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October 26, 2016What is the Purpose of Life?
(via Minute Physics) This video is about how life arose and what its main function or purpose in the universe seems to be. 
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| I Wonder... - Wednesday October 26th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Is There Another Advanced Civilization in the Milky Way?
(via PBS Space Time) The Drake Equation tells us the likelihood that there are other advanced technological civilizations waiting for us among the stars. In this episode of Space Time we challenge you to use the Drake Equation to help us determine how near or far these alien races may be. Links to reference material below. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| I Wonder... - Wednesday October 5th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Do Plants Think?
Plants demonstrate basic signs of intelligence. But do they actually think? Send to a Friend | Permalink
| I Wonder... - Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 | Send to a Friend
How Long Is a Day on the Sun?
(via Minute Physics) This video is about the definition of a day, and how it applies (or not) on the sun. Solar day, sidereal day, universal coordinated time (UTC) day, etc. Length of a day. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| I Wonder... - Thursday August 4th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
How to Survive Earth's Destruction
(via PBS Space Time) What do we do to protect ourselves from extinction level events? And what if some of those events are unavoidable? Can we survive adrift in space? Find out in this episode of Space Time. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| I Wonder... - Wednesday August 3rd, 2016 | Send to a Friend
What if We Run Out of Helium?
(via D-News) Helium is used for everything - from scanning groceries to MRI and nuclear engineering! Why is it so important and where can we find more?? Send to a Friend | Permalink
| I Wonder... - Tuesday July 19th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
What Will Be the Next Big Scientific Breakthrough?
(via TED) Throughout history, speculation has spurred beautiful, revolutionary science — opening our eyes to entirely new universes. "I'm not talking about science that takes baby steps," says Eric Haseltine. "I'm talking about science that takes enormous leaps." In this talk, Haseltine passionately takes us to the edges of intellectual pursuit with two ideas — one that's already made history, and the other that's digging into one of humanity's biggest questions with admirable ambition (and a healthy dose of skepticism from many). Send to a Friend | Permalink
| I Wonder... - Tuesday July 12th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
What if Earth Stopped Orbiting the Sun?
(via Universe Today) What if the Earth just stopped dead in its tracks while orbiting the Sun? It would plummet straight down of course, but how long would it take to actually crash into the Sun? Send to a Friend | Permalink
| I Wonder... - Friday July 8th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
How Your Checked Bag Gets to Your Plane
(via Smithsonian) Your bags usually make the same journey you do. But before they've even boarded, they're in for a six-mile automated trip through the bowels of the airport. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| I Wonder... - Monday June 27th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
What Is the Value of a Life?
It's taboo to talk about, but it's something that should be considered: What is the value of a life? Send to a Friend | Permalink