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Max Planck Quantum Theory

In 1900 Max Planck accidentally created quantum theory. Why? In this video I use his *own* words to describe one of the most radical acts in all of science. My Patreon Page (thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15291200 To be added to my mailing … Continue reading

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Major breakthrough on nuclear fusion energy – BBC News

  European scientists say they have made a major breakthrough in their quest to develop practical nuclear fusion – the energy process that powers the stars. The UK-based JET laboratory has smashed its own world record for the amount of … Continue reading

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Neanderthal extinction not caused by brutal wipe out | BBC News

By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent New fossils challenge ideas that modern humans wiped out Neanderthals after arriving from Africa. Neanderthals were a separate species of human that populated Europe for hundreds of thousands of years until they went extinct 40,000 … Continue reading

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38 Facts that Prove How Amazing Women Are

These creatures have supertaste, supervision, can distinguish millions of colors and are extremely flexible. What are they? Some kind of superhuman, you might guess. Nope, these are women. Here’re 30+ facts that prove how unique a female body is. Some … Continue reading

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Gyroscopes in space | ESA

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Obscure Phenomena That Einstein Turned Into Major Discoveries

Can a “grain of pollen” change the world? One might think it’s too tiny for an object that can bring any changes whatsoever. But that’s exactly what happened: a grain of pollen managed to change the world as it was … Continue reading

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How meditation can change your life and mind | Sam Harris, Jon Kabat-Zinn & more | Big Think

Change Your Behavior with Adorable Rewards – and Pavlovian Shocks | Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Whether you’re hatching “new-you” resolutions or need to end a bad habit, … Continue reading

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This Is Not What an Atom Looks Like

What does an atom look like? Throughout history scientists and philosophers have attempted to answer this question. As a result, they’ve come up with some useful models for understanding the building blocks of our universe. Learn more about quantum physics: … Continue reading

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Why Is Gravity So Weak?

[…] Researched and Written by Leila Battison Narrated and Edited by David Kelly Incredible thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza, the GOAT: https://www.instagram.com/ettore.mazz… If you like our videos, check out Leila’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIk… REFERENCES AND SOURCES: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/20… https://news.uchicago.edu/podcasts/bi… https://news.mit.edu/2020/universe-fi… https://www.space.com/big-bang-study-… … Continue reading

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Just How Screwed Are We If Thwaites Glacier Collapses? | Lightning Round

[…] Today I’m taking questions from the Answerphiles on Patreon. From questions about privacy to quantum physics to cosmology to the Antarctic Thwaites glacier that could doom us all, here’s the quick and dirty lightning round answers for you. […]

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