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Why do big creatures live longer? | Geoffrey West | Big Think

[…] Scientists have observed that in nature, all things scale with size in a way that is mathematically predictable. Similar scaling laws hold for things like growth and lifespan. As theoretical physicist Geoffrey West explains, larger mammals generally live longer … Continue reading →

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Time: Do the past, present, and future exist all at once? | Big Think

Everything we do as living organisms is dependent, in some capacity, on time. The concept is so complex that scientists still argue whether it exists or if it is an illusion. In this video, astrophysicist Michelle Thaller, science educator Bill … Continue reading →

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A Physics Prof Bet Me $10,000 I’m Wrong | Veritasium

A UCLA Physics Professor bet me $10,000 that my video about going downwind faster than the wind was wrong. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly subscription. … Continue reading →

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String Theory

How can we reconcile gravity with quantum physics? Why are there different types of particles? How can we verify the existence of additional dimensions? All these answers in 16 minutes! 0:00 – Introduction 2:17 – Strings and vibrations 4:03 – … Continue reading →

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Dr. Becky Smethurst On Being An Astrophysicist, English Accents, And the Cosmological Crisis

I recently sat down with Dr. Becky Smethurst where were talked about the Cosmological Crisis for Monday’s video, what it’s like to be a super-dope scientist, and make fun of each other’s accents. Check out her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNb… Here’s … Continue reading →

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What happens to your brain during a migraine – Marianne Schwarz

Find out what’s happening in the brain when you have a migraine and what we still don’t know about this complex disorder. — A throbbing, pounding headache. Bright zigzagging lines across your field of vision. Sensitivity to light, lingering fatigue, … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Have To Sleep?

…and how did it evolve in the first place? Tweet ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSsleep Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSsleepFB ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Why do we sleep? We spend a third of our lives in slumber, but science has … Continue reading →

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Serious Play: 4 Toys That Inspired Scientific Breakthroughs

Children’s toys can help teach kids about colors, shapes, and imagination. But it turns out they’ve also inspired scientists and engineers for centuries, leading to innovations in medical diagnostics and space travel. So, if you’re looking for your next million-dollar … Continue reading →

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China is officially malaria-free, says WHO

Lucas Niewenhuis               Published June 30, 2021   China was certified today by the World Health Organization as officially free of malaria, joining a club of 40 countries globally, but only three others in the … Continue reading →

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Smartest Fish on Earth, Mormyridae, Seem To Talk Just Like Us

[…] Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about new discoveries in regards to a strange African fish that communicates using very complex electrical signals Paper: https://www.cell.com/current-biology/… Brain study and video used: https://www.cell.com/current-biology/… … Continue reading →

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