The World in UV
Adults Science
UV cameras expose a hidden world and reveal the incompleteness of our perception.
The Only Animal That Weeps
Adults Science
Why do we cry? It's weird. Humans leak water out of their faces when they get sad. Are we the only animals that do this?
Why You Don't Want Invisibility
Adults Science
Invisibility is always part of the most desired superpowers argument, but is there more downside to it than meets the eye?
What is the coldest thing in the world?
Adults Science
The coldest materials in the world aren't in Antarctica or at the top of Mount Everest. They're in physics labs: clouds of gases held just fractions of a degree above absolute zero.
The Best Hearing on Earth | Because Science Live
Adults Science
Do humans have the best hearing on earth?
Spinning Sphere of Molten Sodium
Adults Science
That the Earth's magnetic field was a passive thing - it shouldn't need a continuous input of energy to maintain itself (that seemed reasonable to me because the magnetic field has been around for a long time and it seems mostly stable).
Is Ant-Man Secretly the Most Powerful Avenger?
Adults Science
When you think of powerful Avengers, you probably think of Hulk or Thor, but should we be considering Ant-Man too?
It's Okay to Fart
Adults Science
Farting is hilarious and gross and everyone is doing it so why can't we talk about the science of it?! Flatulence, passing gas, cutting the cheese, toots... whatever you call it, it's natural and here's how it works.
What causes hallucinations?
Adults Science
A condition called Charles Bonnet Syndrome can cause blind patients to hallucinate scenes in vivid color.
What Would It Take For Earth To Explode?
Adults Science
The Death Star could destroy a planet, but what are some realistic ways it could happen.
How Small Is An Atom? Spoiler: Very Small.
Adults Science
Atoms are very weird. Wrapping your head around exactly how weird, is close to impossible - how can you describe something that is SO removed from humans experience? But then again, they kind of make up everything, so let us try anyways.
Why It's Almost Impossible to Score a Corner Kick Goal in Soccer / Football
Adults Science
The "gol olimpico" or "Olympic goal" - an unassisted corner kick bent into goal - is one of the rarest in soccer. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez straps on his shin-guards to explore the shot's perfect mix of soccer science and skill.
What Would Happen If You Were Allergic To Water?
Adults Science
Water seems harmless, right?
What's The Hottest Hot and Coldest Cold?
Adults Science
The hottest and coldest temperatures in our universe are rarely witnessed, but in these rare spots, our understanding of physics is challenged. Weird things happen at extreme hot and absolute cold.
What If You Only Drank Energy Drinks?
Adults Science
What happens when you put too much caffeine in your body?
What If We Could Teleport?
Adults Science
Could teleportation ever be possible?
How Much Is Your Body Worth?
Adults Science
We break down your value piece by piece!
The Cosmic Origins of Earth's Water
Adults Science
Why is Earth is a blue planet? Because it's covered in water! Where did Earth's water come from?
How to stay calm under pressure
Adults Science
Your favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment ... she misses the shot.
The Black Hole Bomb and Black Hole Civilizations
Adults Science
What is a Black Hole Civilization?