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Superheroes are Saving Us WRONG

AdultsFilmMediaScience...
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

AdultsHistoryHumanScience
Apollo astronauts trained in nuclear bomb craters at the Nevada National Security Site. But why?Thanks Audible!

The Cruel Irony Of Air Conditioning

AdultsEnvironmentNatureTechnology
The technology we use to keep cool is heating the world in a vicious feedback cycle, so we need to improve it and use it less.

Can We Turn Earth Into a Spaceship?

AdultsEnvironmentSpaceTechnology...
World ending disasters are common place in science fiction, and usually an inventive plan is required to save the day.

Can you solve the dark matter fuel riddle?

AdultsDesignEducationScience...
An ancient, abandoned alien space station has been discovered. Can you beat everyone in the galaxy and reach it first?

Could Your Phone Hurt You? Electromagnetic Pollution

AdultsHealthScienceTechnology...
Electricity is all around us, all the time. It makes our lives easier, safer, more fun and most of us never think about it. But is there such a thing as too much electricity? Electronic devices emit an electromagnetic field, which is suspected to cause cancer. We read countless sources on this topic to summarize the results of the latest research for you.

What Does Xanax Really Do To Your Body?

AdultsHealthHumanIndustry...
What is Xanax or Alprazolam? A popular drug of choice for teens and adults has some pretty bad side effects when used incorrectly.

How To Use Google Books

TeachersBooksEducationTeacher Cafe...
When students are shown how to use Google Books it can become a valuable search and research tool for them.

The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles

AdultsConstructionCreativityHistory...
Dig in to the history of the Roman Empire’s staged gladiatorial naval battles and how they flooded the Colosseum to reenact famous battles.

Why We Should Invest In Rat Massage

AdultsHumanIndustryScience...
Basic research can seem wasteful, but it's actually a great economic investment.

What if a Radioactive Spider Bites You?

AdultsAnimalsMediaScience...
Everyone knows that when you're bitten by a radioactive animal, you get superpowers... right? Kyle weaves a web of facts and math to ensnare the truth in this week's Because Science!

How a Fish Saved the Vikings

AdultsHistoryNatureScience...
The Vikings suffered many hardships living in the north of Europe: long, cold winters and importantly a lack of sunlight. Luckily, they had cod.

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Death

AdultsHumanPsychologyScience...
The Dolan Twins, Cardi B and even YOU are going to die. So, this is how science can help you cope with death.

Where does NASA keep the Moon Rocks?

AdultsHumanScienceSpace...
A HUGE thank you to Andrea Mosie - Lab Manager

What Happens To Your Body If You Get Stabbed?

AdultsBiologyHealthHuman...
The answer isn't just "YOU DIE"! *puts away katana*

Carbonara & Tunes | Jamie Oliver & Tom Walker

AdultsFamilyFilmFood...
In the final part of the mini series with Tom Walker, Jamie couldn’t resist cooking up one of his, and the audiences favourite dishes - authentic Italian Carbonara! But in exchange Tom offered up a brilliant and exclusive song, just for you guys!

How to Turn Cancer Against Itself

AdultsBiologyHealthHuman...
This video was made in partnership with the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Death

AdultsHistoryHumanPsychology...
The Dolan Twins, Cardi B and even YOU are going to die. So, this is how science can help you cope with death.

Is Nuclear Power Actually Dangerous?

AdultsEducationMediaScience...
Kyle dives into more details of the Chernobyl disaster, responds to your comments, and more!

What makes TB the world's most infectious killer?

AdultsBiologyHealthHuman...
Learn why tuberculosis, TB, is the world’s most infectious disease and how medical advancements are improving treatment.

Primitive Technology

AdultsCreativityHumanNature...
Primitive Technology: Polynesian Arrowroot Flour