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The Statistics of Microwave Popcorn

Let’s use physics to ensure that we get the most out of our bag of popcorn. This video explains the science of popcorn kernels while introducing the normal distribution and the central limit theorem. We’ll also learn some techniques in … Continue reading

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This is how geometry should be taught…

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What Shape Are Black Holes? Yes.

What shape is the event horizon of a black hole? Well, the answer to that question changes if our universe is hiding an extra dimension (or more). Black holes could come in an infinite number of shapes — including a … Continue reading

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Quantum Computers, explained with MKBHD

[…] You’ve heard about quantum computers. Maybe you’ve seen the “race for quantum supremacy” between governments and companies, or read that quantum computers will break all encryption, or heard terms like “qubits” or “superposition” or “quantum mechanics” in a confusing … Continue reading

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How NASA Reinvented the Rocket Engine

[…] Credits: Writer/Narrator: Brian McManus Writer: Josi Gold Editor: Dylan Hennessy Animator: Mike Ridolfi Animator: Eli Prenten Sound: Graham Haerther Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster References: [1] “Increasing engine efficiency,” Aerospace America, Apr. 30, 2018. . https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/dep… [2] “Falcon 9 – SpaceFlight … Continue reading

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Einstein’s final work is STILL unfinished. Here’s what it means.

[…] This is Einstein’s final contribution to physics… and unfortunately it was left unfinished. Also, a huge thanks to @ChrisPattisonCosmo for working with me on this video. You need to go check out his channel now if you haven’t seen … Continue reading

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As a pianist strikes a chord, visualisations of his notes appear in real time | Aeon Videos

Watch as a computer code visualises, in real time, the ratios embedded in a virtuoso musician’s improvisations on the piano A skilled musician and coder, the French American pianist Dan Tepfer builds computer programmes that interact with his improvised compositions … Continue reading

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Breakthrough In Dark Energy? Here’s What The Researchers Have To Say

A recent research paper suggests that supermassive black holes can be the source of dark energy. It’s a big potential breakthrough in Astronomy. So, here’s what the co-author of the study, Dr Chris Pearson from STFC RAL Space, has to … Continue reading

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So, space isn’t a 4D Pringle… Maybe a donut?

pace might be infinite, it might wrap around, and it might even spit you out as your own mirror image. Now that we know the curvature of the Universe, let’s try to figure out it’s topology. This video is Part … Continue reading

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Quantum Gravity theory with professor Erik Verlinde

Gravity theory with professor Erik Verlinde Credit @Erik Verlinde

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