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The dawn of everything – a new science of human history with David Wengrow

Science & Cocktails is proud to present an evening with archeology superstar David Wengrow, acclaimed writer of the book “The Dawn of Everything” on the history of inequality with the anthropologist David Graeber. David Wengrow will take you deep into … Continue reading

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The most expensive paint color in the world

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Can I take a photo of the Moon? Pisa Tower: “Oh sorry, of course!”

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Bohr Model: A Delightful History [CC]

How did 27-yr-old Niels Bohr make a model of the atom that was so audacious even Einstein admitted it he did not dare publish them? This is a story of dorky physics jokes, a truly supportive marriage, a useful conversation … Continue reading

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Ancient Roman Garum Revisited

[…] You Had Me At Garum T-Shirt: https://crowdmade.com/products/tastin… Fish Shaped Bottle: https://amzn.to/49nbKEK Support the Channel with Patreon ► / tastinghistory Order the TASTING HISTORY COOKBOOK: https://amzn.to/42O10Lx Watch the original Garum video here: • I finally made GARUM | Ancient Rome’s… … Continue reading

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How a Hobbyist Solved The Einstein Problem

Has the Einstein Problem finally been solved? For decades, mathematicians, logicians and professional puzzlers have tried to find the existence of a single tile that by itself scales to infinity without ever repeating it’s pattern. Was 2023 the year this … Continue reading

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Biology’s most controversial photograph

The three papers: https://www.mskcc.org/teaser/1953-nat… A good book on this topic is Unravelling the Double Helix by Gareth Williams: https://amzn.to/4aCpXhA (Amazon associates link) Editing by Noor Hanania. […]

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Why is there a bale of straw dangling off Millennium Bridge? 🤔 #london #londonhistory

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Why the golden age of total solar eclipses is already behind us | Aeon Videos

Solar eclipses are a happy astronomical accident. They were once even more spectacular, and will eventually fade away Total solar eclipses have captivated humans for centuries for their rarity, fleeting durations and world-altering effects. But, as this animation from MinutePhysics … Continue reading

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‎Articles of Interest: Chromophobia on Apple Podcasts

‎Show Articles of Interest, Ep Chromophobia – 8 Nov 2023 Color. Why we need it. Why we fear it. And where its future might lie. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support Articles … Continue reading

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