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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...
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- Oct 24, 2020
- 2 min
Knot Theory
Knot Theory is the study of, well, knots. Inspired by real-world examples, this unique field of mathematics specializes in the tying,...
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- Oct 17, 2020
- 2 min
The Copernican Principle
At first glance, the Copernican Principle may seem rather depressing. Proposed by Polish astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th...
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- Aug 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Acoustic Equation
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...
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- Aug 15, 2020
- 2 min
The Golden Ratio
The natural world can appear beautifully spontaneous and unpredictable, but there's often method to the madness. The Golden Ratio...
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- Aug 8, 2020
- 2 min
The Simulation Hypothesis
In 2003, philosopher Nick Bostrom published a paper in the Philosophical Quarterly titled “Are you living in a simulation?” As you can...
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- Jul 18, 2020
- 2 min
The Drake Equation
How many intelligent alien civilizations do you think there are in the universe? 5? 4000? Just us? During the 1960s, while working as a...
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- Jun 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Mètre Etalon
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...
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- May 24, 2020
- 1 min
When to Stop
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...