Did you know the number 1 is the most common first digit in real-world data? Explore Benford’s Law, the counterintuitive mathematical secret that explains this pattern and helps forensic accountants catch fraud.
Did you know the number 1 is the most common first digit in real-world data? Explore Benford’s Law, the counterintuitive mathematical secret that explains this pattern and helps forensic accountants catch fraud.
Ever wonder why 90% of people are right-handed? It’s not just chance. We dive into the science of handedness, from your brain’s wiring and your family’s DNA to the surprising moment this preference is set—long before you’re even born.
Discover the dangerous psychological trap of groupthink. Learn why even the smartest groups make disastrous decisions and get actionable strategies to foster critical thinking and courageous dissent.
Did you know the world’s largest waterfall isn’t on land? Discover the Denmark Strait cataract, a colossal underwater cascade with a flow 25 times greater than the Amazon River, and learn why it’s vital for our planet’s climate.
Ever wondered what’s truly inside a tornado? Dive into the terrifying physics, incredible forces, and hidden dangers of these swirling giants. Discover the science behind nature’s most violent vortex.
Explore the fascinating Ship of Theseus paradox: If a ship’s parts are all replaced, is it still the same ship? Delve into questions of identity, change, and what makes something itself.
Discover how sustainable agriculture can nourish our growing population while protecting the planet. Explore key practices like soil health, water conservation, biodiversity, and the role of technology and policy in creating a resilient and equitable food system.
Discover fascinating zoology! Research shows elephants use a specific, unique alarm call rumble to warn each other about humans, distinct from calls for bees or lions. Learn about elephant intelligence & communication.
Explore the fascinating question of why time seems to flow in only one direction. Learn about entropy, the universe’s expansion, and the science behind the arrow of time.
Ever wondered what causes that amazing smell after it rains? Discover the fascinating chemistry and history of petrichor, from its Greek roots to the key compounds involved. Includes quizzes, vocabulary, and discussions!
After eight years of giving it all away, the internet has changed. To survive the noise of the AI era and build something truly lasting, English Plus must evolve from a public broadcast into an exclusive community.
Trauma doesn’t just damage us; it can transform us. Explore the psychology of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), the art of “Kintsugi,” and why bouncing forward is better than bouncing back.
Do buildings make us sick? We explore the shift from Victorian asylums to biophilic design and how urban architecture fuels the modern anxiety epidemic.
Stop letting small emotional cuts get infected. Learn actionable strategies to halt rumination, treat rejection, and distinguish productive planning from toxic spiraling.
Why are men less likely to seek help? We explore the sociology of male silence, the “Strongman” paradox, and the truth behind the mid-life crisis.
Are AI girlfriends the cure for loneliness or the end of human intimacy? We explore the sociology of dating machines, the “Hikikomori” effect, and the redefining of infidelity.