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How Structural Coloration Gives the Morpho Butterfly Its Gorgeous Iridescent Blue Color
In “What Gives the Morpho Butterfly Its Magnificent Blue?” KQED Science host Jenny Oh Hatfield explains the concept of structural coloration, the process that gives…
‘Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic’, A Retro Role-Playing Video Game With a Randomized World
Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic is a retro role-playing video game by developer The Bitfather (and published by Headup Games) that uses elements from the…
Reptile Rejuvenation, A Short Documentary Revealing the Warm Personalities Behind Cold-Blooded Reptiles
In “Wild Inside: Reptile Rejuvenation”, the Smithsonian Channel talked to the reptile caretakers at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. and learned that despite their…
What ‘Friends’ Might Look Like if It Were Made Today
Nerdist has imagines what the television show Friends would be like if it were made today. The new “Friends” are featured in an updated version of…
Heinz Announces New Sriracha Ketchup
Heinz has announced the release of their new sriracha ketchup, a spicier flavored style of ketchup—or catsup. Brand manager Joseph Giallanella said, “The new offering…
An Intriguing Video Demonstrating What the Average Face of the Master From ‘Doctor Who’ Looks Like
Filmmaker Dave Clipson has created “Doctor Who: The Average Face of the Master (& Missy),” a follow-up to his original video “Doctor Who: The Average…
SciShow Looks Back on the History of the Lobotomy and Explains Why It Was the Worst Nobel Prize Ever Awarded
SciShow host Michael Aranda looks back on the work of neurologist António Egas Moniz, father of the lobotomy. Aranda argues that, based on modern views…
NASA Uses Ice-Penetrating Radar to Create 3D Maps of Thousands of Years of Ice in Greenland
Using decades worth of data collection from ice-penetrating radar and airborne campaigns, NASA has created comprehensive 3D maps detailing thousands of years of ice build…
Gorgeous Orange Tabby Tries to Ride a Plush Stuffed Elephant and Then Goes to Sleep
A gorgeous orange tabby named Kojiro adorably explores, climbs on, and tries to ride his brand new plush stuffed elephant before he finally gives up…
‘Will It Blend?’ Puts Characters From ‘Minecraft’ and ‘Frozen’ in High-Powered Blenders
Will It Blend? host Tom Dickson gave the customary Blendtec treatment to figures of Steve from the wildly popular video game Minecraft and Elsa from…