Category: Science

Spider silk doesn’t seem like the kind of material that could be used to save lives and stop bullets. As it turns out, it’s exactly the right kind of material for these important tasks. Not only is spider silk is at least five times as strong as steel and more elastic than a rubber band, spider silk can take a hit harder than Kevlar can.

The use of spider silk in medicine, construction and military manufacturing is proving to be revolutionary. Take a look at this infographic from Sierra Cases to find out more.

Infographic by Sierra Cases

Every parent wants to have a strong, healthy baby, but is choosing their eye color and gender a little too much? Genetic engineering in babies has caused quite the debate, but it isn’t going anywhere. Check out the infographic below presented by CheapNurseDegrees.com to learn about the science behind genetically engineered children.

Source: The Future of Baby Making

Energy is one of the most precious resources, but it doesn’t necessarily come cheap. Scientists have recently found some very inventive ways to harvest the kinetic energy that humans create through physical activity, and most of these devices can gather enough juice to charge all of your electronic devices. Items such as shoes and even soccer balls have been fitted with small generators to accomplish such a feat. Check out this infographic to learn more about these brilliant inventions!

Created by SaveOnEnergy.com

Here is a superb infographic by UK dating website FreeDating.co.uk which explains the science of beer goggles.

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