The dust bunnies that built our planet
Adults Science
Investigate the theories surrounding cosmic dust bunnies and discover how the tiny particles could hold the key to the formation of life on Earth.
The Egg - A Short Story
Adults Science
A Big Thanks to Andy Weir for allowing us to use his story.
First Flight on Another Planet!
Adults Science
The Mars Helicopter aims to make the first powered flight on another planet when it takes off on Mars as part of the Mars 2020 mission.
1950s vs. NOW: Did Mid-Century Futurism Flop?
Adults Science
What kind of future did the people of the 1950s predict? Did people get the tech they wanted?
The mysterious origins of life on Earth
Adults Science
Where on Earth did life begin? Explore the hydrothermal vents in Earth’s crust as simple compounds gave way to complex life.
Our Best View Of Bacteria Is...From Space?!
Adults Science
Observing the effects of microbes using satellites can give us all sorts of useful information about life on Earth ... and other planets too.
How to Fight a DRAGON with Science
Adults Science
How do you defeat a dragon? With science, of course! Kyle breaks down this mythological battle in this week's Because Science!
Making Liquid Nitrogen From Scratch!
Adults Science
I used a nitrogen membrane and Stirling cryocooler to liquefy nitrogen out of the air. For this video I partnered with Starbucks to celebrate their Nitro Cold Brew.
Catching A Texas Batnado - Science Friday Podcast
Adults Science
Bracken Cave, 20 miles outside of San Antonio, is the summer home to 15 million Mexican Free-tailed bats. Each night, the bats swarm out of the cave in a “batnado“ in search of food.
Birds and Color - Science Friday Podcast
Adults Science
Birds don’t just see the world from higher up than the rest of us; they also see a whole range of light that we can’t. Listen to the Science Friday Podcast to learn more.
How did NASA Steer the Saturn V?
Adults Science
The Saturn V rocket took humans the moon for the first time.
We Crashed Water Bears on the Moon
Adults Science
There are Water Bears on the surface of the moon!
What Disease Does The Joker Have?
Adults Science
The Joker has been one of the Dark Knight's most iconic foes for decades. Everyone knows there's something wrong with the Joker, but is there actually a medical explanation to what makes him tick?
Why the Future of Cars is Electric
Adults Science
Electric cars are now ready to take over thanks to advances in battery technology and their inherent benefits: torque, handling, maintenance.
Frogs Come Alive After Winter Thaw | National Geographic
Adults Science
These frogs froze for the winter, but remained alive - now they are thawing out.
Tiny Bombs in your Blood - The Complement System
Adults Science
One of the key players of our immune system is the complement system. An army of millions and trillions of tiny bombs, which work together in a complex and elegant dance to stop intruders in your body.
Our Solar Eclipse Sunset Adventure in Argentina
Adults Science
We used Dr. Telepun's "Solar Eclipse Timer" to figure out our exact contact times.
Can Aquaman Drown?
Adults Science
Even if you aren't a huge Aquaman fan, most people still know that he's a superhero that is capable of surviving and fighting crime both on land and underwater.
Why Can Soda Dissolve a Rat?
Adults Science
Surprise! You won a rat in your soda!
Superheroes are Saving Us WRONG
Adults Science
What's more classic than seeing a hero swoop in at the last minute to catch a civilian falling through the air?
Why Apollo Astronauts Trained at a Nuclear Test Site
Adults Science
Apollo astronauts trained in nuclear bomb craters at the Nevada National Security Site. But why?Thanks Audible!