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Gladys Mae West: The Hidden Figure of GPS Technology [STEM HISTORY]

29 Oct 2025 #hiddenfigures #gladyswest #gps Meet Gladys Mae West — a brilliant mathematician whose work made GPS possible. From a small Virginia farm to the U.S. Navy, her calculations of the Earth’s shape changed how humanity navigates forever. Yet … Continue reading

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ESA preview 2026

As a new year begins, let’s take a look at what’s ahead for the European Space Agency in 2026. From Earth to the farthest reaches of the Solar System, 2026 marks a year of firsts that continue to shape the … Continue reading

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Why is it “sorrow” and not “sorge”?

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The University of Hong Kong created the world’s first soft, 3D, biocompatible semiconductor made from hydrogel that mimics tissue and interacts with living cells.

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Aurora over Antarctica

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Nothing About Octopus Is Normal… Here’s Why

In the vast ocean of evolution, few creatures have broken the rules as boldly as the octopus. With three hearts, blue blood, and a nervous system that defies every biological blueprint — the octopus rewrites what it means to be … Continue reading

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Everything I Thought I Knew About Flavor Was Wrong

Learn more about AnyDesk here: https://anydesk.com/besmart Support us on Patreon / itsokaytobesmart ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ What does flavor really mean? And how does it work? In this episode, Joe visits a flavor chemistry lab to meet … Continue reading

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4D Topology Is Weird #math #science

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Northern light from International Space Station (ISS)

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