Luke Skywalker bemoaned his lack of travel before the events of A New Hope. But researchers analyzing data from the Kepler space telescope say his home planet Tatooine would have been on an epic journey of its own before Skywalker’s birth. That’s because Tatooine is a circumbinary planet, meaning it orbits a double-star system. Such […]
What causes those butterflies in your stomach? And can athletes teach us how to deal with these nerves? [ASAPScience]
Earth didn’t have water when it first formed, so where does all that water come from? [MinuteEarth]
2014 is the space age, apparently. [Buzzfeed]
Watch as Dr. Alex Taylor, a scientist specialized in the intelligence of corvids, sets a very difficult 8-step puzzle for a crow, one of the most complex tests of the animal mind ever constructed. Will the bird defeat the puzzle? Watch the video to find out! Edit: And here’s another video showcasing the surprising intelligence […]
Watch Part I: Three Pokemon That Could Actually Kill You [Video] [VSauce 3 | Via]
Thanks to a couple of Norwegian musicians, a lot of people have become obsessed with one question: What does the fox say? It turns out that foxes “say” lots of different things depending on the situation, and if you think the song is weird, just wait ’til you hear the real thing. [SciShow]
In this episode of Mental Floss, Hannah Hart takes a look at 29 misconceptions about alcohol. Yes, this is the lady from the popular Youtube show “My Drunk Kitchen,” so I’m pretty sure we can trust what she’s saying on the subject. Oh, and you might also want to check out this video by ASAPScience […]
How will the Universe die? Everybody dies. The universe too? Well, probably. What are the current theories about the end of everything? And how creepy exactly are these theories? (Spoiler: very creepy). But there might be hope… [Kurzgesagt]
Bill Nye the Science Guy agreed to partake in a debate Tuesday night with Ken Ham, a creation apologist, Christian author, and Creation Museum founder…at the actual Creation Museum. The debate lasted nearly 3 hours and while I haven’t watched it all yet, both men seemed articulate, passionate, and respectful. Editor’s note: Jump ahead to […]