From smartphones and laptops to the rapidly growing EV market, we need an incredible amount of lithium-ion batteries to make it all work. Materials like lithium are difficult and time-consuming to mine and extract … and can have a major impact on the environment. Can nanotechnology solve our lithium extraction and mining problem? And maybe even help with solid-state batteries? I talk to Teague Egan from EnergyX about some interesting advancements in nanotech, metal-organic frameworks, and more.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The Weirdness of Quantum Physics
Quantum mechanics is the area of physics that deals with the behaviour of atoms and particles on microscopic scales. Since its inception, the many counter-intuitive aspects and results of quantum mechanics have provoked strong philosophical debates and many interpretations.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains quantum physics in a way that is understandable even for the lay person. In Quantum Mechanics there is no such thing as absolute certainty when looking for something. This phenomenon is known as Uncertainty Principle and was Introduced first in 1927 by the German physicist Werner Heisenberg. Heisenberg realized that one implication of quantum physics is that the act of measurement always disturbs the object measured.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains that the whole computer world is based on the principle of Quantum Physics. We are able to manipulate the electrical properties of silicon only because we can study the wave nature of electrons.
Our daily routines are often governed by technology that is directly related to Quantum Physics, thus our lives rest upon these fundamental scientific discoveries.
Another hard concept to grasp is Quantum entanglement. Einstein referred to it as “spooky action at a distance. It occurs when a pair or group of particles is generated, interact, or share spatial proximity in a way such that the quantum state of each particle of the pair or group cannot be described independently of the state of the others. But Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lawrence Krauss explain this concept with everyday life examples which makes it a little bit easier to understand.
As Neil deGrasse Tyson points out, the first quantum phenomena were observed more than a century ago. However scientists are still learning about this realm of our universe.
What is a blockchain and why is it powerful? | Silvio Micali and Lex Fridman
Silvio Micali describes blockchain. He is a computer scientist at MIT, Turing award winner, and founder of Algorand.
What is CURRENT– electric current explained, electricity basics
What is electric current, in this video we learn what is electric current covering amps, coulombs, voltage, parallel and series circuits, multimeters, resistors, fuses and circuit breakers to learn how electricity works.
How does a Transformer work – Working Principle electrical engineering
How does a transformer work. In this video we’ll be looking at how a transformer works covering the basics with transformer working animations and explanations to understanding the working principle. We’ll cover how to creating a magnetic field with electricity, Why only Alternating current can only be used in transformers, How a basic transformer works, step up and step down transformers, transformer connections and windings, Three phase transformers, Delta Wye connections.
Martin Rees – Why Believe in Multiple Universes?
Multiple universes used to be pure speculation. Today, most cosmologists are sure they exist, perhaps in many forms and almost certainly in vast numbers, perhaps infinite in size and scope. What caused multiple universes to go from far-out guesswork to conventional wisdom? And does anyone challenge the new belief?
Martin John Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow is a British cosmologist and astrophysicist. He served as Astronomer Royal and Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. Rees was President of the Royal Society.
David Albert – Events in Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
Quantum mechanics, the best theory of the very small, and general relativity, the best theory of the very large, are deeply incompatible. One way to compare and contrast the two is by discerning the nature of an “event” in each. It is very different.
Get started with the Truffle Suite [17 of 20] | Beginner’s Series to: Blockchain
The Truffle Suite is a set of tools that make it easy to develop smart contracts. In this video, see how you can get started with using the tools that are part of the Truffle Suite.
How The Next Batteries Will Change the World
Silicon Valley is about to commercialize revolutionary technology that will enable huge breakthroughs in the battle against global warming.
We Interviewed This Humanoid Artificial Intelligence Robot That Makes Art | Mashable
Ai-Da ‘is’ a humanoid robot that uses narrow-AI algorithms, cameras for eyes, and a robot arm to create and critique contemporary art in the age of technological overload.