Jan 08
Despite its unassuming looks and gentle temperament, the humble red breasted robin (Erithacus rubecula) boasts a superhero-like ability. They can see magnetic fields, giving them an almost perfect sense of direction.
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Jan 07
When it comes to imaging microscopic objects, you have to make a decision: do you want high resolution images of stationary objects, or coarse images of moving ones? Fortunately, X-ray holography means that may not be the case much longer.
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Jan 07
Is Every Snowflake Actually Unique?
Posted in: Today's ChiliYou’ve been told that "no two snowflakes are alike" more times than you can count. But is that actually the case? And if so—why? Fortunately, Joe Hanson of It’s Okay to Be Smart has done us the favor of breaking down the science of snowflakes, how they become so intricate, and why, even though some may appear similar, looks can be deceiving.
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Jan 07
Global warming, a consequence of the Greenhouse Effect, is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced. It may provoke massive changes to our planet, such as the melting of glaciers and the consequent raise of sea levels, which will flood many regions. Scientists thought that carbon dioxide (CO2) was the most dangerous Greenhouse gas, but turns out there is a bigger bully in town.
Jan 07
String theory a beautiful, elegant piece of science which claims to unify all the forces in the Universe by representing tiny point-like particles as one-dimensional vibrating strings. It’s as clever as it is wacky but is—conveniently—untestable. Until, perhaps, now.
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Jan 07
Flexible, stretchable
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Jan 07
It’s way more fun to finish off a big ol’ bar of dark choco when you can convince yourself it’s good for you. Because c’mon, science says so… in all those random studies you’ve seen floating around the internet… right? Well, surprise surprise, it turns out there are a bunch of false facts out there regarding the health benefits of your favorite treats. Now, the team at Information is Beautiful have visualized the scientific evidence—or lack thereof—behind what they dub Snake Oil Superfoods, breaking down hard data in an infinitely clickable format.
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Jan 07
How to Fossilize… Yourself
Posted in: Today's ChiliFossils aren’t the preserve of dead dinosaurs and ancient insects. Believe it or not, you could ensure that your body lives on, perfectly preserved in stone, for ever more. You just need to die in a very, very specific way.
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Jan 06
Hungry? You probably are, because we eat more soft foods than ever before, meaning we feel satiated less often and want to eat more. Then we get fat.
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Jan 06
It’s not uncommon to be on the receiving end of jellyfish’s sting when you go for a swim in the sea—but what is it that provides that numb feeling you get as a result? And should you really pee on it to make it better?
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