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Yes, this is how we know the Earth is slowing down

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Without eclipses, our world would be a lot different because eclipses give us the ability to do science we otherwise wouldn’t be able to.

You're a Dream of the Universe (According to Science)

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Absolutely everything you think about yourself and the universe could be an illusion. As far as you know, you are real and exist in a universe that was born 14 billion years ago and that gave rise to galaxies, stars, the Earth, and finally you. Except, maybe not.

The WEIRD Way Monkeys Got to America

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Many of the greatest biological dispersal events in history likely happened because animals inadvertently traveled across the oceans on floating debris.

What Happens If You Destroy A Black Hole?

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Black holes can destroy everything – but can they be destroyed? What happens if we push physics to the absolute limits, maybe even break it and the universe in the process?

What Intensifying Turbulence Means For The Future of Travel | WIRED

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It's not just you—in-flight turbulence really is getting worse.

How Do We Keep Life's Jenga Tower From Toppling?

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Some scientists believe we are in the middle of Earth’s sixth mass extinction: a big, precarious game of Jenga that involves every ecosystem on the planet.

The Figure 8 Knot Has Never Failed. Why?

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Modern roped rock climbing, one of the nerdiest sports, relies almost entirely on a single type of knot for safety: the figure eight knot.

The Weight of “Nothing” Could Mean Everything (to Physics)

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Deep in a Sardinian mine, researchers are constructing an experiment that hopes to solve what's known as The Worst Prediction In The History of Physics, and pin down the true identity of dark energy.

The one thing stopping jellyfish from taking over - Mariela Pajuelo & Javier Antonio Quinones

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Dig into why jellyfish populations have increased, and how leatherback sea turtles can help get their numbers under control.

Is Bigger Better?

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Elephants might be strong, but they are weak compared to ants because ants have certain advantages that allow them to outlift their larger competitors.

How A Nuclear War Will Start - Minute by Minute

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This video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy.

What Does IQ Actually Measure?

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A huge thank you to Emeritus Professor Cecil R. Reynolds and Dr. Stuart J. Ritchie for their expertise and time.

Titan Implosion Explained with a Soda Can

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On June 18th, 2023, OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded near the wreck of the Titanic. Why? This simple experiment that you can do at home demonstrates the terrifying power of the ocean that ultimately ended Titan’s expedition.

Why Can't I Grow More Teeth?

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How come sharks get to have endlessly regrowing teeth when humans only get one set our entire lives? And how come some other mammals get to cheat the system? From elephants to baboons, we'll learn why teeth don't grow back.

How to enter flow state

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Explore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.

The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics

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A huge thank you to those who helped us understand different aspects of this complicated topic - Dr. Ashmeet Singh, Supriya Krishnamurthy, Dr. Jos Thijssen, Dr. Bijoy Bera, Dr. Timon Idema, Álvaro Bermejillo Seco and Dr. Misha Titov.

Penguin Siblings Race For Food | Growing Up Wild | BBC Earth

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In the harsh climate of Antarctica, Adelie penguin siblings take the term 'sibling rivalry' to a new level, their survival depends on it. Pitting the pair against each other will show the parents who is the fittest and most likely to make it in the wild.

How This Guy Became The Best Rock Skipper On The Planet | Obsessed | WIRED

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Kurt Steiner is record holding champion stone skipper—and a master of the physics that underpin the sport. A labor of love that's evolved into a world-class passion, see where Kurt harvests his preferred rocks, the qualities he seeks in them, and each factor he considers in order to throw like a pro.

How Species Make and Break Friendships

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Community ecology is the study of interactions between different species of living things, and lets ecologists examine the effects of predator-prey relationships, parasites, and mutually beneficial interactions. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll examine the myriad interspecies interactions with examples, see how keystone species impact their environment and explore how communities rebuild when they are disrupted, through the lens of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

Everything is about to change.

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We can’t ignore it any longer. Generative A.I. like ChatGPT is going to change everything. It already is. Here’s what the future looks like from my vantage point.

Why Are Saturn’s Rings Younger Than Saturn?

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Saturn's rings are younger than Saturn, and the most spectacular sight in the Solar System is also disappearing. How do we know? By running our finger through some cosmic dust.