How Microwaving Grapes Makes Plasma
Adults Nature
Physics
Science
A bisected grape in the microwave makes plasma. But how does it work? A grape is the right size and refractive index to trap microwaves inside it.
Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer
Adults Books
History
Human
James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions.
Tigers 101 | National Geographic
Adults Animals
Film
History
Tigers are icons of beauty, power, and the importance of conservation. Learn five surprising facts about these striped felines, including how large the cats can be, an adaptation some developed for swimming, and how much wild tiger populations have declined.
Family Fish Pie | Jools Oliver
Adults Family
Food
Health
Another look back in the archives brings us to one hell of a hearty fish pie, that is so warming and wholesome! This is a brilliant dish to feed the family and the creaminess means even the kids love it!
Are Negative Ions Good For You?
Adults Film
Physics
Science
Do negative air ions improve mood, anxiety, depression, alertness?
What is consciousness?
Adults Life
Science
Self
Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience.
Why Don't We Launch Our Trash Into The Sun?
Adults Health
Human
Industry
Tired of all that STINKY garbage? Chuck it into the sun! Problem solved!
The Border Between Crocs and Humans | Explorer
Adults Animals
History
Human
Thanks to an aggressive conservation effort in the Northern Territory of Australia, crocodiles now outnumber people. But as humans push their boundaries, the crocs push back.
Building a Marsbase is a Horrible Idea: Let’s do it!
Adults Education
Science
Space
Humans love to explore. Strangely enough even horrible places – like Mars. Let’s see how building a Mars base could work and how insanely nerve-wracking exactly it would be.
Could You Survive In The Middle Ages?
Adults Health
History
Human
We explore just how difficult life was back in the Middle Ages!
How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable
Adults Culture
History
Politics
Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice.
How Deadly Are Gambit's Exploding Cards?
Adults Education
Media
Science
The Ragin' Cajun is known for his explosive power and his signature weapon of choice, playing cards, but how dangerous could they be? Kyle stacks the deck on this week's Because Science!
The Inverse Leidenfrost Effect
Adults Math
Physics
Science
Droplets levitate on a bath of liquid nitrogen and are spontaneously self-propelled.
7 Recipes To Help Keep Your Resolution • Tasty
Adults Family
Food
Life
Don't give up yet on your resolution to eat healthier! Here are some recipes to keep you motivated!
Uranus 101 | National Geographic
Adults Media
Science
Space
Uranus is a planet beyond convention. Find out why it boasts the coldest temperatures in the solar system, what phenomena caused the unique tilt of its axis, and the curious origin of the planet's name.
Bugs Vs the Airline Industry | Because Science Footnotes
Adults Animals
Life
Science
Kyle discusses airlines' pest problem, responds to your comments, and more!