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The Sun is the closest star to Earth, the power-source for all life and the primary constant humanity has ever known. We know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and has done so since the dawn of time. This huge ball of gas (109 times bigger than our planet) is truly remarkable, but is it going to be there forever? And besides, how old is our Sun anyway? |
15 Beautiful Carl Sagan Quotes on the Stars and the Cosmos
A look at some profound quotes on the universe by famous astronomer and cosmologist Carl Sagan.
Winners of the 2014 Astronomy Photography Competition
These pictures of the night-sky look so magical that it's hard to believe they're real!
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All the Fascinating Space Discoveries Made in 2019
2019 has seen quite a few eye-opening discoveries about space and astronomy. Learn about 26 of them in this video.
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Journey Through the Universe And Explore the Stars
Stars are massive gaseous creations floating through the galaxy, and this video shows us which stars are the largest.
Ever Wanted to Learn the Secrets of the Universe?
The universe is infinitely huge, with many secrets and amazing phenomena - Some beautiful, some frightening. Here are 10 fantastic facts about the universe....
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Fascinating Science: How Sand is Turned Into Glass
Have you ever looked through a window and wondered how it was made from simple beach sand? This video shows you that incredible process.
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From a Day to Forever: Comparing Animal Longevity
Time is the ultimate currency, but in the animal kingdom, the exchange rate varies wildly. Let's learn about their different lifespans.
How Long Does it Take to See Results From Exercises?
To help clarify what realistic progress actually looks like, we spoke with Micky Lal, a public health professional with a master's degree in kinesiology and more than a decade of experience as a clinical health educator. Here's what he wants you to k
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Is China Number 1 in Global Technology?
In this video, we’ll take a closer look at the new developments hitting the market — and what they could mean for the future of transportation.
25 Pics Showing How People in the Past Imagined the Future
Let’s see how the people of the past imagined the future and find out if their fun predictions came true with these 25 vintage pictures
Explore the Most Bizarre Planets We've Discovered So Far
The search for stars, planets, and extraterrestrial life has led to quite a number of extraordinary discoveries, and here are 10 of the strangest!
These Underwater Craft Are Changing Marine Science
Here's a look at the most remarkable machines currently expanding our understanding of the underwater world.
8 Important Inventions That Were a Complete Accident
It might be interesting for you to learn that some very important scientific innovations were born as a result of an accident.
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Why Do We Sometimes Hallucinate? Find Out Here!
In this informative TED-Ed video, Elizabeth Cox details the science of hallucinations.
Why It's So Hard to Get People to Change Their Stance
You feel that your knowledge is broader because you've read and researched a lot on the topic, but the other side still isn't convinced, even when you present facts and statistics. Why isn't that enough?
Superwood: A New Material That Could Replace Steel
After decades of relying on steel—a material that produces nearly two tons of CO2 for every ton manufactured—builders may soon have access to something far more sustainable and surprisingly stronger: Superwood.
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Woah! Learning to Play Music Has This Effect on Your Brain
Learning how to play an instrument can do wonders for our brain...here's how!
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Ever Wonder What Ancient Egyptian Sounded Like?
Researchers have used all the information we know to create what they think it may have sounded like.
Enjoy This Fascinating Collection of NASA's Best Photos
Here are 15 of NASA's most amazing recent pictures, along with brief explanations of exactly what is going on in each one.
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Neanderthals Had Strength and Skills Beyond Our Limits
Neanderthals possessed truly exceptional, almost unbelievable, traits.
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Remarkable! This Is How the Universe Developed...
Watch this time lapse of the entire universe - starting with the big bang and culminating in the appearance of homo sapiens.
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25 Game-Changing Megaprojects That Will Change Our World
These incredible megaprojects that are set to redefine our world in 2025.
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Astronomy: What is Beyond the Edge of the Universe?
In this video, we explore what modern astronomy reveals about the universe’s boundaries—if they even exist.
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Watch These Chinese Robots Amaze the World
In this video, you're going to see just how far these robots can go, as they've been programmed with some truly amazing dance moves,
Science FIRST: A Fully Created Brain Inside a Computer?
