Public bathrooms can be pretty gross – but should you be worried about contamination? Science breaks down whether you should hover or cover the toilet seat. [ASAPScience]

Why is ‘x’ used as a symbol to represent the unknown? In this short and funny TED talk, director of the Radius Foundation Terry Moore, gives us the surprising answer. [TED]

From Reactions: Garlic is good for your body, great for your taste buds, but terrible for your breath. This episode looks at the plant beloved by chefs and feared by vampires. Once again we teamed up with the Compound Interest blog to break down the chemistry of garlic, and how to beat the bad breath […]

Watch as “It’s Okay to Be Smart” host Joe Hanson attempts to explain the concept of time. Is time a real thing… or just a matter or perception? [It’s OK to be Smart | Via LS]

BYU mechanical engineering professors Julie Crockett and Dan Maynes study superhydrophobic surfaces, or surfaces that are extremely difficult to get wet. In layman’s terms, it’s the most extreme form of water proof. In their lab they’re analyzing how water beads up or bounces off the superhydrophobic surfaces they are creating by etching microscopic ridges or […]

This thing is a CLM 2 magnetic levitation module from Crealev, and I really want one. Really. [brusspup | Crealev | Via LS]

Some interesting information on the science of invasive species and how we can control them. [Minute Earth]

Some interesting science facts you probably never learned about in school! [Buzzfeed]

Ever wonder why the earth has different seasons? Michael Aranda will explain why in this episode of SciShow Quick Questions. [SciShow]

This is what happen to cola when you boil it down so only the sugar remains. Disgusting, right? [CrazyRussianHacker]