"Nobody understands what is happening. Not Buddhists, not Christians, not government scientists. Just deal with the raw data, and trust yourself. Nobody Is Smarter Than You Are." Terence McKenna.

posted by Irishman 1 decade 5 years 11 months ago • 3,590 views

Dr. Daniel Nocera describes a new process for storing solar energy "This is a major discovery with enormous implications for the future prosperity of humankind," said James Barber, a leader in the study... continue reading

posted by maatc 1 decade 5 years 10 months ago • 4,921 views • 2:07

Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer) explains what Lagrange points are.

Duration 5 mins 47 seconds. The late Robert Anton Wilson has an interesting take on explaining quantum physics. There seem to be a number of his talks spliced together and he speaks eloquently on the... continue reading

posted by Deano 1 decade 5 years 9 months ago • 10,036 views

When you do anything like this to a home you get a tax credit and a rebate from the utility companies and a bit from the state and federal government. It usually funds 10% up to 70% depending on the scenario.... continue reading

posted by Constitutional_Patriot 1 decade 5 years 9 months ago • 1,415 views

"Isn't evolution just theory?" Is a common stated question to rebutt evolution - this video (whilst many on sift already understand) helps explain the difference, and how theories are used and proved.

posted by Zonbie 1 decade 5 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 5,951 views

A hilarious educational clip that explains why noble gases do not bond and why addition of potassium to water leads to explosive reactions. Made by the EU scientific research authority! Great science fun. ... continue reading

posted by EDD 1 decade 5 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 3,295 views

From BBC: For the first time in 40 years Horizon re-creates a controversial sensory deprivation experiment. Six ordinary people are taken to a nuclear bunker and left alone for 48 hours. Three subjects... continue reading

Take a psychedelic trip with me across space and time. No need for space suits, baby. Go full screen with this. Hi-Def.

posted by kronosposeidon 1 decade 5 years 8 months ago • 2,517 views

Time Warp From Discovery Channel. From http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/05/food-fight-epic.html ...

posted by ant 1 decade 6 years 2 weeks ago • 2,784 views • 9:26

From the youtube video description "American theoretical physicist Lee Smolin, author of "The Trouble with Physics," states that physics has lost its way amid failed experiments and wasted funding.... continue reading

posted by bluecliff 1 decade 5 years 7 months ago • 1,965 views

The quantum revolution could turn many ideas of science fiction into science fact - from metamaterials with mind-boggling properties like invisibility through limitless quantum energy and room temperature... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 5 years 7 months ago • 5,406 views

From the site http://www.brainrules.net/sleep Napping is normal. Ever feel tired in the afternoon? That’s because your brain really wants to take a nap. There's a battle raging in your head between... continue reading

posted by Majortomyorke 1 decade 6 years 2 months 1 week ago • 1,369 views

If you think science can't be surprised, be surprised by this video of a scientist who challenged the theory of smell mechanism.

posted by marinara 1 decade 5 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 5,161 views • 15:53

This video was sumbitted to the "I am Darwin" project, which you can read more about at http://www.i-am-darwin.org

posted by BicycleRepairMan 1 decade 5 years 6 months 1 week ago • 700 views

Applications for this are endless : cars that don't rust, water barriers, mildew control...

posted by ravioli 1 decade 5 years 6 months ago • 7,788 views

From YT : They're US$5K and require no special electrical knowledge; plugs into an outlet in your home circuit and spins your meter backwards. Expect another $1K for installation, no crane required; use a Gin-Pole. ... continue reading

posted by ravioli 1 decade 5 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 2,160 views

The theory of the moon's formation that has proven most fruitful is the so-called Giant Impact Theory. In this theory, an early protoplanet dubbed Theia shared Earth's orbit at the beginning of the solar... continue reading

posted by Ornthoron 1 decade 5 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 4,303 views

This is not your father's fusion reactor! Forget everything you know about conventional thinking on nuclear fusion: high-temperature plasmas, steam turbines, neutron radiation and even nuclear waste are... continue reading

posted by cybrbeast 1 decade 5 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 1,577 views