Category Archives: Science

Half of All Plants Are Invisible

Posted on August 22, 2023 by agogo22

[…] If you see an acorn sprout under an oak tree, you’re seeing that tree’s grandchild. Here’s why half of all higher plants are invisible, and why it works for them. Hosted by: Reid Reimers […]

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Why Do You Love That Smell? Books, Grass, And More | SciShow Compilation

Posted on August 17, 2023 by agogo22

[…] It makes sense that we love natural smells like freshly cut grass and the ocean, but gasoline? And rubber bands? Science explains why. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him) […]

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What can we learn from this huge study of ancient neanderthal DNA?

Posted on August 16, 2023 by agogo22

What can we learn about Neanderthal society from this huge genetic sample? For 50% off with HelloFresh PLUS free shipping, use code 50STEFANMILO at https://bit.ly/3Qec8y9 Huge thanks to Laurits Skov Source (It’s open access): https://www.nature.com/articles/s4158… https://www.patreon.com/stefanmilo […]

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A Bet Against Quantum Gravity

Posted on August 15, 2023 by agogo22

s gravity quantum in nature, just like all the other particles and forces? Or is it fundamentally different? For nearly a century, physicists have attempted to define gravity using the framework of quantum mechanics. But it turns out that “quantizing” … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – Reith Revisited, Series 1, Brian Cox on Robert Oppenheimer

Posted on August 14, 2023 by agogo22

Sarah Montague and Brian Cox reconsider Robert Oppenheimer’s 1953 Reith lectures. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb, gave the BBC’s Reith lectures in 1953. Sarah Montague and Professor Brian Cox consider the lessons to be learnt from them today. … Continue reading →

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The smell of the air after a storm is caused by Geosmin…

Posted on August 12, 2023 by agogo22
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Can a “living fossil” still evolve? #shorts #science #SciShow

Posted on August 7, 2023 by agogo22
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Breaking barriers with quantum physics | Dr. Shohini Ghose | TEDxNickelCity

Posted on August 7, 2023 by agogo22

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Dr. Shohini Ghose talks about how the laws of quantum mechanics may be harnessed to develop next generation computers and novel protocols like teleportation. Shohini … Continue reading →

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Can cells think? | Michael Levin

Posted on August 2, 2023 by agogo22

We know that humans are an intelligent species. But this biologist breaks down the intelligence of each of our cells — and it will blow your mind. ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: https://bit.ly/welcometothewell ❍ Up next: An evolutionary … Continue reading →

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Neanderthal Legacy

Posted on August 1, 2023 by agogo22

A documentary on the archaeological work in the cave of La Grande Roche at Quincay, France. The idea was also to show the team work, the diversity (coming from different places in the world: the Netherlands, but also Spain, Australia, … Continue reading →

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