Quantum Cat Experiment Breaks Record By Surviving For 1,400 Seconds, Animals Like Getting Drunk More Than We Realized, And Much More This Week
All the biggest science news stories of the week.
The 1988 Piper Alpha Disaster Is One Of The Worst Accidents In Oil Rig History
”It was a cacophony of hell.”
Quantum Cats, Drunk Monkeys, And Happy Birthday Godzilla
Sit back, relax, and let’s Break It Down in episode 38…
There Are Many Differences Between Alligators And Crocs – But Only One Can Stick Its Tongue Out
Does ”never smile at a crocodile” count?
Has Ragnarök Already Happened? 1,500-Year-Old Evidence Of Possible Viking Apocalypse Found
The legendary Fimbulwinter that preludes Ragnarök may have been inspired by a series of harsh years that took place after 536 CE.
The ”Forbidden Experiment” Is An Ethical Quagmire, But People Have Dabbled With It
Aside from the huge ethical concerns, there may be good reasons to steer clear of this ”experiment.”
What’s The Smallest National Park In The US?
Clue: it’s also home to the world’s tallest arch.
Iceland Could Become First Nation To Get Solar Power From Space In 2030
The Nordic nation might be the first to receive commercial power from space.
A Century-Old Chemistry Rule Has Been Shown To Be Wrong
The discovery could lead to making useful organic molecules that have been treated as impossible.
Putting A Bowl Of Rice In Your Closet This Winter? Maybe Don’t Bother
Another piece of common knowledge turns out to be false.