Our moon is on the move. Each year, it drifts an estimated 1.5 inches further away from Earth. And in the process, Earth’s rotation is actually slowing down. What if one night, the moon simply disappeared? Would we miss it? A full moon is on average 14,000 times brighter than the next brightest night-sky object, […]
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Shutting down flat Earthers, Neil deGrasse Tyson style | Big Think
Shutting down flat Earthers, Neil deGrasse Tyson style New videos DAILY: Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: ———————————————————————————- What is the point of debate when one side the argument is objectively true? There is none. That is, unless the incorrect arguer has the ability to influence the masses. When a relatively famous musician began […]
Scientists Just Discovered Fresh Water Under the Ocean, and It’s HUGE
Scientists found a freshwater aquifer under the ocean. And get this — there’s enough water to fill 1.1 billion Olympic-sized swimming pools. Oceanographic teams have known for a while that there are pockets of fresh water below the seafloor. They would run into them occasionally when drilling offshore for oil but when geologists and geophysicists […]
Math's Fundamental Flaw
Not everything that is true can be proven. This discovery transformed infinity, changed the course of a world war and led to the modern computer. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via get 20% off a yearly subscription. Special thanks to Prof. Asaf Karagila for consultation on set […]
Fossils 101 | National Geographic
Fossils are echoes of an ancient past. Find out about the two major categories of fossils, how fossilization occurs, and how fossils can help paint a picture of the planet’s history. ➡ Subscribe: #NationalGeographic #Fossils #Educational About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, […]
Never-Before-Seen Footage Uncovers Antarctica’s First Scientific Missions
During the Cold War, Antarctica was primed for conquest. Here’s how it became an international science laboratory. This NASA Mission Uses Cold War Planes to Map the World’s Largest Island Subscribe! Read More: Antarctic Glaciology and Geophysics – Antarctica: Glaciological and Geophysical Folio. David J. Drewry Rescued Radar Maps Reveal Antarctica’s Past “More than 2 […]
2013 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: The Existence of Nothing
Watch the 2020 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate on Alien Life: The concept of nothing is as old as zero itself. How do we grapple with the concept of nothing? From the best laboratory vacuums on Earth to the vacuum of space to what lies beyond, the idea of nothing continues to intrigue professionals and the […]
Wormholes Are Real (In Theory) | Unexplored | BBC Earth Lab
Wormhole scientists are buzzing. In the last few years there’s been a boom in wormhole research, thanks to some eye-catching breakthroughs. So could we one day travel through a wormhole? And what would happen if we did? Best of Earth Lab: Best of BBC Earth: Unexplored (2022) Who owns Mars? What happens when we meet […]
What is consciousness? – Michael S. A. Graziano
Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience. — Patient P.S. suffered a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain, leaving her unaware of everything on her left side. If someone threw a ball at her left side, she might duck. But […]
What if Oxygen Disappeared on Earth?
Sunburns, darker sky, and combustion engine failure, are the top three answers you’ll find on the internet. But are they really the worst that could happen? Watch the full video to get your mind blown! If you like to see more of these kinds of videos, support us by subscribing to this channel. Follow us […]