SCIENCE IN SECONDS WAS FOUNDED ON A VERY SIMPLE PREMISE: KNOW EVERYTHING.
Yes, you read that right. Everything. Or at least, as much of the science between black holes and white blood cells as you can cram into your head.
Science in Seconds gets you that much closer, one video and blog post at a time. We scope out the coolest science news and give you a concentrated dose in two minutes or less. Think of us as the gateway drug to science; you'll be hooked after just one hit.
Science is more than textbooks and lab coats. It's alive and mutable; the consummate changeling. Science is an integral part of our society—intertwined with our culture, our world and our future. It can be divisive, maddening or exciting, but no matter what it's always worth learning.
Our mission at Science in Seconds is to make that learning as enjoyable as possible.
And no, you can't know everything. But we dare you to try.
Science in Seconds was created in 2009 and is the brainchild of Rheanna Sand, Torah Kachur and Brit Trogen. New videos are released every Tuesday and Thursday, and blogs are published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
RHEANNA SAND PhD Candidate
Rheanna Sand is a kaleidoscope of talent and wonder. She is constantly challenging herself, almost to the brink of exhaustion. Not only is she working toward a PhD in the complex field of molecular neuropharmacology at the University of Alberta, but she volunteers with four different organizations, giving her virtually no time to play with her precious electronics.
Rheanna displays her prowess in many ways - as a grad student, a guitar player, a goalie, and a gamer, to name a few, and now as a co-host of Science in Seconds. She is extremely proud of her Metis heritage, and feels that a unique combination of science, history, and culture is needed to fully understand the world.
Email Rheanna: rheanna@scienceinseconds.com
TORAH KACHUR PhD
Torah Kachur is a world-travelling, sports-playing super-geek who doubles as a University professor. In between exploring the planet and warping young scientists’ minds, she completed her PhD from the University of Alberta in developmental genetics. Torah hopes to someday be important enough to be asked questions about the state of science in the world and to continue commenting on all sorts of scientific fields.
Torah still manages to find time to coach varsity basketball, write for PrioNet Canada, explore the world with her camera and make molecular replicas of DNA. All while perfecting the concept of geek-chic.
Email Torah: torah@scienceinseconds.com
BRITTANY TROGEN BSc
Brittany Trogen is a tenacious, vegetarian bibliophile and award-winning writer living in New York City. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 2008 with an honours degree in molecular genetics and continues to work in both science and science-related media. She hopes to someday hold a job where she doesn’t have to wear a lab coat, but instead gets to talk about the people who do.
In addition to single-handedly putting the “class” back into science class, Brit has traveled to twenty countries and enjoys dancing, acting and science fiction. She has received multiple awards for both academic and artistic achievement, and according to her mom is a pretty cool girl.
Email Brit: brit@scienceinseconds.com
