Why’s a Meter a Meter? [Science Video]
Meter is the standard unit of length used by most countries around the world. But how did they define it? Watch this episode of Scishow to find out! [SciShow]
Category Archives: Science
Milk vs. Dark Chocolate: The Ultimate Scientific Showdown
Valentines Day is here, and for all you chocolate lovers out there, we put dark and milk chocolate together in an end all be all faceoff. Which of these deliciously and potentially healthful treats will come out as the greatest? Only the chemistry thunder dome will tell… [Reactions]
What is Bipolar Disorder?
The word bipolar means ‘two extremes.’ For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated? Helen M. Farrell describes the root causes and treatments for bipolar disorder. [TED Ed]
Common Misconceptions About Evolution [Science Video]
Evolution is particularly vulnerable to misunderstandings around the scientific language. SciShow clears up some confusing language! [SciShow]
“Pink Noise” Could Save Hearing In Crashes
Think car crash injuries and you probably think concussion or whiplash. But Mercedes-Benz wants to tackle another risk: hearing damage caused by the sound of the impact. IEEE, which spotted an upcoming “Pre-Safe Sound” feature in a new car range, notes that a crash can produce sounds inside the car of 145 decibels, which can […]
Do I Have ADHD? A Not so Simple Question!
Do I Have ADHD or ADD? If you’re wondering if you are affected by this condition, you are not alone: A lot of people search the Internet every day for this not so simple question. There are a lot of sites out there claiming that they can tell you if you suffer from attention deficit […]
Epic How To: How to Time Travel [Video]
Here’s everything you need to know about time travel… simplified tremendously. [AWE Me]
Bill Nye is Back in “Bill Nye Saves the World” [Trailer]
Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye – science guy, educator, mechanical engineer, and curator of curiosity – returns with a new show. Each episode of Bill Nye Saves the World tackles a specific topic or concept through lively panel discussions, wide-ranging correspondent reports from a crackerjack team, and Bill’s very special blend of lab procedure […]
How Super Glue Was Invented [Video]
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]
Monster Magnet Meets Magnetic Fluid [Video]
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]