The world remains in a state of shock after spectacular satellite images of an undersea volcano erupting on the island of Tonga left a giant mushroom cloud in the Pacific region. With shocking visuals... continue reading

posted by eric3579 6 months 4 weeks ago • 40 views • 4:26

In this video we show you the new kind of artificial muscles that don't explode after puncture but just bleed without a visible decrease of performance. We also present our robotic arm. Since the last... continue reading

posted by newtboy 9 months 4 weeks ago • 154 views • 1:47

There's been a few stories recently about detonation engines and how they're supposed to be superior to traditional jet or rocket engines. So, what is a detonation engine, what's the difference between... continue reading

posted by newtboy 2 years 2 months 4 weeks ago • 24 views • 11:14

YouTube description: Why does shaken soda explode? Does ice melt first in fresh or salt water? This video features experiments that have been shown to me by science teachers over the years. Does... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 982 views • 13:59

Romans used sealed aquaducts to span valleys too large for raised aquaducts.

posted by newtboy 3 years 11 months ago • 1,040 views • 1:36

YouTube description: Denmark has been consistently ranked in the World Happiness Report among the top three happiest countries in the world, owing, in part, to the presence of a stable government, access... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 421 views • 4:45

Jadon Anderson on his career sat diving. "My deepest was 621 feet" "When you drop out into the unknown- and you know, I could be the first person that’s actually stood here. You’re in a different... continue reading

posted by nanrod 3 years 11 months 4 weeks ago • 662 views • 3:18

Hydraulic transients (also known as water hammer) can seem innocuous in a residential setting, but these spikes in pressure can cause major damage to large pipelines and industrial pipe networks. In this... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 4 years 8 months 1 week ago • 1,825 views • 7:40

"Protection from deportation and the chance to work have been life-changing for DACA recipients. But if Congress and the White House can’t agree on a bill to protect them within a six-month timeframe,... continue reading

posted by ant 4 years 11 months 1 week ago • 219 views • 5:28

Here are a few quick yet informative stats about American's most famous bomber, the B-17 Flying Fortress. You'll also learn what the crews had to endure and all in under 2 minutes. Enjoy.

posted by Mordhaus 5 years 1 week ago • 49 views • 2:23

I set up a magnetic levitation apparatus in a chamber with about 1/800th normal air pressure.

posted by Mordhaus 5 years 3 weeks ago • 183 views • 8:27

Let's say you're traveling at 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 km/h) in low earth orbit, your main engines are out of fuel, and it's your job to guide the spaceship through a fiery re-entry without burning... continue reading

posted by Ashenkase 5 years 3 weeks ago • 114 views • 17:49

YouTube: Over 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed around the world every year. That’s equivalent to the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers! Caffeine helps us feel alert, focused, and energetic, even... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 5 years 3 weeks ago • 659 views • 5:15

YouTube description: You've probably been told that eating too much salt is bad for you, especially if you have high blood pressure. But what exactly does salt do to our bodies that can make it so hard... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 771 views • 2:07

Exploring a few innovations in nuclear power generation that could make new plants much safer...if we were still making new plants.

posted by newtboy 5 years 2 months 4 weeks ago • 629 views • 8:11

Scientists are trying to determine the potential dangerous effects of introducing water into a pressurized pocket of magma underground.

posted by Mordhaus 5 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 268 views • 2:23