Nitinol: The Metal With a Memory!
Nitinol is one of the coolest metals on the planet. You see, this alloy is known as “a metal with memory” because of its remarkable ability to return to its original shape when heated. This isn’t all. Reports say that this industrial gem will play a key role in NASA’s next mission to Mars!
21 Incredible Items Unearthed by Metal Detectors
One hobby that is actually surprisingly popular is metal detecting. The benefit of this activity is that it could lead to discovering a jackpot. For example, in 2009, an amateur named Terry Herbert unearthed the Staffordshire Hoard using a store-bought metal detector.
The Shell of This Weird Deep Sea Snail Is Made of Metal
Also, their bodies are covered in metal armor, with some species even being magnetic.
Turning Scrap Metal Into Art – 17 Amazing Pictures
What would you do with a pile of scrap metal? You would probably sell it off, right? Or simply discard it. At best, you would consider giving it away at a recycling center. Ever thought of turning it into a beautiful piece of art?
New and Creative Ways to Upcycle Metal Objects
Metal’s durability and versatility make it an ideal material for upcycling. The benefits of upcycling metal are significant. Many everyday metal objects can be transformed into new, useful items with a little creativity. Here are a few ideas on how you can upcycle metal.
MEMORY TEST: Discover How YOUR Memory Works
Memory isn't just good or bad, there are actually many kinds of memory. This test is not meant to test how good your memory is, but is to see what KIND of memory you use to process information. Examine each photo carefully, then click on next to move to the next photo.
Discover Why There's a Metallic Taste in Your Mouth
Below, we've listed 8 of the most common causes for a metallic taste in your mouth. Keep reading to learn all about them. 1.
These Bacteria Can Turn Toxic Metal Compounds Into Gold
They play many different roles in life on earth, with one of the most surprising being that some of them can actually purify precious metals.
Memory Quiz: Discover the Kind of Memory You Have
Content Memory Quiz: Discover the Kind of Memory You Have memory, photographic memory, short term memory, memory quiz, long term memory Take our memory quiz and discover what KIND of memory your brain uses.
What Metals Do We Mine the Most? This Graph Shows All!
Metal is all around us. From the devices we use to the buildings we live in; metals are used in almost everything.
MEMORY TEST: Has Age Affected Your Memory?
Memory is one of the hardest things to measure. How do we compare our memories to those of others? Maybe we were distracted, or something happened that made an event more salient than others. Some remember stories better, while others are better at facts.
A Second of Memory - Beautiful
Our memory doesn't work like a book or a movie, we rarely just play it whole in our mind. With time, memories shrink to moments, little flashes of color and sound, smell and touch and taste. This next video displays those little moments and memories we store.
The Fascinating Science of False Memories
Or that happy memory of eating ice cream with your family on that balmy evening? What if you were told those memories might not be real? In this video, American psychologist Daniel L. Schacter dives into the fascinating subject of the fallibility of memory.
QUIZ: What Do You Know About Metals?
Content QUIZ: What Do You Know About Metals? quiz They are so handy and helpful to our tools and technology, but what do you really know about them?
PERSONAL MEMORY TEST: Discover How YOUR Memory Works
Quiz: Do You Have Photographic Memory?
Some people claim that they have excellent photographic memory and that their ability to retrieve information from something they once saw is quite accurate. Can you say the same thing about yourself?
Goldsmithing Expert Turns a Metal Blob into Pure Gold!
in gold working (and a fair bit of chemistry), take old junky gold that has accumulated many other metals and dirt, and turns it, through a dedicated and fascinating process, into pure 24-carat gold.
Magnificent Metal Sculptures of Animals Made From Cutlery
His passion for creating sculptures out of metallic materials began in 2006 when he worked as a director of the Center de Beaux-Arts in Greenville. To this day, Wilson continues sculpting his creations out of recovered parts.
Stunning Scrap Metal Animals by the Sculptor Barbara Franc
Using mostly scrap metal as well as wires and other discarded items , Franc has given the world stunningly intricate animal sculptures like these beauties below. 1. Huntley and Palmer the Zebras 2. Nuthatch 3. Badger 4. Highland hares 5. The Fox and the Hen 6. Dog 7. Alpaca 8.
Joke: My Memory is Just Fine
Content Joke: His Excellent Memory memory, old man, stairs, sleep, bed, wood, senior joke, who's there Three old men are discussing their failing memories...
A Stunning Coronavirus Memorial Is Planned in Uruguay
'The Memorial to the Pandemic' is designed as a space for reflection and mourning. The creators of the project hoped it would express their deep love and compassion towards humanity.
Metallic Taste in Your Mouth? Here Are 10 Possible Causes
Multivitamins, for example, contain heavy metals such as copper, zinc or chromium, which by their nature cause a metallic taste in the mouth. Certain cold remedies also contain zinc, which helps to heal the body but also causes this disturbing phenomenon.
Learn to Quickly Boost Your Memory!
Our memory is more than just who we are, it's the most used tool in our human toolbox. We are constantly required to learn new information and retain it, and there's nothing worse than not being able to recall things when you need to know them, or forget important tasks.
Answer This Test and See if You Have Photographic Memory!
Before you answer this question, you should know that at least 10% of people, mostly children, have outstanding photographic memory.