The evolution of the human eye
The human eye is an amazing mechanism, able to detect anywhere from a few photons to a few quadrillion, or switch focus from the screen in front of you to the distant horizon in...
Category: Science
How to Date a Dead Thing
SciShow explains radiocarbon dating, the best way to date a dead thing! [via scishow]
Airglow: Why The Night Sky Is Really Green
If you look closely enough, you’ll see the night sky is actually a little green. [via scishow]
What are those floaty things in your eye?
Sometimes, against a uniform, bright background such as a clear sky or a blank computer screen, you might see things floating across your field of vision. What are these moving objects, and how are...
Superman Space Travel
DesignSpark sent a Superman action figure to the edge of space and back for Mattel Toys Italy. This video shows the launch. Special thanks to Dave Akerman, Jude Pullen, RLab and Pete Wood for...
The Ebola Virus Explained
What does the Ebola virus actually do in your body? Why is it so dangerous and why does it kill so many people? We take a look at the apocalyptic war that rages in...
Dropping Feathers and a Bowling Ball in a Vacuum
Brian Cox from the BBC programme Human Universe visits NASA’s Space Power Facility in Ohio to see what happens when a bowling ball and a feather are dropped together under the conditions of outer...
3 Ways Games Are Good For You
Cam from GameSpot scours the latest scientific research for positive news stories about playing video games, and comes back with three fascinating results for us. [via gamespot]