Could a Computer Ever "Run" a Human Brain? Scientists Just Took a Big Step
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History: Did the Trojan War REALLY Happen?
The Trojan War, the most famous of the ancient wars, fought by thousands of men for ten long years on the beaches of the famed city of Troy. Was all that real?
Space Looks Breathtaking in These Amazing Photographs
There are some absolutely stunning photographs of space out there today, You won't believe how incredible it is!
These Materials are Strange Enough to Boggle Your Mind...
There are some materials in this world that totally defy scientific convention. From metals that melt in your hand, to a solid lighter than air, take a look.
What is the Troxler Effect and How Does it Affect You?
Learn about Troxler's effect and the optical illusions it creates in life.
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K2-18b: The Exoplanet That Might Host Alien Life
Astronomers have detected signs of posisble life in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b.
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20 of the Most Infamous Tech Product Flops In History
Here's a look at some of the most infamous and biggest technology failures in recent history.
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Why Are Your Ears Ringing? The Causes Explained
Nearly 15% of the human population worldwide are plagued by this strange sensation, but most people don't know the causes behind ringing in the ears...
New Study: Dopamine Does Way More Than We Thought!
How the brain's reward system physically rewires the motor cortex during skill learning — and what happens when that reward signal gets cut off.
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Fascinating: What Around Us is Invisible?
The Invisible Things that Turn the World...
Hubble Telescope: 35 Years of Incredible Photos
Exploring 35 years of reality-changing, universe-enhancing photos that opened the sights of outer space to us all.
These 14 Forgotten Robots Promised So Much...
This collection showcases 14 cool vintage robots that were supposed to change everything.
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China's Crazy Plan to Dig a Canal in the Middle of EUROPE
China is setting out a plan to dig a canal through the middle of Europe in the nearest future, but why?
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The Only Manmade Object That Will Last Forever
This copper discus contains 116 images we launched into space for aliens to see
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Earth 2125: A Vision of the Future of Our Planet
Exploring what Earth could look like in 2125 reveals exciting potential.
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Documentary: How Did Our Universe Come From Nothing?
Can “nothing” truly become “something”? In this video, we’ll dig into this mind-bending question.
10 Obscure Inventions by World Famous Inventors
We’d like to bring your attention to 10 lesser-known inventions of famous figures in history, which will reveal a new and different side of these inventors to you.
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Fascinating Science: How Sand is Turned Into Glass
Have you ever looked through a window and wondered how it was made from simple beach sand? This video shows you that incredible process.
Science News: AI-Designed Drugs Move to Human Trials
Isomorphic Labs, is positioning itself to begin human clinical trials of medications designed entirely through artificial intelligence, marking a potentially transformative shift in how we develop life-saving treatments.
10 Fascinating Psychological Facts You Should Know About
Psychology is the science of studying the individual and the things that make us, as humans, tick. These 10 psychological facts you've never heard of before will make for fascinating reading material.
Travel From the Sun to Pluto With Our Interactive Guide!
The solar system is a fascinating place, and we wanted to bring you an interactive journey that you can use to travel through it. Enjoy the journey!
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How Exactly Do We Hear? All is Revealed Here!
In this informative TED-Ed video, Douglas L. Oliver explains the complete science behind hearing.
I Never Knew These Stunning Facts About Our Universe
If you thought you understood the universe, you'll be completely floored by this insane facts.
Absolute Zero: The AI that Doesn't Need People to Develop
Imagine an AI that doesn’t need humans to teach it how to code—it creates its own coding challenges, solves them, and gets smarter all on its own. This isn’t science fiction; it’s a groundbreaking development called Absolute Zero
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Why Building a Perpetual Motion Machine Is Impossible
Since the Middle Ages, scholars have been trying to build the mythical perpetual motion machine. Was it all in vain? Is it even possible to build such a machine?
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Boston Dynamics New Robot Can Move Almost Like a Human
Watch the latest in robotics in this video.
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This Video Shows You a Different Way to Look at the World
You’ve heard of the fourth dimension but do you know what it is? This TED-Ed video helps uncover a bit of the mystery.
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