From the ancient Greeks first speculated that everything we observe in reality was the result of the interaction of tiny particles called atoms that great thinkers have tried to find a mathematical formula that governs and explains the workings of the universe. So far, however, even such brilliant minds as Albert Einstein and physicists Stephen … Read more
The biological and geological future of the Earth can be extrapolated based upon the estimated effects of several long-term influences. These include the chemistry at the Earth’s surface, the rate of cooling of the planet’s interior, the gravitational interactions with other objects in the Solar System, and a steady increase in the Sun’s luminosity. Over … Read more
The Tesla turbine is a bladeless centripetal flow turbine patented by Nikola Tesla in 1913. It is a referred to as bladeless turbine. Back in the days, Tesla intended for this turbine to be used for geothermal power. Tesla is one of the most famous and important inventors of our time. He made contributions to … Read more
01 Nov 2012 – Update: this documentary is currently for preview only (sorry). Full version can be bought here. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this captivating documentary explores the perilous state of our planet, and the means by which we can change our course.
The Fibonacci sequence is one of the most famous formulas in mathematics. Each number in the sequence is the sum of the two numbers that precede it. Therefore, the sequence goes 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so on. Why is the Fibonacci sequence so important? Leaving aside its historical importance, … Read more
The Realm of the Hackers tells the story of two teenagers, who called themselves Electron and Phoenix, and were members of The Realm, an elite computer-hacking group. This group had hacked into The US Naval Research Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a government lab charged with the security of the US nuclear stockpile, as well … Read more
Have you ever been confused by all the letters and scribbles used by scientists? We hope that these videos some of the mysteries unravel. Sixty-symbols is a collection of videos about physics and astronomy, presented by experts from the University of Nottingham. There are lessons or lectures – and never intended to be an online … Read more
“While conventional Science asserts that an engine that can power itself is impossible to make, generations of inventors have been fascinated by the idea. Machine to Die for is about the search for Perpetual motion and ‘free energy’. One of the reasons behind the spur in the interest in it apart from pollution issues is the diminishing world natural … Read more
The issue of an awaiting greater-than-human artificial intelligence and the possible ramifications is being addressed in this film by Ken Gumbs. Different individuals with different backgrounds including a theologian, a philosopher, a brain builder and a cyborg, are interviewed on the subject, in the course of which a wide spectrum of topics are discussed, including … Read more
Approximately 5 billion years and fewer than 333,000 times the mass of Earth, discovering the charming history of the sun, the heart of our solar system and the driving force of life on Earth. The Sun is by far the brightest object in the sky. It is so bright during the day its light drowns … Read more