December 1, 2022
What would happen if a supernova hit Earth?
Supernovas are the largest explosions in the universe. They happen when a dying star sheds its outer layer in a moment of extreme energy. Would we be able to survive?
November 30, 2022
Does the Earth have other moons?
The Earth may seem lonely in the vastness of space, but it has had one constant companion over the last 4. 5 billion years: The moon. It all depends on your perspective.
November 28, 2022
The world’s tallest egg drop
Many of us did the classic egg drop science experiment in school. This is where you build a contraption to protect an egg from a steep drop. That’s precisely what one engineer tried. Did he succeed?
November 26, 2022
How Amazon’s complicated shipping system really works
Amazon receives about 13 million orders every single day. Just a few days later, those packages arrive on the customer’s doorstep. So how is this shipping process so efficient?
November 25, 2022
Cooking a chicken by slapping it
There are many cooking methods out there for chicken. You can roast it, fry it, sauté it and many more. What about slapping? But, how does it taste?
November 23, 2022
Scientists explain exactly what a T-Rex would taste like
Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years. Recent scientific advancements suggest we’re getting close to bringing some of them back. So that begs the question, what would they taste like?
November 21, 2022
Why fire smoke constantly follows you
If you’ve ever gathered around a campfire, you might have noticed the smoke seems to follow you no matter where you are.
November 17, 2022
How do oysters make pearls?
Pearls are iridescent spheres made of the same materials as an oyster’s shell. So, why are they so much more beautiful than the shell itself? It all comes down to the life cycle of an oyster.
November 13, 2022
How humans solved the greatest riddle of navigation
When you look at a globe, you see horizontal and vertical lines crisscrossing the entire sphere. In this video, you’ll learn how to find your own latitude and longitude at home without using Google.
November 10, 2022
Why is the Vatican’s giant telescope located in Arizona?
Here’s a fun fact for your next holiday get together: The Catholic church is a leading force in space exploration. How? The church funds a massive space telescope in the middle of the Arizona desert.
November 7, 2022
Historic weapons that were complete failures
War has been a constant throughout human history. In some cases, war led to ingenious innovation — and other times, it led to abject failure.
October 31, 2022
Why the US Army’s camouflage was a big mistake
Camouflage has been part of military strategy for millennia. It allows soldiers to hide in plain sight and attack without being seen. But a little over 20 years ago, the U.
October 30, 2022
Spider eyes are more powerful than you think
Spiders are some of the smallest invertebrates on Earth, but these tiny creatures have a remarkable skill. They can see better than most animals 10 times their size.
October 27, 2022
What causes sleepwalking?
Most of us know someone or are someone who occasionally gets up in the middle of the night while they are sleeping and walks around the house or does something strange.
October 26, 2022
Can you build a skyscraper out of wood?
The modern skyscraper is one of the most extraordinary feats of human engineering. What if you made one completely out of wood? Is it possible? The answer is yes, and they are already being built.
October 23, 2022
Why cruise ships virtually never sink
During the heyday of sea travel, it was fairly common for ships to be lost at sea. Now we have enormous cruise ships and it’s extremely rare to hear of one sinking.
October 16, 2022
What does the world’s largest machine do?
When you think of large machines, you probably picture a massive tractor or maybe an enormous science experiment. Think bigger — much, much bigger. How about the size of the entire United States?
October 5, 2022
What is the smallest thing in the universe?
The universe is massive, filled with hundreds of millions of galaxies and stars 100 times larger than the sun. But what if we looked down instead of looking up?
October 3, 2022
What exactly is terminal velocity?
We have all heard the old tale that if you throw a penny off the Empire State Building, it will drop so fast that it could kill someone on the street below. Is that true?
October 2, 2022
The shocking complexity of concert tours
Who doesn’t love a good concert? The blaring music, the beautiful lights and the singing crowd. Dozens of man hours go into getting a show ready.