Is radiation dangerous?
AdultsHealthScienceWhen we hear the word radiation, it's tempting to picture huge explosions and frightening mutations. But that's not the full story - radiation also applies to rainbows and a doctor examining an X-ray. So what is it, really, and how much should we worry about its effects? Matt Anticole describes the different types of radiation.
Pouring Molten salt into Water - Explosion!
AdultsFilmInternet Culture...I'm so glad I'm able to watch him do this crazily dangerous experiment at my safe, safe home.
This Is the Most Amazing Biomimetic Robot Hand You've Ever Seen
AdultsBiotechnologyHuman...Third arm? Robot tentacle? My dreams of having extra tentacles may come true!
How do dogs "see" with their noses?s
AdultsBiologyPets...You may have heard the expression that dogs 'see with their noses.' But these creature's amazing nasal architecture actually reveals a whole world beyond what we can see. Alexandra Horowitz illustrates how the dog's nose can smell the past, the future and even things that can't be seen at all.
The benefits of a good night's sleep
AdultsHealthNeuroscience...It's 4am, and the big test is in 8 hours. You've been studying for days, but you still don't feel ready. Should you drink another cup of coffee and spend the next few hours cramming? Or should you go to sleep? Shai Marcu defends the latter option, showing how sleep restructures your brain in a way that's crucial for how our memory works.
The Science of Internet Trolls
AdultsInternet CultureScienceTime to troll the trolls with some SCIENCE!
Freezing soap bubbles at -15 celsius
AdultsPhotographyScienceMy name is Pablo Zaluska and I'm a photographer and videographer living in Warsaw, Poland. An inspiration for this session was a conversation with my 3-year-old daughter while dressing up to go out. Post
Molten Aluminum Vs 'Spitballs'
AdultsInternet CultureScienceI packed a fishtank completely full of water balls (water beads, water balz, orbeez, spitballs...). Im guessing there are over 10,000 in there! Anyway, I melted a bunch of old aluminum pipes and poured them into the fishtank hoping to create a cool design. And it worked perfectly! These are really unique, no two pieces are alike.
Science Of Persuasion
AdultsPsychologyScienceThis animated video describes the six universal Principles of Persuasion that have been scientifically proven to make you most effective based on the research in Dr. Cialdini's groundbreaking book, Influence. This video is narrated by Dr. Robert Cialdini and Steve Martin, CMCT.
Future Of Practical Power
AdultsEnvironmentScience...The Wendelstein 7-X was a nightmare to build, but if it works it may light a new path to fusion energy.
Why is my voice different when I hear a recording?
AdultsPsychologyScience...A weekly show where we endeavor to answer one of your big questions. This week, Kristina Bailey asks, "Why does our voice sound different when we hear an audio or video recording of it?"