British physicist Brian Cox is challenged by the presenter of Radio 4’s ‘Life Scientific’, Jim Al-Khalili, to explain the rules of quantum mechanics in just a minute. Brian succeeds; while conceding that the idea that everything is inherently probabilistic, is challenging.
The world’s most electric city | Future of Cities
What if an entire city decided to go electric? This one is. Step into Oslo, Norway.
Crypto Weekly: the blockchain heats up
From new allegations leveled at Binance, to why a new breed of tokens is growing on the Bitcoin blockchain, these are the week’s top stories in the world of virtual money.
The Attribute of Light Science Still Can’t Explain
This video discusses the strange property of light called “wave-particle duality.” Wave-particle duality is the idea that light can behave as both a wave and a particle, depending on how it is measured. Scientists are still not sure how wave-particle duality works, and it is one of the many mysteries of light that have yet to be solved.
The video also discusses some of the potential applications of wave-particle duality, such as in the development of new quantum technologies. Wave-particle duality is a fascinating phenomenon that has the potential to revolutionize many different fields of science and technology.
Drones and the Dystopian Future of War
The war in Ukraine has seen a proliferation of aerial drones for both surveillance and combat. The military advantages of these relatively cheap systems are obvious – especially for a force taking on a more conventionally powerful foe – and there is nothing so useful to a soldier as knowing what lies over a hill.
New Audi with augmented reality technology!
This is the Audi Activesphere. A new concept car by Audi that turns from pickup to SUV in seconds. The cars interior offers Audi’s new Augmented Reality technology and has some of the coolest car tech in the world.
What’s the future of crypto?
The financial revolution once promised by cryptocurrencies has been knocked off course by regulators and allegations of fraud. So what does the future hold for crypto?
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How Binance And CoinBase Make Money
Binance and Coinbase, along with most crypto companies also offer, staking rewards provide crypto owners a chance to receive income for supporting the token as part of the verification process. Typically, an exchange simply deposits your income, net of any fees, into your account. Coinbase and Binance take a commission on your rewards.
Why Fujifilm Survived (& Kodak Didn’t)
Fujifilm survived the transition to digital photography while Kodak did not because Fujifilm was more willing to adapt to change. Fujifilm diversified its business into new areas, such as healthcare and cosmetics, while Kodak continued to focus on its core film business. Fujifilm also invested heavily in research and development, while Kodak did not.
Coinbase CEO Says He’ll Fight the SEC for the Crypto Industry | WSJ
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is entering a battle with regulators after the SEC sued his company Tuesday. The SEC alleges Coinbase broke the rules by listing crypto tokens subject to securities laws.
He sat down with The Wall Street Journal to discuss the situation, saying he hopes the lawsuit will bring more clarity to the industry.