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The Science Behind A Selfie

Even though you only have to push a button to take the picture, there’s actually a lot of cool science happening behind the scenes. Life Noggin is a weekly animated educational series. Whether it's science, pop culture, history or art, we explore it all and have a ton of fun doing it. Follow Us!

The Science Behind Cooking

There’s actually a lot of chemistry that makes your food taste so good. Let’s find out a little about the science behind it. Life Noggin is a weekly animated educational series. Whether it's science, pop culture, history or art, we explore it all and have a ton of fun doing it. Click here to see

The Psychology Behind Why We Love Horror

What draws us to horror movies and why do we keep coming back for more? In this video, our team of experts explores the fascinating psychology behind our love for all things horror. From the thrill of being scared to the adrenaline rush of a jump scare, we delve into the science of fear and why it's

The Science Behind Appetite

This video segment, adapted from NOVA, documents a ballerina's experience with a potentially deadly eating disorder: anorexia nervosa. Research suggests that a brain chemical called serotonin plays a prominent role in regulating appetite—a key factor in eating disorders. The disruption of serotonin

The Mental Effects Behind Violence

School shootings are becoming more frequent, violence makes the headlines often, and the more our world advances in technology and weaponry, the more we are faced with difficult questions. Will this be a safe place for our children to live in? Are we taking the right measures to be proactive? How ca

Green Cities - Leaving no one behind

What are green cities? Green cities are designed with thought to create an environmental impact. Like, minimizing the output of harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide or methane into the atmosphere. What do you think about this? Leave your comment below. This video was produced by: Faten A

Infrastructure Review

Infrastructure teams present what they did for this years congress and why they did it that way. 39c3 is a big challenge to run, install power, network connectivity and other services in a short time and tear down everything even faster. This is a behind the scenes of the event infrastructure, what

The Heartbreak Machine: Nazis in the Echo Chamber

WhiteDate is a platform of white supremacists aimed at racists and anti-Semites – and is based on outdated infrastructure. What the 8,000 members didn't know was that some of the Nazis flirted with realistic-looking chatbots this year - and even fell in love with them. Using a combination of automat

The Psychology of Pretty Privilege

What is pretty privilege? "Pretty privilege" refers to the societal advantage or preferential treatment that individuals perceived as physically attractive may receive based on their appearance. In this insightful discussion, we explore the concept of pretty privilege and its impact on society.

What makes lithium ion batteries dangerous? Part 2

What are the hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, and how can these turn into safety risks? Last week Risk Bites looked at the bottom-line risk challenges of lithium-ion batteries. This week we take a closer look at the technology behind the batteries used in cell phones, laptops and the