3 Scientists Walk Into a Bar

We reveal the unexpected connections between tornadoes, wind, and your toilet. And flying frogs.

Which is stronger: an earthquake or an atomic bomb? What does quicksand have to do with body armor? And why does straw come in handy during an earthquake?

Can you really count the seconds between lightning and thunder to figure out how far away a storm is? Why is lightning essential for our survival on earth?

What can a candy tell you about the mysterious glow that occurs before an earthquake? Is it possible to make a house feel haunted?

How did earth get all its... stuff? Like water, gold, and diamonds? To find the answer you have to look up to the stars.

Why is ice slippery? Can sound trigger an avalanche? How much damage can freezing water do? And is it really true that no two snowflakes are alike?

How to build a solar-powered death ray from an old TV screen, the fastest way to cool your car and your body when overheated, and the connection between the sun and your brain!