today i learned (til)
AI and VR: A New Reality
Reality is defined by the world we live in and the rules it is bound by. Physics, time, societal norms—these are all things that...
“When” to Do Things by Daniel H. Pink
Nowadays, I "read" books mostly by listening to them. When you have to read textbooks and research papers all day, it's easier on the...
Janna Levin’s Black Hole Survival Guide
What would happen if you fell into a black hole? It’s a question that you want answered fast. After reading verbose academic articles all...
Penitentes
If you wander over to the high-altitude regions of the Andes, you might spot fields of white figures, kneeling as if in prayer. Known...
Bizzare Medical Treatments: Bayer Heroin
Bayer AG, a multibillion dollar, German pharmaceutical company is regarded as one of the leaders in its sector, producing mild painkillers such as Bayer...
The Ballad of Gringo Perdido
Herpetology and getting lost. These are the two driving themes of my life. They have shaped my career and enabled me to discover species...
Who doo? You do.
**Disclaimer: This post is about poop.
A few days ago I stumbled upon this webpage and couldn't stop laughing. I don't think I have ever laughed...
Daring Descent: Having Fun with Friction
I've always enjoyed having fun outdoors, and recently I've started to branch out of my usual "going for a walk in the park" comfort...
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR): Telepathic Massage Therapy?
You know how Spider-Man had a special spider-sense that would tingle whenever danger was lurking? (Or if you don’t know anything about Spider-Man, he...
Serial Sci-Fi: Awakening by Linda Harley, Chapter 1
Check back every Friday for another chapter of Awakening, Nuelda Book 1, by Linda Harley.
Learn more about Linda at her website www.rosebuz.com
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