A Radiation Measuring Device and a Deadly Liquid
This week the Mutter Museum curator, Anna Dhody, reveals last weeks mystery object and shows off a new item that helps measure something that you cannot see. Can you guess what it is?
via The Mutter Museum.
The Sea’s Strangest Square Mile
via jtotheizzoe:
Sit back and let your eyes soak up this goggle-fogging journey to the Lembeh Strait near Indonesia by Shark Bay Films. It’s known as one of the richest homes of odd coral reef creatures on Earth.
Lightning-quick eels! Coral-colored, pregnant frogfish stuffing their bellies with wriggling prey! Baby cuttlefish!! BABY CUTTLEFISH!!!
(via kottke)
NASA’s 19-Gigapixel Filmstrip of the Earth
via jtotheizzoe:
With the newest generation of Landsat satellites up and snappin’, in orbit over 400 miles above us, NASA continues a mission over a generation in the making: Observing a beautiful and changing planet from above.
This video features 56 photos stitched together in a continuous 19-gigapixel image that stretches from Russia to South Africa. Dig in to the interactive “Long Swath” at NASA’s Earth Observatory. This image covers almost 1.7 million square kilometers, but it would take over 300 of them to paint a picture of all of Earth’s surface.
Bonus: Combine this with Google’s Earth Engine to gain a perspective on our planet once reseved for time-traveling astronauts.
(via The Atlantic)
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Google+ Hangout
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will be the premiere observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide. It will study every phase in the history of our Universe, ranging from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang, to the formation of solar systems capable of supporting life on planets like Earth, to the evolution of our own Solar System.
Moderated by J.D. Harrington, NASA Astrophysics Public Affairs Officer.
Panelists included:
• Geoff Yoder, Program Director, NASA HQ, Washington, D.C. • Eric Smith, Deputy Program Director / Program Scientist, NASA HQ, Washington, D.C.
• John Mather, JWST Project Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
• Amber Straughn, Astrophysicist / Deputy Project Scientist for Communications & Outreach, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
• Jon Arenberg, Chief Engineer, Northrup Grumman Aerospace Systems, Redondo Beach, Calif.This Google+ Hangout discussed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the agency’s flagship science project that will launch in October, 2018. Panelists discusses the program’s development status, how the tennis court-sized spacecraft will work, explained its science objectives after launch, and highlighted it’s future impact on the world.
Duration: 57:21
via NASA Television.
Lesbian Talk, Episode 19: Rational Thought: How does it work?
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In this week’s primary podcast, your skeptical hosts The Omega & Diamanda Hagan welcome Youtube’s “Queen Of Atheism” Zinna Jones to talk about a colorful collection of topics that are sure to break your mind at least a little!
Amongst the things they discussed are sun burns on spring break, the inherent strangeness of the Eucharist and youth groups of its fans, death matches of butch lesbians vs. huge bugs, the Insane Clown Posse and, of course, Zinnia’s work & life.
If you enjoyed Zinnia Jones’ contribution to this episode - which is rather likely - you can find her online on Youtube and on Freethoughtblogs.com.
In the second half of the show, crustacean encyclopedia Giovanni Jones tells you about the danish. No, that one, not those.
In the weekly Who recap, Hagan and Omega journey to the center of the Tardis and enjoy some of the sights on the way (as well as their awesome new background for the segment, courtesy of skzip888). Of course, they discuss the strong and weak points of the episode and the lore, which gives Omega a chance to conceptualize some ideas.
Lesbian Talk is brought to you by Project Million Entertainment and is also available on Youtube, iTunes and in MP3 format for your mobile devices.
Duration: 53:08
It’s A Race To Inflate! And You’ll Always Win
Are you tripling your lung power, or is it a trick? Here’s a way to always win this trash bag inflation trick.
A big thanks to John Maverick for harnessing the power of science and turning it into a cheap bar scam. We at Scam School salute you. http://john-maverick.com
Go learn some science - here’s more about Bernoulli’s principle: tinyurl.com/scambernoulli
via Scam School.
Shock Yourself To Get Better At Math
Just a quick jolt to the brain and then you’re a math wizard? It sounds too good to be true, but new research suggests electric shocks may actually help! Anthony weighs in on the latest effort to improve our mental math abilities.
via DNews Channel.
How To: Make Antivenom
via scishow:
Bitten by a venomous snake? There’s hope! French scientist Albert Calmette developed the first snake antivenom in the late 1890s, and did such a good job that we use his technique to this day. Antivenom works by stimulating the production of antibodies which can smother venom’s toxic effects, preventing spread and rendering them harmless. But how do you make it? Well, stay tuned to this episode of SciShow to find out.
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Technology “Relay Race” Against Cancer
May is National Cancer Research Month and to commemorate, eight researchers joined together in a technology “relay race” against cancer. This video depicts some of the technologies we’re driving across the entire continuum of cancer care and several of the researchers behind them.
via Edison’s Desk.
Science Isn’t Scary - Geek & Sundry Vlog Submission
How the magic box in your kitchen keeps your food from spoiling. Submitted for Geek & Sundry’s new vlog contest, because science is geeky too. Who wouldn’t want to watch a vlog about the Science of Geekery?
The diagram I narrate to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Refrigerator-cycle.svg
via Science Isn’t Scary.
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Math Jokes Explained - Numberphile
Some of your favourite maths jokes are dissected in forensic fashion.
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Archae-Facts: Would You Like Fries with That?
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia!
Today, we examine the origin of so-called French Fries!
via Archaeos0up.
Does Hair Really Grow Faster in Summer?
You just got a haircut and now it feels like you need another one! Why is this, and is it true that your hair grows faster during the summer? To get to the root, Trace delves into the science behind hair growth, debunking classic hair myths along the way. You’ll be surprised by what he learns!
It’s Okay To Be Smart - Space Sounds
via jtotheizzoe:
There is no sound in space.
In the near-vacuum of space, there is nothing to transmit the physical waves that we need to perceive sound. But that doesn’t mean we can’t MAKE sound from space.
This week, I channeled some inner Sagan, got a bit artsy, and I’m happy to feature several brilliant folks using scientific data to create “space sonification” projects. From the longest palindrome ever created to a chorus made from Earth’s magnetic field, these pieces truly lie at the intersection of art and science. More than just art, they allow us to perceive patterns in complex data in a completely new way. Some of them are actually used as part of space research projects!
Perhaps it answers the question: If the universe had a voice, what song would it sing?
For those of you who follow the blog in addition to the YouTube channel, you’ll get some special treats this week when I feature even more space sonification examples that we couldn’t fit into this episode!
FULL Versions of the pieces featured in this week’s video:
Robert Alexander - Transit of Venus
Daniel Starr-Tambor - “Mandala” (this piece is the longest palndrome ever created, at 62 viginitillion notes!!)
Mysteries of vernacular: Tuxedo - Jessica Oreck
How did tuxedo’s roots extend from Native American history to black tie evening wear? Jessica Oreck reveals what the Delaware Indians and formal fashion have in common.
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mysteries-of-vernacular-tuxedo-jessica-oreck
Lesson by Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel, animation by Jessica Oreck.
via TED Education.
