Science 12
Mom puts breastmilk under a microscope and shares the amazing video
When Rachel Lim’s husband brought a microscope home from work, she decided to have some fun. She wanted to know what her breast milk looked like up close and what she saw is fascinating. The particles can be seen “moving and quivering”, as if they are alive. Of course, it’s not news that breast milk is alive; it’s full of bacterial cells, white blood cells and and stem cells. Scientists determined this long ago. To see it in action is … Keep Reading!!!
Seventh grade teacher takes off clothes to teach her students anatomy
There’s one way to guarantee your pre-teen students will pay attention in class, strip! Yes, that’s what Ms Debby Heerkens decided to do when teaching her students about the human muscular and skeletal systems.
Don’t worry though, she had on specially designed spandex outfits underneath. Ms. Heerkens, who teaches in the Netherlands, got the idea when she saw someone wearing a novelty pair of leggings with the muscles on them.
Her students didn’t know what was going on. During … Keep Reading!!!
Neil deGrasse Tyson illustrates the difference between weather and climate change
By: A.M., IANtB Science Editor
You’ve probably seen this awesome video clip from last year’s Cosmos reboot, but it here it is in case you haven’t! Chances are you’ll have at least one person on your feed today who says, “Global warming my butt! It’s freezing cold today!” This video is a great illustration of why that sort of logic makes no sense to anyone who knows how to science. 😛
If you want to rewatch the series, it’s available … Keep Reading!!!
How this awesome mom turned her toddler’s poop disaster into a sciencey parenting win
By A.M., IANtB Science Editor
Every parent has had that kid. That kid who takes everything apart, upends every container, overturns every dirty rock. That kid who puts things that do not go in toilets into the toilet bowl, and presses the lever to see what happens.
But this mom has a very special child.
This child put the right thing (poop) in the toilet…but in the wrong part! That’s right — by methods unknown (perhaps that is for the … Keep Reading!!!
Top 5 myths about U.S. cesarean rates: DEBUNKED in one video
By: A.M., IANtB Science Editor
Ever been in an argument about the causes of the increase in cesarean section rates in the U.S.? “But moms want them!” they say. “They’re too posh to push!” “And gestational diabetes! Babies are just too big now! They don’t fit!” “Women are too fat to give birth naturally!”
If you are the person on the receiving end of this commentary, or if you have made these assumptions yourself (Which is nothing to be … Keep Reading!!!
Engineer dad turns his baby’s birth into a moving tribute to STEM
By: A.M., IANtB Science Editor
Fellow science communicator, Destin of Smarter Every Day and his family recently welcomed a fourth little sciencey baby into the world. There were so many sciencey, sciencey feels!!
If you’re not familiar with Smarter Every Day, it’s a wonderful YouTube channel that teaches science and engineering concepts, using really cool demonstrations. So, naturally, as a YouTube science educator, Destin had to turn the birth into a science demonstration! Be sure to check out Destin’s … Keep Reading!!!
What Breastfeeding Has to Do with Hiccups … And Other Involuntary Behaviors Explained!
It’s Okay to be Smart recently released a video which explains what causes yawns, hiccups, twitchy eyes, and many other weird involuntary things we humans tend to do quite frequently!… Keep Reading!!!
Astronomically Correct ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’
A new twist on a classic.
The scientists over at Minute Physics decided to give the old nursery rhyme an educational spin.
This entire production was done so well done that the video has quickly gone viral. … Keep Reading!!!
Bill Nye uses Emojis to Explain Evolution
Bill Nye teamed up with Mashable to create an “emojical” video which explains evolution to an internet obsessed society.… Keep Reading!!!
How Much Sleep Do We Need?
How much sleep do we need? AsapScience lays it out for us.
It is no surprise that getting enough sleep is important; not enough can cause some serious health problems. However, what you may not know is that studies have shown that too much sleep may actually be worse for you!
Try This: Can You Trust Your Ears?!
Should you believe your ears and the things they hear?
(This video is best played with more than one person in the room.)
Did You Know? Catching Species
By A.M. -IANtB Science Editor.
Deer are what’s called a “caching” species, which means they leave their babies alone for long periods of time while off foraging, etc. Their milk has more fat and protein to sustain them during this time away from mom. (This is why you should not assume a lone fawn in the woods has been abandoned! If you come across one, leave it alone because mom will be back.) Comparatively, human milk has less protein and … Keep Reading!!!
