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The World’s Strongest Magnet
Florida’s National High Magnetic Field Laboratory currently houses the world’s strongest magnet laboratory—so strong that even nonmagnetic objects…
The Promise—And Threat—Of Quantum Computers
It’s been said that the future of computers will dive deep into quantum physics. True enough, there are…
A Probability Problem With Sleeping Beauty and Coins
Rattle your heads a bit with this odd probabilty dilemma with coins and a particularly famous sleeping fairytale…
How Do Experts See Air Flow?
It should come as no surprise that understanding how air moves over and around us are crucial in…
We’re Redefining What It Means to be “Sticky”—And We’re Taking Lessons From Geckos
The setae on the bottom of most geckos’ feet are what give them their adhesive properties. Geckos can…
The Very Best of Veritasium In Modern Sciences
Intrepid science enthusiasts from all around the world likely scour YouTube for quick and accessible science content that’s…
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…