What Is Pi? Gerd DaniMarch 14, 2021March 28, 20260 Pi is a constant describing the ratio between a circle’s circumference and its diameter. It is an irrational number usually… Read More
How does GPS work? Gerd DaniMarch 13, 2021March 28, 20260 The Global Positioning System, better known as GPS, has come to affect countless aspects of our daily lives, from directing… Read More
What Is Endometriosis? Gerd DaniMarch 7, 2021March 28, 20260 Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that occurs when endometrial-like tissue – tissue similar to the type that lines the uterus… Read More
What does “statistically significant” mean? Gerd DaniMarch 4, 2021March 28, 20260 In recent times, the internet has been abuzz with individuals sharing research related to numerous aspects of COVID. While this… Read More
The problems with anti-vax precautionary principle arguments Gerd DaniMarch 4, 2021March 28, 20260 Invoking the precautionary principle is a favorite tactic of anti-vaccers, anti-GMO activists, and various other groups that are prone to… Read More
What are Excitons? Gerd DaniMarch 3, 2021March 28, 20260 An exciton is a bound state of an electron and an electron hole which are attracted to each other by… Read More
What is the Dark Energy? Gerd DaniMarch 1, 2021March 28, 20260 Dark energy is an unknown form of energy that affects the universe on the largest scales. The simplest explanation for… Read More
How do we measure the distances in space? Gerd DaniFebruary 19, 2021March 28, 20260 Estimating the distances to celestial bodies can be a challenging endeavor, given their vast distances from Earth. It’s not as… Read More