Estherlyn Tyson
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What if the sun Disappeared?
Gravity is an inherent property of matter, a trait shared by everything with mass, encompassing celestial bodies such as the Moon, Earth, Jupiter, the Sun, and even the human body. In a curious twist, when two individuals who share a fondness for one another stand just three-quarters of a millimeter apart, the cumulative gravitational attraction between every atom in their bodies is comparable to the force exerted by the Sun upon them at this very moment.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in History
The speed of The Dark
Nyctophobia is the fear of darkness, but there exists a more chilling fear – the fear that darkness will dissipate. Optophobia, the dread of opening one's eyes, coincides with light's astonishing speed, the swiftest achievable for a physical entity. Darkness fades when light emerges and reemerges when light retreats. The velocity of darkness mirrors that of light, yet there are distinct shades of darkness capable of exceeding the speed of light, such as shadows.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Education
The brightest object in the universe
The symbol often referred to as the Yin Yang symbol is known as the taijitu, representing the concept of the supreme ultimate. This concept of Yin and Yang, the harmony of opposites, has its roots in ancient Chinese philosophy. Surprisingly, the earliest use of this iconic symbol can be traced back to a shield pattern used by the ancient Romans, predating its known use in China by seven centuries. Although the connection between these two origins remains elusive, the symbol's brilliance is undeniable. However, amidst this symbolism, a fascinating question emerges: What is the brightest object in the entire universe?
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Education
The Brain and Alzheimer Disease
If you have a watch or a clock nearby, take a moment to observe it closely. That timepiece, so often overlooked, is like an extension of our hand. It dutifully moves, completing an entire trip around its face twice daily. Its motion is too slow for us to perceive in real-time, but if you truly focus, you might see its progress.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Education
The Evolution of Reason
The quest to understand the boundaries of our mind leads us to explore the intriguing interplay between the brain and the broader realm of existence. While our physical brain resides within the confines of our skull, it houses memories, plans, judgments, and problem-solving skills. However, the concept of the mind extends far beyond the brain, encompassing the materials of our world—wood, stone, steel—and, most significantly, the people with whom we share our lives.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Education
Earth
Imagine if we could cut the entire planet Earth right in half, straight through the majestic Everest. As we start zooming out, we quickly realize that Everest's monumental size fades away against the colossal expanse of Earth. Often, our diagrams, maps, and globes exaggerate Earth's topography, leading to misconceptions about its true smoothness.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Earth
pain
Pain, an enigmatic and multifaceted sensation, continues to captivate our curiosity as we delve deeper into its complexities. If I extinguished A match with my fingers, the fire activated my nose receptors, causing pain to travel up my nerves at an astonishing rate of 10 feet per second. The signal reached the ganglia and my spinal cord, where neurons diligently processed the information, alerting my brain to the presence of damaging stimuli in my fingers, compelling me to drop the match as it caused discomfort.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Humans
Common sleep myths
Hitting Snooze: There is a common misconception that hitting the snooze button gives you extra meaningful rest. However, in reality, hitting snooze is one of the worst things you can do for your sleep. It disrupts the valuable REM sleep that occurs in the second half of the night, which is essential for cognitive benefits. Instead, try to sleep as late as possible and avoid hitting snooze repeatedly.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Humans
Drawing
When we engage in drawing, we often find ourselves grappling with self-doubt, asking painful questions like, "Is this drawing good?" or "Am I talented?" and even questioning if it qualifies as art. These doubts often lead us to conclude that our drawings don't meet the standard of artistry, and we dismiss ourselves as non-artists, believing we cannot draw and shouldn't even try.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Art
The world's weirdest water
There are about 165 major rivers in the world, like the almighty Amazon, the Great Ganges, and the massive Mississippi. But if you were to count every single water flow, from the smallest creek to those immense rivers, it is believed there would be close to three million of them meandering all over the planet. But have you ever wondered what happens when two rivers collide? And what about other weird river phenomena? From rainbow rivers to great gaping holes, grab your life vests, as we're gonna be wading into the weird world of river and water phenomena.
By Estherlyn Tyson9 months ago in Education