How likely is a 21st-century epidemic of the plague? Unlike other diseases, the plague is alive and well in some parts of the world, but scientists and doctors are continuing to develop better treatments. [SciShow]
The black hole at the center of the Milky Way has proven one of Albert Einstein’s key predictions is correct: light climbing out of a black hole is ‘stretched’ so that it turns red. The theory of general relativity addressed the issue of how photons would get out of a gravitational well such as a […]
Here’s to a marvelous technology! ok…maybe the heat’s getting to us ;) This video actually explains very simply how your A/C works, why we use a certain gas over another, and how it’s cooling magic actually works! Oh, and wink wink science teachers: interesting explanation of change in physical states… Thank you, Chemistry, for making […]
Scientists have discovered an underground lake of liquid water on Mars! While this isn’t itself evidence for life on Mars, it does raise some new possibilities. [SciShow]
Did you ever wonder what happened if you detonated a nuclear bomb in the Marianas Trench? No? We neither! Let us find out together! [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell]
Scientists are researching the effects that frequent social media use might be having on developing minds… [SciShow]
As the weather gets colder and dryer, you are more likely to get shocked when getting out of a car, touching a door knob, or doing laundry. Is there a way to prevent getting shocked on the car door? [Physics Girl]
This set of periodic belt and wallet set from Thinkgeek is periodically useful! This canvas wallet and belt set will help you remember the symbols for Astatine, Phosphorus, Cesium, Barium, Lead, Hydrogen, Lithium, Titanium, Aluminum, Fluorine, Helium, Beryllium, Argon, Nickel, Calcium, Potassium, Bromine, Indium, Carbon, Silver, Xenon, Radium, Francium, Radon, Gold, Sulfur, Gallium, Chlorine, Neon, […]
The science of why you might be Netflix and Chilling by yourself. [SciShow]
Will these audio illusions trick your ears into hearing someone speak, even though all you are hearing are piano notes? Watch the video and find out! [ASAP Science]