How Much of That Thing Will Kill You [Science Video]
A lot of things can kill you when consumed in sufficient quantity. Here are some surprising ones! [ASAP Science]
Category Archives: Science
Which of These Containers Will Fill First?
Imgur user Alfakennyone posted this puzzle of few days ago: Be sure to watch the layout of the countainers carefully and let us know your answer in the comments below. If you’re not sure, the solution is right here and the animated version is here. [Alfakeynnyone]
NASA Looking For Planetary Protection Officer
NASA wants somebody to take responsibility for keeping Earth – and other planets — safe. The Planetary Protection Officer will earn up to $187,000 a year. The job isn’t so much about zapping incoming aliens. Rather it’s about making sure that space missions don’t contaminate Earth with organic or biological material from other planets and […]
Fried Chicken’s Deliciousness Explained With Science
Battered and deep-fried chicken might be one of the most delicious foods ever. But what makes this summer picnic staple so tasty? It all comes down to the chemistry of frying. In the latest Reactions video, learn how the delicate dance of fat at high temperatures leads to a crispy, savory summer snack. [Reactions]
Will we ever be able to teleport?
Is teleportation possible? Could a baseball transform into something like a radio wave, travel through buildings, bounce around corners, and change back into a baseball? Oddly enough, thanks to quantum mechanics, the answer might actually be yes… sort of! Sajan Saini explains. [TED Ed]
Lyme disease is spreading. Blame ticks — and climate change [Science Video]
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the US; and climate change is helping it to spread even more. Animals such as deer, mice, squirrels, other critters in wooded area can be hosts to the bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, that causes Lyme disease in humans. When ticks feed off these hosts, the ticks become […]
Slime Mold: A Brainless Blob that Seems Smart [Science Video]
Slime molds look gross and… not smart, but they definitely seem to communicate and plan even without neurons. Michael from the Scishow Youtube channel explains the science behind these clever eukaryotes. [SciShow]
What Does “A 50% Chance of Rain” Actually Mean?
Your friendly local weather person says there’s a 10% chance it will rain today, so you throw on your flip-flops and head out to enjoy a beautiful day. Next thing you know, you’re running through puddles, trying to get out of a torrential downpour. Bad luck or bad weather person? Find out in the latest […]
The Science of TRANSPARENT Solar Panels
Did you knowthat infinitesimally small quantum dots can turn a window into a see-through solar panel? Nanoparticle (also called nanopowder or nanocluster or nanocrystal): a microscopic particle with at least one dimension less than 100 nm. These tiny objects often have characteristics that differ from larger versions of the same material. Quantum dots (QD): tiny […]
The Bizarre Physics of Fire Ants [Science Video]
They’re not just an animal, they’re a material. And that’s got engineers interested. Red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) are native to South America and an invasive species in the United States. One of the adaptations that makes them so hardy is that they can build large structures by linking their bodies together. This is […]