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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 extreme temperatures, I can usually

July 26, 2024 No Comments

Plant absorbing sunlight for photosynthesis

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 and Their Ancestors Plants do

July 17, 2024 No Comments

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 and take accountability, that’s the

July 16, 2024 No Comments

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 properties. We experience the past,

July 12, 2024 No Comments

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 has already accomplished some unprecedented

July 11, 2024 No Comments

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 blinking at that same moment.

July 9, 2024 No Comments

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 deeply rooted in American history,

July 6, 2024 No Comments

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 Problem and why its solution

July 4, 2024 No Comments

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 the Greeks, Romans, and medieval

June 25, 2024 No Comments

The 10 Most Endangered Animals in the Wild

In today’s rapidly changing world, the plight of endangered species is a stark reminder of the fragility of our planet’s ecosystems. Each species plays a critical role in its habitat, and the loss of even one can have cascading effects on the environment. As someone deeply passionate about wildlife conservation, I’d like to take you on a journey through the stories of the 10 most endangered animals in the wild, highlighting the challenges they face and the efforts being made to save them. 1. Javan Rhinos Imagine the dense, lush forests of Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia, where the rare and elusive Javan rhinos roam. With a population of

June 6, 2024 No Comments

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