The Bayesian Trap: The Bayes’ Theorem Explained
Bayes’ theorem explained with examples and implications for life. [Veritasium]
Category Archives: Science
Why do animals have such different lifespans? [Science Video]
For the microscopic lab worm C. elegans, life equates to just a few short weeks on Earth. The bowhead whale, on the other hand, can live over two hundred years. Why are these lifespans so different? And what does it really mean to ‘age’ anyway? Joao Pedro de Magalhaes explains why the pace of aging […]
10 Amazing Accidental Discoveries
From the hallucinogenic that was intended to make you swear to the summertime snack accidentally created by a kid, some of the most amazing creations in the world have been created by mistake. Watch the clip to discover 10 Amazing Accidental Discoveries. [Alltime10s]
Should You Walk or Run When It’s Cold? [Science Video]
Is it better to walk or run when it’s cold out? If you run, then you have to deal with wind, wind chill, etc, but your body generates more heat. If you stay still, standing or walking slowly, you don’t generate as much heat, but don’t deal with the wind. Note: the simple calculations in […]
The Facts, The Fears, and the Future of GMOs: Genetic Engineering & Our Food
Are GMOs bad for your health? Or is this fear unfounded? Learn all about the facts, the fears, and the future of GMOs in this episode of “In a Nutshell.” [Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell]
Tetris Could Reduce Traumatic Memories
Playing Tetris could help reduce the chances of people suffering long-term mental effects from traumatic events according to a study. Professor Emily Holmes of Karolina Institutet in Sweden led a multi-national research team and ran a study to test the concept. The thinking was that playing Tetris is so absorbing for visual memory that it […]
Elon Musk Wants Wireless Brain-Computer Connection
Elon Musk is working on a program to wirelessly connect human brains and computers. Potential purposes include boosting brains with artificial intelligence and tackling neurodegenerative conditions. Musk plans to detail his new company, Neuralink, some time next week. What’s already known is that it will be based around neural lace, the concept of implanting electrodes […]
Third Law Of Thermodynamics Gets Proof
Two quantum physics professors have developed a proof of the third law of thermodynamics. As well as being academically satisfying, it could help make quantum computing more viable. The wording of the third law varies, but a common version is “The entropy of a perfect crystal at absolute zero is exactly equal to zero.” That has a variety of practical effects, […]
Schoolboy Spots NASA Data Error
NASA has thanked a teenage student who noticed an error in International Space Station data. It’s a unexpected benefit of a schools research program. The TimPix project involves schools getting access to radiation data collected from Timepix detectors on the ISS, with the name also being a nod to it having been collected during ESA […]
Meet the Tardigrade, the Toughest Animal on Earth
Without water, a human can only survive for about 100 hours. But there’s a creature so resilient that it can go without it for decades. This 1-millimeter animal can survive both the hottest and coldest environments on earth, and can even withstand high levels of radiation. Thomas Boothby introduces us to the tardigrade, one of […]