Curated Video
The Magnificent Peacock: Beauty, Behavior, and Facts
The Peacock is a magnificent bird known for its vibrant colors and elaborate tail feathers. Males display their feathers to attract females during mating rituals, while females have more subdued feathers. Peacocks are social creatures...
Weird History
Why We See Faces In Objects
From the fronts of cars to weirdly human knots on trees, people see faces in the strangest places. But have you ever wondered why we see faces everywhere? It turns out there's a name for that phenomenon: pareidolia, which describes...
PBS
The Legend of Mothman Grows
Following the initial sighting of Mothman on November 15, 1966, at least eight more people reported seeing similar creatures over the next three days. Eyewitnesses described the creature as large, with wings and glowing red eyes, often...
Astrum
What Satellites Can See From Space Is Troubling
The military spy satellites orbiting Earth, right now.
Astrum
Would Life Develop Differently on Another Planet?
Finding out the appearance of aliens from what we already know about convergent evolution.
Curated Video
Lab Safety PPE
Dr. Boyd explains appropriate attire for performing reactions in the lab. Appropriate lab attire is also known as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and is meant to minimize the chance for the researcher to be harmed by the reactions...
Curated Video
Pepper Spray Explained
Dr. Boyd explains the chemical in pepper spray that causes irritation, and he also explains what to do if you are ever exposed to pepper spray.
Minute 0:00 – Introduction
Minute 0:07 – Background
Minute 0:33 – Explanation of chemicals...
Curated Video
Solar Eclipse 2023 and 2024
Learn all about the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!
0:00 – Introduction
0:40 – Annular Solar Eclipse 2023 Explanation
1:49 – Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Explanation
2:11 – Best Viewing Locations
2:46 –...
Veritasium
Why Scorpions Glow in the Dark
Finding scorpions in the desert at night is surprisingly easy with an ultraviolet torch since scorpions fluoresce under UV light. This phenomenon, where scorpions absorb UV light and re-radiate it as bright neon green, isn't unique to...
PBS
The Significance of Trolls in Medieval and Scandanavian History
Since the publication of troll sagas in the Middle Ages, these mythical creatures have continued to captivate popular imagination, particularly in Scandinavian countries. Medieval Norwegian law even recognized the existence of trolls,...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Butterflies and Moths
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths, belonging to the Lepidoptera order. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their wings covered in scales, their intricate life cycle of...
Astrum
Olbers' Paradox
Olbers' Paradox. With so many stars in the universe, why is space black and not white with light? Astrum Answers!
Astrum
What Do Space Images Sound Like?
Sonification transforms scientific data, such as space imagery, into sound, providing an auditory perspective on celestial phenomena. By translating features like stars, gas, and dust into musical tones, this process enables a unique way...
Science ABC
What Is The Actual Color Of The Sun?
While the sun seems yellow to you from childhood, in reality, it is white. The reason why the sun appears yellow is because of the Earth’s atmosphere. When sunlight hits atmospheric particles, it causes electrons and protons to vibrate...
Science ABC
Tensor Tympani Muscle: Why Do You Hear A Rumbling Sound When You Close Your Eyes Too Hard?
The tensor tympani muscle is a tiny muscle in the middle ear that helps dampens external sounds falling on the ear. The tensor tympani muscle originates from the Eustachian tube, which is also known as the auditory tube. From there, this...
Science ABC
Rainbow Colors: Why Don't You See All Colors In The Rainbow?
There are three main reasons why we don’t see all the colors in a rainbow: 1. The colors we see in a rainbow are spectral, which means they are also present in the visible spectrum. 2. Some colors, like pink and brown, are made when two...
Science ABC
Mirage: Why Does It Look Like There's Water On The Road?
The fake puddles of water that we see on the road on a sunny day is due to an optical phenomenon called a mirage, which is caused by the refraction (or bending) of light rays due to different temperatures of the air above the road. On a...
Science ABC
Is VR (Virtual Reality) Unsafe For Kids?
VR (virtual reality) headsets are topping wishlists of kids and young children all over the world. With several VR headsets coming with age restrictions, is this new technology really safe for young children? Well, there is no consensus...
Science ABC
Immune Privilege: Do Your Eyes Have a 'Separate' Immune System?
To protect your vision, the human eye gets something called immune privilege. It is basically a license that the bodys immune system gives to some organs, like the eyes and the brain. Immune privilege limits the response of the immune...
Science ABC
Does Not Wearing Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?
If you need glasses, but don’t wear them, does your eyesight get worse? Not necessarily. Corrective glasses help to compensate for a mismatch in the corneal shape of the people who need them, which helps them see clearly and reduces...
Science ABC
Do Jellyfish Have Eyes?
Jellyfish have eyes, but unlike humans, their eyes are not concentrated in a single organ. Instead, the ability to see is facilitated by a network of nerves and proteins called opsins. The jellyfish's light-sensing organ lies within a...
Science ABC
Clock Spider: What Is The The Legend Surrounding This Giant Spider Species?
Huntsman spider also called clock spider belongs to the family of Sparassidae. The Sparassidae family of spiders have eight forward facing eyes giving them an enigmatic look. What makes huntsman spider different from ordinary spiders is...