The Science of Aging [Video]
Why do we age, from a biological perspective? Are we really programmed to die? [AsapSCIENCE]
Category Archives: Science
Orange LED in Liquid Nitrogen [Video]
We submerge an orange LED into liquid nitrogen which causes the LED to change colour from orange to yellow and towards green. So geeks, can anyone here explain exactly why the light emitted by the LED changes color when submerged in liquid nitrogen? If you do, let us know the explanation in the comments section […]
Higgs Boson Confirmation Now One Step Away
CERN says it only has one more variable to confirm before it can officially confirm that the particle it discovered is indeed the hypothetical Higgs boson. The particle is currently officially labeled as Higgs-like, referring to its similarities to an imaginary particle described by physicist Peter Higgs among others. His model (in very simplified terms) […]
The Genetic Wonder of the Canine: A Look at Geek’s Best Friend
It’s true. I lasted approximately 48 hours before we ended up with another dog after our pooch of 8 years was tragically hit and killed by a car. But I am a dog person, and I’d like to think that it’s in my DNA. After all, dogs may be one of the most fascinating creatures […]
One and Two Are the Magic Numbers for First Couple to Mars
Tell your spouse that you want to coat the walls in your own urine and faeces and he or she will likely walk out of the room in disgust. But take up a multimillionaire’s offer and that won’t be possible — because you’ll be in space. It’s all part of a proposal by Dennis Tito, […]
The Spinning Match Table Trick [Video]
When you rub the balloon on a coarse surface, you give the balloon additional electrons, generating a negative static charge. Meanwhile, the match, delicately balancing inside of the cup, has a neutral charge. When an object has a negative charge, it will repel the electrons of other objects and attract that object’s protons. When the […]
The Amazing Ripple Rope [Video]
An experiment in oscillation.. currently on in The Science Gallery in Dublin. Check it out. [Robert Ross | Via UD]
The Browser of a Scientist [Picture]
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Balancing Act: The Cylinder Strength Experiment
If someone told you that they could balance a full-size text book on a piece of paper, you might call up the looney bin. That’s a crazy idea, right? Well, the notion that a book can sit, precariously, atop a plain piece of paper isn’t quite as bonkers as you might think! The secret to […]
Nanotechnology Science: Silver Kills Germs (Good and Bad) [Video]
Did you know that silver has antimicrobial abilities? The same silver that is in jewelry can kill germs, fungus and bacteria. Some scientists have developed nano-silver which is even more effective at blasting away germs. Learn all about here at Coma Niddy University! [Source: Coma Niddy]