What exactly is the golden ratio? — Why life expectancy changes
What Kim's Watching March 20, 2021
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Why the height of Mount Everest keeps changing
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The largest map of the universe ever created
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Does the golden ratio actually exist?
The golden ratio is an extraordinary number that underlies everything from pine cones to The Great Pyramid in Egypt. But is it actually as exceptional as some people say? Is there really one special number that makes up the universe? There isn’t a simple answer.
The problem with life expectancy
Life expectancy for humans can vary but is generally in the mid-70s. While this may seem low, you might be surprised to find out that the way life expectancy is calculated could be a little deceptive. It turns out that we calculate it differently for different animals, including humans. So what is the real answer?
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The reason we call a software glitch a “bug”
If you have ever used electronics, you have inevitably run into some issue or bug. Now, using this word in this context, you are clearly not talking about an actual insect. So how did the word bug become synonymous with a computer or software glitch? It turns out this nomenclature goes back longer than you may think.
How does artificial intelligence learn?
Artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in modern technology. It is quickly moving into nearly every industry and if you haven’t had experience with it yet, you may not know just how efficient it can be. So, how exactly does AI work?
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