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The Coupled Pendulum

Millions Die Each Year From Lack of Access to Quality Healthcare, resulting in Trillions of Dollars in Economic Losses

Finally, a Problem That Only Quantum Computers Will Ever Be Able to Solve

Discover how you can help Nature Needs Half end the biodiversity crisis and create a world with lasting protections for Earth’s many lifeforms.

TIL that the dolphin brain is even more “folded” than humans’ and was this way millions of years before the first appearance of humans. Scientists often measure intelligence by the number of brain “folds.”

3 years of a bachelors in Maths!!

I've gathered more than 2000 free practice tests for tech exams and certifications. What do you think?

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A Case Study in Not Being A Jerk in Open Source

The Problem You Solve Is More Important Than The Code You Write

The Maldives is a great place to be a digital nomad.

T-cell scanning and attacking a cancer cell

Robert Pippin: The Significance of Self-Consciousness in Idealist Theories of Logic

How to become a dramatically better programmer

Ketamine acts fast to treat depression and its effects last - New research describes the molecular mechanisms behind ketamine’s ability to squash depression and keep it at bay. The long-lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins, and not solely by blocking the NMDA receptor.

The Philosopher’s Problem: When and Why Thinking Can Be Harmful

ELI5: How is it possible for a nap as short as 15-20 minutes to significantly boost our alertness for the rest of the day? Especially considering the fact that it doesn't involve a deep sleep stage?

From the philosophy community on Reddit

Seeing Theory explains basic stats concepts with whizzy graphics

Researchers identify the universe's missing ordinary matter as highly ionized oxygen.

TIL of 'Shifting Baseline Syndrome.' This is when significant systemic changes occur over time in a way that makes them extremely difficult for humans to perceive. 'New normals' are established which are experienced as though little to no change has taken place.

Adobe is using machine learning to make it easier to spot Photoshopped images

Nowhere To Hide: A (2018) Documentary which shows the insane amount of surveillance that is part of our every day life. (1:26:00)

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) - the relaxing 'brain tingles' experienced by some people in response to specific triggers, such as whispering, tapping and slow hand movements -- may have benefits for both mental and physical health, according to new research.

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Poverty reduces brainpower needed for navigating other areas of life

Everything big data claims to know about you could be wrong

Water is transported from the blood into the brain via an ion transporter and not by osmosis as was previously speculated, a new study on mice reveals. If the mechanism can be targeted with medicine, it may prove relevant to all disorders involving increased intracranial pressure.

How Frank Chimero Designs a Poster