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Why Extraterrestrial Life Might Not Be So Alien
On the website for the department of zoology of the University of Cambridge, the page for Arik Kershenbaum lists his three main areas of research, one of which stands out from the others. Kershenbaum studies “Wolves and other canids,” “Dolphins … Continue reading
What Is The Future For Vaccines (and Trust)?
I asked myself why I’ve only made 3 COVID-related videos this year, and the answers made me worried about the future. This is my second video in a row that could be listened to as a podcast. So stop pestering … Continue reading
Discovering Native American Ancestry through DNA
The purpose of this class is to review the scientific and anthropological evidence regarding Indigenous peoples of the Americas and the genetic markers that have been associated with their ancestry. Through Y chromosome, mitochondrial DNA, and autosomal DNA testing, individuals … Continue reading
Rethinking Thinking: How Intelligent Are Other Animals?
ntelligence was once thought to be uniquely human. But researchers have discovered astonishing cognitive abilities in many other species—not just our close cousins like chimps, or fellow mammals like dolphins—but also crows, parrots, and even octopuses. If we consider the … Continue reading
This Paradox Proves Einstein’s Special Relativity
Watch over 2,400 documentaries for free for 30 days AND get a free Nebula account by signing up at https://curiositystream.com/upandatom and using the code “upandatom”. Once you sign up you’ll get an email about Nebula. If you don’t get one, … Continue reading
What Schrödinger’s cat REALLY means
Why did Schrödinger devise this strange thought experiment? This video was sponsored by Google Pixel 6. Learn more today at TMobile https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/googl… Schrödinger’s cat plushie and pin → store.dftba.com/collections/physics-girl Creator/Host: Dianna Cowern Editor: Levi Butner Animations: Keegan Larwin Special thank … Continue reading
Ancient DNA reveals the truth about Vikings – BBC REEL
Vikings are often thought of as ‘pure-bred’, blonde-haired, and blue-eyed warriors who changed the course of European history. Now a team of international scientists has debunked this modern-day myth of the Vikings by examining their genetic ancestry. The largest-ever DNA … Continue reading
Is the Hyperloop just Hype?
[…] Elon Musk has been pushing the idea of a hyperloop transport system, in which passenger capsules would race through tubes in near vacuum. Does this idea make sense? What are the problems with the hyperloop and what’s been happening … Continue reading
The Assassin’s Teapot Is Weird
[…] The Assassin’s Teapot belongs to a family of similar trick vessels (Think A Drink, Any Drink Called For, Inexhaustible Bottle, The Magic Kettle). They all rely on surface tension and atmospheric pressure to work. […]
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