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The Truth About Commercial Airplanes
Despite not being locked, airplane doors cannot be opened mid-flight due to the significant pressure difference between the…
Are We Doing Election Math Wrong?
The video discusses the mathematical issues with current voting systems, particularly the “first-past-the-post” method. This method often results…
Illusions of Sound.
The video explores how our brains perceive and interpret sound, demonstrating through audio illusions that our sense of…
Robots Don’t Need to Look Human
Unlike traditional metallic and humanoid robots, future robots might be soft and flexible and come in various shapes…
Butterflies and Chaos Theory
The butterfly effect, popularized by a scientific paper from nearly 50 years ago, suggests that small causes, like…
Evolution At Our Fingertips
In a fascinating demonstration of evolution, bacteria exposed to increasing concentrations of antibiotics develop resistance rapidly. Within 11…
The Psychology of Memory Formation
Memory of experiences is shaped more by peak moments and how they end rather than the overall duration,…
Unveiling the Secrets of Jumping Spiders’ Color Vision
Humans perceive colors using combinations of red, green, and blue light, while animals like jumping spiders have specialized…
Black Holes Exist. Are There “White” Ones?
Black holes, white holes, and wormholes are concepts that arise from Einstein’s general theory of relativity. While black…
What Are Avalanches?
Avalanches are caused by the breaking of crystalline bonds between snow crystals due to gravity. They can be…