by msander | Oct 5, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Physics
New research shows chameleons actively tune nano-crystals to change their color. For a 10-day free trial, check out http://lynda.com/veritasium Chameleon research in Nature Communications: http://bit.ly/1FacHO2 “Photonic Crystals Cause Active Colour Change in...
by msander | Sep 28, 2017 | Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
We looked into the history and quirks of cold matter and why the International Space Station may soon be home to the coolest spot in the...
by msander | Sep 24, 2017 | Gr. 11-12 Physics
In September 2015, scientists witnessed something never seen before: two black holes colliding. Both about 30 times as big as our Sun, they had been orbiting each other for millions of years. A fraction of a second before the crash, they sent a vibration across the...
by msander | Sep 21, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Headlines keep on popping up in the news about exploding cellphones, laptops, and hover-boards. Well folks, this happens to be a phenomenon called thermal runaway, and it has a lot to do with those lithium ion batteries that are inside most of our household tech....
by msander | Sep 18, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Air pockets surrounding metal balls cut drag up to 90%. Learn more: Read the paper (free):...
by msander | Sep 17, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
You just wanted to shuffle across the room in your pajamas and bunny slippers, but when you go to reach for the door knob… you get shocked! What gives!? What causes this strange effect? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ———- Support SciShow by becoming...
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