Mercury is the Hottest Planet
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, and thus receives the most direct heat. However, Venus is hotter, as Mercury doesn’t have an atmosphere thick enough to trap and hold heat.
Natural and Physical Sciences
A broad category referring to the study of the physical universe including nature and biology.
Reference Frames Examples (Physics)
Reference frames and relativity in physics explained using math-free examples. We cover: frames of reference, inertial frames, accelerated frames, and relativity.
Hardwired Versus Softwired (Brain)
In pop-science, in reference to the brain, you’ll hear the terms “hardwired” and “softwired”, hardwired means genetically programed and softwired means learned.
Mirror Neurons Fire When Observing and Preforming an Action
Mirror neurons are neurons that “fire” when observing an action and when performing an action, this allows for learning through imitation (“mirroring”).
There are Only 5 Senses
Humans have more than 5 senses; we have 5 traditional senses, but over 20 senses in total with non-traditional senses counted. Other organisms have a variety of senses too.
The Physical Constants Explained
The physical constants are measurable properties of the physical universe that don’t change, everything else is relative to these constants.
We Know How Many Galaxies There Are
We don’t know exactly how many galaxies there are in the visible universe, but low estimates based on Hubble data start at 100 billion.
The Standard Model (of Particle Physics) Explained
We explain the standard model of particle physics in simple terms for non-experts using videos, facts, and bullet points.
Glass Can Be a Liquid
Glass, in any form, is not a liquid or a supercooled liquid, and it does not “flow” in its solid state. Glass is considered an amorphous solid, or just “glass.”
Fluoride is Bad For You
Fluoride is a name for several fluorine compounds. Fluoride is good for oral hygiene in small doses, but extremely dangerous and toxic in large doses.