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[ Animals ]
Surprise! Those Are Worms, Not Stars
Welcome to the luminescent ceiling of New Zealand’s Waitomo Caves. It may look like the lights of another solar system, but in reality, it’s home to thousands of wriggling carnivorous glow worms.
10 minutes
[ Education ]
The Bug That Gets Stuck in Your Brain
Most bugs are nasty little creatures, but this one doesn’t have to be. Dare to find out just what an earworm is? Read our article to expand your knowledge of yourself!
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
How the Flamingo Got Its Pink
Did you know flamingos are not born with their vibrant plumage? Their beautiful plumage is actually the result of some pretty incredible science and the remarkable ways nature has evolved to find its way!
12 minutes
[ Art ]
Way Beyond the Swan: Here’s Origami in Space!
Here’s what happens when we apply the Mathematics of Origami, complex folding, to engineering and space!
11 minutes
When Oobleck Meets Slow-Mo Photography!
By Dr. Lynda
Ordinary household and backyard items can be extraordinary and fascinating, when you have the right point of view!
10 minutes
What Exactly is Gluten Anyway?
By Dr. Lynda
If you’ve ever scratched your head about the fuss regarding gluten in our diets, here’s an entertaining way to feel like an expert, in less than 10 minutes!
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
Celebrate the Stories of Species Saved from Extinction
Sometimes we need a little reminder that our hard work is making a difference! Today we celebrate the stories of seven species saved from extinction!
6 minutes
[ Education ]
Exploring the 8 Senses!
You’ve heard of the five senses, but what about your eight senses? It turns out you have a few more than you grew up believing! Here’s the fascinating science about these little known senses…
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
How is an Eel Like a Taser?
By Dr. Lynda
What could we learn from the “outliers”? Here’s a way to start down the path of finding something to respect and even learn from the un-lovables.
4 minutes
Celebrating The World’s First Programmer!
Are you celebrating Ada Lovelace Day? If you’ve ever used a computer of any kind, you should be. Here’s the story of a thought leader working far beyond her time that we should all thank today!
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What Will We Know in 100 Years?
Explore some of the discoveries of the past century! From penicillin, to our origins, to general relativity, we have learned a lot over the past 100 years! What will we learn in the next?
