66 million years ago, an asteroid with the destructive power of billions of atomic bombs slammed into Earth. The impact caused a planet-wide extinction event, wiping out approximately 75% of Earth’s plant and animal species – including the mighty dinosaurs.…
For ages, the search for extraterrestrial life has captivated our imaginations. Our telescopes have scoured the cosmos, uncovering planets beyond count. Among these countless worlds, a particular class has emerged as a tantalizing target in the search for life: water…
Fungi are a fascinating and diverse kingdom, playing essential roles in our ecosystems. Most of the time, we think of mushrooms as the classic umbrella-shaped toadstools. But the world of fungi is far more bizarre and wonderful than most people…
The origin of life is one of the most fundamental questions in science. We don’t know exactly how life began, but we do have some clues that can help us estimate how early it could have appeared in the universe.…
Yes, the sense of taste is inherited. Studies have shown that there are genes that affect our ability to taste different flavors, such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. For example, one gene called TAS2R38 is responsible for our…
The evolution of hibernation The video explores how hibernation allows animals to survive cold winters and reduced food availability, and how species that hibernate have longer life spans than those that do not. The story of hibernation originates from the…
Are you curious about the origins of the human race? If so, here are some amazing facts about evolution that’ll make you think. We will also take a look at the stages of human evolution, the fun and interesting facts…
The story of human evolution is the story of our species acquiring dominance. This episode goes back over three million years to examine clues in the human genome that explain how humans evolved from being tree-dwelling apes to becoming the…
The recent volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma has put the phenomenon of volcanism in all its facets in the spotlight. Apart from getting acquainted with lava flows, and ash ejections, it was possible to observe impressive electrical…
The human eye processes a great deal of information about everything around you, sending all these signals to the brain, which in turn allows you to see: Shapes Colors Textures Movements HOW DO WE SEE? Learn more about the human…
