Category Archives: Science
The Relationship Equation – Numberphile
An excellent summary by Numberphile of the Relationship Equation, explained by the lovely Hannah Fry. It’s a way of converting how couples interact with each other into mathematics, and thereby predict whether the couple will stay together in their marriage. All … Continue reading
Light Pillars Over Alaska
“What’s happening behind those houses? Pictured here are not auroras but nearby light pillars, a nearby phenomenon that can appear as a distant one. In most places on Earth, a lucky viewer can see a Sun-pillar, a column of light … Continue reading
Comet 67P From Spacecraft Rosetta
“Spacecraft Rosetta continues to circle and map Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Crossing the inner Solar System for ten years to reach the vicinity of the comet in 2014, the robotic spacecraft continues to image the unusual double-lobed comet nucleus. The featured image, taken … Continue reading
Melodysheep – Our Story: The Discovery Of Fire
Melodysheep – Our Story: The Discovery of Fire. This video “celebrates mankind and Fire – our most enduring ally. Its discovery was the most important moment in our species’ history. Together, we would spread to every corner of the planet. … Continue reading
Periodic Table – Where Your Elements Came From
“The hydrogen in your body, present in every molecule of water, came from the Big Bang. There are no other appreciable sources of hydrogen in the universe. The carbon in your body was made by nuclear fusion in the interior … Continue reading
Wright Mons In Colour
“Informally named Wright Mons, a broad mountain about 150 kilometers across and 4 kilometers high with a wide, deep summit depression is featured in this inset image captured during the New Horizons flyby of Pluto in July 2015. Of course, … Continue reading
A Capella Science – Animalia Chorus
A Capella Science – Animalia Chorus. Tim Blais of A Capella Science has once again created a great tune, mixing up science education into a memorable song, all wrapped inside his unique take on videos (him and his head everywhere!). … Continue reading
Australian Bank Notes Are The Best In The World
“Proof that Australian bank notes are the best in the world because they are sized according to a log scale. Also, they are water-proof. I compare Australian, Canadian, UK and USA bank notes in an unbiased competition to see which is … Continue reading
“The Falcon Has Landed” | Recap Of Falcon 9 Launch And Landing
Brilliant video showcasing the team behind the successful Falcon 9 landing, and the sheer jubilation they experienced. It’s a magnificent achievement, and to be in that room when the rocket landed must have been exhilarating. So much cheering, I love … Continue reading
Earthset From The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
“On the Moon, the Earth never rises — or sets. If you were to sit on the surface of the Moon, you would see the Earth just hang in the sky. This is because the Moon always keeps the same … Continue reading
Richer Ramblings 