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Here’s a Video About Knots. (No, Really!)
You might be surprised to know that studying knots go beyond just getting your shoelaces tied just right;…
Should We Really Follow IQ Measurements?
All our lives we’ve been exposed to the concept of IQ, or an “intelligence quotient”; the measure is…
The First Computers Were Made of… Lightbulbs?
The advent of the age of computers was ushered in by centuries of research into phenomena surrounding electricity.…
The Bright and Brilliant World of Fireworks
For something that’s been around for likely hundreds of years, not many know of the interesting chemistry behind…
Let’s Talk About Entropy
You may have encountered it in high school or higher education for those who wished to pursue scientific…
He Had “Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.” Who Was Oppenheimer?
In the early hours of July 16, 1945, some 56 km southeast of Socorro, New Mexico, a man…
Experts Can Make Antivenom Against Spider Bites. There’s a Catch, However—They Have to Get the Spider Venom First.
A crucial step in developing key antivenom against bites from specific dangerous spiders is obtaining said venom to…
Were Lightbulbs Really That Great as Inventions?
Some would ask what some of humanity’s best inventions ever were. Should we include lightbulbs in that list?
What are Perseverance’s Wheels Made Out Of?
Mars has less than 1% of the atmospheric volume of Earth, meaning that inflating the wheels of any…
How Does Concrete Work?
It builds the foundation of our modern cityscapes and engineering landmarks—often quite literally—but most of us are unaware…