A lot of us spend a good majority of our days reading but most people don’t think about HOW we actually read. On the PBS show It’s Okay to be Smart, Dr. Joe Hanson and Dr. Erica Brozovsky talked about how we process reading in our brains. Brozovsky says humans may have repurposed some existing brain …
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Whoa! This super effective cleaner is an at-home science project
There is no better feeling than a nice clean house. Whether you’re cleaning for yourself or others, you always want to use the safest products that get rid of harmful bacteria, mold and mildew without hurting the environment. <a href="Force%20of%20Nature!” target=”_blank”>Force of Nature is a new <a href="Keep%20Your%20Family%20Healthy%20and%20Safe%20with%20the%20Force%20of%20Nature%20Starter%20Kit” target=”_blank”>multi-use cleaning solution comprised of safe natural …
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TikTok's kid-friendly 'water cup challenge' is a fascinating science lesson in disguise
Many are likening TikTok’s new “water cup challenge” to a game of liquid Jenga, only trading in the wooden blocks for rounds of pours. But that’s not entirely accurate. For one thing, it’s even more intense. As a Jenga aficionado (I have my own giant set at home and have yet to lose), this was …
Science Says This is the ‘Most Boring Person in the World’
March 29, 2022 — Apologies up front to anyone who spends their weekends bird-watching or doing math for fun. They are among the people expected to be boring, based on stereotypes about what they do for work or how they spend their spare time, new research reveals. Researchers surveyed more than 500 people across five …
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The Science Behind Why Bees Buzz in Sync
A farmer named Jimmy Doherty traveled to the Himalayas in Nepal to try to harvest honey there. In the process, he and his guide came upon hives that can contain up to 100,000 bees each and they buzz in sync for a very specific reason. Take a look at the video above to see what …
Donating Bodies to Science Carries Risks and Benefits
March 25, 2022 — It has become standard operating procedure that when you renew or obtain your driver’s license, you’re given the chance to sign on as an organ donor. Statistically, just over 50% of drivers sign on that dotted line, helping put a dent in the list of more than 100,000 people awaiting organ …
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Dogs can recognize a liar and there’s science to prove it
This article originally appeared on 06.06.19. Dogs can smell fear, but can they sniff out the truth? Your dog might actually be smarter than you’re giving it credit for. It turns out, dogs are pretty good at picking up on human behavior. Science says so. A team led by Akiko Takaoka of Kyoto University in …
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Science Understander Kevin Sorbo Has Once Again Been Dragged For An Inane Tweet About The Pandemic
Getty Image We’re over two years into a once-in-a-century public health crisis, and yet many on the right still don’t seem to understand the basics. As a result, deaths from COVID-19 have long been overwhelmingly from those who listen to the likes of Tucker Carlson, who’ve played down its severity. Another person who’s done this …
China Has Passed U.S. On Several Key Science Measures
Jan. 25, 2022 — China has passed the United States in global scientific leadership in several key areas, according to a new report from the National Science Board. The board, under the National Science Foundation, prepares a report for the president and Congress on even-numbered years that details where the U.S. stands globally in scientific …
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‘Post-Truth Era’ Hurts COVID-19 Response, Trust in Science
Jan. 21, 2022 — Can you tell which of the following statements are true and which are false? COVID-19 is not a threat to younger people, and only those who have other medical conditions are dying from it. The mRNA vaccines developed to prevent the coronavirus alter your genes, can make your body “magnetic,” and …
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Science Reveals How Red Meat Harms the Heart
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Red-meat lovers may raise their risk of heart disease through a chain of events that plays out in the gut, a new study suggests. Many studies over the years have tied diets heavy in red and processed meats to a heightened risk of …
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The Most Powerful Computers You’ve Never Heard Of
The Most Powerful Computers You’ve Never Heard Of Analog computers were the most powerful computers for thousands of years, relegated to obscurity by the digital revolution. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly subscription. Thanks to Scott Wiedemann for the lego computer …
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