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Fahrenheit vs. Celsius: Which Scale Rules the Weather?
So, the other day, the Celsius/Fahrenheit debate reemerged on my Twitter timeline, hitting all the usual beats. As someone who has been firmly team Celsius all these years (yes, I’m Canadian), I sometimes wonder: is Fahrenheit actually better? I think the problem is that I’m really bad at guessing the weather. This is the hottest day, I am so, so sweaty, and I am absolutely convinced that it is 40 degrees. It’s 26. There’s a fundamental disconnect in my brain between this number and this feeling, which means that when I get dressed in the morning, I often pick the wrong clothes. Obviously, if it’s
CARBS Explained: The Science Behind Our Food
Photosynthesis for plants is a little bit like if, as a human, you could just lay in the sun on a nice afternoon and create, directly in your stomach, a creamy lentil soup or a sandwich of your choice. Hello everyone and welcome to The Unseen Threads! I’m Saikat, a normal guy obsessed with helping you understand science and make you fall in love with it. Today, I am going to discuss how these little plants 🪴🌱 are made, where they come from, and why you should absolutely care because it has everything to do with carbs. So, let’s get started. The Unsung Heroes: Plants
The Fascinating Rhythm of Human Sleep and Earth’s Light
The Global Sleep Cycle It’s 3:00 in the afternoon here in Los Angeles, and you know what that means—Big Sleep time. Right now, most humans living on planet Earth are asleep. It’s the crack of dawn in China, and it’s midnight in Paris. As much as 70%, maybe even 80%, of the humans alive on this planet right now are asleep. Sleep Patterns Across the Globe Within the United States, the time when the most people are asleep is midnight in Los Angeles. At that time, only about 22 million people in the contiguous U.S. say they’re usually awake. This sleep pattern illustrates the fascinating
Hacks to Increase Your Attention Span
I have been trying to increase my attention span for a long time. And now I have some level of control of it. So, today, we’re going to go over the Golden mindset and eight tips to increase your attention span for good. Let’s dive in! Improving your attention span is crucial. Studies show that students with shorter attention spans tend to perform worse on tests, struggle to retain information long-term, and have a harder time connecting disparate ideas into cohesive understanding. The Golden Mindset Improving your attention span is not just about social media. Once you understand not to blame everything on social media
The Intricacies of Time: Unraveling the Enigma
Lexicographers will tell you that “time” is the most used noun in the English language. It’s woven into our daily conversations, yet its nature remains a profound mystery. We use time effortlessly: “Meet me at 7 p.m.” is a common phrase that sparks no confusion. Time labels events in the universe, helping us differentiate between moments. The challenge arises when we explore the properties of time—past, present, future, and the distinct way we experience them. The Essence of Time Time, as a concept, is simple. It’s a label for different events, marking one moment from another. However, the intriguing puzzles surface when we question time’s
Neuralink’s First Human Trials: Breakthroughs and Challenges(Noland Arbaugh)
Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, has revealed new results from their first-ever human trials. We know that Neuralink’s first human test subject has already accomplished something never seen before in the world of brain-computer interface. However, the company has also encountered at least one unexpected problem that needs to be overcome. A Landmark Achievement It’s been just over 100 days since Noland Arbaugh became the first human being to be implanted with a Neuralink brain chip. The surgical procedure was conducted at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, the world’s largest treatment and research hospital for neurological diseases. In those 100 days, Noland
Intriguing thought experiment: The Probability of a Simultaneous Blink
Have you ever wondered if there has ever been a moment in our history when no one was watching because every living human just happened to blink at the exact same time? This intriguing thought experiment combines the mundane act of blinking with the vastness of human population statistics. Let’s explore this idea in detail. Humans blink about once every four seconds, and a typical blink lasts about a third of a second. This means that the chance a particular person will be blinking at any given moment is about 1 in 12. If we consider the probability that a second person will also be
How Big is the Universe?
Earth, our home planet, is a tiny blue dot floating in the immense cosmic ocean. Here resides everyone you ever knew, every human who ever lived, and every story that was ever told. It’s where our journey begins. But as we zoom out beyond our atmosphere, past the moon, beyond the familiar planets and the sun… We embark on an epic quest—a quest to grasp the true scale of our universe. The First Marker: The Moon As we leave Earth’s embrace, the first marker on our cosmic journey is the moon, about 384,000 kilometers away. This distance is so vast that if you were to
The Hidden Stories Behind Common Names
Names often tell fascinating stories. We encounter products, places, and terms daily without questioning their origins. Here, we’ll explore the intriguing backgrounds of some commonly known names and reveal the often surprising histories behind them. German Chocolate Cake: An American Delight Despite its name, German chocolate cake is not German. Instead, it is named after Samuel German, an American chocolatier who invented a type of dark baking chocolate for the Baker’s Chocolate Company in 1852. The cake that bears his name became popular much later, in 1957, when a recipe using German’s Chocolate was published in a Dallas newspaper. So, the rich, brown delight is
The Monty Hall Problem: An Intriguing Paradox of Probability
Hello everyone. Today we’re going to discuss The Monty Hall Problem. But why? Why should anyone discuss The Monty Hall Problem? It has been discussed ad nauseam. There are so many articles and videos about it that are fantastic, including Kevin’s video about paradoxes on Vsauce 2. Check that one out. Does the world really need another discussion of The Monty Hall Problem? No. But maybe it does. You see, I believe that true understanding comes from listening to as many voices as possible, discussing something from as many perspectives as possible, and so the more people you listen to talk about The Monty Hall
Is Earth the Center of the Universe? Exploring Our Place in the Cosmos
Have you ever wondered if Earth is the center of the universe? This age-old question has fascinated astronomers, scientists, and philosophers for centuries. Let’s discover this engaging journey through history, science, and space as we delve into this profound question. Historical Perspectives: The Geocentric Model For much of history, people believed that Earth was the universe’s center. This geocentric model, championed by the ancient Greek philosopher Ptolemy, depicted a stationary Earth with the sun, moon, planets, and stars revolving around it in complex paths called epicycles. This view wasn’t just a scientific theory; it reflected the philosophical and theological beliefs of many ancient cultures, including
Will We Have a 25-Hour day?
Will We Have a 25-Hour Day? I am a very lazy kind of guy… So when I see people getting so many things done in one day, I just think: do they have more time in a day than me? Well, now it seems like some people will have more time than me in a day… It’s hard to imagine, but the length of each day on Earth hasn’t always been 24 hours. Though most of us don’t notice, the length of our days has been changing slowly over millions of years. Scientists have discovered these changes and understand them in great detail. Let’s take
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