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Physics, Astronomy, and Mathematics. A curated deep-dive into the universe, from the subatomic to the supermassive.

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This is Chaos Theory in a nutshell. What looks like a simple circle is actually a complex engine of divergence. We are all just results of the first few bounces.
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Earth & Moon breathing together. As our lunar neighbor pulls on the oceans, it creates bulges of water that follow it. Since Earth is constantly spinning, coastal towns move in and out of those bulges twice a day.
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“Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature. Because, in the end, we ourselves are part of the mystery.” — Max Planck Max Planck was once told by his professor that almost everything in physics was already discovered, leaving little room for new work. Rather than chasing novelty, Planck replied that his aim was to understand the deeper principles governing the field. That mindset carried him forward. Instead of being held back by skepticism, he went on to redefine physics itself, laying the foundation of quantum theory. His work reshaped our understanding of the atomic and subatomic world, and his impact remains fundamental to modern physics. For these groundbreaking contributions, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.
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Albert Einstein, in 1905, revealed something that shook the foundation of knowledge. “Time is not absolute.” Imagine standing there, knowing you have just rewritten the way humanity understands reality.
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If every state of the universe follows from the Big Bang, is “choice” just chaotic motion, or does true randomness enter through quantum mechanics?
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“Teach your children how to think, not what to think.”
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Over 2,500 years ago, a² + b² = c² appeared in Babylonian math and was later formalized by Pythagoras. I wonder if he ever remotely dreamed where math would reach one day, from this equation to us now standing on the brink of creating thinking machines.
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Study the science of art and the art of science. Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else. — Leonardo da Vinci, attributed
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Why do humans find symmetry so appealing? Is it biological, evolutionary, or a product of our collective consciousness?
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Real mathematics must be justified as art if it can be justified at all. — G.H. Hardy
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Are we discovering the universe… or uncovering a mathematical structure that was always there?
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A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness. — Albert Einstein
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Nearly all global internet data flows through submarine cables, whose combined length reaches 1.3 million kilometers which is about three times the distance to the Moon. Credit: Tyler Morgan-Wall
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This technology lets you draw solid 3D objects in midair, no supports needed. With 0.1 mm precision and instant UV curing, it creates finished pieces with almost zero waste. From custom medical implants to art, this could change how we make things.
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“Students don't need a perfect teacher. Students need a happy teacher, who's gonna make them excited to come to school and grow a love for learning.”
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It’s interesting to see how long it takes a commercial airplane to reach each planet. The airplane’s speed is set at 900 km/h. For comparison, light usually takes anywhere from a couple of minutes to a few hours. Credit: Gravone & Texture Map
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Two neurons sensing each other and forming a connection under the microscope 🔬 This video is sped up — the growth and connection formation occurred over ~20 minutes.
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The only way to escape the personal corruption of praise is to go on working. — Albert Einstein
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Do you think we exist in a multiverse of universes?
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“Simplicity isn't the lack of complexity; it's the clarity of understanding.”
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