Why Do We Go Bald? / What Causes Hair Loss?
Adults Science
We take a comprehensive look at the causes of hair loss, and explore the misconceptions behind one of modern man’s daily worries.
The Big Problem With The Drugs You Take
Adults Science
Who makes sure the drugs you take are safe, and can you trust them?
How to Defeat Wolverine with Science
Adults Science
From Superman to the Hulk, there are many indestructible comic book characters, but Wolverine is arguably the most scientifically interesting.
Can You Recover Sound From Images?
Adults Science
Is it possible to reconstruct sound from high-speed video images?
A Problem You'll Never Solve
Adults Science
Newcomb’s Paradox has confounded philosophers, mathematicians, and game players for over 50 years.
Three ways the universe could end
Adults Science
Our universe started with the Big Bang, but how will it end? Explore cosmologists’ three possible scenarios: the Big Crunch, the Big Freeze and the Big Rip.
Poison Ivy's Evil Plants
Adults Science
Kyle talks Poison Ivy's deadliest allies, responds to your comments, and more!
Are Negative Ions Good For You?
Adults Science
Do negative air ions improve mood, anxiety, depression, alertness?
What is consciousness?
Adults Science
Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience.
Building a Marsbase is a Horrible Idea: Let’s do it!
Adults Science
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.
What Happens When You Freeze To Death?
Adults Science
Good reason to stay inside during this Polar Vortex!
How Deadly Are Gambit's Exploding Cards?
Adults 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!
Uranus 101 | National Geographic
Adults Science
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 Science
Kyle discusses airlines' pest problem, responds to your comments, and more!
The truth about electroconvulsive therapy
Adults Science
In 1982, a young nurse was suffering from severe, unrelenting depression. She couldn’t work, socialize or concentrate.
Is Organic Really Better? Healthy Food or Trendy Scam?
Adults Science
Organic food is a huge trend: it promises a healthier and better life. But can Organic food really live up to the expectations or is it just baloney?