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Posts by
Mike Brennan
Why do we see illusions?
In this video, neuroscientist Mark Changizi explains why optical illusions occur
March 22, 2013
NASA on asteroid defense: If it’s coming in three weeks, pray
The U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee met in a hearing on March 19, 2013 to discuss threats from space.
March 21, 2013
Robot hand ties shoelaces and deals cards
In this video, Nigel Ackland demonstrates how his new robotic hand allows him to do ordinary things with extraordinary technology.
March 18, 2013
The most astounding fact about the universe, according to Neil DeGrasse Tyson
In this three-minute video, Neil DeGrasse Tyson answers the question "What's the most astounding fact you can share with us about the universe?"
March 5, 2013
The wisdom of astronauts
This amazing video features footage of Earth from space and astronauts speaking on how their experience changed their lives.
February 26, 2013
Video: What is the universe? (in 2 minutes)
The universe explained in two minutes.
February 19, 2013
Video: Geminid Meteors on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Watch this time-lapse video capturing several days of Geminid meteor shower activity
February 12, 2013
Video: Largest glacier calving ever caught on film
Watch this astounding video of an historic breakup of the Ilulissat Glacier in Greenland in 2008.
February 5, 2013
Video: Marriage proposal by aurora light
Man proposes to his sweetheart as the aurora borealis - or northern lights - glow around them.
January 31, 2013
Video: A bird ballet
Watch this beautiful video of thousands of birds swooping and diving in unison - dancing in the sky.
January 29, 2013
