It’s peak cold and flu season, and mucus is making many of our lives miserable. But despite being a little icky, phlegm gets a bad rap. This germ-fighting goo contains cells and chemical compounds that help us power through a cold. You can also think of mucus as a traffic light for your health — […]
Nuclear tensions appear to be mounting – but what actually happens if a bomb is dropped near you and how would nuclear war effect the world? Watch these videos (above and below) from Asap Science to find out. [Asap Science]
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Can hand sanitizer create super-bugs, or is that a myth? Find out in ASAP Science’s latest video! [ASAP Science]
If you ever find yourself stranded in the snowy Arctic (or bored in Minecraft), you’re gonna need to know how to build an igloo. But how can building a house made of ice keep you warm? The science behind building an igloo is the same reason that otters and reindeer don’t freeze to death! [It’s […]
A centrifuge is a vital piece of kit for hospitals and labs across the world. But what if you could make one out of paper and string? The so-called ‘paperfuge’ is the cheapest and fastest hand-spun centrifuge ever designed — and it can reach speeds of up to 125,000 revolutions per minute. Nature Video reveals […]
BPA has had some bad press, and now we’re all wondering: Is BPA bad for us? Michael Aranda from The SciShow goes into how we encounter BPA in our lives and how it affects us. [SciShow]
Right up there with how the gun on the original Duck Hunt game worked, why it hurts so much to step on a Lego brick is one of the questions we’re asked the most, so it’s high time we answered it. As anyone who’s done it knows, stepping on a Lego block is something akin […]
Imagine a substance so powerful that it could blow you to bits or save your life depending on how you used it. Well imagine no more: such a substance exists and you’ve probably heard of it: Nitroglycerin. [SciShow]
From The Backyard Scientist: I recreated my favorite MythBusters experiment and tried to chop a car in half with a Rocket Knife. I also tried to chop a chicken, steak, and fruits in half! Next week.. RED HOT ROCKET KNIFE! …after my burns heal ;) [The Backyard Scientist]