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What will the world be like after coronavirus? Four possible futures
We could use this crisis to rebuild, produce something better and more humane. But we may slide into something worse. Where will we be in six months, a year, ten years from now? I lie awake at night wondering what … Continue reading
Who counts as a speaker of a language?
Backed by research and personal anecdotes, Spanish professor Anna Babel reveals the intricate relationship between language and culture, showing how social categories and underlying biases influence the way we hear, regard and, ultimately, judge each other. A talk that will … Continue reading
A London Accent from the 14th to the 21st Centuries
If you’d like to read more about the history of south-eastern English pronunciation, I’d recommend the Cambridge History of the English Language series. I used volumes II and III extensively for this video, but if there are mistakes, they’re far … Continue reading
Does Time Really Flow? New Clues Come From a Century-Old Approach to Math.
Natalie Wolchover Senior Writer/Editor April 7, 2020 The laws of physics imply that the passage of time is an illusion. To avoid this conclusion, we might have to rethink the reality of infinitely precise numbers. Strangely, although we feel as … Continue reading
The Year’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Math and Computer Science
For mathematicians and computer scientists, 2020 was full of discipline-spanning discoveries and celebrations of creativity. We’d like to take a moment to recognize some of these achievements. 1. A landmark proof simply titled “MIP* = RE” establishes that quantum computers … Continue reading
Sci-Fi Short Film: “Avarya” | DUST
Embarked on a spaceship in the hope of finding a new habitable planet, the human trapped in his own ship after the robot overseer finds every single candidate planet unsuitable. Avarya by Gökalp Gönen Connect with the Filmmakers: https://www.instagram.com/gokalpgonen/ https://vimeo.com/gokalpgonen … Continue reading
Exploring the Brilliant Use of Complementary Colors in ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ | My Modern Met
By Emma Taggart on December 23, 2020 Color is a powerful tool in art. Hues evoke moods and set the tone, which is why choosing the right palette is so important for filmmakers and TV producers. In cinematography, complementary color … Continue reading
Private View: El Racó – NOWNESS
Catalan sculptor Joan Gardy-Artigas has worked alongside some of the leading artists of the twentieth century, from Picasso and Miró to Giacometti and Chagall. Here, Barcelona-based director Marc Puig takes us into El Racó, the artist’s farmhouse studios to reflect … Continue reading
Fruit Trenches: Cultivating Subtropical Plants in Freezing Temperatures | Low-Tech Magazine
Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, mandarins, tangerines, grapefruits, limes, pomeloes) are the highest-value fruit crop in terms of international trade. Citrus plants are not frost-hardy and can only be grown in tropical and subtropical climates – unless they are cultivated in … Continue reading
The Year’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Biology
In 2020, the study of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was undoubtedly the most urgent priority. But there were also some major breakthroughs in other areas. We’d like to take a moment to recognize them. 1. This year, we learned that we … Continue reading
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