From CBC to CMP and beyond, blood test panels provide essential information to health practitioners. angelp/iStock via Getty Images Plus Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; […]
In this video, Youtuber Melodysheep combines scientific insights with fantastic visuals to delve into this possibility: If a massive asteroid would hit Earth once again, could humanity survice the apocalypse or end up just like the dinosaur did 66 million years ago? [Melodysheep]
Throughout the annals of human history, infectious diseases have played an important role in shaping the destiny of nations, communities, and civilizations. Each century has witnessed its own share of pandemics and epidemics, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of societies. From the devastating Black Death to the 1918 Influenza pandemic, these outbreaks have […]
Plants have their own interconnected networks that allow them to communicate with each other, sometimes over considerable distances! Find out more about those networks in this episode of SciShow! [SciShow]
When you think of kombucha, you might think of a nice, refreshing, healthy drink, one that’s exceptionall good for your microbiome. What we here at Journey to the Microcosmos think of is a terrarium… a place where a whole ecosystem exists, trapped in glass. [Journey to the Microcosmos]
https://youtu.be/jjI_mqcM_4w?si=3_ZOiR02e676wrzT Renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox recently lent his voice to explain the complex science behind snowflakes in a stop-motion paper animation for The Royal Society. Explaining their unique beauty, Cox revealed that gravity guides their descent, electromagnetism shapes their hexagonal forms, and symmetry captures the human brain’s fascination. Highlighting the universal laws governing snowflakes’ […]
Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock Peter Stenvinkel, Karolinska Institutet When the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example of how nature develops clever solution to difficult problems. In this case, how to survive a long, cold and dark period without much food and […]
Everything you need to know about tattoos! Unravel the mysteries of their permanence, explore the process of ink delivery, and delve into the techniques used for tattoo removal. Join us as we explore the captivating science behind tattoos in this episode of SciShow. [SciShow]
What would happen if the Earth and all terrestrial objects suddenly stopped spinning, but the atmosphere retained its velocity? [xkcd’s What If?]
Nearby planets can affect how one planet ‘wobbles’ on its spin axis, which contributes to seasons. Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Gongjie Li, Georgia Institute of Technology Spring, summer, fall and winter – the seasons on Earth change every few months, around the same time every year. It’s easy to take this cycle […]