7 Holes in the Space Station

Destin from Smarter Every Day looks into the engineering of one of the most important features of the space station…with help from the actual astronauts!

How Laser Tattoo Removal Works

A little while back, Destin at Smarter Every Day posted a video about the science of tattooing and how it works. He’s now followed it up with a video on tattoo removal. As someone who’s considered getting at tattoo for a few years now, I found this pretty interesting. Check it out.

Tattooing Close Up (In Slow Motion)

Anyone squeamish or afraid of needles need not apply. For everyone else, take a look at what Destin at SmarterEveryDay found out. Tattooing is more scientific than you might think!

Smarter Every Day: A Baffling Balloon Behavior

What happens when you drive with a balloon in your car? It’s more complicated than you think. SmarterEveryDay’s Destin (and his kids!) break it down.

Cold Hard Science: The Physics of Skating on Ice

There’s a lot more to speed skating and hockey than meets the eye. Specifically, a ton of physics. SmarterEveryDay takes to the ice.

Robot Butterflies?!

The childhood pastime, now with more science.

Smarter Every Day: THIS Is A Butterfly!

It’s official: butterflies are mind-blowingly awesome.