Car or Goat? The Monty Hall problem
Reading Time: 4 minutes Suppose you’re on a game show, and you’re given the choice of three doors: Behind one door is a car;… Read More »Car or Goat? The Monty Hall problem
What is the gambler’s fallacy?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Imagine you are in a casino at a roulette table waiting to gamble. You have been following the game for… Read More »What is the gambler’s fallacy?
Endocrine Disruptors: how we are poisoned by everyday chemicals
Reading Time: 10 minutes How many chemicals do we get in touch with every day? Are they safe? In which doses? What kinds of… Read More »Endocrine Disruptors: how we are poisoned by everyday chemicals
How does a photocopier work?
Reading Time: 2 minutes We all know the difference between an insulating and a conductor. Despite that there are also materials which, depending on… Read More »How does a photocopier work?
Why does an airbag inflate?
Reading Time: 3 minutes For years, seat belts have represented the unique real safety device in our cars. Despite its not being immediately accepted,… Read More »Why does an airbag inflate?
Why does Aurora Borealis occur?
Reading Time: 4 minutes One of the most spectacular phenomena in nature is without doubt the amazing games of light, shades and colors called… Read More »Why does Aurora Borealis occur?
Why do we slide on ice?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Have you ever wondered why we are able to slide on ice? For example why can we sky or… Read More »Why do we slide on ice?
Why does phosphorescence occur?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ever wondered why the little stars glued on our rooms’ ceilings go on glowing after we’ve switched off the light?… Read More »Why does phosphorescence occur?
Why does a microwave oven heat so quickly?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever wondered why we are able to cook food so fast in a microwave oven? Why is it… Read More »Why does a microwave oven heat so quickly?
Why is rum and Cola called Cuba Libre?
Reading Time: 2 minutes According to IBA (International Bartenders Association) the classic Cuba Libre must be built adding in a highball the following ingredients… Read More »Why is rum and Cola called Cuba Libre?