Weekly Roundup (2/2/19-2/8/19)
Added 2019-02-08 23:13:37 +0000 UTCSciShow
The Strange Physics Behind the Smell of Rubber Bands
If you've ever spent time stretching out rubber bands, you've probably noticed their distinct smell. There's actually some strange physics going on there.
7 of the Most Uniquely Fierce Sharks
Slashing, shredding, and dismembering with mere teeth or brute force isn't interesting enough for nature's weirdest sharks.
Why Can't We Make Spider Silk?
We've been using silkworm silk for thousands of years, but spider silk continues to elude us.
You, a Dog, and an Elephant All Pee for 21 Seconds
You and an elephant take about the same amount of time to pee, thanks to physiology and fluid dynamics!
Why Don't We Have Nuclear Fusion Power Yet?
Why hasn't nuclear fusion saved us from fossil fuels yet?
The Real Reason It's So Hard to Lose Weight
Our bodies fight against us when we try to lose fat, so it's no wonder it's so hard.
Record Cold Winter Could Be Thanks To Global Warming
The polar vortex is not evidence against climate change. In fact, it's what models predicted would happen.
SciShow Space
The Giant, Amazing Machines NASA Built for the Shuttle
The space shuttle was integral to space exploration, but it needed help from other gigantic machines.
Dark Energy Could Rip the Universe Apart | SciShow News
A paper published last week suggests a new possibility for how the universe will end.
SciShow Psych
Does Depression Make You More Realistic?
You may have heard that people with depression are more objective observers of the world, but what does the research say?
The Real Secret to Fighting Peer Pressure
Sometimes resisting peer pressure isn't as simple as just saying no.
