Grant Thompson teamed up with Cody, from Cody’s Lab, to experiment and see what would happen if Sodium Metal got flushed down the toilet. Watch the video below.
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Kung Fu Mantis Vs Jumping Spider
On an episode of Life Story by BBC Earth, an orchid mantis uses its own form of Kung Fu to defends itself against an aggressive jumping spider. Watch the video below.
Dropping Dry Ice into a Swimming Pool
YouTube user Taras Kulakov from Crazy Russian Hacker channel performed an experiment where he added 13.5 kilograms (30 pounds) of dry ice to a swimming pool full of water. Watch what happens in the video below.
New ‘Second Skin’ Material Could End Wrinkles
Scientists claim to have developed a new silicone-based “second skin” material that can be applied to the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, eye bags and make people appear years younger. The team from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School the have tested their prototype product on a handful of volunteers, applying the formula to… Continue reading New ‘Second Skin’ Material Could End Wrinkles
How Does An Owl Fly So Silently?
BBC Earth team set up a fascinating experiment to show the silent graceful flight of a barn owl. Using sensitive sound equipment the team try to find out how an owl can fly so silently compared to other birds. Watch the video below.
Mirror Ball Trick
Captain Disillusion explains the visual effects behind the puzzling “Magically throwing a ball through a mirror” video by animator Kevin Parry. Watch the video below.
How Do Vending Machines Detect Coins?
The currency detectors in vending machines is a device that determines whether banknotes or coins are real or fake. These devices are used in many modern automated vending machines. The Science Channel explains how vending machines detect coin values, ignore fakes, and prevent hanging snacks. This machine can decipher coins with pinpoint accuracy. Light sensors measure the size… Continue reading How Do Vending Machines Detect Coins?
Solar Impulse 2 Completes Journey Across Pacific Ocean
The Solar Impulse 2 has landed in California on Saturday, three-day flight across the Pacific Ocean as part of its journey around the world. Pilot Bertrand Piccard landed the sunlight-powered aircraft in Mountain View, in the Silicon Valley south of San Francisco on the night of April 23rd, at 11:45 p.m. following a 62-hour, nonstop… Continue reading Solar Impulse 2 Completes Journey Across Pacific Ocean