Pushing the Envelope
Adults Science
New Shepard flew again on April 2, 2016 reaching an apogee of 339,178 feet or 103 kilometers. It was the third flight with the same hardware.
The power of the placebo effect
Adults Science
The placebo effect is an unexplained phenomenon wherein drugs, treatments, and therapies that aren't supposed to have an effect - and are often fake - miraculously make people feel better. What's going on? Emma Bryce dives into the mystery of placebos' bizarre benefits.
Mind-Blowing Magic Magnets
Adults Science
Brace yourselves for some exciting new technology - "Polymagnets"!
Is radiation dangerous?
Adults Science
When 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!
Adults Science
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
Adults Science
Third arm? Robot tentacle? My dreams of having extra tentacles may come true!
How do dogs "see" with their noses?s
Adults Science
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
Adults Science
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.
What If You Only Drank Soda?
Adults Science
The effect that pop has on your body!
The Science of Internet Trolls
Adults Science
Time to troll the trolls with some SCIENCE!
Freezing soap bubbles at -15 celsius
Adults Science
My 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
Science Tricks
Adults Science
10 Amazing Science Tricks Using Liquid!
Colour Mixing: The Mystery of Magenta
Adults Science
Why doesn't magenta appear in the rainbow? The answer lies not in physics but in biology.
How Long Will You Live?
Adults Science
Cell biology gives clues to why we age and lobsters don't.
Oversalting Our Food?
Adults Science
We're Oversalting Our Food, And It's Not What You Think
What causes motion sickness?
Adults Science
A weekly show where we endeavor to answer one of your big questions. This week, Craig asks, "What causes motion sickness?"