Why do birds crouch?
‘Cause dinosaurs were cool. No, really. It’s true. Well that and the evolution of a certain part of the dinosaur’s body. And no, it’s NOT the tail. Click and learn.
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The incredible science behind baffling hot glass droplets
Ever heard of a Prince Rupert’s drop? (Pretending that you answered “No.” so I don’t feel alone in my ignorance I continue…) Me either! Well, it turns out Prince Rupert’s … Continue readingThe incredible science behind baffling hot glass droplets
Crash coursing the Periodic Table…aannddd go!
The story of the Periodic Table of Elements starts…as so many stories do…with sacrifice and a kick-ass mom. It continues at the crossroads of obsession and genius–again, as so many … Continue readingCrash coursing the Periodic Table…aannddd go!
A LITERAL thought caught on video…
It might not look like much. A few flashes of light. Seven second and it’s over. But when it really sinks in that what you’re seeing is an actual thought..LITERALLY…being..well…um … Continue readingA LITERAL thought caught on video…
One more reason to love elephants…
I’m terrifically fond of elephants. I thought I should share that fact just in case you somehow were unaware of it. In fact, if you look closely up there at … Continue readingOne more reason to love elephants…
Fabulous Felix is (FINALLY) about to make his freefall from 120,000 feet!
Austrian Felix Baumgartner is making an INCREDIBLE leap into the record books today. In fact, as I write this he is headed up to the jump spot to do his … Continue readingFabulous Felix is (FINALLY) about to make his freefall from 120,000 feet!
Weighing shadows? Why yes, I do believe so…
Science is cool. I mean how else could you determine the weight of a shadow? I know, I know. You’re thinking “Wait…what? Shadows don’t WEIGH anything. That’s just silly.” But … Continue readingWeighing shadows? Why yes, I do believe so…
Whoa! Cool “my mind has been split open” science facts
Whoa…science just split open my skull and poured in a ton of amazing facts. You’re going to want to get in on this too. All the cool kids like science. … Continue readingWhoa! Cool “my mind has been split open” science facts
(Almost) Perpetual motion machines are cool….
If you haven’t seen this yet it’s well worth a watch. Take a break from all the violence and filth and feel good about the ingenuity of the human race … Continue reading(Almost) Perpetual motion machines are cool….
Kinda brilliant and likely to offend…
….but no matter your “side” you’ve got to commend. The wordplay is magnificent. The logic supreme. It’s easy to see why this has become a meme. Even a decidedly emotional….and … Continue readingKinda brilliant and likely to offend…