You're a Dream of the Universe (According to Science)
AdultsEducationScienceSpacePhilosophyAbsolutely everything you think about yourself and the universe could be an illusion. As far as you know, you are real and exist in a universe that was born 14 billion years ago and that gave rise to galaxies, stars, the Earth, and finally you. Except, maybe not.
The Figure 8 Knot Has Never Failed. Why?
AdultsConstructionEducationPhysicsScienceSportsProblem-SolvingModern roped rock climbing, one of the nerdiest sports, relies almost entirely on a single type of knot for safety: the figure eight knot.
The First-Ever Cargo Ship Powered By Green Fuel | Morten Bo Christiansen | TED
AdultsEducationEnvironmentTechnologyEconomyThe shipping industry is vital to the global economy, but it's also a huge contributor to the climate crisis.
What Does IQ Actually Measure?
AdultsEducationSciencePsychologyA huge thank you to Emeritus Professor Cecil R. Reynolds and Dr. Stuart J. Ritchie for their expertise and time.
Titan Implosion Explained with a Soda Can
AdultsEducationMediaScienceHistoryTechnologyOn June 18th, 2023, OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded near the wreck of the Titanic. Why? This simple experiment that you can do at home demonstrates the terrifying power of the ocean that ultimately ended Titan’s expedition.
The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics
AdultsEducationPhysicsScienceA huge thank you to those who helped us understand different aspects of this complicated topic - Dr. Ashmeet Singh, Supriya Krishnamurthy, Dr. Jos Thijssen, Dr. Bijoy Bera, Dr. Timon Idema, Álvaro Bermejillo Seco and Dr. Misha Titov.
Everything is about to change.
AdultsArtificial IntelligenceEducationScienceFutureTechnologyWe can’t ignore it any longer. Generative A.I. like ChatGPT is going to change everything. It already is. Here’s what the future looks like from my vantage point.
These Countries Are Cheating
AdultsEducationGlobal WarmingScienceEnvironmentPoliticsBy overcounting how much carbon their forests suck up, and undercounting how much carbon their industries release, countries undercount their total carbon emissions.