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Why Invited Physics Talks Help Spread Knowledge
03/05/24
“Why do physics talks help spread knowledge?”
People often give lectures in their own school. But when people give a talk at another school, it helps spread knowledge around like bees with honey. Physics lectures are no different. This is Why Invited Physics Talks Help Spread Knowledge.
Why Pollution Destroys Ecosystems in Rivers
03/04/24
“Why does pollution destroy river ecosystems?”
Pollution often contains contaminants that can kill organisms. If these enter rivers, they can kill enough organisms to cause a food system disruption that ends in ecosystem collapse. This is Why Pollution Destroys Ecosystems in Rivers.
Why Impervious Surfaces Contribute to Landscape Contamination
03/03/24
“Why can impervious surfaces contribute to landscape contamination?”
Pollutants build up over time on impervious surfaces. When stormwater running through impervious surfaces will pick these contaminants up. The stormwater will carry the contaminants into the rest of the water and pollute it. This is Why Impervious Surfaces Contribute to Landscape Contamination.
Why Homeowners in California Should Plant More Fire-Resistant Succulents
03/02/24
“Why should homeowners in California plant more fire-resistant succulents?”
Fires are becoming more and more dangerous in California every year. Creating defensive perimeters around homes increases fire resilience. Planting more fire-resistant succulents will contribute to this. This is Why Homeowners in California Should Plant More Fire-Resistant Succulents.
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Why Less Hierarchal Relationships Can Help Scientific Output
03/01/24
“Why can less hierarchical relationships help scientific output?”
Hierarchical relationships prevent people from sharing information and ideas and ultimately learning from each other. If relationships are less hierarchical, this can lead to people sharing ideas and generating new knowledge. This is a great asset in science. This is Why Less Hierarchal Relationships Can Help Scientific Output.
Why Heating Bills Usually Go Up in the Winter in the US Northeast
02/29/24
“Why do heating bills usually go up in the winter in the US Northeast?”
People have to pay more when heating appliances are used. In the Northeast it becomes much colder in wintertime, so people use the heat more. This is Why Heating Bills Usually Go Up in the Winter in the US Northeast.
Why AI Can Be Used to Detect Building Destruction
02/28/24
“Why can AI be used to detect building destruction?”
Building destruction can be seen from satellite images. AI can detect changes in multiple satellite images of the same place. This is Why AI Can Be Used to Detect Building Destruction. This can be very useful in places like Gaza and Ukraine which have seen immense bombardment by genocidal powers.
Why AI Can Be Useful for Detecting Microtones in Music
02/27/24
“Why can AI be useful for detecting microtones in music?”
Microtones are an essential part of many musical cultures. However, modern Western tuning has trouble placing them inside a musical framework. AI can be used to detect when microtones occur and what type they are. This is Why AI Can Be Useful for Detecting Microtones in Music.
Why Exhaustion Can Lead to Engineering Errors
02/26/24
“Why can exhaustion lead to engineering errors?”
When people become exhausted they make more mistakes. Engineers are no different. This is Why Exhaustion Can Lead to Engineering Errors.
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