What Causes Traffic Jams?
Adults Science
It's happened to all of us: we're cruising down the freeway and suddenly find ourselves stuck in a thick jam of other cars. Where did they come from? What caused the traffic mess? Scientific American editor Larry Greenemeier explains.
These Japanese Scientists Discovered A Way To Levitate Objects Using Sound
Adults Science
Droplets, pellets, a stick of wood, nuts, screws, diodes, if the object in question is small enough, than this machine can not only lift them into the air and hold it in place, but move them around on all three axes
Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas
Adults Science
A model boat floating on sulfur hexafluoride (gas significantly denser than air) at the Physikshow of the University of Bonn!
Sam Harris - It Is Always Now
Adults Science
Sam Harris, an American neuroscientist, author, and philosopher, shares his concept of the present moment and why it matters to live in the now rather than wait for the "now" of the future. Remember to live for each and every moment.
Time Travel
Adults Science
3 Simple Ways to Time Travel (& 3 Complicated Ones)
Sail - Awolnation on Musical Tesla coil
Adults Science
At Maker Faire KC 2013, playing "Sail" by Awolnation.
25 Mind Boggling Facts About Our World
Adults Science
Did you know that in all of history men have only mined two Olympic sized swimming pools worth of gold? Or that frogs use their eyeballs to swallow? If you did...congratulations, you're pretty smart. If not, read on because these 25 mind boggling facts about our world will probably change the way you see some things.
Can You Trust Your Eyes?
Adults Science
How do you know what you're seeing is real? These Illusions bring about the truth!
Incredible Chemical Reaction!
Adults Science
This is a classic chemical reaction. It's called the iodine clock reaction. There are several variations of how this chemical reaction can be performed using different chemicals than the ones I used in the video. You can order clock reaction kits from several science related websites. You can also use simple store bought chemicals like vitamin C, iodine, hydrogen peroxide and starch. A quick internet search will turn up multiple ways of performing the experiment.
What If You Stopped Going Outside?
Adults Science
If you spend most of your day inside, this is for you!
Weird Facts About How You See
Adults Science
You're doing it right now. It's time to learn something about it.
How do they do artificial diamonds?
Adults Science
Gemesis diamonds are mostly yellow due to the Nitrogen in the atmosphere getting inside the crystal during the growing process. Apollo diamonds can be created in all colors including colorless depending on how much impurity is introduced in the growing chamber. e.g. add boron to make blue diamonds.
How Old Are Your Ears?
Adults Science
How high can you hear? Take this 'test' to see how old your ears are!
World's Roundest Object
Adults Science
The world's roundest object helps solve the longest running problem in measurement -- how to define the kilogram.
Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind
Adults Science
Time for some interesting facts to make your head explode! Now you can sound even smarter around your friends with these simple but super fun facts about life!
This Is 200 Calories
Adults Science
From Broccoli to Big Macs - All of your favourite foods, shown as 200 calories!
What is Color?
Adults Science
Have you ever wondered what color is? In this first installment of a series on light, Colm Kelleher describes the physics behind colors-- why the colors we see are related to the period of motion and the frequency of waves.
What is fat? - George Zaidan
Adults Science
As the narrative goes, fat is bad. Well, it's actually more nuanced than that. The type of fat you eat is more impactful on your health than the quantity. George Zaidan examines triglycerides, the varied molecules that make up fat, and how to identify which types of fat you are consuming.
Mythbusters - Helium and Sulfur Hexafluoride
Adults Science
Adam from the show Mythbusters has fun with Helium and Sulfur Hexafluoride.
Wringing a wet washcloth in space
Adults Science
International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield soaks a washcloth, gives it a twist, and...well, you'll see.
The Science of Cats
Adults Science
A few things that you might have not known about cats.