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How long does it take to get frostbite?

How long does it take to get frostbite? Inspired by the polar vortex, childhood myths and a bitterly cold Michigan winter, we set out to find out more about frostbite, and just how dangerous going out in cold weather is. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON FROSTBITE, CHECK THE LINKS: Medical stuff: Unde

WHAT'S REALLY IN OUR FOOD?

Food can have all kinds of strange ingredients (Carmine, Gluten, Propylene Glycol, Shellac...) if you take a close look. So the next time you're at a dinner party, be sure to share this video. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeNoggin Life Noggin is a weekly animated educational

What happens in the body when we are scared?

Fear causes two possible reactions: The amygdala in the brain sends a signal to the adrenal glands, which release stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol. The body is ready for flight or fight. If this doesn't happen, the body freezes. Author: 3sat/nano/Kelvinfilm/Roberto Verdecchia/Julia Zipfel/J

Why Study Comets?

Learn what comets are and how they inform us about the early solar system, in this video adapted from NASA. Comets, which are made of frozen gases, ice, dust, and rock, are typically in a deep freeze in the outer solar system. But when a comet nears the Sun, it loses streams of gases and forms a com

Exam Anxiety - Research on Learning and Anxiety

We can only remember certain moments or movies because they have been stored in our memory under the influence of emotions. When we win or fail, cry or celebrate, we learn quickly, intensively and a lot. But when we are afraid, our brain limits our ability to think. And for good reason. Anxiety is