An interesting video from my pal Michael Wilson, aka Comma Niddy, shedding some “light” on that whole “Dark Side of the Moon” business and all those creepy stories we hear about the hidden side of Earth’s companion. [Comma Niddy]
We often hear it, but how true is the phrase ‘Money can’t buy happiness’? Is there a correlation between the two, and if so, what can we learn from it? It turns out, if you think money and happiness are exclusive, you simply aren’t spending it right. [AsapSCIENCE]
Researchers in Sweden say they’ve captured most of the genes found in a Christmas tree. It’s part of a wider set of international projects aiming to one day sequence the conifer family. A study at the University of Laval suggests that the genome of conifers has changed very little in the past 100 million years, […]
[Via I Heart Chaos]
http://youtu.be/VYrF3sFBY20 The video tracks formation of snowflakes from their origins in bits of dust in clouds that become droplets of water falling to Earth. When the droplets cool, six crystal faces form because water molecules bond in hexagonal networks when they freeze. It explains that ice crystals grow fastest at the corners between the faces, […]
Warning: Do not try this at home, or in fact, anywhere. While the introduction is fairly amusing, it does make the video pretty long. But, it’s kinda worth it, because watching flaming liquid flying through the air in slow motion is pretty damned awesome. [The Slow Mo Guys Via Laughing Squid]
Unlock your brain’s potential using these amazing, scientifically tested tips! With New Year’s Resolutions around the corner, this should help with some follow-through. [ASAPScience]
Yep, the astronauts that went on the moon back in 1969 left many things over there, including poop. [Minute Physics]
NASA is planning to test an $11.2 million lighting system to try to better regulate astronaut’s body clocks. The technology could help studies into sleeping problems back on earth. The idea is to tackle the problem that natural light doesn’t follow usual patterns when you are in orbit. That means astronauts don’t sleep as much […]
Warning: Intro contains strong language. Some totally disgusting facts about the human body. Gross! [Aaron Rogers]