Give a Counterexample
Have you noticed that disputes are often unconstructive, and the winner is the one who shouted louder or expressed themselves more assertively? But if we apply the laws of logic to our arguments, any disagreement can be resolved smoothly and elegantly. In mathematics, this technique has been honed to perfection.
How The Rainforests Are Drying Out?
According to NASA’s ground and satellite observations, the atmosphere over the Amazon Rainforest has become significantly drier over the past 20 years. What consequences might this process have on our planet?
How to build a skyscraper
An increase
in the number of
stories in multi-level
buildings posed a serious challenge to the global
construction industry. Continued
population growth in urban centers, as
well as the need to save space and raise
living standards, ushered in the era of
skyscrapers. Construction companies and
architects were in for a difficult task.
How Evidence-Based Medicine Works
According to legend, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used the brilliant diagnostician Joseph Bell as a prototype for Sherlock Holmes. Just one look at a patient was enough for Dr. Bell to figure out what was wrong. If an experienced doctor could make such quick diagnoses in the 19th century, why would doctors in the 21st century need to come up with anything new?
See the Forest beyond the Trees
A forest — it’s more than just a large group of trees in a particular area. It is an entire ecosystem, necessary not only to its inhabitants but also to us, even if the nearest forest is several dozens of miles away.
Bookbinding To Tickle Your Spine
In this post, we’ll delve into the process of bookbinding.
A Combination Of Properties
Half of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is made up of composite materials, 82 % of the Eurofighter Typhoon consists of them, and some unmanned aerial vehicles are made of nothing else. Composite materials are not only in the sky, though — they can even be found in your home. What kind of materials are they, you ask?
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You Reap What You Sow: Why Do We Assume the World Is Fair?
Villains always lose, and good people win — everyone gets what they deserve. This is the common message of many novels, movies, and comic books, and it may be tempting to apply the same cliché to the real world. For example, if you study hard, you’ll get a high-paying job, and if you don’t, it means that you just didn’t put in enough effort. It may seem like the world is a fair place, in which any action has a predictable consequence. The reality, however, is much more complicated.
How to Become a Space Tourist
Space tourism is a strange thing. Everyone’s heard of it, but there’s still a lot about it that we don’t understand. Who do you contact to go to space? How do interested parties sign up? Is there a waitlist? How much money should you save for such a trip?