If Plants Could Talk

From The Atlantic. Staff writer Zoë Schlanger is the proud owner of a petunia that glows in the dark. But she doesn’t just appreciate the novelty houseplant as work of science. Zoë sees its glow as a way to help us appreciate plants as more alive, more vital, and more complex than we humans typically…

why airplane tires explode

From Reactions. We’re talking gases today. Yup certain gases that have been used in airplane tires cause them to explode. Here’s what is used in airplane tires to help them stay intact. #airplane #gases #nitrogen

Do These 10 Products Still Hold Up? (Update 49)

From Freakin’ Reviews. Here are recaps and updates on my 481st through 490th product reviews, originally posted between March through May 2023. Below are links to the original reviews. 481. Egg Cuber: https://youtu.be/KiFFE2nI7r0 482. Unusual Sunglasses: https://youtu.be/byHFc5BROPs 483. Blade Blocker: https://youtu.be/ONYnYJwrIPk 484. Cotton Candy Maker: https://youtu.be/xGZOpfg89Ww 485. Bionic Zoom: https://youtu.be/dp1kSMBZ2ZU 486. Folding Fan Comparison: https://youtu.be/dNkDaLFbGK4…

Homelessness Myths BUSTED with Dr. Margot Kushel – 260

From Adam Conover. Homelessness has reached a record high, with over 650,000 people experiencing it in the USA today. Despite this staggering number, many remain unaware of the true underlying causes of this crisis. Myths surrounding issues like drug use and immigration often serve as convenient scapegoats, deflecting attention from meaningful efforts to address the…

How to Make a Stone Knife

From Wired. Donny Dust demonstrates how to make a knife out of wilderness materials. #TechSupport #WIRED #survivalist Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► https://subscribe.wired.com/subscribe/splits/wired/WIR_YouTube?source=EDT_WIR_YouTube_0_Video_Description_ZZ Follow WIRED: Instagram ►►https://instagram.com/wired Twitter ►►http://www.twitter.com/wired Facebook ►►https://www.facebook.com/wired Tik Tok ►►https://www.tiktok.com/@wired Get more…

The Ingenious Noodling Box Revealed!

From Mr.Puzzle. The puzzle shown in this video is available here: Noodling Box Digit Cube: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metal-fidget-cube/digit-cube My Amazon.com shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrpuzzle As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. THE WORLDS BEST PUZZLE SHOPS I DO RECOMMEND, incl. vouchers!: https://lnk.bio/Mr.Puzzle My favorite PUZZLE SHOPS on Etsy: https://tidd.ly/3lPMHpk Music and SFX I used in this video…

How Ants Make Our Cities Healthier

From PBS Terra. In pavement cracks, roadside medians, and parking lots, there are incredible miniature civilizations booming within our concrete jungles: ants! We don’t often think of urban areas as having “ecologies” but Amy Savage, Ph.D. studies the amazing diversity of ants making their way in the city. Their combined efforts make our urban landscapes…

Huge News About AlphaFold

From Cleo Abram. This paper is a HUGE new announcement about AlphaFold, the tool being used to solve what has been called one of the most important issues in modern science. Our team at HUGE* got to read this paper before it just got released, so let me explain what AlphaFold does and why this…

How Do Indigenous People Use Laughter as Medicine

From PBS Voices. In this episode of Sovereign Innovations, host Cheyenne Bearfoot delves into the healing power of laughter within Native cultures. Join Cheyenne as she navigates through the rich history of comedic storytelling in Indigenous communities. From ancient times to the present day, humor has been a vital tool for coping with adversity and…

Why I spent $3600 on the iPad Pro M4.

From Mrwhosetheboss. We stayed up till 6.40am to get this video done, please watch lol I spend a LOT of time trying to make my videos as concise, polished and useful as possible for you – if you would like to support me on that mission then consider subscribing to the channel – you’d make…