This Video Tells You How Vaccines Help In Protecting You
We usually receive our first vaccine shots when we were toddlers (unless you are part of the anti-vaxxer community and if you are, there is not judgement passed but rather a mere observation disclosed). After that, we can take other…
Watch Salt Crystals Form In This Gorgeous And Satisfying Video
The formation of salt crystals may not seem interesting, but this video is out to prove you wrong. Source: Beauty of Science. “Crystallization2” YouTube. Published on Sep 10, 2016
Become A Citizen Of Humanity’s First Space Station
We are just going to say it; space is the final frontier. That is a dialogue too often used but we think it fits this particular scenario. According to UNESCO’s Science of Space committee, you can probably apply for a…
What Do the Different Color Fire Hydrants Mean?
They aren’t just for show. They are definitely not just randomized to give a sense of aesthetic quality to the surroundings. Each hydrant is provided a particular color to assist the firefighters and provide them with one of the most…
The Science Behind Meditation – How Does It Benefit The Brain?
If you are one of the people who have been keeping meditation on hold because they were finding the perfect opportunity; time to just go ahead and do it. Meditation has been discovered to provide numerous benefits. How does meditation…
Geometry Can Make You Love Or hate Movie Characters
Ever noticed why villains are often depicted with sharp faces or heroes have rather rounded figures? Perhaps this may not be so obvious in non-animated movies, but animation tends to draw a lot of inspiration from geometry. Check out the…
The Universe Doesn’t Have Just Billions, But Trillions Of Galaxies
A galaxy far, far away. The year, not so far in the past. It was in 1923 when Hubble focused his telescope on distant stars and discovered Andromeda, our neighbouring galaxy. He calculated that the distance from the Milky Way…
Can You Get Sucked Out Of A Plane Like They Show In Movies?
There are countless movies that portray this scenario; a hole on the side of the plane sucks out passengers, luggage and even seats outside. But is it possible? Can objects simply be ejected from the plane through an opening? Find…
Here Is How Liquid Works In Space
Gravity allows us to enjoy a lot of things (apart from keeping us tethered to our beautiful planet of course). We can drink coffee really well which is something that astronauts find it difficult to do. Here’s why. Source: NASA….
15% People Faint At The Sight Of Blood; Why Does It Happen?
Unless are a surgeon, you don’t really see blood too often. Regardless, you might have wondered why some people, or yourself, faint at the sight of blood. Perhaps this video will give you the bloody details. Source: BrainStuff – HowStuffWorks….
One Of The Most Important Images Captured By Hubble
Every 97 minutes, an object in low Earth orbit makes a spin around the planet. This object was launched in 1990 and its primary focus was to capture images of distant parts of our Universe. This object is the Hubble…
Elon Musk’s Plan To Fly You To Mars By 2025
If you have watched The Martian, then you might have wondered what it would be like to actually travel to the red planet. Or you might not have pondered about that all and chose to simply be amazed by the movie…
Do You Have To Switch Off Your Phones During Your Flight?
Your flight is just about to depart to your holiday destination but you still need a few minutes to send some important messages. Unfortunately, you hear the safety video begin on your screen (or the safety demonstration in the event…
Find Out If You Are A Super-Recognizer
There is a room. It is the Room 901 of the New Scotland Yard, a metonym for the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service. This room is populated by a talented group of officers; they posses a preternatural ability to…
5 Things You Should Know When Your 6-Year-Olds Lose Their Baby Teeth
Does your child have a wobbly tooth already? It’s a sign he’s growing up. Some kids get excited at the prospect of a wobbly tooth, but some are scared how it would hurt. Cast your child’s worries (and yours!) aside with…
Beards Throughout History: An Infographic
Beards are more than just face ornaments; they host a wealth of history. Though their vestigial properties were abandoned years ago, it does not mean they should be forgotten entirely. Here is an infographic from Advanced Dermatology that explains a…
The Origin of Fireworks
Who doesn’t love the sight (and sounds) of fireworks. Of course, if it was me, I would be avoiding the auditory reception. Not that I am scared of fireworks or anything (I am!). But how are fireworks related to weapons…
What Would Happen If The World’s Debt Disappeared?
That does sound very enticing doesn’t it? Think of the fact that all your debts – every commitments or liabilities you retain – will be wiped clean. Revelling in such a thought is tempting. Hoping for the genesis of such…
This is How the Earth Moves and 10 Amazing Facts About the Blue Planet
Well, if you ever pass by a supermarket that claims it is open 24/7, then you can technically tell them it is wrong. Now we don’t mean that you should actually go ahead and do it (unless you want to…
The World’s First Soft-Bodied Robot is an Octopus
Octopuses are strange, albeit crafty and intelligent, creatures. We all know about their incredible camouflage skills and their ability to solve puzzles. But who knew that these cephalopods of the order Octopoda could actually be capable of inspiring scientists to design…
Astronauts Experimenting With Liquids in Space is Simply Mersmerizing
We all relish the thought of levitating in the minimal gravity confines of a space station while trying to interact with floating objects. Now while most of us don’t receive that opportunity, the astronauts who do take full advantage of their time…
See If Your Brain Can Handle the McGurk Effect
The brain plays a pivotal role in our existence and yet we know very little about it. Projects such as the more than $300 million Brain Initiative and the EU’s Human Bain Project are truly focused on understanding the complexity…
The Nature of Creativity
Those darn writer’s blocks! And the plethora of other unwelcome blocks that creep up on us while we are deeply involved in our tasks, trying to nail the next big idea. How can one understand creativity and guide it? Here’s…
Bubbles and Antibubbles
Nope, they aren’t exotic matter that can decimate a entire block when they come in contact with ordinary matter. Ordinarily, a bubble is air or a sphere of gas surrounded by a thin layer of water. Antibubbles, as the name suggests,…
Watch a Spectacular 360-Degree View of Mars, Courtesy of NASA
It will be some time before we begin colonising Mars and officially change our status from Earthlings to Martians, but until then, we get to see the red planet in all its splendour. The following 360-Degree view was captured by…
You Are Not Right or Left Brained
There are endless quizzes to determine which side of your brain you really favour and how one side pegs you as a more logical person while the other places you in the creative category. Turns out, there really isn’t such…