Is the EU Democratic? Does Your Vote Matter?
Adults Human Politics WorldBeing a citizen of the European Union means that many aspects of our lives are regulated by a weird entity. It feels like a huge bureaucracy is making decisions over our heads. How democratic is the EU really and does your vote actually affect anything?
What Can The Most Powerful Satellites Really Do?
Adults Science Space TechnologyHow powerful are satellites up in space right now? What can they do to help us on Earth?
My Video Went Viral. Here's Why
Adults Culture Data Science HumanMy hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Adults Culture Human PsychologyThe Dunning-Kruger Effect was first described in a 1999 paper by David Dunning and Justin Kruger.
Classroom App Socrative
Teachers Education Gaming Teacher CafeYour classroom app for fun, effective engagement and on-the-fly assessments. Works on computers, laptops, tablets, and phones.
Why Are 96,000,000 Black Balls on This Reservoir?
Adults Construction Design ScienceI took a boat through 96 million black plastic balls on the Los Angeles reservoir to find out why they're there.
How do self-driving cars “see”?
Adults Creativity Science Technology AutomotiveTake a look at the LIDAR and integrated photonics technologies that help self-driving cars navigate obstacles, no matter the environment, weather or light.
Why is this painting so shocking?
Adults Art Creativity CultureDiscover the history and symbolism of Pablo Picasso’s powerful anti-war mural, “Guernica,” rendered in his signature Cubist style.
How Sand Mining Destroys One Home to Build Another
Adults Construction Education EnvironmentAs Singapore dredges sand out from beneath Cambodia’s mangroves one woman is faced with the erasure of her beloved home.