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We Spend 6 Years of Our Lives Dreaming, Could We Ever Record Them?

Josh Wolford — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:45:08 +0000

Dreams are a lot of things – scary, funny, bizarre, sexy, and even occasionally important. One thing they are not is easily documented and recorded. AsapSCIENCE takes a quick (and animated) look at the possibility of ever recording our dreams. Think is sounds too far-fetched? Think again.

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Is Dancing Really a Mating Ritual? Take It From Here, Science

Josh Wolford — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:56:49 +0000

Fine, AsapSCIENCE, human dancing is evolutionarily tied to mating. But I’m pretty sure you didn’t see me at my senior prom.

Periodic Table Song Is Both Catchy AND Informative

Josh Wolford — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:03:27 +0000

Ah, yes – the periodic table. Foe to all high schoolers who suck at chemistry. It’s important information, though, and it helps to know even a little bit about the elements that make up our great, big, beautiful world.

Thankfully, AsapSCIENCE is here to help with a catchy tune the highlights all the elements. I’m not sure that this is as helpful as the U.S. state song, alphabet song, or Spanish prepositions song (there are simply too many elements!), but damnit, it’s fun.

Childbirth or a Swift Kick in the Balls: Which Hurts More? [VIDEO]

Josh Wolford — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:25:08 +0000

Ah, the age old question that has divided men and women and turned plenty of friendly debates into screaming matches. Which hurts more: childbirth or getting kicked right in the balls?

To debate that here would be futile, so we’ll let AsapSCIENCE take over. They explain how both things can hurt like hell, citing nociceptors, nerve attachments, and more.

But in the end, pain is subjective. As a man, I’ll never experience the pain of childbirth. And as a woman, you’ll never know the agony of a swift kick in the balls. See what I did there? Because I have felt one of those pains, I’m biased. I said “agony” instead of simply saying “pain.”

I fear this question will never receive a proper answer. Both hurt. A lot. And even as a man, I can say that I’d rather get kicked in the balls 10 times, by a horse, than have to go through childbirth. Lord almighty.

Either way, it’s a fun watch.

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Why Do You Cry? (No, Not You Specifically)

Josh Wolford — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:45:18 +0000

No, the question is not why do you cry. The answer to that question is probably buried far beneath a bottle of bourbon, a whole pint of ice cream, or your lack of compassion for others. No, this is simply the science behind the mechanism of crying.

It’s explained by our favorite science animators, AsapSCIENCE. Go ahead, discover the mystery…

Hey, Internet! Look! The Science of Cats!

Josh Wolford — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:51:42 +0000

As if the internet deserved this monumental gifts, acclaimed science illustrators AsapSCIENCE have heard your requests and have just released a video of need-to-know cat facts. Yep, everything from catnip to landing on their feet to invitations to smell their asses. It’s all here.

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The Chilling World of Goosebumps and Frisson [VIDEO]

Josh Wolford — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:57:04 +0000

We know why we get goosebumps – scientifically speaking. But there are a lot of different external causes for our internal response. Everyone has experienced goosebumps from being cold, for instance. And most of us have experienced another oddly-enjoyable sensation associated with the response:

Frisson. Or, those chills you get when you’re listening to a music. Is it because the music is so beautiful? Is it because you recognize it from childhood? AsapSCIENCE looks at another theory that has to do with fear. Fear, you say? Yes.

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Why You Should Stop Hitting the Snooze Button [VIDEO]

Josh Wolford — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:41:21 +0000

To snooze or not to snooze?

The answer, while simple, is a hard one to actually implement. Many of us are addicted to the snooze button. You may think that extra few minutes of fragmented sleep is helping you take on the day, but in reality it’s only screwing up your sleep cycles and making you more tired.

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Here’s Why You’re Losing Your Hair (Genetically Speaking)

Josh Wolford — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:20:05 +0000

Is your maternal grandfather a fairly good indicator of whether or not you’re going to be bald? Yeah, kind of. But he’s not the only thing you should worry about. Sure, there are some “nurture” elements to hair loss, but a lot of it is “nature,” and therefore you’re screwed, bro.

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Why We Have to Die (Scientifically Speaking) [VIDEO]

Josh Wolford — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:40:12 +0000

“Mother, why do I have to die?’

“Well, Timmy, it’s because our cells stop replicating. And so that we’re not riddled with cancer by the age of two. Oh, and because I passed it down to you and you’re a ticking timebomb. Any more questions?”

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