YouTube: Why do cats love to hang out in boxes so much? It has something to do with being stone cold predators. And, a little anxiety.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 1 month ago • 27 views • 2:15

YouTube: In freezing cold sand, a burning hot mine, or even inside solid rock – these extremophiles live anywhere that you wouldn’t want to live. What are they? How can they live in such extreme places?

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 2 months ago • 15 views • 4:01

Practice! YouTube: If most people got on a skateboard, they would roll forward slowly for a few feet, then fall down and break their wrists. But there are a proud few who can do some pretty amazing... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 2 months 3 weeks ago • 12 views • 3:11

YouTube: Evidence strongly suggests that men have, on average, a shorter lifespan than women, but scientists aren't exactly sure why that is. Check out today's QQ to learn more about this mortality mystery.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 3 months ago • 34 views • 2:47

WHEEEEE! YouTube: Roller coasters give people the opportunity to experience physics in dramatic ways. In this episode of SciShow, we break down how physics work on roller coasters to give you the ride... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 3 months ago • 71 views • 3:39

YouTube: Volcanoes can show nature's rage. What are the biggest eruptions we've witnessed in our history?

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New ones to boot! YouTube: Whether they’re dancing, hunting, or being a pain in the nose, these new arachnid species will knock all 8 of your socks off.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 3 months 1 week ago • 317 views • 9:15

YouTube: Radiation is all around us, and when you travel by plane, you’re exposed to cosmic radiation. So what does this mean for our health? Does air travel expose us to unsafe radiation levels? Check... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 3 months 1 week ago • 51 views • 2:29

Love my squatty potty! YouTube: Everybody poops... but is it possible that you're pooping all wrong? Learn the science behind the greatest debate of our time: squat vs. sit!

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 72 views • 2:47

I can use all the help I can get!! YouTube: Colors like white, pink and brown aren’t just for clouds, flowers and cows! They also describe special sounds that can actually help you focus and sleep!

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 4 months ago • 124 views • 4:23

YouTube: We all know ducks quack, dogs bark, and birds chirp, but that barely scratches the surface of all the amazing ways animals have devised to talk to each other!

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 4 months ago • 126 views • 9:18

YouTube: Many of us choose to enjoy the effects of alcohol, and we know that drinking too much is a bad thing, but what kinds of things can actually happen when you drink too much for too long?

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 4 months ago • 280 views • 4:22

YouTube: We’ve all seen those animals, “Oh my gosh! It’s so cute! I just want to cuddle with it!” Well stop it right now! Remember, that little cutie is a wild animal, so no cuddling. Also, you'll... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 22 views • 9:53

YouTube: As denizens of the internet, most of us are familiar with the trolls. In this episode of SciShow, learn a little about how social scientists think trolls came to be, and how online communities... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 166 views • 8:56

Whew ... my mind read this as BLOOD Parasites! YouTube: What if you could just drop your kids off at someone else’s place and let them have the responsibility? Well, there are some animals that do... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 54 views • 3:53

Because ... technology! YouTube: Augmented reality isn’t just science fiction anymore! In this episode, Michael becomes a hologram and Hank explains how one set of new technologies made it happen.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 5 months 1 week ago • 35 views • 4:43

YouTube: You know that thing you've been putting off for awhile, that could probably be done now but instead not doing 'cause it doesn't sound like fun' right now? Well here's an explanation as to why... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 6 months 1 week ago • 16 views • 8:36

As one who stays up all night, I get to hear some spectacularly melodious examples beginning as early as 3AM. Always delightful. YouTube: You’re having a dream, and for some reason that giant rabbit... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 57 views • 2:10

YouTube: A waterfall that seems to just disappear into the ground sounds pretty unbelievable, but scientists are still bewildered by the mysteries of Devil's Kettle Falls.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 254 views • 3:22

YouTube: We’ve all heard the rumor that certain foods provides less calories than it takes to digest. Is this true?

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 299 views • 1:56