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Why the metric system matters

Adults History Physics Politics
For the majority of recorded human history, units like the weight of a grain or the length of a hand weren't exact and varied from place to place.

The Death Of Bees Explained

Adults Animals Life Nature
In 2015 the bees are still dying in masses. Which at first seems not very important until you realize that one third of all food humans consume would disappear with them. Millions could starve.

Rosalind Franklin: DNA's unsung hero - Claudio L. Guerra

Adults Genetics History Human
The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history.

GoPro: Creating Fire Rain - A Steel Wool Experiment

Adults Photography Science Technology
Rob Nelson and Jonas Stenstom from Untamed Science take us through the process of using steel wool and long exposure to create a fire rain photo.

Mark Lesek: A New and Old Prosthetic

Adults Disability Technology
Mark lost his arm several years ago. Now his search for a better prosthetic could improve the lives of amputees everywhere.

Quick Family Pizza | Jamie, Petal & Buddy Oliver

Adults Creativity Food
This is a brilliant cheats pizza that your kids will love to make and eat with you. No need to wait for the dough to prove and ready to serve in 10 mins - it's a tasty treat which can be topped with sneaky goodness too. Perfect for some half-term fun!

Can You Start a Fire with a Sandwich Bag?

Adults Creativity Life Nature
Did you know you can start a fire with a ziploc bag, a bit of water, and the power of the sun? Here's how to do it step-by-step.

GoBone

Adults Pets Technology
The GoBone keeps your dog entertained while you're busy and opens up a whole new world of play when you're together.

FarmBot Genesis

Adults Environment Food Technology
FarmBot Genesis is humanity's first open-source CNC farming machine designed for at-home automated food production.

How To Make Raita 3 Ways | Awesome Yoghurt Dressings for Curries

Adults Creativity Food Health
These amazingly healthy yoghurt dressings are a great way to balance out the spice in your dish. Raita is a yoghurt based dressing, often combined with raw vegetables and herbs. These three variations on the classic raita are easy to make and completely fat free!

Researchers Use Google Glass for Autistic Kids

Adults Disability Technology Mental Health
Stanford researchers are using Google Glass to help autistic children analyze faces in real time to interpret facial expressions. Google stopped producing the headset last year but the device has found new life among medical researchers.

5 Hidden Gems for Travelers On A Budget

Adults Travel World
Go out and find your own hidden gems.

Electric mountain bike eats hills for breakfast

Adults Sports Technology
Chris Nolte of Propel Bikes let us try out Haibike Xduro's electric mountain bike around Prospect Park in Brooklyn. It was an aggressive, muddy adventure.

Why is Mt. Everest so Deadly? | Mashable Explains

Adults Life Nature Sports
Here's a rundown of the most common ways people have died attempting to summit Mt. Everest.

McLaren 675LT vs. a Bicycle | Mashable

Adults Sports Technology Transportation
Filmmakers Casey Neistat and Lucas Brunelle compete in a race through the streets of New York City. Behind the wheel of a McLaren 675LT, Casey gives us a play-by-play of what it's like to race a bicycle in midday traffic.

Are You More Forgetful Than A Fish?

Adults Animals Nature
How smart can fish actually be?

Pokemon GO - Get Up and Go!

Adults Gaming Internet Culture
Now's your chance to discover and capture the Pokemon all around you-so put your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world with Pokemon GO. You'll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokemon at your side.