Discover why truly accurate and affordable at-home body fat testers are so hard to build, exploring the limitations of current high-end and consumer devices. Learn about the trade-offs between precision and accessibility in body composition measurement.
Explore the pioneering programming languages that emerged alongside or before Fortran, shaping the landscape of high-level computing. Delve into the historical context and foundational design choices that defined early programming paradigms.
Discover a curated list of popular and intriguing books across genres, from sci-fi to classics, along with practical tips for enhancing your reading experience.
Explore how motivated individuals can make meaningful contributions to pure mathematics and theoretical physics without formal academic careers. Learn practical strategies for navigating academic communities, finding mentorship, and getting your ideas recognized.
Explore the diverse reasons behind the strong opinions on physicist and science communicator Sabine Hossenfelder, from her critiques of scientific practices to her social commentary. Understand the multifaceted reception of her work and public persona.
Discover viable and lucrative career paths for pure mathematics graduates, from software engineering and quantitative finance to bioinformatics and the gambling industry. Learn how to leverage your analytical skills for a successful career outside of academia.
Professionals debate whether a costly four-year computer science degree is still the best path into tech, considering the rise of AI and a hyper-competitive entry-level job market. Discover the pros, cons, and viable alternatives.
Explore a showcase of weekend projects, from a tool for building intuitive WCAG-compliant color palettes and a CLI for analyzing PostgreSQL locks to deep dives into cognitive science and personal development.
An exploration into whether photographic memory is real, revealing the surprising social and emotional downsides of a perfect memory. The discussion suggests that the ability to forget might be a more valuable skill than total recall.
While AI dominates the conversation, major breakthroughs in autonomous robotics and quantum computing are on the horizon. Explore how these technologies could automate physical labor and revolutionize materials science.