One of the buzz words in the sciences that study complicated things is “Emergence”. As you build up a complex situation step by step, it appears that thresholds of complexity can be reached that herald the appearance of new structures and new types of behavior which were not present in the building blocks of that complexity. The world wide web or the stock … Continue reading the story "Exploring Emergence"
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Exploring Emergence
Science Behind The Swing of the Pendulum
The story is told that in the sixteenth century the great Italian scientist Galileo Galilei used to amuse himself by watching the swinging of the great bronze chandelier that hung from the ceiling of the cathedral in Pisa. It may have been set in motion to spread the aroma of incense, … Continue reading the story "Science Behind The Swing of the Pendulum"
The Gherkin
The most dramatic modern construction in the City of London is 30 st Mary Axe, more commonly known as the Swiss Re Building, The Pine Cone or simply the Gherkin. Prince Charles sees it as symptomatic of a rash of carbuncular towers on the face of London. The architects, Norman Foster … Continue reading the story "The Gherkin"
A Bike with Square Wheels
If your bike’s like my bike it’s got circular wheels. You might just have one of them, but you’ve probably got two of them, but either way they are circular. However, you will probably be surprised to learn that it didn’t have to be like this. You can have a … Continue reading the story "A Bike with Square Wheels"
Tips To Get Your Children Interested In Science
Small kids are often not willing to learn Science. They feel that it's quite boring and uninteresting, in fact it is also difficult to understand their science text book. Because of this, a lot of parents are trying to find good approaches to make science interesting for their kids.
Take a look at some concepts below and try that together with your … Continue reading the story "Tips To Get Your Children Interested In Science"
Civic Science: Advancements in Technology Used in Recent Honda Civic Models
Honda has been developing some incredible technological upgrades for its entire lineup of vehicles, but let’s concentrate specifically on the most recent iteration of the Honda Civic. As one of the nameplate’s most popular passenger cars, Honda has seen immense pressure to not only keep their Civic models up to date, but to also outfit them with new components and technology that perform … Continue reading the story "Civic Science: Advancements in Technology Used in Recent Honda Civic Models"
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