The surface of Europa – one of Jupiter’s moons – is a thick layer of solid ice. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SETI Institute, CC BY-SA Mike Sori, Purdue University On Oct. 14, 2024, NASA launched a robotic spacecraft named Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s moons. Clipper will reach the ice-covered Jovian moon Europa in 2030 and spend several years collecting […]
Have you ever thought you understood color? Well, think again! In the latest video from the Reactions YouTube channel, Alex Dainis, Ph.D., a brilliant science communicator with a PhD in genetics, breaks down the misconceptions surrounding color perception that you’ve likely encountered before. Most videos simplify the concept by stating that light hits an object, […]
Artificial neural networks mimic human brains, but the technology has its roots in physics. Thom Leach/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Ambuj Tewari, University of Michigan If your jaw dropped as you watched the latest AI-generated video, your bank balance was saved from criminals by a fraud detection system, or your day was made a […]
Comic adapted from a statement by Neil DeGrasse Tyson by Gavin Aung Than from Zen Pencils. [Zen Pencils]
Ever wondered what different levels of civilization could look like? This video breaks down every level from Type I to Type VII in just 15 minutes! Based on the Kardashev Scale, you’ll explore how advanced societies might harness energy and dominate their surroundings—from harnessing the power of a planet to controlling the universe itself. [The […]
What happens when predators disappear? A world without them might sound safer, but ecosystems could fall apart! In this fascinating MinuteEarth video, explore the concept of “trophic cascade”—the chain reaction that occurs when top predators vanish, unraveling entire ecosystems. Discover how these powerful animals keep nature in balance, and why their presence is crucial to […]
Ever wonder how many Earths you could stuff inside Jupiter? Spoiler: It’s 1,321. That’s like trying to fit all your laundry into one load… but, you know, with planets. Watch as Youtuber “What If” squeezes Earth into the Solar System’s biggest planets. It’s cosmic Tetris at its finest! [Via BIS]
Ever wondered what lurks beneath your feet? Kurzgesagt dives into the deep biosphere—a hidden, alien-like world miles beneath Earth’s surface. Down there, in crushing darkness, extreme heat, and toxic conditions, life thrives! From bizarre microbes to resilient multicellular beings, these organisms have adapted to survive in a deadly, oxygen-deprived hellscape. Their total biomass is more […]
As cold and flu season is upon us, it’s time to arm ourselves with knowledge about treating the common cold. Ever wondered how to best tackle those pesky symptoms? From ancient Egyptian spells to President Coolidge inhaling chlorine gas, history is filled with bizarre remedies that make us scratch our heads. Today, pharmacies offer a […]
You should be so lucky. Fran_kie Timothy Hearn, Anglia Ruskin University Imagine being able to see right through your skin to watch your muscles or organs in action. It sounds like science fiction, but a group of scientists at Stanford University were recently able to make the skin of live mice appear transparent – at […]