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How Many Decimal Digits of Pi Do We Really Need?

Published on December 18, 2021 by Hemanth

An image showing the first 10 decimal digits of Pi

The decimal digits of Pi have no known ending. We have calculated over 50 trillion decimal digits of Pi. Yet, practically speaking, how many do we really need?

What Exactly Is Zero Raised To The Power Zero?

Published on December 17, 2021 by Hemanth

An image asking the question: What is zero raised to the power zero?

Zero raised to the power zero is not something you come across in day-to-day life. Any number except zero results in 1 when raised to the power zero. Why not 0?

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.

The Fascinating Reason Why Water Does Not Burn

Published on November 29, 2021 by Hemanth

Water does not burn. Typically. But under certain circumstances, even water can be made to burn! In this article, we look at the simple scientific explanation.

Why Do Certain Songs Make You Feel Emotional?

Published on November 14, 2021 by Hemanth

Have you ever noticed how certain specific songs make you feel emotional? Why is that? What about music makes you feel excited or sad, for instance?

A.I. Writes An Essay On Simulation

Published on July 17, 2021 by Hemanth

Read the story about how an A.I. writes an essay on simulation. The essay is not only factually correct, but makes strong arguments on the topic as well!

Are We Living In A Simulation?

Published on April 4, 2021 by Hemanth

A man with VR Visor on a futurstic bike simulator

This essay tries to answer the philosophical question of whether we are living in a simulation using science. In a plot twist, a hacker offers his view as well.

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