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Why We Should Know More About the Fast Fourier Transform
It’s said that the fast Fourier transform is among mathematics’ greatest contributions to mankind, with its usage spanning…
Here’s a Robot That Can Jump More Than 30 Meters Up
The geniuses behind engineering can grant humanity its greatest assets as it moves towards its technologically-advanced future. The…
How Does Electricity Work?
Whenever you plug your power brick into the wall to charge your phone, do you ever wonder what…
How Do Experts Develop Antivenom?
Should you ever find yourself in a situation where you’ve been bitten by a venomous snake (and we…
The 100 Prisoners Riddle
Imagine being one of a hundred prisoners tasked to find their prisoner numbers in a shelf of 100…
How Did We Take a Photo of the Milky Way’s Own Black Hole?
Lat May 12, 2022, a collaboration of scientists announced a truly exciting find: the photo of Sagittarius A*,…
How One Scientist “Poisoned” a Generation—And Endangered Many More
Oftentimes people hear about how some of history’s most notorious minds have led to some of the most…
Are Analog Computers Making a Comeback?
Derek Muller continues his series on his YouTube channel Veritasium about analog computers, and posits a unique question:…
A Veritasium Deep-Dive Into Analog Computers
Veritasium’s Derek Muller takes us on a journey through history as we unveil the history behind one of…
The (Unseen) Impact of Cosmic Rays
Derek Muller of Veritasium is back, and this time he’s brought with him a discussion on some fringe…