The Simplest Math Problem No One Can Solve
Adults Science
The Collatz Conjecture is the simplest math problem no one can solve — it is easy enough for almost anyone to understand but notoriously difficult to solve.
Why You Should Want Driverless Cars On Roads Now
Adults Science
How close are we to having fully autonomous vehicles on the roads? Are they safe? In Chandler, Arizona a fleet of Waymo vehicles are already in operation. Waymo sponsored this video and provided access to their technology and personnel. Check out their safety report here:
MinuteEarth Explains: How Did Whales Get So Big? | Book Trailer
Adults Science
It’s packed with the clever explanations, adorable illustrations, and quirky humor you love from MinuteEarth – all in hard-cover form! Explore science and fun facts about animals, plants, microbes and more from all over Earth (and beyond).
Why These Bears “Waste” Food
Adults Science
Optimal foraging theory means that turning down food is sometimes more efficient than eating it - but even then, what’s “wasted” doesn’t necessarily go to waste.
How Fevers REALLY Work
Adults Science
Fevers are one of our best weapons against infections, but they don't work like you might think.
The Longest-Running Evolution Experiment
Adults Science
Special thanks to Prof. Richard Lenski and team for showing me around the lab — it is an honor to be able to witness and document such a historic science experiment.
Could you survive the real Twilight Zone?
Adults Science
Find out how a hatchetfish survives its daily journey from the depths of the ocean’s Twilight Zone to the resource-rich surface.
How An Infinite Hotel Ran Out Of Room
Adults Science
If there's a hotel with infinite rooms, could it ever be completely full? Could you run out of space to put everyone? The surprising answer is yes -- this is important to know if you're the manager of the Hilbert Hotel.
Why We Faint (When Other Animals Don't)
Adults Science
Humans are the only animals known to faint due to triggers like shock, fear, or pain; this is due to a combination of our massive brains and upright stance.
The Ultimate Guide to Black Holes
Adults Science
If you want to continue thinking about black holes a tad more, you can do so by getting one of the many black hole related things the Kurzgesagt team made with love:
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This Unstoppable Robot Could Save Your Life
Adults Science
This robot has applications to archaeology, space exploration, and search and rescue — with a simple elegant design inspired by a plant.
How do wind turbines work?
Adults Science
Explore how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, and the challenges of powering the world entirely with wind energy.
Proteins: Explained
Adults Science
You might already know that proteins are a fundamental part of your diet, but they're much more than that.
Whatever happened to acid rain? - Joseph Goffman
Adults Science
Discover what causes acid rain, and how scientists were able to largely eliminate this major environmental threat.
The Secret Culture of Orcas | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic
Adults Science
Scientists are discovering that orcas, among the most social and intelligent of marine animals, have unique family structures and behaviors, passed from one generation to the next.
The surprising secrets of hummingbird flight
Adults Science
Dig into the incredible fighting, feeding, and flying capabilities of hummingbirds.
Which Will Kill You First?
Adults Science
The body can get a whole lot colder - but not a whole lot hotter - before we die. Why is that?
Why every world map is wrong - Kayla Wolf
Adults Science
Dig into the inaccuracies of flat maps and how different map designs can shift our point of view.
What’s the best fuel for your car?
Adults Science
Dig into which fuel— gasoline, electric, biofuels, or electrofuels— is both affordable for consumers and sustainable for the planet.
Why "Nothing" Matters in Science
Adults Science
Null results often get a bad rap, sometimes characterized as a study "finding nothing," but there's a lot we can learn from studies whose results fail to support their hypotheses.