Category Archives: scientific hackery
Checking Facebook at Work Increases Productivity
Okay, this is getting a bit suspicious. Previously, there were studies suggesting that office productivity can be increased by bad and grumpy people, terrible hardship and even being intoxicated with Alcohol. Now a new study claims that periodically checking Facebook and other social media increases productivity at the workplace. This time, the research comes from […]
Getting Close to Minority Report
Remember the super-cool computer screens from the Stephen Spielberg movie Minority Report? Tom Cruise and his fellow actors were able to manipulate objects on a screen directly with their hands using an almost magical contraption that allowed true 3D interaction with digital screens and objects on them. We have been waiting for this technology since the […]
How Big is the Universe?
Not the most easiest question, is it? Chris Anderson, the man behind one of the most powerful sources of intelligence and information, TED, raises that question along with the possible answers and their counter-points from the scientific community. Just the few minutes he spends opening our minds to the impossible vastness of the universe we […]
The Love Competition
Ever thought about measuring love ? It’s such a crazy thing to imagine quantifying the amount and intensity of love that someone could experience. Researchers at Stanford University did not think the idea was that crazy so they decided to host the first Annual Love Competition. Seven contestants ranging in ages 10 to 75 were […]
String Theory And The 10 Dimensional Universe!
This is one of those videos that made me feel exceptionally unintelligent. How I got to this YouTube clip is different story. The title seemed interesting, and once the video started it was very intriguing. It gave a sense of clarity and understanding. Don’t be deceived. As it progresses it gets more and more complex […]
Connectivity Issues ? Nano-Particles To The Rescue
Have you ever pulled out your smart phone for some awesome thing on the internet that cannot wait only to be thwarted by the ‘No Signal’ icon ? There are times when you absolutely need internet/cellular connectivity, like say when you are being chased by vicious wild-dogs that suddenly materialized in your local park where […]
How To Stop Websites From Tracking Your Online Activity
Privacy is a big concern for many people. Not the most earth shattering statement ever made, but the solution to the problem online tracking is not too simple. Many of today’s popular online services are free and we, at least most of us, love them specifically for that reason. They are free because they can […]
Quantum Physics And How Everything Is Connected To Everything Else
The term ‘Rockstar’ is almost always associated with flamboyant music artists who set official records for extravagance, fan fare and drug rehab center visits. An even more extremely rare case would be a particle physicist getting referred to as ‘Rockstar’. Professor Cox is a recipient of such rare and unofficial title. Brian Edward Cox is […]
50 Years Ago, John Glenn Defined Awesomeness
Today, Feb 20, 2012 is the 50 year anniversary of John Glenn’s historic trip to outer space and back to Earth.. It was the very first time an American traversed the orbit of Earth in his space shuttle, Friendship 7. Commemorating this incredible feat of badass from John Glenn and NASA, The Atlantic has posted […]
