for inquiring minds and the curiously inclined

Not long ago (in the 19th century) everyone set their watches to the sun, or the clock in the town square. No one fell forward or sprung...

Knot Theory is the study of, well, knots. Inspired by real-world examples, this unique field of mathematics specializes in the tying,...

At first glance, the Copernican Principle may seem rather depressing. Proposed by Polish astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th...

When it's safe to visit large indoor spaces again, we encourage you to pay attention to the acoustics. Like us, you probably take it for...

The natural world can appear beautifully spontaneous and unpredictable, but there's often method to the madness. The Golden Ratio...

In 2003, philosopher Nick Bostrom published a paper in the Philosophical Quarterly titled “Are you living in a simulation?” As you can...

How many intelligent alien civilizations do you think there are in the universe? 5? 4000? Just us? During the 1960s, while working as a...

Etched into marble, on the side of the Ministry of Justice building in Paris, lies the mètre étalon - one of the first metre sticks ever...

When should you stop dating and choose a partner? How many houses should you look at before you buy? When should you stop observing a...