Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger, one of the founders of quantum mechanics, posed this famous question: If you put a cat in a sealed box with a device that has a 50% chance of killing the cat in the next hour, what will be the state of the cat when that time is up? Listen as […]
That’s it, I need pizza in my mouth now. NOW. *picks up phone* From the American Chemical Society: Whether it’s a plain cheese, a deep-dish stacked with meats or a thin-crust veggie delight, there’s just something about pizza that makes it delicious. There’s a lot of chemistry that goes into everything from dough to sauce […]
If you’re a little freaked out about the possibility of Ebola becoming a nationwide problem, listen to this video! [Buzzfeed]
SciShow explains the science of wildfires, what causes them, and why they’re getting more frequent and severe. [SciShow | Via]
Wind: It’s always there, but where does it come from? Wind is everywhere. The air is constantly moving, sometimes gently, sometimes violently. Why? Pressure, temperature and rotation come together to make wind. Here’s how. [It’s Ok To Be Smart | Via UD]
From the American Chemical Society: It’s happened to many of us: Half asleep in the morning, you finish brushing your teeth and reach for your daily glass of orange juice. After taking a big swig, you spit it back out, making a face like you’ve just chewed on a lemon. Turns out, a specific chemical […]
Coma Niddy’s new song will not only educate you, it will also get you grooving! This is his best song since that Dark Matter rap he published in 2012, so be sure to give it plenty of love!! Oh, and did you know that it is space week this week? Each year, the World Space […]
These amazing energy facts might just… *ahem* shock you! [AsapSCIENCE]
The men who first created blue LEDs have won the Nobel Prize for physics. The blue light was necessary for more energy-efficient bulbs and displays. Although working LEDs have been around for more than 50 years, not all colors became available at the same time. That’s because LEDs work by a semiconductor material glowing a […]
Do your eyelids really hold your eyeballs in when you sneeze? No, believe it or not, your eyeballs won’t shoot out of place due to a simple sneeze. Anthony looks at the real reason behind your eyelids’ need to shut during a big “Ah-choooo!” [DNews]