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May 19, 2023

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How math can help explain art

How math can help explain art

You might think there is no connection between art and math. One uses complex numbers that a computer can solve quickly. The other is all about creativity and, for the time being, still requires a human touch. But math can help explain the secrets behind works of art that we never understood before.

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Why do we find things cute?

Why do we find things cute?

Why do we find certain animals and other things adorable? There's a complex science behind cuteness and how it affects our behavior and emotion. From baby animals to round, chubby faces, uncovering the evolutionary and psychological reasons why we find certain things cute is astounding.

Tap or click to see why cute things make you feel a certain way. →

In search of the darkest thing on Earth

In search of the darkest thing on Earth

What does it mean for something to be the color black? Simply put, it's when light cannot be reflected by an object. You might be surprised to learn that scientists have been searching for ways to create the blackest black in the world. It turns out super black paints can change the science world.

Tap or click for a deeper look at this color exploration. →

 
How Amazon’s complicated shipping system really works

How Amazon’s complicated shipping system really works

Amazon receives about 13 million orders every single day. Just a few days later, those packages arrive on the customer's doorstep. So how is this shipping process so efficient? It turns out Amazon has an incredibly complex system that may be even more convoluted than you think.

Tap or click to see how Amazon's impressive delivery process works. →

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