Science and religion are one of the oldest rivalries on the planet, but that might not be the case. More and more theologians and philosophers are coming forward to explain that the Big Bang and the Bible don’t have to contradict one another.
Now, popular education channel Minute Physics has just debuted this new video to help ease the complexity of the confusing subject matter.
In the American Chemical Society’s (ACS’) latest Reactions video, they look at the science behind the world’s most popular drug, including why it keeps you awake and how much caffeine is too much.
It’s not just in coffee anymore. From drinks to jerky to gum, caffeine is everywhere. In our latest video, we take a look at the science behind the world’s most popular drug, including why that little molecule keeps you awake and reveal just how much caffeine is too much.
Wherever you go in this world all sand usually looks the same. Why is that, and how is sand actually made? Watch this MinuteEarth video to find out!
The physics behind a successful slapshot and why hockey sticks snap.
The slapshot is the fastest shot in hockey. One satisfying thwack and the puck goes flying at incredible speeds. Except it’s not really one thwack, it’s two, and our buddy Destin at Smarter Every Day has both the science know-how and the super high-speed slow-motion cameras to show you exactly how it works.
Turns out that as the stick hits the ice first it bends back a little, storing potential energy. Then, as it is lifted, it springs forward off the ice, giving the puck a powerful flick that’s actually faster than the hockey player’s follow-through would otherwise be. The wide-angle lens and 3200 frames per second frame rate do a perfect job of illustrating it.
Also, covered in this video: How the flex on hockey sticks is rated, and what happens when you crush a hockey puck with 80,000 pounds worth of force (spoiler: awesomeness). The whole video is a must watch for any hockey fan. It’s one thing to know the rules of the sport you love; it’s another to know the rules of physics it follows.
