There are 118 elements on the periodic table, but it seems like only a handful of them get any attention. But just because you haven't heard of an element doesn't mean that it isn't a vital part of everyday life.

Rockets are super amazing, but how do we get something that weighs as much as 100 elephants all the way into space?

Drone technology has advanced a lot in the last few decades, but our flying robots still have a lot to learn about navigation, agility, and adaptability from animals that have been flying for millions of years.

How can smog affect the life expectancy of people? Scientists have investigated the causes and repercussions of The Great Smog of London in 1952, and continue to study the effects of air pollution around the world today.

You know it, and you love it. Fried food! But there’s more to fried dishes than just plopping food into hot oil. You have to know what’s up with the food you’re cooking and what oils will work best for you dish.

It’s summertime and people are out camping, barbecuing, and using FIRE! But what’s a better fuel to use for your summer activities? Wood or charcoal? There are pros and cons to both fuels, so check out this episode of SciShow to decide...

Food doesn't last. In days, sometimes hours, bread goes moldy, apple slices turn brown, and bacteria multiply in mayonnaise. But you can find all of these foods out on the shelf at the grocery store " hopefully unspoiled -- thanks to...

On July 26, 1943, Los Angeles was blanketed by a thick gas that stung people’s eyes and blocked out the Sun. Panicked residents believed their city had been attacked using chemical warfare. But the cloud wasn’t an act of war. It was...

Paul Andersen explains how paraffin vapor combusts in a candle. He also describes energy and mass conversion and almost burns himself.

The advice "Just Say No" may not always work, but knowing the psychology behind peer pressure can help you maintain control when you’re experiencing it.

Megafires, individual fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are on the rise in the western United States -- the direct result of unintentional yet massive changes we've brought to the forests through a century of misguided management....

New ReviewBuild one yourself! What are you waiting for?

New ReviewWe seem to have no problem penalizing patients for being unhealthy (see our episode on wellness programs). But we rarely consider paying patients to be healthier. Why is that? The NEJM has a study to change your mind.

A simple way to help people quit smoking and a simple way to prevent young women from getting melanoma. This is Healthcare Triage News.

We've covered e-cigarettes before, but there's new evidence, and new policies. You deserve an update. That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.

I've found that of almost all of the topics I write about over at my blog, the one that stirs up the most controversy, the one that generates me the most hate, the most emails and the most tweets is e-cigarettes. Defenders of them are...

We've talked in the past about the positives of Marijuana use. What are the harms? From pregnancy effects to impaired driving to memory and concentration, Aaron will tell you how pot might hurt you.

Smoking prevalence is way down in the US, and you likely don't need to be screened about Vitamin D deficiency. It's good news all around on Healthcare triage News.

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore how the legendary B-52 Stratofortress continues to dominate the skies through modernization and precision maintenance.



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More and more companies in Singapore are switching to flexible working hours, or flextime. In most of these companies, everybody is required to be at the workplace during core hours, but arrival and departure times vary. Learn more about...

Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed – Genie

Learn the difference between laminar and turbulent flow through the example of rising candle smoke. See how slow, steady flow turns chaotic as speed increases—perfect for students studying fluid dynamics.

If you're trying to kick the smoking habit there's a whole slew of products to help you meet your goal.

Nicotine gum and Lozenges, which you can buy at a drug store without a prescription, can satisfy the need for smoke and...

Howcast - Learn what basic training is in this US army basic training video from Howcast with Sergeant Michael Volkin.