Month: February 2021

Why food sticks to nonstick frying pans

Foods will sometimes get stuck to a heated surface, even if oil or a nonstick frying pan is used. Scientists have investigated the fluid properties of oil on a flat surface and their work shows convection may be to blame. When the pan is heated from below, a temperature gradient is established in the oil […]

Published on February 2, 2021

Desktop PCs run simulations of mammals’ brains

Academics have established a method of turbocharging desktop PCs to give them the same capability as supercomputers worth tens of millions of pounds. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on February 2, 2021

Finding rare birds is never a picnic, contrary to popular Patagonia belief

One of birdwatching’s most commonly held and colorfully named beliefs, the Patagonia Picnic Table Effect, is more a fun myth than a true phenomenon, research suggests. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge […]

Published on February 2, 2021