How Long Does SARS-CoV-2 Last on Surfaces? What We Know So Far!
If a surface is contaminated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, how long does it pose a risk of infection? Let’s find out! [SciShow]
Category Archives: Science
NASA Explains Moon Return Plans in Stunning Animated Short
In this stunning animated short narrated by Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran, NASA explains eveything they need to do to make it possible to return to the moon, and this time, they’re doing it to stay. [Space]
Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections: Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? [Science Video]
The sun. Smooth and round and peaceful. Except when it suddenly vomits radiation and plasma in random directions. These solar flares and coronal mass ejections, or CMEs can hit earth and have serious consequences for humanity. How exactly do they work, how bad could they be and can we prepare for them? [In a Nutshell]
Turning a Lighter into a… Microphone? [Video]
Did you know every lighter with a piezo-igniter has a microphone component inside? Watch as ELECTRO Boom turns a simple lighter into an actual microphone. [ELECTRO Boom]
Astronaut on The Moon Dropping a Feather and Hammer at The Same Time [Video]
In 1971 during the Apollo 15 mission, astronaut David Scott re-created Galileo’s famous experiment on the moon by dropping a hammer and a feather simultaneously. As you’ll see, both fell at the same rate due to the lack of air resistance! Watch above!
Human Evolution Explained by MinuteEarth
In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we answer the question “why are you the way that you are?” 0:10 – Which Fish Did We Evolve From? 1:31 – Are We Really 99% Chimp?. 4:26 – Why Are Snakes So Creepy? 6:12 – How Long Can We Live? [MinuteEarth]
WATCH HERE: NASA and SpaceX Launch Astronauts to Space! [Live Feed]
Update: Don’t you guys think it’s a little weird that just before the first stage rocket comes back down on the landing pad at T+00:09:20, the camera cuts off, and then when it goes live again, the rocket is there? Could it be the disruption of the signal by the rocket that’s coming down? Watch […]
5 Inventions Showing Us the Future of Solar Energy
When you imagine the energy of the future, solar power is probably in the picture – but in recent years, less than 2% of the world’s electricity has come from solar power. Here are 5 new inventions that are likely to change that. [SciShow]
How do virus tests actually work? [Science Video]
A new virus emerges and spreads like wildfire. In order to contain it, researchers must first collect data about who’s been infected. Two main viral testing techniques are critical: one tells you if you have the virus and the other shows if you’ve already had it. So, how exactly do these tests work? Cella Wright […]
What does a fan do in a vacuum chamber? [Video]
From The Action Lab: In this video I show you what happens when you put a fan in a vacuum chamber. This video has been requested many times and I have never done it before. [The Action Lab]