Here’s how much sugar is in your favorite drinks
Sugar is hidden in many of our favorite drinks. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to less than 36 grams per day, yet many drinks have more in just one serving.
Jonathan Rossouw’s Gorilla Encounter in Uganda
On our recently completed Uganda: A Trekking Adventure expedition, frequent Zegrahm traveler John King came across a family of silverback gorillas. Check out his incredible video, filmed by Zegrahm field director Jonathan Rossouw, of these gentle creatures.
Double domestication for dogs?
Where were dogs first domesticated? Could it have happened more than once? Learn more:http://scim.ag/1Ujc0Fx Read the research: http://scim.ag/1TY5CGO
Jumping electric eels pack more zap
Why do electric eels sometimes jump out of the water when threatened? Learn more:http://scim.ag/1ZsjJW8
New Bionics Let Us Run, Climb and Dance | Hugh Herr | TED Talks
Hugh Herr is building the next generation of bionic limbs, robotic prosthetics inspired by nature’s own designs. Herr lost both legs in a climbing accident 30 years ago; now, as the head of the MIT Media Lab’s Biomechatronics group, he shows his incredible technology in a talk that’s both technical and deeply
Is life a video game? | Elon Musk | Code Conference 2016
Is our life a simulation? Elon Musk has thought about this a lot. Click here for the full interview with Elon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsixs…
We are already cyborgs | Elon Musk | Code Conference 2016
Elon Musk discusses his views on AI integration in every day life.
Fired on Mars
Fired on Mars from Nick and Nate on Vimeo. A man is fired from his job on Mars. Starring Sean Wing shortoftheweek.com/2016/05/20/fired-on-mars/
Peacock Spider 7 (Maratus speciosus)
This spider is a male Maratus speciosus (Coastal peacock spider) and this is its way to appeal to a potential female mate (the brown spider at the end). It is approximately 4 mm in length and inhabits coastal dunes near Perth in Western Australia.
Greenbees
Greenbees – Save the bees, save the humans. http://sos-bees.org/greenbees
Lizards have REM sleep too
REM-like sleep may have originated much earlier than thought. Read more – Read the research($) –
How bees detect flowers’ electric fields
Bees can sense flowers’ colors, smells, and electric fields! Leanr more:
Is Computer Programming hard to learn ?
The most incredible video about Programming ! https://code.org/ Launched in 2013, Code.org® is a non-profit dedicated to expanding participation in computer science by making it available in more schools, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color. Our vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer […]
What is jackfruit?
Jackfruit is an abundant and nutritional fruit found throughout India. The unusual plant has a pork-like taste. It could be the answer for millions of starving people.