The ZIKA Virus – What we know [Video]
An informative video by PHD comics explaining what we know so far about the Zika virus. The best protection against the spread of a virus, is a spread of information. [Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD Comics)]
Category Archives: Science
MIT Scientists Engineer a Second Skin [Video]
Scientists at MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, Living Proof, and Olivo Labs have developed a new material that can temporarily protect and tighten skin, and smooth wrinkles. With further development, it could also be used to deliver drugs to help treat skin conditions such as eczema and other types of dermatitis. [Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) […]
Brand Name vs. Generic Products: Is There a Difference?
This this week’s episode of ASAP Science, Mitch and Greg take a look at if there’s a difference between brand name and generic products. [ASAP Science]
Quantum Processor Open For Public Use
IBM is to let the public use one of its quantum processors. It’s a move designed to raise awareness as much as to be an immediate benefit. The concept of quantum computing recently got mainstream coverage after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave a concise explanation during a news conference: A regular computer bit is […]
7 Scientific Tips To Wake Up Without Coffee [Video]
Can science help you wake up without coffee? Here are 7 tips to help you wake up in the morning without coffee! [AsapSCIENCE]
The Turing Test Explained: Can a computer pass for a human?
What is consciousness? Can an artificial machine really think? For many, these have been vital considerations for the future of artificial intelligence. But British computer scientist Alan Turing decided to disregard all these questions in favor of a much simpler one: Can a computer talk like a human? Alex Gendler describes the Turing test and […]
A Detailed Look at How Owls Can Fly in Absolute Silence [Science Video]
Using sensitive sound equipment the team from “SUper Powered Owls” try to find out how an owl can fly so silently compared to other birds. [BBC Earth]
How Many People Can the Earth Hold?
There are over seven billion people currently living on Earth, but with limited resources, when will we run out of room? Life Noggin analyzes the situation. [Life Noggin]
Hilarious: ElectroBOOM Explains How 3D Printing Works [Video]
Remember Mehdi Sadaghdar, that crazy electrical engineer that keeps hurting himself while explaining all sorts of interesting concepts about the world of electricity? In his latest video, Mehdi explains how 3D printing works, and as you’d expect from him, things don’t work exactly as planned. Check it out! [ElectroBOOM]
Beautiful: The Hubble Space Telescope Sees a Star ‘Inflating’ a Giant Bubble [Video]
A detailed look at NGC 7635, also called the Bubble Nebula, by the Hubble Space Telescope. A zoom into the Hubble Space Telescope photograph of an enormous, balloon-like bubble being blown into space by a super-hot, massive star. Astronomers trained the iconic telescope on this colorful feature, called the Bubble Nebula, or NGC 7635. [NASA.gov […]