The Science Behind Your Hangover
In this animated explainer, Bela Delos-Reyes walks us through the science behind alcohol-induced hangovers and what a big night of drinking does to your body.
The Oysters You Eat Are Nature’s Water Filters
Did you know that a single oyster can filter as much as 50 gallons of water per day? But how exactly do these creatures pull off such an impressive feat? An animated explainer by Skyler Tran.
How Quagga Mussels Affect the Environment
Quagga mussels can live out of the water for up to a week, and are a growing concern for Northern Nevada. An animated explainer by Jeremiah Sampson.
The Nightmare Before Your Dreams
Sleep paralysis, which occurs either as you drift off to sleep or as you wake up, involves a feeling of numbness and often hallucinations. However, it is not a normal experience. Learn why sleep paralysis occurs and how to avoid it in this animated explainer by Alysha Cancino.
Will the Universe Ever Stop Expanding?
Scientists have discovered that the universe isn’t just expanding – the expansion is speeding up. But will the expansion ever end? An animated explainer by Sarelle McCain.
Life and Lithiumin: Green Revolution or Green Impacts?
Lithium is an essential component to electric vehicle batteries. Extracting it comes at a cost. By Ray Grosser.
Moose on the Move: A Surprising New Species Arrives in Nevada
Moose are in Nevada! Learn the facts about our new neighbors and where they came from in this animated short by Ray Grosser.
Driving Toward a Green Future: Hydrogen Electric Vehicles
Hydrogen electric vehicles are an upcoming alternative to traditional electric vehicles. In this animated short, Nicholas Capuano explains how hydrogen electric vehicles work and some of the obstacles yet to be overcome in making these vehicles more accessible and affordable.
Seven Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Brands to Support
Environmental issues come in overwhelming sizes but can be solved with smaller, individual solutions. In this animated short, Zoe Malen provides 7 sustainable and environmental alternatives to solve the environmental crisis and stop damaging consumer habits.
What Would Happen if the Yellowstone Supervolcano Were to Erupt?
Could Earth’s next massive volcanic eruption happen closer to home than you might think? In this animated short, Madison Lloyd explores how Yellowstone’s calderas form — as well as the potential impacts of such an eruption to life as we know it.