Why Do We Find Symmetry So Pleasing?

Fainting goats don't really faint -- their muscles just lock up for a few extra seconds when they startle or get excited. Learn how myotonia works and why it can actually be a useful trait in goats in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffwork ...  Show more

Although a little air pollution can bring out brilliant colors in sunsets, most of it just causes a washed-out haze. Learn how both sunsets and smog work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/smog-sunse ...  Show more

How do we know the shape of our galaxy, since we're stuck in the middle of it?

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We know it exists but what is it and how can we see it?

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How can we tell if what we see is real or simulated? Does it matter?

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What does it mean for gravity to make waves? How do we see them?

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