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How could one man write a dictionary? | SAMUEL JOHNSON
[…] Samuel Johnson’s 1755 dictionary was one heck of an achievement. But it is also far from perfect. In this episode, Jess and Rob discuss some of the more amusing entries within its pages, and even the words that landed … Continue reading
How Supermarkets Rewired The Planet
Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint The supermarket is one of the strangest and most powerful inventions in human history. Grocery shopping is often perceived as a simple, mundane activity. And for many, access to food has never been more … Continue reading
Why Uranium Enrichment is a Big Deal
Why is enriching uranium such a big deal? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down uranium at an atomic level, its isotopes, and the science of how it gets enriched for uses in nuclear power plants, nuclear-propelled submarines, and for making atomic … Continue reading
Game Theory of Power-to-the-Powerful
This video explains game theory of power-to-the-powerful. It looks at questions such as: What does it mean to âhave powerâ? What is game theory? How do competition and cooperation coincide? What can we do about power-to-the-powerful? Image credit for John … Continue reading
How materials science could revolutionise technology – with Jess Wade
Jess Wade explains the concept of chirality, and how it might revolutionise technological innovation. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @theroyalinstitution Watch the Q&A here (exclusively for our Science Supporters): âą Q&A: How materials science could revolutio… … Continue reading
