Time Travel
AdultsPhysicsScienceTravelProblem-SolvingPhilosophy3 Simple Ways to Time Travel (& 3 Complicated Ones)
Sail - Awolnation on Musical Tesla coil
AdultsMusicScienceTechnologyEntertainmentAt Maker Faire KC 2013, playing "Sail" by Awolnation.
Golf ball hitting a steel plate at 150mph in 70,000 fps
AdultsFilmPhysicsSportsScienceTechnologyExperimentsAt high enough speeds, solids aren't actually that solid. The force of an impact can create waves in hard objects that are as big as the objects themselves... thus making a golf ball look like jelly.
25 Mind Boggling Facts About Our World
AdultsScienceWorldFactsDid you know that in all of history men have only mined two Olympic sized swimming pools worth of gold? Or that frogs use their eyeballs to swallow? If you did...congratulations, you're pretty smart. If not, read on because these 25 mind boggling facts about our world will probably change the way you see some things.
Explore the Galapagos' biodiversity with Street View
AdultsTravelWorldNatureBiologyEnvironmentEcologyScienceHistoryThis week marks the 178th anniversary of Darwin's first exploration of the Galapagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is one of the most biodiverse and unique places on the planet, with species that have remarkably adapted to their environment. Through observing the animals, Darwin made key insights that informed his theory of evolution. Here's a short documentary that captures the 10-day expedition: More info
Incredible Chemical Reaction!
AdultsPhysicsScienceChemistryExperimentsThis is a classic chemical reaction. It's called the iodine clock reaction. There are several variations of how this chemical reaction can be performed using different chemicals than the ones I used in the video. You can order clock reaction kits from several science related websites. You can also use simple store bought chemicals like vitamin C, iodine, hydrogen peroxide and starch. A quick internet search will turn up multiple ways of performing the experiment.
Can You Trust Your Eyes?
AdultsHumanSciencePsychologyHow do you know what you're seeing is real? These Illusions bring about the truth!
What If You Stopped Going Outside?
AdultsHealthSciencePsychologyIf you spend most of your day inside, this is for you!
How do they do artificial diamonds?
AdultsBusinessScienceTechnologyChemistryGemesis diamonds are mostly yellow due to the Nitrogen in the atmosphere getting inside the crystal during the growing process. Apollo diamonds can be created in all colors including colorless depending on how much impurity is introduced in the growing chamber. e.g. add boron to make blue diamonds.
World's Roundest Object
AdultsPhysicsScienceProblem-SolvingThe world's roundest object helps solve the longest running problem in measurement -- how to define the kilogram.
Fish With Transparent Head Filmed
AdultsAnimalsNatureBiologyScienceFor the first time, a large Pacific barreleye fish - complete with transparent head - has been caught on film by scientists using remotely operated vehicles at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. The deep-sea fish's tubular eyes pivot under a clear dome.