Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?
Henry from MinuteEarth explains why we only see one side of the moon. [via minutearth]
Author: MomentOfGeekiness
The New York Times Homage to Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy passed away yesterday morning in his Bel Air home at 83 years old. The New York Times pays homage to the man and his innumerable achievements in a video: [via newyorktimes]
Measles Explained
Everybody is talking about Measles – but what does the virus actually do in the body? Is it really so harmful that you need a vaccination? We go deep into the body of an...
Why Does February Only Have 28 Days?
Why does February only get 28 days when all the other months get 30 or 31? The answer is part superstition, part politics, and parts astronomy. (Basically, it’s the Romans’ fault) [via itsokaytobesmart]
Is It Irrational to Believe in Aliens?
Aliens! Could humans really be alone in this expansive universe? And if we’re not, how come we’ve never made contact with other intelligent life? Everyone’s thought about it; especially members of the scientific community....
The Physics of Popcorn
Researchers have delved deep into what exactly happens to popping kernels, before the butter and salt. [via newyorktimes]
Best Game of All Time Debate
Wired and Smosh Games have a lively debate what the best games of all time are in the genres 1st Person Shooter, 2D Platformer, Action/Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Sports, Puzzle, and Fighting. Let me know...
An Astronaut’s View of Earth
Col. Chris Hadfield shares what it’s like to see the Earth from orbit. [via veritasium]
