Lost technologies and the secrets they hold, in 53 minutes | Sam Kean: Full Interview

From Big Think. Become a Big Think member to unlock expert classes, premium print issues, exclusive events and more: https://bigthink.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt_desc Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Hollywood lied to you about Ancient Rome. Here’s the truth | Mary Beard: Full Interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_yP8C7uo3Y History feels distant until you step back and…

Samsung S26 Ultra Review – Breaking Point.

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Lotions and fragrances hamper the body’s protective oxidation cloud

From Science Magazine. Personal care products such as lotion and perfume can repress the human oxidation field—a beneficial chemical microenvironment formed around the body’s surface that helps protect it from volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—Science Advances research finds. The oxidation field consists of hydroxyl radicals, which effectively neutralize VOCs. The work involving four participants identified ingredients…

The Big Bang has a Big Problem

From Dr. Becky. AD – To try everything Brilliant has to offer for free for 30 days visit https://brilliant.org/DrBecky and you’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to Brilliant. | The Big Bang Theory is nearly perfect, except for one glaring problem – where is all the…

The Hidden Danger of the Northern Lights

From PBS Terra. At a rocket test range in Alaska, scientists are firing rockets into the northern lights. They want to better understand the aurora because they are the visible fingerprint of a powerful and dangerous force that can disrupt GPS, satellites, and power grids. We join them at a launch to find out what…

6 Times Scientists Were Wrong About the Periodic Table

From SciShow. Visit https://brilliant.org/scishow/ to get started learning STEM for free for a full 30 days and get 20% off their annual premium subscription. Mendeleev’s original, 1869 version of the Periodic Table featured 63 elements. Now, there are 118. But as scientists worked to extend the Table (and fill in a bunch of holes), not…

Microsoft Creates 5TB Glass Storage Lasts 10,000 Years

From Dr Ben Miles. Scientists have developed a method to store digital data in borosilicate glass using femtosecond lasers, creating nanostructures called voxels that encode information with remarkable stability. This technology, demonstrated by Microsoft Research’s Project Silica, can preserve up to 4.8 terabytes on a 2mm-thick glass piece with data longevity of 10,000 years. Source…

How does the morning-after pill prevent pregnancy? – Alison Edelman

From TED Ed. Explore how two main types of emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy by disrupting or delaying ovulation. — In a 2021 study, researchers asked over 500 participants to explain how the morning-after pill worked. Despite these pills’ widespread use, 60% answered incorrectly. Emergency contraceptives are often misunderstood— even the phrase “the morning-after…

The most ’empty’ place in England

From Lateral with Tom Scott. Helena Kirk, Dan Faulkner and Michael Dearsley from ‘Hey, I Loved That Movie!’ discuss a question about a lacklustre location. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com 🟦 FULL EPISODE:…

Coding a Guitar Sound in C – Computerphile

From Computerphile. Signal processing is just mathematics, so lets code a guitar sound in C. Dave Domminney Fowler continues the Digital Signal Processing conversation to show how your favourite tunes all rely on DSP. Find out more from Dave at @domminney Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities)…

I tested every new Apple Product!

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Macbook Neo Impressions: Reincarnated!

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Jason Mantzoukas Asks Hank’s Favorite Question

From Complexly. We don’t know for sure, but humans might have the dirtiest butts. Follow us: Complexly newsletter: https://complexly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complexlymedia/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/complexly.bsky.social X: https://x.com/complexlymedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComplexlyMedia/

Finding a Lost WWII Tuskegee Airman | NOVA | PBS

From NOVA PBS Official. In 1944, Captain Dixon — one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — vanished during a mission over Europe. He was just two flights away from completing the 70 missions required of Black pilots at the time. 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and…

Joel McHale is Nicer Than We Deserve, with Joel McHale

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There’s Fresh Water Under the Ocean. Can You Drink It?

From SciShow. Did you know there is water at the bottom of the ocean? If you’re a fan of the band Talking Heads, probably. But back in the 1970s, scientists did actually discover an aquifer beneath the seafloor. So how much water are we talking about…and how drinkable is it, really? Hosted by: Madelyn Leembruggen…

Stranger Things has an AI Problem

From Donna. Wow I’m back! After the series finale of Stranger Things I was sent down an AI Rabbit Hole, on social media. I should have put my phone down, but I couldn’t look away. What started out as viral scene rewrites I found on Twitter escalated into alternative timelines that were creepy. What I…

The Traveler & The Bishop: American Democracy & Christian Nationalism

From Rick Steves’ Europe. America’s leading authority on European travel, Rick Steves, delivers a dynamic "European take" on Trump and American democracy. He examines how lessons learned on the road can help Americans better understand and meet the challenges facing Democracy in the USA. Lutheran Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee (ELCA) shares a hard look (inspired…

Watch Newts’ Bodies Transform for a Mating Frenzy | #DeepLook #Shorts

From Deep Look. California newts live most of their time in the forest, but mate in the pond where they were born. Their mating ritual is a raucous affair that involves bulked-up males, writhing females and a little cannibalism. Learn more in our episode "Newt Sex: Buff Males! Writhing Females! Cannibalism!" 👉 https://youtu.be/5m37QR_4XNY #youtubeshorts #newts…

The Right Way to Eat Cup Noodles (Korean Ramen Hack)

From Epicurious. The key to perfect cup noodles? Eat them right away, and try this clever Korean lid trick to make your own built-in bowl. Mix in the toasty seaweed for a deep, oceany umami boost that tastes like pure comfort. A nostalgic Korean cup noodle ritual you’ll want to try ASAP. #Ramen #KoreanFood #FoodHacks…

Physics WILL turn your cow into a sphere

From StarTalk. Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil…

Scientists Are Making Alien Ice

From Cleo Abram. The ice on Neptune is hot, black, and may cause the planet to rain diamonds. If you had to describe ice how would you do it? You’d probably say hard, white or clear but most importantly COLD. The ice on Earth is so familiar to us that it’s hard to imagine it…

Denmark’s exceedingly tall benches

From Lateral with Tom Scott. Helena Kirk, Dan Faulkner and Michael Dearsley from ‘Hey, I Loved That Movie!’ discuss a question about a soaring seat. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com 🟦 FULL EPISODE:…

The Viral Math Challenge You Need to Try

From Math Queen. In this math video I (Susanne) explain how to solve this math puzzle? In this challenging brain teaser, we explore a clever geometry problem that tests your logical thinking and problem-solving skills. It’s the perfect math challenge for anyone who loves riddles, critical thinking, and creative reasoning. This puzzle combines geometry, volume…

Making a ridiculously heavy tungsten suit (it broke my body)

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I Never Gave The Beach Boys A Chance. Then I Heard THIS

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Do We Need New Math to Understand the Universe? With Terence Tao

From StarTalk. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. https://T-Mobile.com/HomeInternet Do we need new math to explain dark matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio explore unsolved problems in math, simulation theory, base systems and more with mathematician Terence Tao. We take a look at the boundary between pure and applied mathematics. You’ll learn intentional simplifications of…