Spinning Black Holes
Adults Science
A pulsing black hole in the centre of a distant galaxy sheds light on black hole and galaxy formation. How fast are black holes rotating and how does that rotation change over its life-span?
Aliens under the Ice – Life on Rogue Planets
Adults Science
Out in the vast coldness of outer space, there are planets that travel alone through darkness without the boundaries of a system. Here’s how this can happen – and why these frozen deserts might secretly harbor alien life.
This Strange Sting Dissolves Your Skin
Adults Science
We are LIFE NOGGIN! An animated and educational web show designed to teach you all about your awesome life and the brain that makes you able to live it!
How does a whip break the sound barrier?
Adults Science
April Jennifer Choi is a Mechanical Engineer and Professional Whip Artist from Peoria, IL. She has a Master's Degree in Computational Fluid Dynamics as well as several Guinness World Records in Whip Cracking.
Can Superman Hold a Star?
Adults Science
How strong is Superman really?
Can animals be deceptive?
Adults Science
A male firefly emits a series of enticing flashes. He hopes a female will respond and mate with him.
Why Do You Get Sick When It's Cold?
Adults Science
We are LIFE NOGGIN! An animated and educational web show designed to teach you all about your awesome life and the brain that makes you able to live it!
Do Fish Pee?
Adults Science
You know you’ve wondered. Do fish actually pee? And what does that make the ocean… one big toilet?
The Best Test of General Relativity
Adults Science
A launch mishap led to the best experimental confirmation of gravitational redshift.
Can You Lift Thor's Hammer in Space?
Adults Science
Only those are are worthy can lift Thor's might hammer, Mjolnir, but the Avengers' argument takes on a whole new meaning in space! So could anyone lift it there? Kyle talks weightless magic on this week's Because Science!
Inside the killer whale matriarchy
Adults Science
Pods of killer whales inhabit the waters of every major ocean on Earth.
Why Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar So Dang Hungry?
Adults Science
Because it's hoarding protein. Not just for itself, but for the butterfly it will become and every egg that butterfly will lay. And it's about to lose its mouth... as it wriggles out of its skin during metamorphosis.
Why It Is What Time It Is (The History of Time)
Adults Science
How did we come up with our system of telling time? Why do we divide the day into 24 hours of 60 minutes each, and put 60 seconds in each minute? Where does the definition of a second come from? And who decides what clock shows the correct time? There's clearly a lot of questions when it comes to time.
Are we running out of clean water? - Balsher Singh Sidhu
Adults Science
Despite water covering 71% of the planet’s surface, more than half the world’s population endures extreme water scarcity for at least one month a year.
The Dangerous Effects Of The Hyper Focus Drug
Adults Science
Adderall is known as the "study drug", and many students are abusing it to try and study. What exactly is Adderall, and are their any other drugs people are misusing to get a mental, or physical edge?
Non-Invasive Brain Surgery
Adults Science
Scientists have combined ultrasound, viruses and synthetic drugs to control regions of the brain.
The Raisin Bran Effect
Adults Science
The bottom of the cereal box is a disappointing place. But at least now you know why. Where do you see the Brazil Nut Effect around you?
What If You Only Ate Chips?
Adults Science
What if you only consumed potatoes forever?
Floating City Physics
Adults Science
How much would a floating city weigh?