Everyday Einstein's Quick and Dirty Tips for Making Sense of Science

Despite the popularity of Einstein's theories of relativity and his musings on black holes, Einstein's Nobel Prize in physics was actually awarded for his discovery of the photoelectric effect. His discovery revolutionized our understanding of the world around us. But what is the photoelectric effect? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Jg6oXb

What does it mean to sweat like a pig? Have you ever actually seen a pig sweat? How cute is a bug's ear? Here are four animal comparisons we make all the time that don't actually mean what they think they mean. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MxmwsK

Does adding salt to a pot of water make pasta cook faster? How can you tell you if an egg is hard-boiled or raw? What's the trick to keeping guacamole fresh? Everyday Einstein explores the science behind 3 common cooking shortcuts. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1z7DdVw

Are we alone? Or is there life on other planets? Everyday Einstein discusses the two major breakthroughs in the search for extraterrestrial life making headlines this week. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1OzpprN

Scientific misconceptions are everywhere so let's debunk three of the basics. What causes the seasons? Is there gravity in space? Why do stars twinkle? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Ozpj3s

The New Horizons mission to Pluto provides the most detailed view of the dwarf planet that humans have ever seen. How have scientists reached the outer limits of our solar system and what do we expect to learn? Find out how to get news from the spacecraft and follow its upcoming close encounter with Pluto. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Ldr7kL

Sharks inspire our curiousity and also our fear of the unknown. They rule the watery depths where 95% of the Earth's oceans remain unexplored by humans. Here are some fast facts to pique your interest in these fascinating creatures.

Can a liquid ever be a solid? How dense is the densest liquid? Are liquids ever magnetic? Let’s have a look at a few experiments – and the science behind them – that you can do at home to explore the wild and wacky properties of liquids. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Jv5Zpo

As the Earth orbits the Sun and spins on its axis, can we feel any of this movement? Everyday Einstein describes how fast we are actually moving and explains what it means astronomically to start a new year. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1ASGAkZ

Making dinosaurs from recovered DNA as seen in Jurassic Park was thought to be unrealistic. But is the idea really so far-fetched? Everyday Einstein explores two new studies that suggest bringing dinosaurs back to life may be more plausible than we thought. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1SlNC7G

The Large Hadron Collider was recently turned back on after a two year hiatus. During its initial run in 2012, the LHC made headlines with the first detection of the Higgs boson. Now, the newly upgraded particle accelerator has the potential to provide new knowledge through the study of antimatter, solve the mystery of dark matter, and even reveal the existence of extra dimensions. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LffQgf

Does too much cell phone use lead to adverse health effects? Some studies say no, while others claim a definitive link. Everyday Einstein helps separate fact from fiction when it comes to our handheld devices. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1IaBpxP

Only three countries have managed to send humans into space via rockets, but you and I can easily build simple model rockets at home. Everyday Einsten explains the science behind how model rockets work and offers tips on constructing your own. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1M2EQHz

Chameleons boast some of the brighest colors seen in nature. They can also go from a subdued green to bright red in a matter of minutes. So how do they do it? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1GtfjaR

Everyday Einstein explains how we determine the age of our universe from ancient stars and relic radiation left over from the Big Bang. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Sl5GzF