Why do we hiccup?
Adults Science
The longest recorded case of hiccups lasted for 68 years ... and was caused by a falling hog. While that level of severity is extremely uncommon, most of us are no stranger to an occasional case of the hiccups. But what causes these 'hics' in the first place? John Cameron takes us into the diaphragm to find out.
7 Tips To Wake Up Without Coffee
Adults Science
How can science help you wake up without coffee?
Why the metric system matters
Adults Science
For the majority of recorded human history, units like the weight of a grain or the length of a hand weren't exact and varied from place to place.
The Death Of Bees Explained
Adults Science
In 2015 the bees are still dying in masses. Which at first seems not very important until you realize that one third of all food humans consume would disappear with them. Millions could starve.
Rosalind Franklin: DNA's unsung hero - Claudio L. Guerra
Adults Science
The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history.
GoPro: Creating Fire Rain - A Steel Wool Experiment
Adults Science
Rob Nelson and Jonas Stenstom from Untamed Science take us through the process of using steel wool and long exposure to create a fire rain photo.
Why is Mt. Everest so Deadly? | Mashable Explains
Adults Science
Here's a rundown of the most common ways people have died attempting to summit Mt. Everest.
Are You More Forgetful Than A Fish?
Adults Science
How smart can fish actually be?
Will This Trick Your Brain?
Adults Science
Your eyes and brain are pretty amazing!
Ambiguous Cylinder Illusion
Adults Science
Finalist of the Best Illusion of the Year Contest 2016
What is obesity?
Adults Science
Obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer.
What Does Your Accent Say About You?
Adults Science
Can science explain the way you speak?
How the choices you make can affect your genes
Adults Science
Here's a conundrum: Identical twins originate from the same DNA ... so how can they turn out so different - even in traits that have a significant genetic component?
Should You Be Worried About Zika?
Adults Science
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys through a network that monitored yellow fever.
Holding and Explosion at 20,000 fps
Adults Science
I always thought firing from the center was the best way to do it. Turns out I'm probably wrong.
How the food you eat affects your brain
Adults Science
When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and long-lasting effect on the most powerful organ in your body: your brain.
Celsius Didn't Invent Celsius
Adults Science
Celsius never devised nor used the scale that now bears his name.
How Do Lie Detectors Work?
Adults Science
Can you tell whether or not someone is lying? Greg Foot explains whether or not lie detectors actually work.
Black Hole Comparison
Adults Science
This Crazy Black Hole Comparison Will Definitely Blow Your Mind
We Can Now Edit Our DNA. But Let's Do it Wisely
Adults Science
Geneticist Jennifer Doudna co-invented a groundbreaking new technology for editing genes, called CRISPR-Cas9. The tool allows scientists to make precise edits to DNA strands, which could lead to treatments for genetic diseases.
How Big Can a Person Get?
Adults Science
Some animals, like the blue whale, keep getting bigger and bigger over time! How big are humans able to grow?