Carl Sagan explaining the 4th dimension as first proposed by Edwin Abbott in ""Flatland" picked by zebrahdh 3 weeks ago 1 comments edit related share science |
A video demonstrating the energy (i.e. calories) stored in gas station-quality snack sausages. Naturally, eye protection is needed. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago 1 comments edit related share science |
When winter came, the marijuana spider had no place to live. It ended up in the crack web, as the crack spider's b***h. 1 comments edit related share scienceNice web, Mr. Crack Spider. picked by Marli 2 months ago |
"Synesthesia," a documentary directed by Jonathan Fowler about people whose senses blend, or mix. For instance: a synesthete might see colors when listening to music... picked by Bornbad 2 months ago 1 comments edit related share science |
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Heebie Jeebie Central. picked by muppet 2 months ago 2 comments edit related share science |
The more you know... picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Kids! 4 comments edit related share scienceRead more about the experiment here (it's a shame you can't upvote that, right?) picked by suckersklub 2 months ago |
Asked to offer his views about the future of science education in the United States, Tyson (astrophysicist, director of Hayden Planetarium) opines that he has no worries about children, who have an innate love of science and curiosity about the natural world. 0 comments edit related share scienceHe worries about the adults who teach them... picked by Bingo 3 months ago |
Common Sense Is Worthless in Science picked by Bornbad 3 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Primordial Soup With Julia Child picked by Bornbad 3 months ago 1 comments edit related share science |
A fascinating look at how a little girl walking in the sand of the African desert could cause a hurricane 4,000 miles away in the USA picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Can't get liquid nitrogen? Then make your own version by using Dry Ice. Note that this demonstration involves several major safety hazards, and should only be performed by skilled professionals. 0 comments edit related share scienceNote that dry ice comes from companies listed in your local yellow pages. Some welder supply stores carry it. In Seattle, you can find it in the seafood section of QFC neighborhood grocery. picked by shuallyo 3 months ago |
High speed robotic hands picked by kakana 4 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Toyota’s most recent humanoid robot prototype (one of many partner robots the automotive giant is developing) stands 130cm tall and weighs 50Kgr. Its legs have 7 degrees of freedom and it can run at an average speed of 7 km/h. In contrast, ASIMO’s maximum speed is 6km/h. The Toyota researchers had to develop new real-time methods for balance control. These methods make it possible for ... read full post picked by kakana 4 months ago 1 comments edit related share science |
Apollo doubters never seem to come up with their own photos of seedy, back-room hoax meetings, actors, directors or sets in the desert. However, they love to pick on Apollo photos! Unfortunately, they often lack even basic understanding of photographic realities. Here, the crew from "Mythbusters" defuses 2 popularly proposed Apollo photo objections. No, in a half-hour show, they can't e... read full post picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Donovan - Intergalactic Laxative(careful@work) picked by Bornbad 4 months ago 2 comments edit related share science |
Video Narration of Sunborn(The Chaos Chronicles) picked by Bornbad 4 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Train vs. Tornado 2 comments edit related share scienceOn January 9, 2008, a tornado struck northern Illinois, leaving a trail of damage from Poplar Grove (Boone County) all the way to Harvard (McHenry County). The timing of the tornado was just right as to run across some tracks right when a train was passing by. Thanks to a camera mounted on the train, we see what happens when a train battles a tornado: Mother Nature wins. picked by suebe 5 months ago |
With a sea of information coming at us from all directions, how do we sift out the misinformation and bogus claims, and get to the truth? 0 comments edit related share science"Baloney Detection Kit," ten questions we should ask when encountering a claim. picked by mutil8or 5 months ago |
a high definition video from 13 miles above the moon. Taken by a Japanese probe. 1 comments edit related share scienceWatch at Youtube if HD version doesn't embed: picked by bernardblack 6 months ago |
45 second flight of a fish in Japan. Yes, a flying fish. picked by suebe 6 months ago 2 comments edit related share science |
Gecko eaten by ants picked by bornbad 6 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Seriously, slugs mating. It is way more amazing than you think, I promise. picked by Marli 7 months ago 2 comments edit related share science |
Cannonball floating in mercury picked by Bornbad 8 months ago 1 comments edit related share science |