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Perpetual Motion Machines: The Elusive Pursuit of Infinite Energy

Published on March 26, 2023 by Hemanth

Perpetual Motion Machines: The Elusive Pursuit of Infinite Energy - An illustration showing a cute-looking steam engine on top and a modern-looking sports car with square wheels below. The word "Entropy" is written in a block in between these two figures.
According to science, perpetual motion machines seem impossible. But the very notion turns out to be incredibly useful. This essay explains how!
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Entropy And Heat: The Hidden Connection Behind Time Flow

Published on January 25, 2023 by Hemanth

Entropy And Heat: The Hidden Connection Behind Time Flow - An illustration showing the words "entropy" and "heat" interacting with each other on the left. On the right, a beatiful looking steam engine is seen carrying a huge clock. The steam engine seems to be puffing a whick bluish-white cloud of smoke out of its chimney.
The hidden connection between entropy and heat is key to reducing entropy. Yes, it is possible, and it is connected with time flow. Read to learn more!
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How To Use Entropy Like A Pro In Thermodynamics

Published on December 31, 2022 by Hemanth

How To Use Entropy Like A Pro In Thermodynamics - An illustration showing a cat trying to push a glass jar down a table. Around this illustration, the following text is written: "Use entropy like a pro!"
Welcome to a crash course on how to use entropy like a pro in thermodynamics. This is the beginner's intro to thermodynamic entropy that you've always wanted!
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The Origins Of Entropy: The Hidden Reason Behind Technological Growth

Published on December 5, 2022 by Hemanth

The Origins Of Entropy: The Hidden Reason Behind Technological Growth - An illustrative art showing a cube of ice on the left, a glass of water in the middle, and a steam engine spewing steam from its chimney on the right. On top of these images, the word "entropy" is seen in a box. The ice cube has lower entropy than the glass of water, and the glass of water has lower entropy than the steam produced by the steam engine.
In this essay on the origins of entropy, we look at how it all began. Now, entropy is our key to answering many basic questions. But it had humble beginnings.
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Entropy For Dummies: How To Do It The Easy Way

Published on November 25, 2022 by Hemanth

Entropy For Dummies: How To Do It The Easy Way- A stick figure on the left flips a coin and is asking the following question in its head: "Heads or tails?" Below this bubble is seen the following word highlighted inside a square block: Entropy. Beside this block is a seal that says 'For Dummies - Approved' on it.
Entropy for dummies is a simple beginner's framework to understanding entropy. This essay also explains how you can benefit from this knowledge. Check it out!
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Entropy: How To Actually Measure Uncertainty

Published on October 21, 2022 by Hemanth

Entropy: How To Actually Measure Uncertainty - A stick figure on the left flips a coin and is asking the following question in its head: "Heads or tails?" Below this bubble is seen the following word highlighted inside a square block: Entropy.
In information theory, entropy is a measure of uncertainty. This fundamental concept explains the science behind zip compression and password protection!
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How To Really Tackle The Raven Paradox?

Published on March 27, 2022 by Hemanth

How To Really Tackle The Raven Paradox - A sketch with three black ravens in a green box on the left and 7 green apples in a black box on the right. In the middle, there is an 'equal to' sign with a question mark hovering over it. It seems to question whether these two groups could be equated to each other.
In my previous essay on the raven paradox, I covered how the paradox occurs. In this essay, I will be covering how you can tackle this paradox!
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How To Really Understand The Mathematics of Language?

Published on March 8, 2022 by Hemanth

How To Really Understand The Mathematics Of Language: An image showing "L$NG$$G$", where $ seems to refer to missing letters
What does “Mathematics of Language” mean? The answer involves Claude Shannon, entropy, and smartphones. Intrigued? This essay shows how you can benefit!
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How Easy Is It Really To Predict The Future?

Published on December 31, 2021 by Hemanth

Image of a postcard trying from victorian Germany in 1900 trying to predict the future year 2000. People are seen to be flying using dragon-wing and bee-wing like contraptions.
It takes skill and knowledge to predict the future. In fact, most scientific methods revolve around this notion. Yet, we are unable to predict the future. Why?
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The Fascinating Reason Why Temperature Has No Upper Limit?

Published on December 1, 2021 by Hemanth

A Graphical representation of why temperature has no upper limit
Did you know that temperature has a lower limit of -273.15°C, and yet it has no upper limit? In this article, we look at why temperature has no upper limit.
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