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The Evolution Of The SpaceX Starship

October 21, 2019

The SpaceX Starship is in its 4th iteration and is officially entering the testing phase with the production of the Mark 1 prototype that was unveiled on Sept. 28th 2019. Today we look at the history of the Starship and look at the design changes that have occurred along the way.

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SpaceX CEO Musk unveiled details of the space mission architecture, launch vehicle, spacecraft, and Raptor engines that power the vehicles at the 67th International Astronautical Congress on September 27, 2016.

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John Harvey Kellogg – The Crackpot That Changed The World

October 17, 2019

Breakfast cereal is big business, and it all started with Corn Flakes, which came from the mind of John Harvey Kellogg. He had some other interesting ideas in his mind as well.

The story of John Harvey Kellogg and the Battle Creek Sanitarium is the story of crazy health fads, religious fervor, and enemas. Lots of enemas.

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The Nuclear Rockets That Could Get Us To Mars And Beyond

October 14, 2019

As we set our sights on crewed Mars missions, we’re going to have to consider some next-level rocket engines. One idea with a lot of potential is nuclear thermal propulsion.

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How We Could Survive On Mars – Feat. Andy Weir

October 09, 2019

Andy Weir is the author of The Martian and Artemis, and he has spent a lot of time thinking about traveling to and living on Mars. So after my previous video that discussed the dangers of going to Mars, Andy joins me to discuss the ideas that could make living there possible.

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The SHOCKING Truth About Ivan Pavlov’s Dog Experiments

October 03, 2019

You’ve probably heard the story, Ivan Pavlov rang a bell whenever he fed his dog and his dog learned to drool on command. But the truth is way, way more horrible.

Thanks to Ryan Twombly for his writing and research for this video.

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3 Blockchain Breakthroughs You Should Know About

September 30, 2019

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies exploded on the scene a few years ago, with Bitcoin booming and busting in 2017. Since then, things have been quieter in that space. But behind the scenes some cool innovations are happening. Today we talk about three of them.

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Could These Cells Be The Key To Human Empathy?

September 26, 2019

Mirror Neurons are a cluster of cells in our brains that fire both when you take an action, but also when you see someone else take an action. These cells give us an accelerated ability to learn, and may play a part in empathy.

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The Worst Greenhouse Gas Might Surprise You

September 23, 2019

We hear a lot about carbon dioxide in discussions about climate change, but it’s not the main driving factor when it comes to the warming of the atmosphere. That’s something else entirely.

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That Time When Cocaine Was In EVERYTHING

September 19, 2019

Maybe you drink Four Loko and think you’re bad. But kids used to drink wine mixed with cocaine.

The strange history of cocaine and soft drinks, and how one of the most maligned drugs in the world became that way.

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White Holes

September 16, 2019

Black holes are a singularity from which nothing can escape, even light. A white hole is the opposite. A singularity that nothing can reach. In other words – a black hole reversed in time.

They’re theoretical and have never been seen, but according to the physics, they could exist.

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