Hey science lovers! Weโve been working on something extra special to take your learning to the next level. Tomorrow, weโre introducing new verticals that will blow your mind! Think cutting-edge topics, deeper dives, and fresh ways to explore the wonders of science.
Stay tunedโyou wonโt want to miss this! ๐ฅ
Stay tunedโyou wonโt want to miss this! ๐ฅ
Fact Blast!
The Human Brainโs Electricity
The human brain generates about 20 watts of electrical powerโenough to power a dim light bulb.
- Neurons communicate via electrical impulses at speeds up to 268 mph (432 km/h).
- Your brain has ~86 billion neurons, each forming thousands of connections.
stay curious. stay smarter
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The Human Brainโs Electricity
The human brain generates about 20 watts of electrical powerโenough to power a dim light bulb.
- Neurons communicate via electrical impulses at speeds up to 268 mph (432 km/h).
- Your brain has ~86 billion neurons, each forming thousands of connections.
stay curious. stay smarter
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Mystery Lab!
The Wow! Signal
In 1977, a powerful radio signal from space was detected by Ohioโs Big Ear telescope. Lasting 72 seconds, it matched no known natural phenomenon. To this day, its origin remains unexplainedโwas it aliens, or something else?
Not all answers exist...yet.
Feel free to share your thoughts and views on this in the comments section
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The Wow! Signal
In 1977, a powerful radio signal from space was detected by Ohioโs Big Ear telescope. Lasting 72 seconds, it matched no known natural phenomenon. To this day, its origin remains unexplainedโwas it aliens, or something else?
Not all answers exist...yet.
Feel free to share your thoughts and views on this in the comments section
@edsciencelab๐จโ๐ฌ๐
Med Matrix!
The Power of Aspirin
What it is: Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, and blood thinner.
Fun Fact: Originally derived from willow bark!
Did You Know?
Low-dose aspirin can prevent heart attacks by stopping blood clots.
Basic med Intel.
Always remember "self-med = self-harm"
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The Power of Aspirin
What it is: Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, and blood thinner.
Fun Fact: Originally derived from willow bark!
Did You Know?
Low-dose aspirin can prevent heart attacks by stopping blood clots.
Basic med Intel.
Always remember "self-med = self-harm"
@edsciencelab๐จโ๐ฌ๐
Broken Science!
Alcohol keeps you warm in cold weather.
Why itโs wrong: Alcohol dilates blood vessels, creating a feeling of warmth but actually increasing heat loss. This can lead to hypothermia in cold environments.
Rise above. Know better.
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Alcohol keeps you warm in cold weather.
Why itโs wrong: Alcohol dilates blood vessels, creating a feeling of warmth but actually increasing heat loss. This can lead to hypothermia in cold environments.
Rise above. Know better.
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Fact Blast!
The Smell of Rain Has a Name
Fact: The earthy scent after rain is called petrichor.
Details:
- Itโs caused by geosmin, a chemical released by soil bacteria.
- Humans are extremely sensitive to geosminโwe can detect it at 5 parts per trillion!
stay curious. stay smarter
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The Smell of Rain Has a Name
Fact: The earthy scent after rain is called petrichor.
Details:
- Itโs caused by geosmin, a chemical released by soil bacteria.
- Humans are extremely sensitive to geosminโwe can detect it at 5 parts per trillion!
stay curious. stay smarter
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Broken Science!
"Chemical-free" products exist.
Why itโs wrong: Everything is made of chemicals. โChemical-freeโ is a marketing term, not science.
Rise above . Know better
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"Chemical-free" products exist.
Why itโs wrong: Everything is made of chemicals. โChemical-freeโ is a marketing term, not science.
Rise above . Know better
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Med Matrix!
Placebo Effect โ Mind Over Medicine?
Crazy Fact: Fake pills can really reduce pain if the brain believes!
Why? Triggers endorphins & dopamine.
Ethics: Used in clinical trials to test real drugs.
Remember, "self med = self harm"
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Placebo Effect โ Mind Over Medicine?
Crazy Fact: Fake pills can really reduce pain if the brain believes!
Why? Triggers endorphins & dopamine.
Ethics: Used in clinical trials to test real drugs.
Remember, "self med = self harm"
@edsciencelab๐จโ๐ฌ๐
Mystery Lab!
The Mpemba Effect
Hot water sometimes freezes faster than cold water.
Why? Possible factors include evaporation, convection, or dissolved gases.
Not all answers exist...yet
Feel free to share you thoughts and views in the comments section.
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The Mpemba Effect
Hot water sometimes freezes faster than cold water.
Why? Possible factors include evaporation, convection, or dissolved gases.
Not all answers exist...yet
Feel free to share you thoughts and views in the comments section.
@edsciencelab๐จโ๐ฌ๐
Fact Blast!
Glass Is Actually a Supercooled Liquid
Fact: Glass is an amorphous solid, meaning its molecules are arranged randomly like a liquid.
Details:
- Old church windows appear thicker at the bottom because glass very slowly flows over centuries.
- However, at room temperature, glass is effectively solid for all practical purposes.
stay curious. stay smarter
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Glass Is Actually a Supercooled Liquid
Fact: Glass is an amorphous solid, meaning its molecules are arranged randomly like a liquid.
Details:
- Old church windows appear thicker at the bottom because glass very slowly flows over centuries.
- However, at room temperature, glass is effectively solid for all practical purposes.
stay curious. stay smarter
@edsciencelab ๐จโ๐ฌ๐
Broken Science!
Antibiotics kill viruses.
Why itโs wrong: Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses. Misuse for viral infections (like colds) contributes to antibiotic resistance.
Rise above. Know better
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Antibiotics kill viruses.
Why itโs wrong: Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses. Misuse for viral infections (like colds) contributes to antibiotic resistance.
Rise above. Know better
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