The Most Extreme Explosion in the Universe
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Supernovae are the most powerful explosions in the universe, unleashing enough energy to outshine galaxies. We have no real metaphor for their power – if the sun were to magically go supernova it would feel like you were being hit by the energy of a nuclear explosion, every second. For weeks.
How We Learned That Water Isn't An Element
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For thousands of years, water was thought to be an element. That is, until some of the greatest chemists in the world managed to crack it open.
The world depends on a strange collection of items. They're not cheap
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This government warehouse keeps our entire society up to standard.
Veritasium's Derek Muller Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED
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Veritasium's Derek Muller answers the web's most searched questions about himself. Where did the name 'Veritasium' come from? Is Veritasium a real element? Where does Derek live? Is he married? What was Veritasium's first video? Derek answers all these questions and much more!
Why Don't We Shoot Nuclear Waste Into Space?
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Here in the Kurzgesagt labs we test very important ideas to see what happens when you blow things up or play with black holes. Many of you suggested that we look into an idea that sounds reasonable: Shooting nuclear waste into space.
What if We Replaced Nuclear With Potatoes
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Energy use can be confusing – I mean, how do you compare gasoline in your car to electricity piped to your house? That's why we made these things spud-tacularly simple.
What Happens If A Star Explodes Near The Earth?
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People have witnessed supernovae for millennia, but what threat do they pose to life on Earth?
World's Largest Horn Shatters Glass
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I might upgrade my car horn to this.
Civilian Tries on NASA Spacesuit For the First Time
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How does WIRED's Brent Rose feel about being the first person outside of the space program to try on a pressurized space suit?
World's Highest Jumping Robot
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This tiny robot can jump higher than anything else in the world.
The Deadliest Virus on Earth
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In the 1970s thousands of Chickenheads rained from the sky in Europe, making foxes and other wildlife confused and very happy. Why?
Could a solar storm destroy modern civilization? - Fabio Pacucci
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Explore the science of solar storms, and find out why they occur and just how prepared we are for a major event.
Why Water Dissolves (Almost) Everything
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Water can dissolve more substances than anything else on earth...so why doesn't it dissolve everything away?
The ingredient in almost everything you eat
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Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.
An Egg Is Just One Cell
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One of Earth's biggest cells is one you're probably really familiar with.
How Horses Save Humans From Snake Bites
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To make antivenom, you first need to collect venom from the world’s most deadly snakes.
Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography #44
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Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography.
Scientists Reveal How Time Travel Is Actually Possible
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Is it actually possible to travel through time? Scientists say "Yes", but what does that actually mean?
Can you solve the Big Bang riddle? - James Tanton
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It’s moments after the Big Bang and you’re still reeling. You’re a particle of matter, amidst a chaotic stew of forces, fusion, and annihilation.