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An emergency room doctor recounts an experience with a patient that highlights the importance of developing a “gestalt” or intuitive sense when diagnosing complex cases. The author discusses the flaws in medical education, particularly in training residents to think critically and deeply about patient care. There is a focus on the need for attendings to […]
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Knowing your ABCs is crucial to academic success, but according to research from the University of Michigan, students with last names starting with A, B, or C may have an advantage due to sequential grading biases. The study analyzed over 30 million grading records and found that students with alphabetically lower-ranked names receive lower grades, […]
In this note, mathematician Paul Erdős discusses how problems are essential in his mathematical life, serving as benchmarks for progress and opportunities for new insights. He shares some of his favorite problems, acknowledging that they may not all lead to groundbreaking solutions but have challenged even the best mathematicians for decades. The cycle of problem-solving […]
Data from supply truthers suggests that homes per capita are at a record high, raising questions about a supply crisis. Despite resistance to the supply story, the evidence presented shows a decline in household size and a shortage of housing post-2008 due to lack of production. Vacant homes don’t affect average household size metrics, and […]
In the 6th Generation CPU Comparisons, Paul Hsieh discusses the Intel Pentium II, AMD K6, and Cyrix 6x86MX MMX capable CPUs. The K6 architecture combines P-II and 6x86MX ideas, emphasizing short latencies and RISC operations. The K6’s branch prediction mechanism outperforms the P-II, with fewer stalls and better prediction rates. The K6 FPU has faster […]
This Solitaire game is a faithful remake of the classic Microsoft Windows 95 version, aiming to preserve the original game with minor bug fixes. The creator has put in a lot of effort to ensure that every detail, from the animations to the settings, is as close to the original as possible. It took over […]
In this study, researchers aimed to explore the connection between kidney reabsorption-related magnesium depletion score (MDS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in US adults using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2003 to 2018. The study found that higher MDS was linked to increased odds of MetS, indicating a potential linear […]
Earth’s magnetic field protects us from cosmic radiation, but it is not as permanent as believed. Scientists discovered a ‘excursion’ 41,000 years ago where the field weakened, allowing harmful space rays to bombard Earth. Magnetic field excursions, like the Laschamps excursion, can lead to less protection and major upheavals in the biosphere. Researchers can measure […]
Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming events and projects. Get ready to explore the vast universe with our interactive Scale of Universe experience, where you can click on objects to learn more and use the scroll bar to zoom in and out. Audio is recommended for the full experience. This project, […]
In “IBM and the Holocaust,” Edwin Black exposes the dark alliance between IBM and Nazi Germany, revealing how the corporation’s technology played a crucial role in the Holocaust. Through punch cards and machines provided by IBM, the Nazis were able to identify, isolate, and ultimately destroy millions of people across Europe. Despite international calls for […]