3Blue1Brown has a good two-part introduction to error correction codes, which are what make it possible to check the integrity of data and in some cases fix it.
How data error correction works
Duct tape decoded: the fascinating chemistry behind the ultimate fix-all (video)
According to this new YouTube video, duct tape was invented during World War II as a way to quickly repair ammunition boxes in the field. That alone was surprising to… READ THE REST
Does free will violate the laws of physics?
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Beautiful 3D animation compares sizes of the 80 known moons of Jupiter with Manhattan
Lucky Jupiter has at least 80 moons, ranging in size from 1 km (cute little Valetudo, discovered in 2016) to 5268 km (Ganymede, possibly discovered in 365 BC). This CGI… READ THE REST
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