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How Beethoven made the Fifth Symphony

The first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic, directed by Herbert von Karajan, with an animated graphical score. FAQ Q: What do the colors mean? A: There are two versions of this video. In … Continue reading →

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The joy of abstract mathematical thinking – with Eugenia Cheng

Category theory is an abstract branch of mathematics – but did you know it can be both fun, and extremely useful for everyday life? Watch the Q&A here: • Q&A: The joy of abstract mathematical… Buy Eugenia’s book here: https://geni.us/GBfELuE … Continue reading →

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Red Bull sets a new world record by attempting to jump off a mountain into a moving plane

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Ulli Zerzer (@ullizerzer)| # contemporary sculpture

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Chris Hytha (@hytha.cg) | Art Deco > Glass boxes

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Adaptation

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BBC World Service – Witness History, The Bluetooth story

Bluetooth was invented in the 1990s in Lund, Sweden In the 1990s, Bluetooth was invented in a lab in Lund, Sweden. The technology is used today to wirelessly connect accessories such as mice, keyboards, speakers and headphones to desktops, laptops … Continue reading →

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BBC World Service – Outlook, From suburbia to stardom: I created Ziggy Stardust’s hair

The chance encounter that led Suzi Ronson to style David Bowie’s iconic look Suzi Ronson always dreamt of adventure growing up in the suburbs of 1960s London. That dream came true when a chance encounter with David Bowie’s wife Angie … Continue reading →

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Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia | BBC News

By Chris Baraniuk Technology of Business reporter It would be impossible to feed the world’s population without fertiliser In the 19th Century, Europeans realised what the Inca had known long before. Bird droppings, or guano, made a fantastic fertiliser. And … Continue reading →

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“Einstein would probably be in an autism program today” | Temple Grandin for Big Think+

Dr. Temple Grandin shares how we can unlock the hidden gifts of neurodivergent minds. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQE… Up next, Master your anxiety. Unleash your genius ► https://youtu.be/CO-6iqCum1w?si=Htqy6… There are three types of thinkers. Which one … Continue reading →

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What life is like on a ship ⛴😖😵‍💫

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Macramé Wall Hangings Mimic Colorful Gradients Found in Nature | My Modern Met

By Sarah Currier on April 2, 2024 Each of these stunning macramé wall hangings brings a touch of the outdoors inside. Textile artist Rianne Aarts of art studio Teddy and Wool specializes in crafting woven wall hangings. Using only natural … Continue reading →

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