The climatic phenomenon known as El Niño is a disruption of the ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific that impacts weather and climate around the globe. An El Niño occurs every four to twelve years, causes die-offs of plankton and fish, and affects Pacific jet-stream winds, altering storm
Warm water fuels the tropical storms that ultimately form hurricanes. In this video segment adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, learn how El Niño events—climatic anomalies that occur periodically in the Pacific Ocean—alter the course of atmospheric circulation and lessen hurricane forma
The Big Bang Theory says the universe is expanding. But, what's at the very end of our universe? Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeNoggin Follow Life Noggin! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeNoggin/?ref=br_rs Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifenoggin/ Twitter: https:/
How do you know if the chemicals in the stuff you use and eat are safe? Only a small fraction of the thousands of chemicals in use today have been thoroughly tested for safety. Part of the problem is that how we test chemicals now is slow, expensive, and relies an awful lot on animal testing. How
The Jason-3 satellite, launched on January 17, 2016, is allowing scientists to continue a 23-year record of crucial ocean monitoring. Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for more. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/NASA
Just because you haven’t made an outstanding contribution to the sciences or arts does not mean you don’t possess intelligence. Whether it’s doodling all the time or staying curious about the world, certain habits or tendencies that you do can turn out to be a sign of high intelligence. Credit: Wr
Learn how the ocean relates to weather and climate in this video from NASA. Uneven heating from the Sun drives ocean and atmospheric circulation. Animations and satellite data show how ocean currents and eddies distribute energy and nutrients around the world. Heat exchanges between the ocean and th
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you usually prefer working alone or in a group? Do people usually make you feel comfortable or uncomfortable? We all have different strengths and weaknesses, and understanding this can help you build relationships. Extroverts are usually energized, outgoing,
Often times, Self-care and social life are put on the back burner while we try to navigate the storm of emotions that swarm our minds. Have you been following some of the mental health tips in your life despite your hectic schedule? Here are some signs that your mental health is improving. See if th
Despite our best planning, how much we *think* we know, or how confident we are in our own abilities – life can still throw one doozy of a curveball. We want to help make life a little smoother for you, so we’ll share some wisdom others have said they wished they’d known sooner! Writer: Sara Del Vi
If you're looking for a deep dive into the correlation between adult ADHD and childhood trauma, then this video could be for you. In this video, we talk about adverse childhood experiences and the brain. We also discuss the potential ways in which childhood trauma may contribute to the manifestatio
