Could We Make The Perfect Energy Source?
Right now, wind is our best option. But, there are some promising technologies on the horizon which may change that.
Why Is It So Hard To Live In The Present?
The period of time we find most difficult to inhabit is the present. But what makes it so hard for us to experience the present, especially the beautiful moments, properly? And what makes us enjoy and appreciate what has happened when it's firmly over?
The Amazing Science Of Skin
Skin, the largest organ in your body, accounts for 16 percent of your physical weight. The purpose of skin may seem obvious - to keep your insides in. But besides that, it plays a surprising number of roles in your lives.
What Happens In One Lifetime?
In a lifetime, you will produce enough saliva to fill anywhere between 180 to 360 bathtubs, cry 1745 times, and make 146,801,613 steps.
Could You Be Immune To Everything?
Scientists have learned that our immune system is so adaptable and long-lasting that they might be able to engineer our bodies to become immune to germs and antigen invaders we’ve never met, and even make us immune to everything. But how?
How Much Damage Can An Earthquake Do?
Earthquakes occur when two pieces of the Earth’s crust called tectonic plates collide or grind against each other. When this happens, an insane amount of energy from inside the Earth suddenly bursts out in all directions causing the Earth to crack and shake everything on top. Well, we know earthquakes are awful, but how much damage can they do?
String Theory Explained – What is The True Nature of Reality?
String Theory explains that fundamental particles, such as quarks, electrons, and neutrinos are all composed of smaller, vibrating, strings of energy, and a different modes of vibration of these strings result in different particles we perceive in nature. But is this theory really true?
What Is It Like To Live With Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic neurological disorder that can affect different parts of a person’s life, such as their thought, emotion and behavior. Often showing up in their late teens or 20s, individuals with schizophrenia often have a different interpretation of what they believe to be reality.
The Weird And Wonderful Metamorphosis Of The Butterfly
To become a butterfly, a caterpillar dissolves its own body almost completely and rebuilds itself from scratch. Butterflies are just a few of the species of insects that transition from larvae to adults through complete metamorphosis. But how exactly does this work?
The Brain-Changing Benefits Of Exercise
Exercise is the most transformative thing you can do for your brain. In this TED Talk, neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain from different conditions like depression, Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
What Are Eyeballs Made Of?
The vitreous humor comprises 80 percent of our eyeball. And like most gels, it's mostly water mixed with collagen fibers and a sugar called hyaluronic acid.
How Much Money Could We Sell The Earth For?
It's unlikely but if aliens came here and offered to buy Earth, how much should we sell it for?
What Is The Most Dangerous Sport In The World?
Sports like football and soccer cause a significant proportion of injuries, but it's the boxing that's the most dangerous. A punch to the head during a boxing match can range anywhere from 670-1100 pounds of force.
How Do Birds Learn To Sing?
Brown thrasher, wood thrush, mockingbird and Australian superb lyrebird are just a few of the 4,000 species of songbirds. Most birds produce short, simple calls, but songbirds also have a repertoire of complex vocal patterns that help them attract mates, defend territory, and strengthen their social bond. So how do these birds learn songs in the first place? How do they know to mimic the songs of their own species? Are they born knowing how to sing?
Which Country Has The Best Technology?
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate. But which country is leading the way?
How To Debunk And Deconstruct Every Argument From Anti-Vaxxers?
Vaccines work by introducing a weakened form of the germ to your body, so that the immune system can learn to recognize it. Your body then builds its defenses so it’s prepared to fight off a real attack later in life. And no, vaccines do not cause autism. They neither give you peanut allergy.
How Big Is Infinity?
Infinity is a concept that refers to something that grows without bound. But, is there any definitive explanation of how big can it grow?
The Brain-Changing Benefits Of Exercise
Exercise is the most transformative thing you can do for your brain. In this TED Talk, neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain from different conditions like depression, Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
What Is The Most Dangerous Sport In The World?
Sports like football and soccer cause a significant proportion of injuries, but it's the boxing that's the most dangerous. A punch to the head during a boxing match can range anywhere from 670-1100 pounds of force.
Why Is NASA Sending A Spacecraft To A Metal World?
16 Psyche is a giant metallic asteroid floating between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Right now, NASA is working together with Arizona State University’s School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) to send an unmanned spacecraft to that asteroid. Why are they doing that? And, what makes 16 Psyche so special?
The Unfortunate Truth About Mother Teresa
Does Mother Teresa really deserve the world's love and admiration?
Why Incompetent People Think They’re Amazing
Research suggests that we're not very good at evaluating ourselves accurately. In fact, we tend to overestimate our own abilities. Psychologists call this phenomena - the Dunning-Kruger effect.
How Many Galaxies Are There In The Universe?
The current estimate for the number of galaxies in the observable universe is about two trillion, but this number is likely to increase as our tools improve. So how do astronomers count the number of galaxies? And, what sort of tools do they use?
What Would Happen If An Airplane Door Burst Open Mid-Flight?
Has this terrible thought ever crossed your mind while you were sitting on a plane trying to relax? The chance of this happening is pretty slim. But, if you have seen movies like Final Destination or Non-Stop, you get the idea of what would happen.
Why Is It So Hard To Live In The Present?
The period of time we find most difficult to inhabit is the present. But what makes it so hard for us to experience the present, especially the beautiful moments, properly? And what makes us enjoy and appreciate what has happened when it's firmly over?