To look at the evolution of modern bird feathers, we must start a long time ago, with the dinosaurs from whence they came. We see early incarnations of feathers on dinosaur fossils, and remnants of dinosaurs in a bird’s wish bone. Carl Zimmer explores the stages of evolution and how even the reasons for feathers […]
This week, we jump out of the studio and into a post apocalyptic, San Francisco and learn how to forage and cook healthy meals with limited resources. Dr. Darya Pino Rose has all the tips and tricks you’ll need when the apocalypse happens! [Tech Feed]
Replace that $1 bill with a $100 one and I’m pretty sure you’ll never wake up late ever again. [Video (and Alarm Clock) by Rich Olson]
http://youtu.be/ak22Lkk1yIs Toothpaste is loaded with a cornucopia of chemicals that add flavors, body, texture, and most importantly, the ability to clean your teeth. One compound in particular, a detergent known as sodium lauryl sulfate is responsible for the suds that you produce when brushing. As it turns out, this compound has an interesting effect on […]
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http://youtu.be/dOCr9rjDrp4 Atoms and particles are quirky. Therefore we need an equally quirky thought experiment to understand superposition. You may be familiar with Schrodinger’s Cat. However we are going to use a feline friendly thought experiment that is fun and easy to digest. [Comma Niddy]
Yep geeks, it’s that time of the year again! Today is Captain Picard day! Captain Picard Day is celebrated on June 16th because it is the equivalent date to Stardate 47457.1, mentioned in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode entitled The Pegasus. In that episode, Captain Picard Day is an occasion for the Enterprise […]
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