Jun 26, 2020
A 5-Minute Overview on Locust Swarms and Their Impact on East Africa
In a region where food is already scarce, billions of insects are now eating everything in sight
Tag: vox
Mar 19, 2020
How Soap Kills the Coronavirus in 20 Seconds
A scientific explanation and compelling visual demonstration on how/why soap is so effective
Feb 5, 2020
Deconstructing the World’s Most Famous Cello Song Will Make You Love Bach
In appreciation of the genius of Bach
Dec 10, 2019
Rotoscoping: The Breakthrough That Forever Changed Animation
One breakthrough made animation look natural. And it involved a clown dancing on a roof
Apr 18, 2019
How Leonardo da Vinci Made a Google Map in 1502
Leonardo da Vinci’s known for his art and inventions — but also his groundbreaking maps
Apr 15, 2019
The Real Reason Boeing’s New Plane Crashed Twice
On the surface, this is a technical failure. But the real story is about a company’s desire to beat their rival.
Dec 11, 2018
How Pablo Escobar Single-Handedly Created the Hippo Crisis in Colombia
It all started when he smuggled four hippos into his own personal zoo during the 1980’s
Nov 18, 2018
Deconstructing John Coltrane’s Seminal Jazz Song “Giant Steps”
This gave me a greater appreciation for jazz and music theory
Sep 17, 2018
How an 1830s Meme Became the Most Widely Spoken Word in the World
Okay this is pretty interesting
