Amazing Water & Sound Experiment
AdultsPhysicsScienceExperimentsEntertainmentThe effect that you are seeing can't be seen with the naked eye. The effect only works through the camera. However, there is a version of the project you can do where the effect would be visible with the naked eye.
Coke Can Getting Swallowed By Lava
AdultsEnvironmentNatureScienceGeologyExperimentsThis is what happens when a coke can meets some flowing lava.
The mystery of motion sickness
AdultsHealthScienceBiologyAlthough one third of the population suffers from motion sickness, scientists aren't exactly sure what causes it. Like the common cold, it's a seemingly simple problem that's still without a cure. And if you think it's bad on a long family car ride, imagine being a motion sick astronaut! Rose Eveleth explains what's happening in our bodies when we get the car sick blues.
The Invisible Universe Of The Human Microbiome
AdultsBiologyHumanScienceHealthThe next time you look in a mirror, think about this: In many ways you're more microbe than human. There are 10 times more cells from microorganisms like bacteria and fungi in and on our bodies than there are human cells. But these tiny compatriots are invisible to the naked eye. So we asked artist Ben Arthur to give us a guided tour of the rich universe of the human microbiome.
What Causes Traffic Jams?
AdultsScienceTransportationAutomotiveIt'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
AdultsScienceTechnologyPhysicsEngineeringDroplets, 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
300 Years of Fossil Fuels in 300 Seconds
AdultsGlobal WarmingHistoryEnvironmentEnergyScienceEconomyFossil fuels have powered human growth and ingenuity for centuries. Now that we're reaching the end of cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies, we're in for an exciting ride. While there's a real risk that we'll fall off a cliff, there's still time to control our transition to a post-carbon future.
Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas
AdultsScienceTechnologyChemistryEducationA 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
AdultsPsychologyScienceSocietyPhilosophyNeuroscienceLifeSam 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
AdultsPhysicsScienceTravelProblem-SolvingPhilosophy3 Simple Ways to Time Travel (& 3 Complicated Ones)
Sail - Awolnation on Musical Tesla coil
AdultsMusicScienceTechnologyEntertainmentAt Maker Faire KC 2013, playing "Sail" by Awolnation.
Golf ball hitting a steel plate at 150mph in 70,000 fps
AdultsFilmPhysicsSportsScienceTechnologyExperimentsAt high enough speeds, solids aren't actually that solid. The force of an impact can create waves in hard objects that are as big as the objects themselves... thus making a golf ball look like jelly.
25 Mind Boggling Facts About Our World
AdultsScienceWorldFactsDid 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.
Explore the Galapagos' biodiversity with Street View
AdultsTravelWorldNatureBiologyEnvironmentEcologyScienceHistoryThis week marks the 178th anniversary of Darwin's first exploration of the Galapagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is one of the most biodiverse and unique places on the planet, with species that have remarkably adapted to their environment. Through observing the animals, Darwin made key insights that informed his theory of evolution. Here's a short documentary that captures the 10-day expedition: More info
Incredible Chemical Reaction!
AdultsPhysicsScienceChemistryExperimentsThis 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.
Can You Trust Your Eyes?
AdultsHumanSciencePsychologyHow do you know what you're seeing is real? These Illusions bring about the truth!
What If You Stopped Going Outside?
AdultsHealthSciencePsychologyIf you spend most of your day inside, this is for you!