco-conscious consumers, biodegradable and compostable plastics are cropping up everywhere. Are these green plastics the solution to our throwaway lifestyle? Well — it’s complicated. [Reactions]

What if you never brushed your teeth? Or even stopped for a year? Here’s what would happen! [AsapSCIENCE]

You might feel like your thinking has been getting a bit slower and foggier as you get older, and that eventually happens to everybody. But how can we keep our minds young? [SciShow Psych]

Out in the vast coldness of outer space, there are planets that travel alone through darkness without the boundaries of a system. Here’s how this can happen – and why these frozen deserts might secretly harbor alien life. [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell]

There is a chemical so bitter you can taste it in an Olympic-sized swimming pool and you probably have it in your home without even knowing it. The chemical is called Denatonium and it’s the most bitter substance known to man. [SciShow]

If humans want to expand into space, it will take us incredible amounts of energy. How do we do that? Easy: we will just use the sun’s energy by realizing the most ambitious construction project in history. This is how it works. [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell]