Whether it’s a hug that goes on for too long, an excruciating pause in the conversation, or living with a couple that just broke up, awkwardness is an inevitable part of our lives. And while it’s safe to say we’d all rather live without awkward situations and self-consciousness, these feelings actually play a crucial role in how we relate to each other. Quite simply, as social animals, we can’t live without awkwardness, and Michael from Vsauce is here to give you a whole new appreciation for that weird eye thing you do sometimes.

The science of vaccine denial

The only real scientific mystery about vaccines is why so many people buy into the deadly pseudoscience of vaccine denial and put their kids — and yours — at risk of catching ancient, vanquished, deadly diseases.

In this video, Hank Green explores the cognitive science of vaccine denial — how and why denialism takes hold.

The Science of Website Redesign

View The Science of Website Redesign, in which we will cover everything you need to know before you embark on the path of redesigning your site: http://bit.ly/9cv7sm

Science of Marathon Running

Science of Marathon Running