Category: pleasure of knowledge
Curiosity Prepares the Brain for Better Learning (Have you ever been curious to know something? That feeling is too humane) Do we live in a holographic universe? How green is your coffee? And could drinking too much water actually kill you? Before you click those links you might consider...
One hundred years ago, Einstein’s theory of General Relativity was announced to the world. Black holes, time travel, and the Big Bang beginning of our universe are all consequences of Einstein’s great theory. To celebrate, visit three ‘big physics’ facilities: CERN’s Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland; the vast...
The Why Files big four inventions for a happier, healthier tomorrow! Pie in sky? Why not stash carbon dioxide in the basement? Adopting a method used to increase flow of oil to the surface, carbon capture and storage places liquefied carbon dioxide from coal plants deep...
There are three specific myths that surround our most beloved creators, and if you model yourself on those myths, you’re setting yourself up for failure. The myths are (1) the lone wolf inventor; (2) the eureka moment; (3) the myth of the expert. From new theories of physics...
Dan Ariely “Feelings should never supersede rational thought… so, if you feel that you’ve got the answer, you should think some more.” ― Julie Ann Elliott-Morton Emotions can cloud our rational decision-making. By adopting the perspective of an outside advisor, psychologist Dan Ariely says we can inject...
Hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.Have a look at the site created by Randall Munroes . His stick-figure drawings (webcomic) about science, technology, language, and love have an enormous, dedicated following, as do his deeply researched answers to his fans strangest...
The Why Files was created at the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the auspices of National Institute for Science Education with support from the National Science Foundation. It is currently funded through the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Each week, it bring you a new story on the science behind the...
Quackwatch is now an international network of people who are concerned about health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct. Its primary focus is on quackery-related information that is difficult or impossible to get elsewhere. To help visitors with special areas of interest, Dr.Barrett maintains 24 additional sites for...
One of the troubles with the so called modern education is that it has become highly impersonal and it is for masses without bothering about the individual needs.Kind of one way transmission(broadcasting).Such is thing is bound to be monotonous and boring and will defeat its very purpose.Modern...
One of the troubles with the so called modern education is that it has become highly impersonal and it is for masses without bothering about the individual needs.Kind of one way transmission(broadcasting).Such is thing is bound to be monotonous and boring and will defeat its very...