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The Patents That Einstein Approved

Posted on May 31, 2021 by agogo22

A look at how Einstein’s job at the Patent Office may have influenced him. Visit http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/Tibees for your free trial today. Links to some of the Patents (3rd FAQ): https://www.ige.ch/en/about-us/the-hi…%5B…%5D

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Frozen detonation could enable hypersonic flight – Physics World

Posted on May 31, 2021 by agogo22

Conceptual image of an oblique detonation wave engine-powered hypersonic aircraft. (Courtesy: background image: NASA; composite image: Daniel A Rosato)   Detonation-based engines could play an important role in future space exploration and extremely high-speed intercontinental travel Scientists in the US … Continue reading →

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Overloaded: How Your Brain Chemicals Influence Your Life – with Ginny Smith

Posted on May 31, 2021 by agogo22

Scientists are uncovering the unexpected connections between crucial neurotransmitters and our thoughts, memories and emotions. Get Ginny’s book: https://geni.us/VDR94gV Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/Ih2SsEfYE1Q Join Ginny Smith as she explores her latest book ‘Overloaded’ and the role that neurotransmitters play in … Continue reading →

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Blend up a hydra, and its cells will coalesce back into a full creature. How? | Aeon

Posted on May 30, 2021 by agogo22

A relative of jellyfish, the rice-sized freshwater creatures known as hydra are, at first glance, rather basic – all tentacles and mouth, with lives dedicated to nabbing passing prey. But, as scientists have gradually been discovering over centuries, these simple … Continue reading →

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What is the best diet for humans? | Eran Segal | TEDxRuppin

Posted on May 30, 2021 by agogo22

Prof. Eran Segal presented conclusions from the research on the TEDxRuppin stage and made us question common dietary beliefs. For additional information see http://genie.weizmann.ac.il New research led by Prof. Eran Segals and Dr. Elinavs research unit indicates a drastic change … Continue reading →

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The Ancestral Human Diet | Peter Ungar | TEDxDicksonStreet

Posted on May 30, 2021 by agogo22

Fossil evidence suggests our distant ancestors’ diets became progressively more versatile over time and space. That variation was driven largely by environmental/climate change. So there is no single ancestral diet to which we should aspire. Peter Ungar is a distinguished … Continue reading →

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Dr. Pran Yoganathan – ‘The Human Gut: A masterpiece of evolution’

Posted on May 30, 2021 by agogo22

Dr. Pran Yoganathan graduated in medicine from the University of Otago in New Zealand. His training in internal medicine was undertaken in the Westmead Public Hospital. His Advanced training in Gastroenterology was completed in major teaching hospitals in Sydney. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Does the Language You Speak Affect How You Think?

Posted on May 28, 2021 by agogo22

 

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Is Air Fried Food Really Healthier? | Talking Point | Full Episode

Posted on May 27, 2021 by agogo22

Up to 90% less fat. That’s just one of the claims of air fryer manufacturers. We’ve bought so much into this idea of a healthier way of cooking, that we have contributed to a 50% increase in sales for ONE … Continue reading →

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Why British People Can’t Donate Blood in America

Posted on May 26, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Credits: Narrator: Stephanie Sammann Writer: Ashleen Knutsen Editor: Dylan Hennessy (https://www.behance.net/dylanhennessy1) Illustrator/Animator: Kirtan Patel (https://kpatart.com/illustrations) Animator: Mike Ridolfi (https://www.moboxgraphics.com/) Sound: Graham Haerther (https://haerther.net) Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster (https://twitter.com/forgottentowel) Producer: Brian McManus (https://www.youtube.com/c/realenginee…) Imagery courtesy of Getty Images References: [1] https://www.newscientist.com/article/… … Continue reading →

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Where Do Insects Go In the Winter? (And the Fascinating Way Honey Bees Keep Their Hives Warm)

Posted on May 26, 2021 by agogo22

[…] In this video: Up until only a few years ago, it was thought by many scientists that Honey bee hives were kept warm by pupae in the brood and that the bees would often congregate there to warm themselves … Continue reading →

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Understanding Quantum Entanglement – with Philip Ball

Posted on May 25, 2021 by agogo22

Last year, Phil Ball gave a very popular talk at the Ri about quantum mechanics, here’s his follow up on quantum entanglement, and our friends Alice and Bob. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the talk that started the … Continue reading →

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